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  • 1 steam along

    Универсальный англо-русский словарь > steam along

  • 2 steam

    sti:m
    1. noun
    1) (a gas or vapour that rises from hot or boiling water or other liquid: Steam rose from the plate of soup / the wet earth in the hot sun; a cloud of steam; (also adjective) A sauna is a type of steam bath.)
    2) (power or energy obtained from this: The machinery is driven by steam; Diesel fuel has replaced steam on the railways; (also adjective) steam power, steam engines.)

    2. verb
    1) (to give out steam: A kettle was steaming on the stove.)
    2) ((of a ship, train etc) to move by means of steam: The ship steamed across the bay.)
    3) (to cook by steam: The pudding should be steamed for four hours.)
    •
    - steamer
    - steamy
    - steamboat
    - steamship
    - steam engine
    - steam roller
    - full steam ahead
    - get steamed up
    - get up steam
    - let off steam
    - run out of steam
    - steam up
    - under one's own steam
    steam1 n vapor
    steam2 vb
    1. echar vapor / humear
    2. cocinar al vapor
    tr[stiːm]
    1 SMALLCOOKERY/SMALL (vegetables) cocer al vapor
    1 (boat) echar vapor; (soup, drink, etc) humear
    \
    SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALL
    full steam ahead! ¡avante toda!, ¡a todo vapor!
    to get steamed up indignarse ( about, por)
    to do something under one's own steam hacer algo por sus propios medios
    to get up steam (person) acelerarse 2 (project etc) coger impulso 3 (engine etc) dar presión, cobrar velocidad
    to go full steam ahead ir viento en popa
    to let off steam desfogarse, desahogarse
    to run out of steam quedar agotado,-a, quemarse
    to steam a letter open abrir una carta con vapor
    steam bath baño de vapor
    steam engine (locomotive) locomotora de vapor, máquina de vapor 2 (engine) motor nombre masculino de vapor
    steam iron plancha de vapor
    steam ['sti:m] vi
    : echar vapor
    to steam away: moverse echando vapor
    steam vt
    1) : cocer al vapor (en cocina)
    2)
    to steam open : abrir con vapor
    1) : vapor m
    2)
    to let off steam : desahogarse
    adj.
    • de vapor adj.
    n.
    • vaho s.m.
    • vapor s.m.
    v.
    • avahar v.
    • cocer al vapor v.
    • echar vapor v.
    • empañar v.
    • funcionar a vapor v.
    • humear v.
    stiːm
    I
    mass noun vapor m

    to get up steam — ( lit) \<\<engine/driver\>\> dar* presión

    to let off steam — desahogarse*, dar* rienda suelta a su (or mi etc) indignación (or energía etc)

    to run out of steam — \<\<person/project\>\> perder* ímpetu

    under one's own steam — por sus (or mis etc) propios medios; (before n)

    steam iron — plancha f de vapor


    II
    1.
    a) ( Culin) \<\<vegetables/rice\>\> cocinar or cocer* al vapor; \<\<pudding\>\> cocinar or cocer* al baño (de) María
    b)

    to steam a letter open — abrir* una carta con vapor


    2.
    vi
    1) ( give off steam) echar vapor; \<\<hot food\>\> humear
    2) (+ adv compl)
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    Phrasal Verbs:
    [stiːm]
    1.
    N vapor m

    to get up or pick up steam — dar presión

    full steam ahead! — (Naut) ¡a todo vapor!

    - go full steam ahead with sth
    - let off steam
    - run out of steam
    2. VT
    1) (Culin) cocer al vapor
    2)
    3. VI
    1) (=give off steam) echar vapor
    2) (=move)

    we were steaming at 12 knots — íbamos a 12 nudos, navegábamos a 12 nudos

    to steam ahead — (lit) avanzar; (fig) adelantarse mucho

    4.
    CPD

    steam bath N — baño m de vapor

    steam engine N — máquina f de vapor

    steam hammer N — martillo m pilón

    steam heat N — calor m por vapor

    steam iron N — plancha f de vapor

    steam organ N — órgano m de vapor

    steam room N — sauna f finlandesa, sala f de vapor

    steam shovel N — (US) pala f mecánica de vapor, excavadora f

    steam train N — tren m de vapor

    steam turbine N — turbina f de vapor

    * * *
    [stiːm]
    I
    mass noun vapor m

    to get up steam — ( lit) \<\<engine/driver\>\> dar* presión

    to let off steam — desahogarse*, dar* rienda suelta a su (or mi etc) indignación (or energía etc)

    to run out of steam — \<\<person/project\>\> perder* ímpetu

    under one's own steam — por sus (or mis etc) propios medios; (before n)

    steam iron — plancha f de vapor


    II
    1.
    a) ( Culin) \<\<vegetables/rice\>\> cocinar or cocer* al vapor; \<\<pudding\>\> cocinar or cocer* al baño (de) María
    b)

    to steam a letter open — abrir* una carta con vapor


    2.
    vi
    1) ( give off steam) echar vapor; \<\<hot food\>\> humear
    2) (+ adv compl)
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    Phrasal Verbs:

    English-spanish dictionary > steam

  • 3 steam

    1. [sti:m] n
    1. (водяной) пар

    steam inhalation - вдыхание паров, ингаляция

    dry [wet] steam - сухой [влажный] пар

    saturated [superheated] steam - насыщенный [перегретый] пар

    to blow /to shut, to turn/ off steam - а) спустить пары; б) дать выход своим чувствам или избытку энергии

    to get up steam - а) развести пары; б) собраться с силами, набраться решимости

    to put on steam - а) поддать пару; б) поторапливаться, прибавить шагу

    2. = steamship
    3. разг. энергия

    under one's own steam - собственными силами, без посторонней помощи

    to put new steam into smth. - влить новые силы во что-л.

    to keep up a little steam in local industry - поддерживать хоть какую-то жизнь в местной промышленности

    to run out of steam - устать, измотаться; быть совершенно без сил

    there is a danger of the housing programme running out of steam - есть опасность, что программа жилищного строительства выдохнется /сойдёт на нет/

    full steam ahead! - вперёд на всех парах!, полный ход вперёд!

    2. [sti:m] a
    1) паровой
    2) устаревший, допотопный
    3. [sti:m] v
    1. выделять пар или испарения
    2. 1) двигаться ( посредством пара)
    2) двигаться, идти (о поезде и т. п.; обыкн. steam out, steam across, steam along)

    the London express steamed into Newcastle right on time - лондонский экспресс пришёл в Ньюкасл точно по расписанию

    ships carrying munitions steamed continuously across the Atlantic - суда, нагружённые военным снаряжением, беспрерывно пересекали Атлантический океан

    we arrived on Platform 10 just as Rome train was steaming out - мы прибыли на десятую платформу как раз в тот момент, когда поезд на Рим от неё отходил

    3) идти на всех парах, мчаться
    3. готовить, варить на пару
    4. запотевать, отпотевать (тж. steam up)

    the insides of the car windows steamed up - окна автомобиля запотели изнутри

    5. разг. развивать бешеную энергию
    6. спец.
    1) обрабатывать (водяным) паром, парить, пропаривать
    2) текст. декатировать
    3) отпаривать
    7. разг. злиться, кипеть

    let him steam! - пусть позлится!

    НБАРС > steam

  • 4 steam

    sti:m 1. noun
    1) (a gas or vapour that rises from hot or boiling water or other liquid: Steam rose from the plate of soup / the wet earth in the hot sun; a cloud of steam; ( also adjective) A sauna is a type of steam bath.) vanndamp
    2) (power or energy obtained from this: The machinery is driven by steam; Diesel fuel has replaced steam on the railways; ( also adjective) steam power, steam engines.) damp(kraft)
    2. verb
    1) (to give out steam: A kettle was steaming on the stove.) dampe
    2) ((of a ship, train etc) to move by means of steam: The ship steamed across the bay.) stime (av gårde), dampe
    3) (to cook by steam: The pudding should be steamed for four hours.) dampkoke
    •
    - steamer
    - steamy
    - steamboat
    - steamship
    - steam engine
    - steam roller
    - full steam ahead
    - get steamed up
    - get up steam
    - let off steam
    - run out of steam
    - steam up
    - under one's own steam
    damp
    I
    subst. \/stiːm\/
    1) damp
    2) ( overført) fart, kraft, energi
    • full steam ahead!
    3) dugg
    4) dunst, utdunsting, os
    5) dampskip, damplokomotiv, dampdrift
    at full steam eller with all the steam on for full maskin, i full fart
    get up steam ( også overført) få opp dampen
    let\/blow off steam slippe ut damp ( hverdagslig) avreagere, lette på trykket, få utløp for sine følelser
    raise steam øke damptrykket
    run out of steam miste orken\/farten
    under one's own steam for egen maskin på egen hånd
    work off steam få utløp for sin energi\/sine følelser\/sitt sinne, avreagere
    II
    verb \/stiːm\/
    1) dampe, sende ut damp, behandle med damp
    2) dugge
    3) ( overført) koke, ose
    4) ( matlaging) dampkoke
    be steamed up eller get steamed up være opphisset, være sint
    steam along\/ahead\/away dampe i vei, holde god fart, gå raskt fremover
    steam up bli dugget, gjøre dugget
    ( overført) sette fart på

    English-Norwegian dictionary > steam

  • 5 steam

    1. n
    1) (водяна) пара

    to get up steam — розвести пару; перен. зібратися з силами; набратися рішучості

    to blow (to shut, to turn) off steam — випустити пару; перен. дати волю почуттям

    2) випар
    3) парова страва
    4) пароплав

    steam inhalation — інгаляція; вдихання пари

    steam separator — тех. паровіддільник, конденсаційний горщик

    2. v
    1) виділяти пару (випари)
    2) рухатися за допомогою пари; іти під парами
    3) готувати (варити) на парі
    4) пітніти, запітніти
    5) розм. розвивати велику енергію
    6) обробляти водяною парою; парити; випарювати; пропарювати
    7) текст. декатирувати

    steam ahead — просуватися уперед; перен. розвивати шалену енергію

    steam away — википати; зникати з очей

    * * *
    I [stiːm] n
    1) ( водяна) пара

    under one's own steam — власними силами, без сторонньої допомоги

    to run out of steam — втомитися, виснажитися

    II [stiːm] a

    steam heating — парове опалення; застарілий, допотопний

    III [stiːm] v
    2) рухатися ( за допомогою пари); рухатися, іти (про поїзд; steam out, steam across, steam along); іти на всіх парах, мчати
    3) готувати, варити на пару
    6) cпeц. обробляти ( водяною) парою, пропарювати; тeкcт. декатирувати; відпарювати
    7) злитися, кипіти

    English-Ukrainian dictionary > steam

  • 6 steam ***

    [stiːm]
    1. n

    to get up steam — (train, ship) aumentare la pressione, (worker, project) mettersi in moto

    under one's own steam fig — da solo, con i propri mezzi

    to run out of steam — (fig: person) non farcela più, (project, movement) perdere vigore

    2. vt
    Culin cuocere a vapore
    3. vi
    1) (give off steam: liquid, food etc) fumare
    2)

    to steam away — (ship) partire, (fig: person, car) partire a tutto gas

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    English-Italian dictionary > steam ***

  • 7 steam

    I [stiːm] n
    1) ( водяна) пара

    under one's own steam — власними силами, без сторонньої допомоги

    to run out of steam — втомитися, виснажитися

    II [stiːm] a

    steam heating — парове опалення; застарілий, допотопний

    III [stiːm] v
    2) рухатися ( за допомогою пари); рухатися, іти (про поїзд; steam out, steam across, steam along); іти на всіх парах, мчати
    3) готувати, варити на пару
    6) cпeц. обробляти ( водяною) парою, пропарювати; тeкcт. декатирувати; відпарювати
    7) злитися, кипіти

    English-Ukrainian dictionary > steam

  • 8 steam

    n. (수)증기, 김, 힘, 원기, 증기(김)을 내다, 증발하다, 증기로 움직이다, 김이 서려 흐리다, 찌다, 증기를 쐬다, 김쐬기, 기선 여행(거리), \steam along 힘껏일하다, get up \steam 증기를 올리다, by \steam 기선으로

    English-Korean dictionary > steam

  • 9 steam

    1. noun, no pl., no indef. art.
    Dampf, der

    let off steam — (fig.) Dampf ablassen (ugs.)

    run out of steam — keinen Dampf mehr haben; (fig.) den Schwung verlieren

    under one's own steam — (fig.) aus eigener Kraft

    2. transitive verb
    1) (Cookery) dämpfen; dünsten
    2)

    steam open an envelope — einen Umschlag mit [heißem] Wasserdampf öffnen

    3. intransitive verb
    Phrasal Verbs:
    - academic.ru/92081/steam_up">steam up
    * * *
    [sti:m] 1. noun
    1) (a gas or vapour that rises from hot or boiling water or other liquid: Steam rose from the plate of soup / the wet earth in the hot sun; a cloud of steam; ( also adjective) A sauna is a type of steam bath.) der Dampf, Dampf-...
    2) (power or energy obtained from this: The machinery is driven by steam; Diesel fuel has replaced steam on the railways; ( also adjective) steam power, steam engines.) der Dampf, Dampf-...
    2. verb
    1) (to give out steam: A kettle was steaming on the stove.) dampfen
    2) ((of a ship, train etc) to move by means of steam: The ship steamed across the bay.) dampfen
    3) (to cook by steam: The pudding should be steamed for four hours.) dämpfen
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    - steam-
    - steamer
    - steamy
    - steamboat
    - steamship
    - steam engine
    - steam roller
    - full steam ahead
    - get steamed up
    - get up steam
    - let off steam
    - run out of steam
    - steam up
    - under one's own steam
    * * *
    [sti:m]
    I. n no pl Dampf m
    he ran out of \steam ihm ging die Puste aus
    full \steam ahead! mit Volldampf voraus!; NAUT volle Kraft voraus!
    the age of \steam das Zeitalter der Dampfmaschine
    to let off \steam Dampf ablassen a. fig
    to pick [or get] up \steam (generate steam) feuern; (gain impetus) in Schwung kommen
    ▶ to do sth under one's own \steam etw in eigener Regie [o ÖSTERR, SCHWEIZ a. Eigenregie] tun
    II. n modifier Dampf-
    \steam locomotive Dampflok[omotive] f
    III. vi
    1. (produce steam) dampfen
    the ship \steamed into the port das Schiff lief [dampfend] in den Hafen ein
    IV. vt
    to \steam fish/vegetables Fisch/Gemüse dämpfen
    to \steam open a letter einen Brief über Wasserdampf öffnen
    * * *
    [stiːm]
    1. n
    Dampf m; (from swamp also) Dunst m

    full steam ahead (Naut) — volle Kraft voraus; (fig) mit Volldampf voraus

    to get or pick up steam (lit) — feuern, Dampf aufmachen (dated); (fig) in Schwung kommen

    to run out of steam (lit) — Dampf verlieren; (fig) Schwung verlieren

    under one's own steam (fig) — allein, ohne Hilfe

    2. vt
    dämpfen; food also dünsten
    3. vi
    1) (= give off steam) dampfen
    2) (= move) dampfen

    the ship steamed into the harbour —

    the ship steamed out the runner came steaming round the last bend (inf) — das Schiff dampfte ab der Läufer kam mit Volldampf um die letzte Kurve (inf)

    * * *
    steam [stiːm]
    A s
    1. (Wasser)Dampf m:
    at full steam mit Volldampf (a. fig);
    full steam ahead Volldampf oder volle Kraft voraus;
    go full steam ahead with fig etwas mit Volldampf vorantreiben;
    get up steam Dampf aufmachen (a. fig);
    let ( oder blow) off steam Dampf ablassen, fig ( auch work off steam) auch sich oder seinem Zorn Luft machen;
    a) Dampf anlassen,
    b) fig Dampf dahinter machen umg;
    he was running out of steam fig ihm ging die Luft oder Puste aus;
    under one’s own steam mit eigener Kraft, fig a. allein
    2. Dunst m, Schwaden pl
    3. fig umg Dampf m, Schwung m, Wucht f
    4. obs Dampfer m
    B v/i
    1. dampfen (auch Pferd etc):
    steaming hot dampfend heiß
    2. verdampfen
    3. SCHIFF, BAHN dampfen (fahren)
    4. dampfen, brausen, sausen
    5. meist steam ahead, steam away umg
    a) sich (mächtig) ins Zeug legen,
    b) gut vorankommen
    6. steam up ( oder over) (sich) beschlagen (Glas etc)
    7. umg vor Wut kochen
    C v/t
    1. a) Speisen etc dämpfen, dünsten
    b) Holz etc dämpfen, Stoff dekatieren
    2. steam a letter open einen Brief über Dampf öffnen;
    steam a stamp off the envelope eine Marke über Dampf vom Umschlag lösen
    3. Gas etc ausströmen
    4. steam up Glas etc beschlagen:
    a) die Industrie etc ankurbeln, auf Touren bringen,
    b) jemanden in Rage bringen:
    be steamed up umg → B 7;
    get steamed up in Rage kommen ( over wegen);
    don’t let it steam you reg dich (darüber) nicht auf!
    6. sl einen Bus, Laden etc überfallen und die Passagiere oder Kunden ausrauben (Bande von Jugendlichen)
    * * *
    1. noun, no pl., no indef. art.
    Dampf, der

    let off steam — (fig.) Dampf ablassen (ugs.)

    run out of steam — keinen Dampf mehr haben; (fig.) den Schwung verlieren

    under one's own steam — (fig.) aus eigener Kraft

    2. transitive verb
    1) (Cookery) dämpfen; dünsten
    2)

    steam open an envelope — einen Umschlag mit [heißem] Wasserdampf öffnen

    3. intransitive verb
    Phrasal Verbs:
    * * *
    n.
    Dampf ¨–e m.
    Wasserdampf m. v.
    dampfen v.

    English-german dictionary > steam

  • 10 steam

    sti:m
    1. сущ.
    1) пар;
    выпаривание, испарение to emit steam ≈ выпускать пар to let/blow off steam ≈ выпустить пары;
    перен. дать выход своим чувствам to produce steam ≈ генерировать пар steam condenses ≈ пар конденсируется live steam saturated steam wet steam Syn: evaporation, vapor
    2) разг. энтузиазм, энергия, "жар"
    2. прил. паровой steam autoclave ≈ паровой стерилизатор, автоклав
    3. гл.
    1) а) выпускать пар;
    парить, подниматься в виде пара б) варить на пару, парить, выпаривать Syn: boil в) запотевать, отпотевать (тж. steam over/up) The windows have steamed over, and I can't see out. ≈ Ничего не видно: окна запотели.
    2) а) двигаться посредством пара;
    прям. перен. идти под парами б) разг. развивать большую энергию, 'жарить' ∙ steam away steam up (водяной) пар - * generator парогенератор - * inhalation вдыхание паров, ингаляция - dry * сухой пар - saturated * насыщенный пар - at full * на полных парах - to blow /to shut, to turn/ off * спустить пары;
    дать выход своим чувствам или избытку энергии - to get up * развести пары;
    собраться с силами, набраться решимости - to put on * поддать пару;
    поторапливаться, прибавить шагу - windows covered with * запотевшие окна пароход, паровое судно - to travel by * путешествовать пароходом (разговорное) энергия - under one's own * собственными силами, без посторонней помощи - to put new * into smth. влить новые силы во что-л. - to keep up a little * in local industry поддерживать хоть какую-то жизнь в местной промышленности - to run out of * устать, измотаться;
    быть совершенно без сил - there is a danger of the housing programme running out of * есть опасность, что программа жилищного строительства выдохнется /сойдет на нет/ - full * ahead! вперед на всех парах!, полный ход вперед! паровой - * heating паровое отопление - * cooking варка на пару устаревший, допотопный - * radio старомодное радио (в отличие от телевидения) выделять пар или испарения - his wet clothes began to * от его мокрой одежды повалил пар двигаться (посредством пара) - the train *ed into the station поезд подошел к станции - the vessel *ed down the river судно шло вниз по реке двигаться, идти (о поезде и т. п.;
    обыкн. * out, * across, * along) - the London express *ed into Newcastle right on time лондонский экспресс пришел в Ньюкасл точно по расписанию - ships carrying munitions *ed continuously across the Atlantic суда, нагруженные военным снаряжением, беспрерывно пересекали Атлантический океан - we arrived on Platform 10 just as Rome train was *ing out мы прибыли на десятую платформу как раз в тот момент, когда поезд на Рим от нее отходил идти на всех парах, мчаться - he *ed out of the room он бросился вон из комнаты готовить, варить на пару запотевать, отпотевать (тж. * up) - the insides of the car windows *ed up окна автомобиля запотели изнутри( разговорное) развивать бешеную энергию (специальное) обрабатывать( водяным) паром, парить, пропаривать - to * open отклеивать с помощью пара (специальное) (текстильное) декатировать( специальное) отпаривать - to * stamps off their envelopes отпарить марки от конвертов (разговорное) злиться, кипеть - let him *! пусть позлится! ~ пар;
    live (saturated, wet) steam острый (насыщенный, влажный) пар;
    full steam ahead! вперед на всех парах! to get up ~ равести пары;
    перен. собраться с силами;
    развить энергию to let (или to blow) off ~ выпустить пары;
    перен. дать выход своим чувствам;
    to put on steam подбавить пару;
    перен. поторапливаться ~ пар;
    live (saturated, wet) steam острый (насыщенный, влажный) пар;
    full steam ahead! вперед на всех парах! to let (или to blow) off ~ выпустить пары;
    перен. дать выход своим чувствам;
    to put on steam подбавить пару;
    перен. поторапливаться steam варить на пару ~ выпускать пар ~ двигаться посредством пара;
    идти под парами ~ запотевать, отпотевать ~ испарение ~ пар;
    live (saturated, wet) steam острый (насыщенный, влажный) пар;
    full steam ahead! вперед на всех парах! ~ паровой ~ подвергать действию пара;
    парить;
    выпаривать;
    to steam open отклеивать с помощью пара;
    steam away выкипать ~ подниматься в виде пара ~ разг. развивать большую энергию, "жарить" ~ разг. энтузиазм;
    энергия ~ подвергать действию пара;
    парить;
    выпаривать;
    to steam open отклеивать с помощью пара;
    steam away выкипать ~ подвергать действию пара;
    парить;
    выпаривать;
    to steam open отклеивать с помощью пара;
    steam away выкипать

    Большой англо-русский и русско-английский словарь > steam

  • 11 идти

    1) General subject: be in progress, draw upon, drift, drive, drizzle (о мелком дожде), fare (о жизни или делах), fetch, flow, fly, follow (за кем-л., чем-л.), foot (пешком), gang, go, go along, go for, hail (о граде), hail impers (о граде), head, heave (to heave ahead - продвинуть(ся) вперёд), leave, move (о делах), pass, pop, proceed, quickstep, rain, sail, scuff, scuffle, set forward, sleet (о дожде со снегом), snow, spire, steam (о поезде и т. п. обыкн. steam out, steam across, steam along), steer, stem, step, straggle, strike off, suit, take place, tick (о времени, тж. tick by), to be on (о войне, битве), tread, troop, wade, wade through (по грязи, снегу и т. п.), walk, become (например, об одежде), go the pace, join (идти в армию), step it, take (мы готовы идти этим путём вместе - we are ready to take this path together), steam up (о дожде), be a good fit (об одежде), come down the pike (it's coming down the pike - к этому всё идёт), hoof, sit (с указанного направления - о ветре: The wind sits in the west tonight.)
    3) Naval: ride (о корабле), run (о судне), skirt (вдоль моря, берега и т.п.), stand (о судне), stand, stand towards, steam (о паровом судне)
    4) Colloquial: foot-slog, gonna (куда-л.), tag (за кем-л.), trog
    5) Dialect: rake
    6) Obsolete: wend
    8) Engineering: extend, operate, profile, progress, reach, ride (о судне), run, start, travel, traverse
    9) Commerce: sell
    10) Australian slang: pussy, tear
    11) Mining: work
    12) Diplomatic term: come
    13) Scottish language: gae
    14) Jargon: barge, navigate (обычно иронически, о пьяных), sagway, segway, roll (let's roll outta here - сваливаем/погнали отсюда), boot it, hit the grit
    15) Makarov: fall (о дожде, снеге), rain (о дожде), run (о времени), snow (о снеге), tend (о дороге, цепи событий), trace (по следам и т.п.), traipse (по улицам), come along, draw on (о времени), come along (о делах), come out (о дыме паре воде и т. п.)
    16) Taboo: gan

    Универсальный русско-английский словарь > идти

  • 12 avanzar

    v.
    1 to advance.
    las tropas continúan avanzando the troops are still advancing
    el tráfico no avanzaba the traffic wasn't moving
    Mi chico avanza en la escuela My boy advances in school.
    Ricardo avanzó las ventas Richard advanced=promoted sales.
    2 to make progress.
    está avanzando mucho en sus estudios she's making very good progress with her studies
    esta tecnología avanza a gran velocidad this technology is developing very quickly
    3 to pass (time).
    el tiempo avanza muy deprisa time passes quickly
    a medida que avanza el siglo as the century draws on
    4 to move forward.
    El coche avanza lentamente The car moves forward slowly.
    * * *
    1 to advance, go forward
    1 (mover adelante) to advance, move forward
    2 (dinero) to advance
    3 (promover) to promote
    4 (una propuesta) to put forward
    1 (adelantarse) to go forward, advance; (día, noche) to draw in
    * * *
    verb
    1) to advance, move forward
    * * *
    1. VT
    1) (=mover) to move forward, advance

    avanzó la ficha cuatro casillas — he moved the counter forward four spaces, he advanced the counter four spaces

    2) [+ dinero] to advance
    3) [+ opinión, propuesta] to put forward
    4) [+ resultado] to predict; [+ predicción] to make
    5) Caribe (=vomitar) to vomit
    2. VI
    1) (=ir hacia adelante) to advance, move forward

    no me esperéis, seguid avanzando — don't wait for me, carry on

    2) (=progresar) to make progress
    3) [noche, invierno] to draw on, approach
    3.
    See:
    * * *
    1.
    verbo intransitivo
    a) persona/tráfico to advance, move forward

    avanzar hacia la democracia — to move o advance toward(s) democracy

    b) ciencia/medicina to advance
    c) cinta/rollo to wind on
    d) persona (en los estudios, el trabajo) to make progress; negociaciones/proyecto to progress
    e) tiempo to draw on
    2.
    a) ( adelantarse) to move forward, advance
    b) ( mover) to move... forward, advance

    avanzó un peón — he moved o pushed a pawn forward

    c) < propuesta> to put forward
    * * *
    = gain + ground, get + far, go forward, make + gains, make + progress, move ahead, move on, move onwardly, move up, page (through), progress, advance, proceed, press on, come along, fast-forward, take + a step forward, get + ahead, move forward, make + step, take + strides, make + advances, develop, move along, get + unstuck, press forward (with), move + forward, go forth, make + headway.
    Ex. Standardisation of formats is less developed; however UNIMARC is gaining ground as a national exchange format, whilst USMARC is also used by university and public libraries.
    Ex. If scientific reasoning were limited to the logical processes of arithmetic, we should not get far in our understanding of the physical world.
    Ex. Thus, if you want to reply yes, enter a 'y'; if you want to go forward, enter 'f'.
    Ex. Expenditures in public libraries in the USA rose sharply in 1988 while use continued to make modest gains, with the greatest increase in juvenile loans.
    Ex. We could then simply alter our expectations accordingly, and exult in the progress we have made.
    Ex. It is impatient with Juctionville for its failure to move ahead as fast as it would like and is bothered by the city's drabness and general lack of class and culture.
    Ex. Rather readers grow by fits and starts now rushing ahead, now lying fallow, and now moving steadily on.
    Ex. In its simplest statement, the prime goal of any act of education is that it should serve us in the future... takes us somewhere... let us move onwardly more easily.
    Ex. Now we move up the chain providing index entries for each of the potentially sought terms.
    Ex. The system displays the records in brief format and the user can 'page' through the matches until the required record is found.
    Ex. It is normally taken to indicate that the document has been revised, if a work has progressed to a second or subsequent edition.
    Ex. All this is not to be impulsively regretted since specialized studies can advance in no other way, but synthesis becomes increasingly important and dishearteningly more difficult.
    Ex. Before we proceed to look at the operators in detail, a couple of examples may help to make the layout clearer.
    Ex. Hoping the gentler tone and the more relaxed manner meant that her anger was abating, the young man pressed on less apprehensively.
    Ex. However, we have not heard the final word by any means for there are new products and improved examples of existing products coming along.
    Ex. Modern machines have an automatic facility for fast-forward and rewind as well as a manual control for slower, more precise location of the required information on the microfilm.
    Ex. LCSH has taken a further step forward with the use of computer-controlled typesetting.
    Ex. Low-income urban families simply do not have any use for the traditional library or indeed any motivation for self-improvement and getting ahead = Las familias urbanas con ingresos bajos simplemente no tienen la necesidad de usar la biblioteca tradicional o de hecho no sienten motivación para la superación personal y para avanzar.
    Ex. This article argues the need to move forward with the infotech culture without abandoning the service culture.
    Ex. Schucking noted that early step when a child's 'imagination awakes, without corresponding development of the critical faculty,' a step most children make before they reach school age = Schucking se percató de ese primer paso en el niño cuando "se despierta su imaginación sin el correspondiente desarrollo de la capacidad crítica", un paso que dan la mayoría de los niños antes de alcanzar la edad escolar.
    Ex. In the half century since the publication of McKerrow's Introduction bibliography has taken giant strides in many directions.
    Ex. The author maintains that, aside from increasing computational speed, and thus real-time control, musically no advances have been made.
    Ex. The economics journal system has not grown and developed in a structured fashion, which has resulted in overspill into report literature.
    Ex. As university libraries move along this continuum they will become evolutionary, non-hierarchical, entrepreneurial and horizontal.
    Ex. In addition, students can use the glossary to get 'unstuck' while learning.
    Ex. The company is pressing forward with the construction of an environment and a system that permit all employees to demonstrate their full capabilities.
    Ex. Kuwait is not going backwards, but definitely not moving forward.
    Ex. Finally six men agreed to go forth in their underclothes and nooses around their necks in hopeful expectation that their sacrifice would satisfy the king's bloodlust and he would spare the rest of the citizens.
    Ex. Governments are making headway in negotiations aimed at reaching an ambitious and effective global greenhouse gas reduction treaty.
    ----
    * a medida que + avanzar + el año = as the year + wear on.
    * a medida que + avanzar + el día = as the day + wear on.
    * avanzar a duras penas = flounder, grind on.
    * avanzar a toda máquina = steam ahead, go + full steam ahead.
    * avanzar a toda mecha = go + full steam ahead.
    * avanzar a toda pastilla = steam ahead, go + full steam ahead.
    * avanzar a todo gas = steam ahead, go + full steam ahead.
    * avanzar a todo meter = go + full steam ahead.
    * avanzar a todo vapor = steam ahead, go + full steam ahead.
    * avanzar a trancas y barrancas = flounder, grind on.
    * avanzar a un ritmo vertiginoso = proceed + at a blistering pace.
    * avanzar con dificultad = wade through, limp, slog along, plod (along/through).
    * avanzar con gran dificultad = grind on.
    * avanzar en + Posesivo + trabajo = advance + Posesivo + work, advance + Posesivo + work.
    * avanzar en una carrera profesional = further + a career.
    * avanzar fácilmente = coast.
    * avanzar gradualmente (hacia) = edge (toward(s)).
    * avanzar hacia = move into, move toward(s).
    * avanzar hacia abajo = work + Posesivo + way down.
    * avanzar lentamente = creep, creep along.
    * avanzar lenta y pesadamente = trundle.
    * avanzar mucho = travel + a long way down the road.
    * avanzar muy despacio = creep, creep along.
    * avanzar poco a poco = shuffle along.
    * avanzar poco a poco (hacia) = edge (toward(s)).
    * avanzar profesionalmente dentro de la institución = rise through + the ranks.
    * avanzar rápidamente = gallop.
    * avanzar viento en popa = steam ahead.
    * conforme + avanzar + el año = as the year + wear on.
    * conforme + avanzar + el día = as the day + wear on.
    * dar vueltas sin avanzar = go round in + circles.
    * hacer avanzar = nudge + Nombre + forward, push + the frontiers of, nudge + Nombre + along, nudge + Nombre + into, push + the boundaries of.
    * hacer avanzar el conocimiento = push back + the frontiers of knowledge.
    * hacer avanzar hacia = nudge + Nombre + toward.
    * hacer que + Nombre + avance = take + Nombre + a/one step forward.
    * no avanzar = tread + water.
    * no avanzar más = go + no further.
    * que avanza lentamente = crawling.
    * que avanza rápidamente = fast-developing.
    * seguir avanzando = forge + ahead, forge + forward.
    * tiempo + avanzar inexorablemente = time + march on.
    * * *
    1.
    verbo intransitivo
    a) persona/tráfico to advance, move forward

    avanzar hacia la democracia — to move o advance toward(s) democracy

    b) ciencia/medicina to advance
    c) cinta/rollo to wind on
    d) persona (en los estudios, el trabajo) to make progress; negociaciones/proyecto to progress
    e) tiempo to draw on
    2.
    a) ( adelantarse) to move forward, advance
    b) ( mover) to move... forward, advance

    avanzó un peón — he moved o pushed a pawn forward

    c) < propuesta> to put forward
    * * *
    = gain + ground, get + far, go forward, make + gains, make + progress, move ahead, move on, move onwardly, move up, page (through), progress, advance, proceed, press on, come along, fast-forward, take + a step forward, get + ahead, move forward, make + step, take + strides, make + advances, develop, move along, get + unstuck, press forward (with), move + forward, go forth, make + headway.

    Ex: Standardisation of formats is less developed; however UNIMARC is gaining ground as a national exchange format, whilst USMARC is also used by university and public libraries.

    Ex: If scientific reasoning were limited to the logical processes of arithmetic, we should not get far in our understanding of the physical world.
    Ex: Thus, if you want to reply yes, enter a 'y'; if you want to go forward, enter 'f'.
    Ex: Expenditures in public libraries in the USA rose sharply in 1988 while use continued to make modest gains, with the greatest increase in juvenile loans.
    Ex: We could then simply alter our expectations accordingly, and exult in the progress we have made.
    Ex: It is impatient with Juctionville for its failure to move ahead as fast as it would like and is bothered by the city's drabness and general lack of class and culture.
    Ex: Rather readers grow by fits and starts now rushing ahead, now lying fallow, and now moving steadily on.
    Ex: In its simplest statement, the prime goal of any act of education is that it should serve us in the future... takes us somewhere... let us move onwardly more easily.
    Ex: Now we move up the chain providing index entries for each of the potentially sought terms.
    Ex: The system displays the records in brief format and the user can 'page' through the matches until the required record is found.
    Ex: It is normally taken to indicate that the document has been revised, if a work has progressed to a second or subsequent edition.
    Ex: All this is not to be impulsively regretted since specialized studies can advance in no other way, but synthesis becomes increasingly important and dishearteningly more difficult.
    Ex: Before we proceed to look at the operators in detail, a couple of examples may help to make the layout clearer.
    Ex: Hoping the gentler tone and the more relaxed manner meant that her anger was abating, the young man pressed on less apprehensively.
    Ex: However, we have not heard the final word by any means for there are new products and improved examples of existing products coming along.
    Ex: Modern machines have an automatic facility for fast-forward and rewind as well as a manual control for slower, more precise location of the required information on the microfilm.
    Ex: LCSH has taken a further step forward with the use of computer-controlled typesetting.
    Ex: Low-income urban families simply do not have any use for the traditional library or indeed any motivation for self-improvement and getting ahead = Las familias urbanas con ingresos bajos simplemente no tienen la necesidad de usar la biblioteca tradicional o de hecho no sienten motivación para la superación personal y para avanzar.
    Ex: This article argues the need to move forward with the infotech culture without abandoning the service culture.
    Ex: Schucking noted that early step when a child's 'imagination awakes, without corresponding development of the critical faculty,' a step most children make before they reach school age = Schucking se percató de ese primer paso en el niño cuando "se despierta su imaginación sin el correspondiente desarrollo de la capacidad crítica", un paso que dan la mayoría de los niños antes de alcanzar la edad escolar.
    Ex: In the half century since the publication of McKerrow's Introduction bibliography has taken giant strides in many directions.
    Ex: The author maintains that, aside from increasing computational speed, and thus real-time control, musically no advances have been made.
    Ex: The economics journal system has not grown and developed in a structured fashion, which has resulted in overspill into report literature.
    Ex: As university libraries move along this continuum they will become evolutionary, non-hierarchical, entrepreneurial and horizontal.
    Ex: In addition, students can use the glossary to get 'unstuck' while learning.
    Ex: The company is pressing forward with the construction of an environment and a system that permit all employees to demonstrate their full capabilities.
    Ex: Kuwait is not going backwards, but definitely not moving forward.
    Ex: Finally six men agreed to go forth in their underclothes and nooses around their necks in hopeful expectation that their sacrifice would satisfy the king's bloodlust and he would spare the rest of the citizens.
    Ex: Governments are making headway in negotiations aimed at reaching an ambitious and effective global greenhouse gas reduction treaty.
    * a medida que + avanzar + el año = as the year + wear on.
    * a medida que + avanzar + el día = as the day + wear on.
    * avanzar a duras penas = flounder, grind on.
    * avanzar a toda máquina = steam ahead, go + full steam ahead.
    * avanzar a toda mecha = go + full steam ahead.
    * avanzar a toda pastilla = steam ahead, go + full steam ahead.
    * avanzar a todo gas = steam ahead, go + full steam ahead.
    * avanzar a todo meter = go + full steam ahead.
    * avanzar a todo vapor = steam ahead, go + full steam ahead.
    * avanzar a trancas y barrancas = flounder, grind on.
    * avanzar a un ritmo vertiginoso = proceed + at a blistering pace.
    * avanzar con dificultad = wade through, limp, slog along, plod (along/through).
    * avanzar con gran dificultad = grind on.
    * avanzar en + Posesivo + trabajo = advance + Posesivo + work, advance + Posesivo + work.
    * avanzar en una carrera profesional = further + a career.
    * avanzar fácilmente = coast.
    * avanzar gradualmente (hacia) = edge (toward(s)).
    * avanzar hacia = move into, move toward(s).
    * avanzar hacia abajo = work + Posesivo + way down.
    * avanzar lentamente = creep, creep along.
    * avanzar lenta y pesadamente = trundle.
    * avanzar mucho = travel + a long way down the road.
    * avanzar muy despacio = creep, creep along.
    * avanzar poco a poco = shuffle along.
    * avanzar poco a poco (hacia) = edge (toward(s)).
    * avanzar profesionalmente dentro de la institución = rise through + the ranks.
    * avanzar rápidamente = gallop.
    * avanzar viento en popa = steam ahead.
    * conforme + avanzar + el año = as the year + wear on.
    * conforme + avanzar + el día = as the day + wear on.
    * dar vueltas sin avanzar = go round in + circles.
    * hacer avanzar = nudge + Nombre + forward, push + the frontiers of, nudge + Nombre + along, nudge + Nombre + into, push + the boundaries of.
    * hacer avanzar el conocimiento = push back + the frontiers of knowledge.
    * hacer avanzar hacia = nudge + Nombre + toward.
    * hacer que + Nombre + avance = take + Nombre + a/one step forward.
    * no avanzar = tread + water.
    * no avanzar más = go + no further.
    * que avanza lentamente = crawling.
    * que avanza rápidamente = fast-developing.
    * seguir avanzando = forge + ahead, forge + forward.
    * tiempo + avanzar inexorablemente = time + march on.

    * * *
    avanzar [A4 ]
    vi
    1 «tropas/persona/tráfico» to advance, move forward avanzar HACIA algo:
    las tropas avanzan hacia la capital the troops are advancing on the capital
    el país avanza hacia la democracia the country is moving o advancing toward(s) democracy
    2 ( Fot) «rollo» to wind on
    3 «persona» (en los estudios, el trabajo) to make progress; «negociaciones/proyecto» to progress
    no estoy avanzando mucho con este trabajo I'm not making much progress o headway o I'm not getting very far with this work
    4 «tiempo» to draw on
    ■ avanzar
    vt
    1 (adelantarse) to move forward, advance
    avanzaron unos pasos they moved forward o advanced a few steps, they took a few steps forward
    2 (mover) to move … forward, advance
    avanzó un peón he moved o pushed a pawn forward, he advanced a pawn
    3 ‹propuesta› to put forward
    * * *

     

    avanzar ( conjugate avanzar) verbo intransitivo
    a) [persona/tráfico] to advance, move forward

    b) [ciencia/medicina] to advance

    c) [cinta/rollo] to wind on

    d) [ persona] (en los estudios, el trabajo) to make progress;

    [negociaciones/proyecto] to progress

    verbo transitivo

    b) ( mover) to move … forward, advance

    avanzar verbo transitivo to advance, make progress
    ' avanzar' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    sacudida
    - salto
    - tantear
    - adelantar
    English:
    advance
    - come forward
    - crawl
    - edge
    - freewheel
    - go forward
    - headway
    - move
    - move along
    - pace
    - proceed
    - progress
    - struggle along
    - struggle on
    - surge
    - wind
    - fast
    - head
    - hover
    - inch
    - lumber
    - scroll
    - somewhere
    * * *
    ♦ vi
    1. [moverse] to advance;
    las tropas continúan avanzando the troops are still advancing;
    el tráfico no avanzaba the traffic wasn't moving
    2. [progresar] to make progress;
    está avanzando mucho en sus estudios she's making very good progress with her studies;
    esta tecnología avanza a gran velocidad this technology is developing very quickly
    3. [tiempo] to pass;
    el tiempo avanza muy deprisa time passes very quickly;
    a medida que avanza el siglo as the century draws on
    4. [carrete] to wind on
    ♦ vt
    1. [adelantar] to move forward;
    las tropas avanzaron sus posiciones the troops advanced their position;
    avanzaron varias posiciones en la clasificación de liga they moved up several places in the league
    2. [noticias]
    avanzar algo a alguien to inform sb of sth in advance;
    les avanzó los resultados del estudio she informed them of the results of the study before it was published
    3. [carrete] to wind on
    * * *
    I v/t
    1 move forward, advance;
    avanzar un pie take a step forward
    2 dinero advance
    II v/i
    1 advance, move forward; MIL advance ( hacia on)
    2 en trabajo make progress
    * * *
    avanzar {21} v
    : to advance, to move forward
    * * *
    1. (progresar) to make progress / to get on
    2. (ir hacia delante) to advance / to move forward

    Spanish-English dictionary > avanzar

  • 13 движа

    1. move; stir
    (мелница-за вода, юзина-за електричество и пр.) turn
    (местя) move, shift
    2. прен. actuate. motivate, animate
    движен съм от be actuated by
    3. ел. propagate
    той движи тази работа he is responsible for/is in charge of this matter
    движеща сила a driving force, mainspring
    разг. momentum
    движещи сили forces at work
    4. move (по along, всред among, из about)
    движа се покрай move along, skirt along
    движа се напред move forward
    движа се назад move back (ward); regress
    движа се по земята/по вода (за самолет) taxi
    (за кораб, облаци и пр.) scud
    движа се насън move/stir in o.'s sleep
    5. (пътувам) travel, get about, ( скитам) knock about
    движа се надясно/наляво keep to the right/left
    движа се със средна скорост proceed at a moderate speed
    движа се бързо (с кола и пр.) bowl along
    движа се с най-голяма бързина race at full speed
    движа се с пара go/move/run by steam
    движа се с пара/платна/гребане be propelled by steam/sails/rowing
    движа се с електричество be moved by/run on electricity
    движа се бързо rush, race, bowl along
    7. (варирам-за цени и пр.) range ( от-до from-to), vary; fluctuate (between-and)
    движа се свободно (без да бъда ограничаван) move about freely
    движасе (за преговори и пр.) make progress
    движа се в обществото mix/mingle in society
    движа се в... среди move in... circles
    моля, движете се move on/pass on, please
    * * *
    двѝжа,
    гл., мин. св. деят. прич. двѝжил 1. move; stir; ( привеждам в движение) run, work, set in motion; ( мелница ­ за вода, юзина ­ за електричество и пр.) turn; ( местя) move, shift; той движеше челюстите си he worked his jaws;
    2. прен. actuate, motivate, animate; ( влияя на) sway; движен съм от be actuated by;
    3. ел. propagate;
    \движа се 1. move (по along, всред among, из about); ( много бързо) sl. go like a house on fire, go like a bat out of hell, go like a shot out of hell, zoom; \движа се (за преговори и пр.) make progress; \движа се ( правя разходки) take exercise; \движа се в обществото mix/mingle in society; \движа се в … среди move in … circles; \движа се назад move back(ward); regress; \движа се насън move/stir in o.’s sleep; \движа се по земята/по вода (за самолет) taxi; (за кораб, облаци и пр.) scud; \движа се покрай move along, skirt along; \движа се свободно ( без да бъда ограничаван) move about freely; започвам да се \движа begin to move, get under way, (за плод в утробата на майката) quicken; моля, движете се move on/pass on, please;
    2. ( пътувам) travel, get about, ( скитам) knock about; \движа се бързо (с кола и пр.) bowl along; \движа се надясно/наляво keep to the right/left; \движа се с най-голяма бързина race at full speed; \движа се със средна скорост proceed at a moderate speed; те се движеха много бързо they moved at a smacking pace;
    3. (за превозно средство) travel, move; ( циркулирам) run; влаковете се движат по релси trains run on rails; \движа се бързо rush, race, bowl along; \движа се с електричество be moved by/run on electricity; \движа се с пара go/move/run by steam; \движа се с пара/платна/гребане be propelled by steam/sails/rowing;
    4. ( варирам ­ за цени и пр.) range (от … до from … to), vary; fluctuate (between … and); • движеща сила a driving force, mainspring; разг. momentum; движещи сили forces at work; той движи тази работа he is responsible for/is in charge of this matter.
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    drive ; inch {intS}; ply ; run ; stir ; vibrate: You have to движа in order not to fall asleep in the snow. - Трябва да се движиш, за да не заспиш в снега.
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    1. (варирам - за цени и пр.) range (от - до from - to), vary;fluctuate (between - and) 2. (влияя на) sway 3. (за кораб, облаци и пр.) scud 4. (за превозно средство) travel, move 5. (мелница-за вода, юзина - за електричество и пр.) turn 6. (местя) move, shift 7. (привеждам в движение) run, work, set in motion 8. (пътувам) travel, get about, (скитам) knock about 9. (циркулирам) run 10. move (пo along, всред among, из about) 11. move;stir 12. ДВИЖА ce 13. ДВИЖА ce бързо (с кола и пр.) bowl along 14. ДВИЖА ce назад move back(ward);regress 15. ДВИЖА ce по земята/по вода (за самолет) taxi 16. ДВИЖА се (правя разходки) take excercise 17. ДВИЖА се бързо rush, race, bowl along 18. ДВИЖА се в... среди move in... circles 19. ДВИЖА се в обществото mix/mingle in society 20. ДВИЖА се надясно/ наляво keep to the right/left 21. ДВИЖА се напред move forward 22. ДВИЖА се насън move/ stir in o.'s sleep 23. ДВИЖА се покрай move along, skirt along 24. ДВИЖА се с електричество be moved by/run on electricity 25. ДВИЖА се с най-голяма бързина race at full speed 26. ДВИЖА се с пара go/move/run by steam 27. ДВИЖА се с пара/ платна/гребане be propelled by steam/sails/ rowing 28. ДВИЖА се свободно (без да бъда ограничаван) move about freely 29. ДВИЖА се със средна скорост proceed at a moderate speed 30. ДВИЖАСЕ (за преговори и пр.) make progress 31. влаковете се движат по релси trains run on rails 32. движен съм от be actuated by 33. движеща сила a driving force, mainspring 34. движещи сили forces at work 35. ел. propagate 36. земята се движи около слънцето the earth moves round the sun 37. моля, движете се move on/pass on, please 38. почвам да се ДВИЖА begin to move, get under way, (за плод в утробата на майката), quicken 39. прен. actuate. motivate, animate 40. разг. momentum 41. той движеше челюстите си he worked his jaws 42. той движи тази работа he is responsible for/is in charge of this matter

    Български-английски речник > движа

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    prep.
    1 to.
    voy a Madrid I'm going to Madrid
    me voy al extranjero I'm going abroad
    llegó a Buenos Aires/a la fiesta he arrived in Buenos Aires/at the party
    2 at (moment).
    a las siete at seven o'clock
    a los once años at the age of eleven
    al caer la noche at nightfall
    al oír la noticia se desmayó on hearing the news, she fainted
    Llegué al amanecer I arrived at dawn.
    3 per, every (frecuency).
    40 horas a la semana 40 hours per o a week
    tres veces al día three times a day
    4 to.
    dáselo a Ricardo give it to Ricardo
    dile a Ricardo que venga tell Ricardo to come
    5 to.
    entró a pagar he came in to pay
    aprender a nadar to learn to swim
    6 by, about to, for.
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    A, a
    ► nombre femenino (pl as o aes)
    1 (la letra) A, a
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    A
    1 ( Alteza) Highness; (abreviatura) H
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    A
    1 ( autopista) motorway; (abreviatura) M
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    A
    1 ( amperio) ampere, amp; (símbolo) A
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    prep.
    1) to
    2) into
    3) in
    4) at
    5) on
    6) with
    * * *
    SF = a (=letra) A, a
    * * *
    a femenino (pl aes) ( read as [a]) the letter A, a
    * * *
    = for, per, to.
    Ex. The fine policy matrix corresponds to the loan policy matrix, cell for cell.
    Ex. Indexing can thus be achieved at a detailed level, with often many terms per document, with almost no indexing effort.
    Ex. Accessibility to the documents stored in files is an important factor, so the physical storage is important.
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    * a + Adjetivo + escala = on a + Adjetivo + scale.
    * a alguna parte = someplace.
    * a alta presión = high-pressured, high-pressure.
    * a altas horas de la noche = late at night.
    * a ambas orillas del Atlántico = on both sides of the ocean, on both sides of the Atlantic.
    * a ambos lados de = on either side of.
    * a ambos lados del Altántico = on both sides of the ocean, on both sides of the Atlantic.
    * a ambos lados de + Lugar = on both sides of + Lugar.
    * a años luz de = light years away from.
    * a bajas temperaturas = at low temperature.
    * a bajo coste = low-cost.
    * a bajo costo = low-cost.
    * a bajo nivel = low-level.
    * a bajo precio = lower-cost, at a low price, on the cheap.
    * a base de = in the form of, on a diet of.
    * a base de carne = meaty [meatier -comp., meatiest -sup.].
    * a base de cometer errores = the hard way.
    * a base de errores = the hard way.
    * a boca de jarro = at close range.
    * a bocajarro = point blank.
    * a bombo y platillo = fanfare, with a bang.
    * a bordo = aboard, on board ship.
    * a bordo de = aboard, onboard.
    * a bordo de un barco = shipboard, on board ship.
    * a buen recaudo = in a safe place, in safekeeping.
    * a caballo = on horseback, astride.
    * a caballo entre = astride... and..., midway between.
    * a caballo entre... y... = half way between... and....
    * a caballo regalado no se le mira el diente = never look a gift horse in the mouth.
    * a cada rato = every so often, every now and then, every now and again, every once in a while.
    * a cambio = in return.
    * a cambio de = in exchange for, in return for.
    * a cambio de nada = for nothing.
    * a cántaros = cats and dogs.
    * a cargo = in the saddle.
    * a cargo (de) = charged with, in charge (of), at the helm (of).
    * a cargo de Alguien = under supervision.
    * a cargo de las riendas = in the saddle.
    * a cargo del ayuntamiento = local authority-run.
    * a cargo del gobierno = government-operated, government-run.
    * a cargo de una sola persona = one-man band.
    * a cargo de voluntarios = volunteer-run.
    * a chorros = profusely.
    * a ciegas = blindfold, blindly, blindfolded, in the dark.
    * a ciencia cierta = for sure, for certain.
    * a cierta distancia = some distance away.
    * a cierta distancia de = off.
    * a cierta distancia de la costa = offshore.
    * a cierta distancia del litoral = offshore.
    * a cobro revertido = reverse charges.
    * a color = multi-colour [multi-color -USA].
    * a comienzos de + Expresión Temporal = early + Expresión Temporal, the.
    * a comienzos de + Fecha = in the early + Fecha, in the early part of + Fecha.
    * a comienzos de + Período de Tiempo = by the turn of + Período de Tiempo, at the turn of + Período de Tiempo.
    * a conciencia = deliberately, wilfully [willfully, -USA], by design, on purpose.
    * a condición de que + Subjuntivo = provided (that), providing (that), as long as.
    * a contenido enriquecido = content-enriched.
    * a continuación = next, then, in the following, herewith.
    * a continuación se enumeran = given below.
    * a contracorriente = against the grain.
    * a contraluz = against the light.
    * a contrapelo = against the grain, against the nap.
    * a coro = with one voice, in unison.
    * a corto plazo = before very long, short term [short-term], in the short run, short-range, at short notice, in the short term, short-run.
    * a costa de = at the cost of, at the expense of, at + Nombre's + expense, at cost of.
    * a costa de mucho = at (a) great expense.
    * a costa de otro = at someone else's expense.
    * a costa de otros = at other people's expense.
    * a criterio de = at the discretion of.
    * a cualquier hora = anytime, around the clock.
    * a cualquier hora del día o de la noche = at any hour of the day or night, at any time of the day or night.
    * a cualquier precio = at any cost, at all costs, at any price.
    * a cuatro aguas = hipped.
    * a cuatro patas = on all fours, on four legs.
    * a cuenta de = at the expense of.
    * a cuenta de la empresa = at company expense.
    * a cuenta de otro = at someone else's expense.
    * a cuenta de otros = at other people's expense.
    * a cuenta propia = at + Posesivo + expense, at + Posesivo + own expense.
    * a cuerpo de rey = the lap of luxury.
    * a cuestas = in tow.
    * a decir de todos = by all accounts.
    * a decir verdad = to tell the truth, if the truth be known, if the truth be told, in all truth, in truth, fact is, the fact is (that), to be fair.
    * a decir verdad... = the fact of the matter is that....
    * a demanda = pro re nata.
    * a deshora(s) = at odd times, out of hours.
    * a día de hoy = as of today.
    * a diario = every day.
    * a diestro y siniestro = like there's no tomorrow.
    * a dieta = on a diet.
    * a diferencia de = apart from, as opposed to, in contradistinction to, as contrasted with, in contrast (to/with), quite apart from, in sharp contrast (with).
    * a diferencia de + Nombre = unlike + Nombre.
    * a diferentes niveles = multi-tiered [multitiered], multi-tier [multitier].
    * a discreción = at will, no holds barred.
    * a disgusto = unwillingly, reluctantly.
    * a disposición de = at the disposal of.
    * a distancia = remote, remotely, distantly.
    * a doble espacio = double-spaced.
    * a domicilio = domiciliary.
    * ¿a dónde se dirige(n)...? = whither?.
    * ¿a dónde va(n)...? = whither?.
    * ¿a dónde vas? = quo vadis, whither thou goest.
    * a dos niveles = two-tier.
    * a dos velas = skint, penniless, broke.
    * a duras penas = with great difficulty.
    * a efectos de = in terms of, for the purpose of + Nombre.
    * a efectos prácticos = to all intents and purposes, for all practical purposes, for all intents and purposes, to all intents.
    * a él = him.
    * a ellos = them.
    * a escala = drawn-to-scale.
    * a escala industrial = on an industrial scale, industrial-scale.
    * a escala mundial = globally, on a global scale.
    * a escala natural = full-scale.
    * a escondidas = by stealth, stealthily, furtively, on the quiet, on the sly.
    * a eso = thereto.
    * a espaldas de = out of sight of.
    * a estas alturas = by now.
    * a este fin = to this end.
    * a este paso = at this rate.
    * a este respecto = in this respect.
    * a este ritmo = at this rate.
    * a estrenar = brand new.
    * a examen = under the microscope.
    * a excepción de = barring, except for, excepting, other than, with the exception of, short of.
    * a excepción de que = except that.
    * a excepción de uno = with one exception.
    * a expensas de = at the expense of, at + Nombre's + expense.
    * a expensas de otro = at someone else's expense.
    * a expensas de otros = at other people's expense.
    * a + Expresión Temporal = as of + Expresión Temporal.
    * a falta de = for want of, in the absence of, in default of, for lack of, short of.
    * a favor = in favour.
    * a favor de = in favour of.
    * a favor de la decisión personal sobre el aborto = pro-choice.
    * a favor de la esclavitud = pro-slavery.
    * a favor de la raza negra = pro-black [problack].
    * a favor de la vida humana = pro-life.
    * a favor y en contra = pro and con.
    * a + Fecha = as per + Fecha.
    * a finales de = by the end of, at the close of + Expresión Temporal.
    * a finales de + Expresión Temporal = as of late + Expresión Temporal, at the end of + Expresión Temporal, by the close of + Expresión Temporal.
    * a finales de + Fecha = in the late + Fecha, in late + Fecha.
    * a finales de los + Década = late + Década, the.
    * a finales del + Siglo = late + Siglo, late period of + Siglo.
    * a fin de cuentas = at the end of the day, in the end, in the final count, in the grand scheme of things, when all is said and done, after all is said and done.
    * a fondo = fully, thoroughly, full-scale.
    * a fondo perdido = non-refundable.
    * ¡a freír espárragos! = on your bike!.
    * a fuerza de = by dint of.
    * a fuerza de cometer errores = the hard way.
    * a fuerza de errores = the hard way.
    * a gas = gas-powered.
    * a gatas = on all fours.
    * a grandes rasgos = broadly, rough draft.
    * a granel = in bulk.
    * a gran escala = large scale [large-scale], massive, on a wide scale, high-volume, wide-scale, on a broad scale, in a big way, on a grand scale.
    * a gran velocidad = at great speed.
    * a grito limpio = at the top of + Posesivo + voice.
    * a grito pelado = at the top of + Posesivo + voice.
    * a gritos = vociferously.
    * a groso modo = crudely.
    * a grosso modo = roughly, rough draft.
    * a gusto = at ease, at leisure.
    * a gusto de = to the liking of, at the pleasure of.
    * a horcajadas = astride.
    * a hurtadillas = surreptitiously, by stealth, stealthily, furtively, on the sly.
    * a imitación de lo clásico = classicising [classicizing, -USA], classicised [classicized, -USA].
    * a iniciativa de = at the initiative of.
    * a iniciativas del gobierno = government-led.
    * a instancia de = at the urging of.
    * a instancias de = at the instigation of, at the behest of, under the auspices of.
    * a intervalos = at intervals.
    * a intervalos + Adjetivo = at + Adjetivo + intervals.
    * a intervalos semanales = at weekly intervals.
    * a invitación de = at the invitation of.
    * a jabón = soapy [soapier -comp., soapiest -sup.].
    * a juicio = on trial.
    * a juicio público = in the public eye.
    * a juzgar por = to judge by, judging by, judging from.
    * a la acuarela = water-coloured [water-colored, -USA].
    * a la alcaldía = mayoral.
    * a la altura de = of the stature of, equal to.
    * a la altura de la cintura = waist high, waist deep.
    * a la altura de la rodilla = knee-high.
    * a la altura de los hombros = shoulder-high.
    * a la anchura de los hombros = shoulder-width.
    * a la anochecida = at nightfall.
    * a la antigua = old-style.
    * a la antigua usanza = old-style.
    * a la atención de = c/o (care of).
    * a la baja = on the wane.
    * a la brasa = grilled.
    * a la buena de Dios = out in the cold.
    * a la cabeza de = in the forefront of/in.
    * a la caída de la noche = at nightfall, at twilight.
    * a la caída de la tarde = at twilight.
    * a la carta = a la carte.
    * a la defensiva = on the defensive.
    * a la derecha = at the right.
    * a la derecha de = on the right side of, on the right-hand side of.
    * a la deriva = rudderless.
    * a la discreción de = at the discretion of.
    * a la disposición de Alguien = at + Posesivo + disposal.
    * a la expectativa de = on the lookout for, on the alert for.
    * a la + Expresión Temporal = a + Expresión Temporal.
    * a la fuerza = forcefully, of necessity, forcibly, compulsorily.
    * a la fuga = on the run, on the lam.
    * a la hora de + Infinitivo = when it came to + Gerundio, when it comes to + Gerundio.
    * a la hora de la verdad = when push comes to shove, if it comes to the crunch, when it comes to the crunch, when the worst comes to the worst, if the worst comes to the worst, when the crunch comes to the crunch, if the crunch comes to the crunch.
    * a la hora del café = at coffee.
    * a la intemperie = in the open, exposed.
    * a la inversa = mirror-fashion, mirror image, in reverse.
    * a la izquierda = at the left.
    * a la larga = in the long term, over the long term, in the end, eventually, for the long pull, over a period of time, over the long haul, in the far term, ultimately, by and by.
    * a la ligera = lightly.
    * a la luz de = in light of, in the light of.
    * a la luz de la luna = by moonlight, in the moonlight, moonlit.
    * a la luz de las estrellas = by starlight.
    * a la luz de las velas = by candlelight, candlelight, candlelit.
    * a la luz del día = in the light of day.
    * a la luz de una lámpara de gas = by gaslight.
    * a la misma altura que = in the same league as.
    * a la moda = trendy [trendier -comp., trendiest -sup.].
    * a la onda = in the know.
    * a la opinión pública = in the public eye.
    * a la par = in concert, in tandem, neck and neck, in a tandem fashion, in parallel.
    * a la par que = in tandem with, hand in hand (with), as the same time as.
    * a la parrilla = grilled, on the grill.
    * a la perfección = superbly.
    * a la plancha = griddled, on the griddle, on the hotplate.
    * a largo plazo = in the long term, over the long term, long-range, in the long run, long-term, over the long run, over the long haul, long-run, in the far term, far-term.
    * a la salida = on the way out.
    * a la sazón = at that time.
    * a las doce del mediodía = at high noon.
    * a la semana = a week, per week.
    * a las mil maravillas = marvellously [marvelously, -USA], famously, like a house on fire.
    * a la sombra de = in the shadow of.
    * a las puertas de = on the threshold of.
    * a la última = hip [hipper -comp., hippest -sup.], on the fast track, hipped.
    * a la vanguardia = on the cutting edge, on the leading edge, in the fast lane, on the fast track, at the leading edge, on the bleeding edge.
    * a la vanguardia de = in the vanguard of, at the forefront of, in the forefront of/in, at the vanguard of.
    * a la velocidad de la luz = at the speed of light.
    * a la velocidad del rayo = at the speed of lightning.
    * a la velocidad del sonido = at the speed of sound.
    * a la venta = on release.
    * a la vez = at once, at one time, at similar times, at the same time, concurrently, side-by-side, simultaneously, at the same instant, in parallel, in tandem, at the one time, in a tandem fashion, at a time, in unison.
    * a la vez que = hand in hand (with), cum, in conjunction with, in unison with.
    * a la vista = in sight, within sight.
    * a la vista de = in light of, in the light of.
    * a la vuelta de = on the return leg of.
    * a la zaga = not far behind, in tow.
    * al azar = lucky draw, lucky dip.
    * al extremo norte = northernmost.
    * al extremo oeste = westernmost.
    * al hacer esto = in doing so.
    * al norte del estado = upstate.
    * a lo extremo = to the extreme.
    * a lo grande = in a big way, big time, grandly, on a grand scale.
    * a lo hecho, pecho = no use crying over spilt/spilled milk, you've made your bed, now you must lie in it!.
    * a lo largo de = along, down, throughout.
    * a lo largo de + Expresión Temporal = sometime + Expresión Temporal.
    * a lo largo de la historia = over time.
    * a lo largo de la ruta = along the way.
    * a lo largo del tiempo = longitudinal, longitudinally.
    * a lo largo de todo = the entire length of.
    * a lo largo y ancho del país = countrywide [country-wide].
    * a lo largo y ancho de + Lugar = up and down + Lugar.
    * a lo lejos = in the distance.
    * a lo loco = helter-skelter, like there's no tomorrow.
    * a lo máximo = at best, at most, at the most.
    * a lo mejor = perhaps.
    * a lo que salga = come what may.
    * a los ojos de = in the eyes of.
    * a lo sumo = at best, at most, at the most.
    * al otro lado del atlántico = across the pond.
    * al otro lado del charco = across the pond.
    * al otro lado del océano = across the pond.
    * a lo zombi = zombielike.
    * a mano = by hand, manually, nearby [near-by], handy, within reach, within easy reach.
    * a mano alzada = by a show of hands.
    * a mano derecha de = on the right side of, on the right-hand side of.
    * a manojos = by the handful.
    * a manos de = at the hands of.
    * a marchas forzadas = in a rush, against the clock.
    * a mares = cats and dogs.
    * a más largo plazo = longer-term.
    * a más..., más... = the + Comparativo..., the + Comparativo....
    * a más tardar = at the latest.
    * a mata caballo = in a hurry, hurried, hurriedly, helter-skelter.
    * a media asta = at half-mast, at half staff.
    * a mediados de = in the middle decades of.
    * a mediados de + Fecha = in the mid + Fecha.
    * a mediados de semana = midweek.
    * a media jornada = half-time [half time].
    * a media mañana = mid-morning.
    * a medianoche = at midnight.
    * a medias = half-hearted [halfhearted], qualified.
    * a medias entre... y... = betwixt and between.
    * a medida = custom, bespoke.
    * a medida que + avanzar + el año = as the year + wear on.
    * a medida que + avanzar + el día = as the day + wear on.
    * a medida que pasaba el tiempo = as time passed (by), as time went by.
    * a medida que pasa el tiempo = as time passes (by).
    * a medida que pasa + Expresión Temporal = as + Expresión Temporal + go by.
    * a medida que + pasar + el año = as the year + wear on.
    * a medida que + pasar + el día = as the day + wear on.
    * a medida que se necesite = on demand, on request, as required.
    * a medida que + transcurrir + el año = as the year + wear on.
    * a medida que + transcurrir + el día = as the day + wear on.
    * a medio abrir = half-opened.
    * a medio camino = halfway [half-way/half way].
    * a medio comprender = half-understood.
    * a medio formar = half-formed.
    * a medio fuego = medium heat.
    * a medio hacer = halfway done, half done.
    * a medio plazo = medium-term, near-term, in the medium term, in the mid-term, mid-term [midterm].
    * a medio rimar = half-rhymed.
    * a medio vestir = half dressed.
    * a menor escala = at a reduced rate.
    * a menos que = unless, short of.
    * a menudo = oftentimes [often times], ofttimes [oft-times].
    * a merced de = at the mercy of.
    * a mí = me.
    * a mi entender = to my mind.
    * a mi modo de ver = in my books.
    * a mi parecer = to my mind, methinks, in my books.
    * a mitad de = half way through, halfway through.
    * a mitad de camino = halfway [half-way/half way].
    * a mitad de camino entre... y... = midway between, half way between... and....
    * a mitad de camino entre... y... = astride... and....
    * a mitad de precio = at half price.
    * a mí también me gustaría tener la misma oportunidad = turnabout is fair play.
    * a modo de = by way of, in the vein of, as a kind of.
    * a modo de aclaración = in parenthesis, on a sidenote.
    * a modo de advertencia = cautionary.
    * a modo de ejemplo = by way of illustration.
    * a modo de explicación = parenthetically.
    * a modo de ilustración = by way of illustration.
    * a modo de inciso = in passing, by the way of (a) digression.
    * a modo de paréntesis = parenthetical.
    * a modo de prólogo = prefatory.
    * a modo de resumen = wrap-up.
    * a mogollón = aplenty [a-plenty].
    * a montón = aplenty [a-plenty].
    * a montones = in droves, by the sackful.
    * a muchos niveles = many-levelled [many-leveled, -USA].
    * a muerte = bitter, bitterly.
    * a nadie le importa nada = nobody + gives a damn.
    * a nivel de barrio = neighbourhood-based.
    * a nivel de calle = on the ground level.
    * a nivel de la calle = at ground level.
    * a nivel del suelo = at ground level.
    * a nivel estatal = statewide [state-wide].
    * a nivel federal = federally, federally.
    * a nivel individual = privately.
    * a nivel local = locally, domestically.
    * a nivel multicultural = multi-culturally [multiculturally].
    * a nivel mundial = worldwide [world-wide], globally.
    * a nivel nacional = nationally, domestically, countrywide [country-wide].
    * a nivel privado = privately.
    * a nivel regional = regionally.
    * a nombre de = payable to.
    * a no ser que = unless.
    * a nosotros = us.
    * a ojo = ocular.
    * a ojos vista = before + Posesivo + (own two) eyes.
    * a orillas del océano = oceanfront.
    * a orillas del río = riverfront.
    * a orillas de un lago = lakeside, lakefront, by the lakeside.
    * a otro sitio = somewhere else.
    * a pares = in pairs.
    * a partes iguales = share and share alike, in equal measure(s).
    * a partir de = on the basis of, based on, working from, from, on a diet of, in response to.
    * a partir de ahora = from now on, from this point on, henceforth, as of now.
    * a partir de ahora y durante + Cuantificador + años = for + Cuantificador + years to come.
    * a partir de aquí = hereupon.
    * a partir de ello = therefrom.
    * a partir de entonces = from this time on, hereafter, thereafter, whereafter, from then on, thenceforth, henceforth, from that moment on.
    * a partir de ese momento = from that moment on.
    * a partir de este momento = hereinafter.
    * a partir de esto = on this basis, on that basis.
    * a partir de + Fecha = from + Fecha, effective + Fecha.
    * a partir de hoy = as from today.
    * a partir de la medianoche = late night.
    * a partir de los títulos = title-based.
    * a paso de tortuga = at a snail's pace.
    * a paso ligero = on the double.
    * a pasos agigantados = at an exponential rate, at exponential rates, by leaps and bounds.
    * a pedir de boca = without a hitch.
    * a pequeña escala = in a small way, small scale [small-scale].
    * a perpetuidad = in perpetuity.
    * a pesar de (que) = albeit (that), despite, in spite of, notwithstanding, although, despite the fact that, in spite of the fact that.
    * a pesar de todo = all the same, in spite of everything, despite everything, despite it all, in spite of it all, all this said.
    * a pesar de todo + Posesivo + Nombre = for all + Posesivo + Nombre.
    * a petición de = at the request of, at the urging of, at the behest of.
    * a petición del usuario = on demand, on request.
    * a petición popular = by popular demand.
    * a pie = on foot, afoot, dismounted.
    * a pilas = battery-operated.
    * a pique = sinking.
    * a placer = at will.
    * a plena luz del día = in broad daylight.
    * a poca distancia = not far behind.
    * a poca distancia andando = within walking distance, within an easy walk.
    * a poca distancia a pie = within an easy walk, within walking distance.
    * a pocos minutos andando = within walking distance, within easy walking distance, within an easy walk.
    * a pocos minutos a pie = within walking distance, within easy walking distance, within an easy walk.
    * a porrillo = by the handful.
    * a + Posesivo + aire = to + Posesivo + heart's content.
    * a + Posesivo + alcance = in the ballpark for + Pronombre, in + Posesivo + ballpark range.
    * a + Posesivo + costa = at + Posesivo + expense.
    * a + Posesivo + cuidado = in + Posesivo + safekeeping.
    * a + Posesivo + discreción = at will, at + Posesivo + discretion.
    * a + Posesivo + disposición = at + Posesivo + disposal.
    * a + Posesivo + entender = to the best of + Posesivo + belief.
    * a + Posesivo + espaldas = behind + Posesivo + back.
    * a + Posesivo + expensas = at + Posesivo + expense.
    * a + Posesivo + favor = in + Posesivo + favour, to + Posesivo + credit.
    * a + Posesivo + juicio = in + Posesivo + estimation.
    * a + Posesivo + manera = in + Posesivo + own way.
    * a + Posesivo + saber = to the best of + Posesivo + knowledge.
    * a + Posesivo + saber y entender = to the best of + Posesivo + knowledge and belief.
    * a + Posesivo + servicio = at + Posesivo + service.
    * a + Posesivo + sorprender = much to + Posesivo + surprise.
    * a + Posesivo + vista = before + Posesivo + (own two) eyes.
    * a posteriori = reactive, in retrospect, after-the-fact, hindsight, with hindsight, a posteriori, in hindsight.
    * a precio de coste = at cost price, at cost.
    * a precio de costo = at cost price, at cost.
    * a precio de ganga = at a steal.
    * a precio especial = at reduced cost, discounted, cut-rate, cut-price.
    * a precio razonable = at reasonable cost(s).
    * a precio reducido = at a discount.
    * a precios competitivos = competitively priced.
    * a precios especiales = at reduced rates, at preferential rates.
    * a precios razonables = at affordable prices.
    * a presión = pressurised [pressurized, -USA].
    * a primera hora de la mañana = first thing in the morning.
    * a primera hora de + Período del Día = first thing + Período del Día.
    * a primeras horas de la tarde = late afternoon.
    * a primera vista = on first acquaintance, at first sight, on first inspection, on the face of it, at first blush, at first glance, on the surface, prima facie, first-blush.
    * a primeros de + Fecha = in the early + Fecha.
    * a principios de + Fecha = in the early + Fecha.
    * a principios de los + Década = early + Década, the.
    * a priori = proactive [pro-active], foresight, a priori, on the surface.
    * a prisa = quickly.
    * a propósito = deliberate, for the record, incidentally, intentionally, by the way, in passing, anecdotally, purposely, by design, on purpose, wilfully [willfully, -USA], on a sidenote, studiously, by the way of (a) digression, by the by(e), speaking of which, designedly.
    * a propósito de = apropos of.
    * a propósito de nada = for no specific reason, for no particular reason.
    * a prueba = on trial.
    * a prueba de bombas = ruggedised [ruggedized, -USA], bomb-proof.
    * a prueba de conejos = rabbit-proof.
    * a prueba de fallos = fail-safe.
    * a prueba de incendios = fireproof [fire-proof].
    * a prueba de niños = childproof.
    * a prueba de robos = theft proof.
    * a prueba de tornados = tornado proof.
    * a prueba de un tratamiento duro = ruggedised [ruggedized, -USA].
    * a prueba de viento = windproof.
    * a puerta cerrada = behind closed doors.
    * a punta de pistola = at gunpoint.
    * a punto de = on the verge of, a heartbeat away from.
    * a punto de + Infinitivo = about to + Infinitivo.
    * a punto de irse a pique = on the rocks.
    * a punto de morir = on + Posesivo + deathbed.
    * a puñados = by the sackful, by the handful.
    * a quemarropa = point blank.
    * a quien madruga, Dios le ayuda = the early bird catches the worm.
    * a quienquiera que = whomever.
    * a rachas = by fits and starts.
    * a ráfagas = in bursts.
    * a raíz de = in the wake of.
    * a rajatabla = to the letter.
    * a ras de = flush with.
    * a ras de la calle = ground-floor.
    * a ras del suelo = at ground level.
    * a rastras = in tow.
    * a ratos = intermittently.
    * a reacción = jet-assisted.
    * a rebosar (de) = jam-packed (with), filled to capacity.
    * a regañadientes = grudgingly, grudging, begrudgingly, unwillingly, reluctantly.
    * a régimen = on a diet.
    * a remolque = in tow.
    * a reventar (de) = jam-packed (with), filled to capacity.
    * a saber = namely, viz, to wit.
    * a sabiendas = knowing, knowingly, wilfully [willfully, -USA].
    * a sabiendas de que = on the understanding that.
    * a sacudidas = jerkily.
    * a saltitos = jerky [jerkier -comp., jerkiest -sup.].
    * a salvo = in a safe place, in safekeeping, out of harm's way.
    * a sangre fría = cold-blooded.
    * a ser posible = if possible.
    * a simple vista = by the naked eye, superficially, on first thought.
    * a solas = all by + Reflexivo, by + Reflexivo.
    * a su debido tiempo = in due course, timely, in due time.
    * a sueldo = paid.
    * a su precio normal = at full price.
    * a su propio ritmo = at an individual pace.
    * a su tiempo = in a timely fashion, in due course, in a timely manner.
    * a su vez = Verbo + further, in turn, in its/their turn.
    * a tal efecto = to this effect.
    * a tales efectos = hereto.
    * a tarifa reducida = at reduced cost.
    * a tarifas especiales = at reduced rates, at preferential rates.
    * a temperatura ambiente = at room temperature.
    * a tener en cuenta en el futuro = for future reference.
    * a tenor de = in light of, in the face of, in the light of, in view of.
    * a ti = you, thee.
    * a tiempo = in timely fashion, on time, promptly, timely, just in time, in time.
    * a tiempo completo = full-time.
    * a tiempo parcial = part-time.
    * a tientas = in the dark.
    * a tientas y a ciegas = blindly, in the dark.
    * a ti mismo = yourself, thyself.
    * a tiro = within gunshot, within range.
    * a tirones = jerky [jerkier -comp., jerkiest -sup.].
    * a título de = by way of, for the sake of.
    * a título gratuito = gratuitous.
    * a título personal = in a personal capacity, in a private capacity.
    * a toda costa = absolutely, at all costs, come what may, at any cost, at any price.
    * a toda máquina = in the fast lane, fast lane, full steam ahead, at full tilt, full-tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed.
    * a toda marcha = at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed, at full stretch.
    * a toda mecha = at a rate of knots, full steam ahead, at full blast, at full throttle, at top speed, at full speed, at full stretch.
    * a toda pasta = at a rate of knots.
    * a toda pastilla = in the fast lane, on the fast track, fast lane, overdrive, full steam ahead, full-tilt, at full tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at a rate of knots, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed.
    * a toda prueba = unswerving.
    * a todas horas = at all hours, around the clock.
    * a todas luces = patently.
    * a todas partes = far and wide.
    * a toda velocidad = full-tilt, at full tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed.
    * a todo alrededor = all round.
    * a todo color = full-colour, in full colour.
    * a todo gas = full steam ahead, full-tilt, at full tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed, at full stretch.
    * a todo lo largo de = the length of.
    * a todo meter = full steam ahead, at full stretch, at full speed, at full blast, at top speed, at full throttle.
    * a todo ritmo = in full swing, in full force, in full gear.
    * a todos lados = far and wide.
    * a todos los efectos = to all intents and purposes, to all intents, for all practical purposes, for all intents and purposes.
    * a todos los niveles = at all levels.
    * a todos nosotros = us all.
    * a todos por igual = one size fits all.
    * a todo vapor = full steam ahead, full-tilt, at full tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed, at full stretch.
    * a todo volumen = at full blast.
    * a tontas y a ciegas = headlong, runaway.
    * a tontas y locas = like there's no tomorrow, without rhyme or reason.
    * a tope = packed to capacity, in the fast lane, fast lane, choc-a-block, chock-full, in full swing, in full gear, packed to the rafters.
    * a trancas y barrancas = with great difficulty, by fits and starts.
    * a través de = by way of, in the form of, through, via, out of, through the agency of.
    * a través de Internet = Internet-based, Web-based, Web-supported.
    * a través de la historia = over time.
    * a través de la TI = IT-enabled.
    * a través de la web = Web-based, Web-supported.
    * a través de los años = over the years, down the years.
    * a través de los ojos de = through the eyes of.
    * a través de los siglos = over the centuries.
    * a través del teléfono = call-in.
    * a través del tiempo = over time.
    * a través de operador = operator-assisted.
    * a tres bandas = three pronged.
    * a tres niveles = three-tiered.
    * a troche y moche = like there's no tomorrow.
    * a trompicones = by fits and starts.
    * a tropezones = falteringly, hesitantly, haltingly, jerkily.
    * a trozos = piecewise.
    * ¡A tu salud! = Here's to you!.
    * a última hora = at the last minute, at the eleventh hour, last minute [last-minute], at the very last minute, at the very last moment, at the very last.
    * a últimas horas de la tarde = late evening.
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    * a + Adjetivo + escala = on a + Adjetivo + scale.
    * a alguna parte = someplace.
    * a alta presión = high-pressured, high-pressure.
    * a altas horas de la noche = late at night.
    * a ambas orillas del Atlántico = on both sides of the ocean, on both sides of the Atlantic.
    * a ambos lados de = on either side of.
    * a ambos lados del Altántico = on both sides of the ocean, on both sides of the Atlantic.
    * a ambos lados de + Lugar = on both sides of + Lugar.
    * a años luz de = light years away from.
    * a bajas temperaturas = at low temperature.
    * a bajo coste = low-cost.
    * a bajo costo = low-cost.
    * a bajo nivel = low-level.
    * a bajo precio = lower-cost, at a low price, on the cheap.
    * a base de = in the form of, on a diet of.
    * a base de carne = meaty [meatier -comp., meatiest -sup.].
    * a base de cometer errores = the hard way.
    * a base de errores = the hard way.
    * a boca de jarro = at close range.
    * a bocajarro = point blank.
    * a bombo y platillo = fanfare, with a bang.
    * a bordo = aboard, on board ship.
    * a bordo de = aboard, onboard.
    * a bordo de un barco = shipboard, on board ship.
    * a buen recaudo = in a safe place, in safekeeping.
    * a caballo = on horseback, astride.
    * a caballo entre = astride... and..., midway between.
    * a caballo entre... y... = half way between... and....
    * a caballo regalado no se le mira el diente = never look a gift horse in the mouth.
    * a cada rato = every so often, every now and then, every now and again, every once in a while.
    * a cambio = in return.
    * a cambio de = in exchange for, in return for.
    * a cambio de nada = for nothing.
    * a cántaros = cats and dogs.
    * a cargo = in the saddle.
    * a cargo (de) = charged with, in charge (of), at the helm (of).
    * a cargo de Alguien = under supervision.
    * a cargo de las riendas = in the saddle.
    * a cargo del ayuntamiento = local authority-run.
    * a cargo del gobierno = government-operated, government-run.
    * a cargo de una sola persona = one-man band.
    * a cargo de voluntarios = volunteer-run.
    * a chorros = profusely.
    * a ciegas = blindfold, blindly, blindfolded, in the dark.
    * a ciencia cierta = for sure, for certain.
    * a cierta distancia = some distance away.
    * a cierta distancia de = off.
    * a cierta distancia de la costa = offshore.
    * a cierta distancia del litoral = offshore.
    * a cobro revertido = reverse charges.
    * a color = multi-colour [multi-color -USA].
    * a comienzos de + Expresión Temporal = early + Expresión Temporal, the.
    * a comienzos de + Fecha = in the early + Fecha, in the early part of + Fecha.
    * a comienzos de + Período de Tiempo = by the turn of + Período de Tiempo, at the turn of + Período de Tiempo.
    * a conciencia = deliberately, wilfully [willfully, -USA], by design, on purpose.
    * a condición de que + Subjuntivo = provided (that), providing (that), as long as.
    * a contenido enriquecido = content-enriched.
    * a continuación = next, then, in the following, herewith.
    * a continuación se enumeran = given below.
    * a contracorriente = against the grain.
    * a contraluz = against the light.
    * a contrapelo = against the grain, against the nap.
    * a coro = with one voice, in unison.
    * a corto plazo = before very long, short term [short-term], in the short run, short-range, at short notice, in the short term, short-run.
    * a costa de = at the cost of, at the expense of, at + Nombre's + expense, at cost of.
    * a costa de mucho = at (a) great expense.
    * a costa de otro = at someone else's expense.
    * a costa de otros = at other people's expense.
    * a criterio de = at the discretion of.
    * a cualquier hora = anytime, around the clock.
    * a cualquier hora del día o de la noche = at any hour of the day or night, at any time of the day or night.
    * a cualquier precio = at any cost, at all costs, at any price.
    * a cuatro aguas = hipped.
    * a cuatro patas = on all fours, on four legs.
    * a cuenta de = at the expense of.
    * a cuenta de la empresa = at company expense.
    * a cuenta de otro = at someone else's expense.
    * a cuenta de otros = at other people's expense.
    * a cuenta propia = at + Posesivo + expense, at + Posesivo + own expense.
    * a cuerpo de rey = the lap of luxury.
    * a cuestas = in tow.
    * a decir de todos = by all accounts.
    * a decir verdad = to tell the truth, if the truth be known, if the truth be told, in all truth, in truth, fact is, the fact is (that), to be fair.
    * a decir verdad... = the fact of the matter is that....
    * a demanda = pro re nata.
    * a deshora(s) = at odd times, out of hours.
    * a día de hoy = as of today.
    * a diario = every day.
    * a diestro y siniestro = like there's no tomorrow.
    * a dieta = on a diet.
    * a diferencia de = apart from, as opposed to, in contradistinction to, as contrasted with, in contrast (to/with), quite apart from, in sharp contrast (with).
    * a diferencia de + Nombre = unlike + Nombre.
    * a diferentes niveles = multi-tiered [multitiered], multi-tier [multitier].
    * a discreción = at will, no holds barred.
    * a disgusto = unwillingly, reluctantly.
    * a disposición de = at the disposal of.
    * a distancia = remote, remotely, distantly.
    * a doble espacio = double-spaced.
    * a domicilio = domiciliary.
    * ¿a dónde se dirige(n)...? = whither?.
    * ¿a dónde va(n)...? = whither?.
    * ¿a dónde vas? = quo vadis, whither thou goest.
    * a dos niveles = two-tier.
    * a dos velas = skint, penniless, broke.
    * a duras penas = with great difficulty.
    * a efectos de = in terms of, for the purpose of + Nombre.
    * a efectos prácticos = to all intents and purposes, for all practical purposes, for all intents and purposes, to all intents.
    * a él = him.
    * a ellos = them.
    * a escala = drawn-to-scale.
    * a escala industrial = on an industrial scale, industrial-scale.
    * a escala mundial = globally, on a global scale.
    * a escala natural = full-scale.
    * a escondidas = by stealth, stealthily, furtively, on the quiet, on the sly.
    * a eso = thereto.
    * a espaldas de = out of sight of.
    * a estas alturas = by now.
    * a este fin = to this end.
    * a este paso = at this rate.
    * a este respecto = in this respect.
    * a este ritmo = at this rate.
    * a estrenar = brand new.
    * a examen = under the microscope.
    * a excepción de = barring, except for, excepting, other than, with the exception of, short of.
    * a excepción de que = except that.
    * a excepción de uno = with one exception.
    * a expensas de = at the expense of, at + Nombre's + expense.
    * a expensas de otro = at someone else's expense.
    * a expensas de otros = at other people's expense.
    * a + Expresión Temporal = as of + Expresión Temporal.
    * a falta de = for want of, in the absence of, in default of, for lack of, short of.
    * a favor = in favour.
    * a favor de = in favour of.
    * a favor de la decisión personal sobre el aborto = pro-choice.
    * a favor de la esclavitud = pro-slavery.
    * a favor de la raza negra = pro-black [problack].
    * a favor de la vida humana = pro-life.
    * a favor y en contra = pro and con.
    * a + Fecha = as per + Fecha.
    * a finales de = by the end of, at the close of + Expresión Temporal.
    * a finales de + Expresión Temporal = as of late + Expresión Temporal, at the end of + Expresión Temporal, by the close of + Expresión Temporal.
    * a finales de + Fecha = in the late + Fecha, in late + Fecha.
    * a finales de los + Década = late + Década, the.
    * a finales del + Siglo = late + Siglo, late period of + Siglo.
    * a fin de cuentas = at the end of the day, in the end, in the final count, in the grand scheme of things, when all is said and done, after all is said and done.
    * a fondo = fully, thoroughly, full-scale.
    * a fondo perdido = non-refundable.
    * ¡a freír espárragos! = on your bike!.
    * a fuerza de = by dint of.
    * a fuerza de cometer errores = the hard way.
    * a fuerza de errores = the hard way.
    * a gas = gas-powered.
    * a gatas = on all fours.
    * a grandes rasgos = broadly, rough draft.
    * a granel = in bulk.
    * a gran escala = large scale [large-scale], massive, on a wide scale, high-volume, wide-scale, on a broad scale, in a big way, on a grand scale.
    * a gran velocidad = at great speed.
    * a grito limpio = at the top of + Posesivo + voice.
    * a grito pelado = at the top of + Posesivo + voice.
    * a gritos = vociferously.
    * a groso modo = crudely.
    * a grosso modo = roughly, rough draft.
    * a gusto = at ease, at leisure.
    * a gusto de = to the liking of, at the pleasure of.
    * a horcajadas = astride.
    * a hurtadillas = surreptitiously, by stealth, stealthily, furtively, on the sly.
    * a imitación de lo clásico = classicising [classicizing, -USA], classicised [classicized, -USA].
    * a iniciativa de = at the initiative of.
    * a iniciativas del gobierno = government-led.
    * a instancia de = at the urging of.
    * a instancias de = at the instigation of, at the behest of, under the auspices of.
    * a intervalos = at intervals.
    * a intervalos + Adjetivo = at + Adjetivo + intervals.
    * a intervalos semanales = at weekly intervals.
    * a invitación de = at the invitation of.
    * a jabón = soapy [soapier -comp., soapiest -sup.].
    * a juicio = on trial.
    * a juicio público = in the public eye.
    * a juzgar por = to judge by, judging by, judging from.
    * a la acuarela = water-coloured [water-colored, -USA].
    * a la alcaldía = mayoral.
    * a la altura de = of the stature of, equal to.
    * a la altura de la cintura = waist high, waist deep.
    * a la altura de la rodilla = knee-high.
    * a la altura de los hombros = shoulder-high.
    * a la anchura de los hombros = shoulder-width.
    * a la anochecida = at nightfall.
    * a la antigua = old-style.
    * a la antigua usanza = old-style.
    * a la atención de = c/o (care of).
    * a la baja = on the wane.
    * a la brasa = grilled.
    * a la buena de Dios = out in the cold.
    * a la cabeza de = in the forefront of/in.
    * a la caída de la noche = at nightfall, at twilight.
    * a la caída de la tarde = at twilight.
    * a la carta = a la carte.
    * a la defensiva = on the defensive.
    * a la derecha = at the right.
    * a la derecha de = on the right side of, on the right-hand side of.
    * a la deriva = rudderless.
    * a la discreción de = at the discretion of.
    * a la disposición de Alguien = at + Posesivo + disposal.
    * a la expectativa de = on the lookout for, on the alert for.
    * a la + Expresión Temporal = a + Expresión Temporal.
    * a la fuerza = forcefully, of necessity, forcibly, compulsorily.
    * a la fuga = on the run, on the lam.
    * a la hora de + Infinitivo = when it came to + Gerundio, when it comes to + Gerundio.
    * a la hora de la verdad = when push comes to shove, if it comes to the crunch, when it comes to the crunch, when the worst comes to the worst, if the worst comes to the worst, when the crunch comes to the crunch, if the crunch comes to the crunch.
    * a la hora del café = at coffee.
    * a la intemperie = in the open, exposed.
    * a la inversa = mirror-fashion, mirror image, in reverse.
    * a la izquierda = at the left.
    * a la larga = in the long term, over the long term, in the end, eventually, for the long pull, over a period of time, over the long haul, in the far term, ultimately, by and by.
    * a la ligera = lightly.
    * a la luz de = in light of, in the light of.
    * a la luz de la luna = by moonlight, in the moonlight, moonlit.
    * a la luz de las estrellas = by starlight.
    * a la luz de las velas = by candlelight, candlelight, candlelit.
    * a la luz del día = in the light of day.
    * a la luz de una lámpara de gas = by gaslight.
    * a la mano de = available at the fingertips of.
    * a la misma altura que = in the same league as.
    * a la moda = trendy [trendier -comp., trendiest -sup.].
    * a la onda = in the know.
    * a la opinión pública = in the public eye.
    * a la par = in concert, in tandem, neck and neck, in a tandem fashion, in parallel.
    * a la par que = in tandem with, hand in hand (with), as the same time as.
    * a la parrilla = grilled, on the grill.
    * a la perfección = superbly.
    * a la plancha = griddled, on the griddle, on the hotplate.
    * a largo plazo = in the long term, over the long term, long-range, in the long run, long-term, over the long run, over the long haul, long-run, in the far term, far-term.
    * a la salida = on the way out.
    * a la sazón = at that time.
    * a las doce del mediodía = at high noon.
    * a la semana = a week, per week.
    * a las mil maravillas = marvellously [marvelously, -USA], famously, like a house on fire.
    * a la sombra de = in the shadow of.
    * a las puertas de = on the threshold of.
    * a la última = hip [hipper -comp., hippest -sup.], on the fast track, hipped.
    * a la vanguardia = on the cutting edge, on the leading edge, in the fast lane, on the fast track, at the leading edge, on the bleeding edge.
    * a la vanguardia de = in the vanguard of, at the forefront of, in the forefront of/in, at the vanguard of.
    * a la velocidad de la luz = at the speed of light.
    * a la velocidad del rayo = at the speed of lightning.
    * a la velocidad del sonido = at the speed of sound.
    * a la venta = on release.
    * a la vez = at once, at one time, at similar times, at the same time, concurrently, side-by-side, simultaneously, at the same instant, in parallel, in tandem, at the one time, in a tandem fashion, at a time, in unison.
    * a la vez que = hand in hand (with), cum, in conjunction with, in unison with.
    * a la vista = in sight, within sight.
    * a la vista de = in light of, in the light of.
    * a la vuelta de = on the return leg of.
    * a la zaga = not far behind, in tow.
    * al azar = lucky draw, lucky dip.
    * al extremo norte = northernmost.
    * al extremo oeste = westernmost.
    * al hacer esto = in doing so.
    * al norte del estado = upstate.
    * a lo extremo = to the extreme.
    * a lo grande = in a big way, big time, grandly, on a grand scale.
    * a lo hecho, pecho = no use crying over spilt/spilled milk, you've made your bed, now you must lie in it!.
    * a lo largo de = along, down, throughout.
    * a lo largo de + Expresión Temporal = sometime + Expresión Temporal.
    * a lo largo de la historia = over time.
    * a lo largo de la ruta = along the way.
    * a lo largo del tiempo = longitudinal, longitudinally.
    * a lo largo de todo = the entire length of.
    * a lo largo y ancho del país = countrywide [country-wide].
    * a lo largo y ancho de + Lugar = up and down + Lugar.
    * a lo lejos = in the distance.
    * a lo loco = helter-skelter, like there's no tomorrow.
    * a lo máximo = at best, at most, at the most.
    * a lo mejor = perhaps.
    * a lo que salga = come what may.
    * a los ojos de = in the eyes of.
    * a lo sumo = at best, at most, at the most.
    * al otro lado del atlántico = across the pond.
    * al otro lado del charco = across the pond.
    * al otro lado del océano = across the pond.
    * a lo zombi = zombielike.
    * a mano = by hand, manually, nearby [near-by], handy, within reach, within easy reach.
    * a mano alzada = by a show of hands.
    * a mano derecha de = on the right side of, on the right-hand side of.
    * a manojos = by the handful.
    * a manos de = at the hands of.
    * a marchas forzadas = in a rush, against the clock.
    * a mares = cats and dogs.
    * a más largo plazo = longer-term.
    * a más..., más... = the + Comparativo..., the + Comparativo....
    * a más tardar = at the latest.
    * a mata caballo = in a hurry, hurried, hurriedly, helter-skelter.
    * a media asta = at half-mast, at half staff.
    * a mediados de = in the middle decades of.
    * a mediados de + Fecha = in the mid + Fecha.
    * a mediados de semana = midweek.
    * a media jornada = half-time [half time].
    * a media mañana = mid-morning.
    * a medianoche = at midnight.
    * a medias = half-hearted [halfhearted], qualified.
    * a medias entre... y... = betwixt and between.
    * a medida = custom, bespoke.
    * a medida que + avanzar + el año = as the year + wear on.
    * a medida que + avanzar + el día = as the day + wear on.
    * a medida que pasaba el tiempo = as time passed (by), as time went by.
    * a medida que pasa el tiempo = as time passes (by).
    * a medida que pasa + Expresión Temporal = as + Expresión Temporal + go by.
    * a medida que + pasar + el año = as the year + wear on.
    * a medida que + pasar + el día = as the day + wear on.
    * a medida que se necesite = on demand, on request, as required.
    * a medida que + transcurrir + el año = as the year + wear on.
    * a medida que + transcurrir + el día = as the day + wear on.
    * a medio abrir = half-opened.
    * a medio camino = halfway [half-way/half way].
    * a medio comprender = half-understood.
    * a medio formar = half-formed.
    * a medio fuego = medium heat.
    * a medio hacer = halfway done, half done.
    * a medio plazo = medium-term, near-term, in the medium term, in the mid-term, mid-term [midterm].
    * a medio rimar = half-rhymed.
    * a medio vestir = half dressed.
    * a menor escala = at a reduced rate.
    * a menos que = unless, short of.
    * a menudo = oftentimes [often times], ofttimes [oft-times].
    * a merced de = at the mercy of.
    * a mí = me.
    * a mi entender = to my mind.
    * a mi modo de ver = in my books.
    * a mi parecer = to my mind, methinks, in my books.
    * a mitad de = half way through, halfway through.
    * a mitad de camino = halfway [half-way/half way].
    * a mitad de camino entre... y... = midway between, half way between... and....
    * a mitad de camino entre... y... = astride... and....
    * a mitad de precio = at half price.
    * a mí también me gustaría tener la misma oportunidad = turnabout is fair play.
    * a modo de = by way of, in the vein of, as a kind of.
    * a modo de aclaración = in parenthesis, on a sidenote.
    * a modo de advertencia = cautionary.
    * a modo de ejemplo = by way of illustration.
    * a modo de explicación = parenthetically.
    * a modo de ilustración = by way of illustration.
    * a modo de inciso = in passing, by the way of (a) digression.
    * a modo de paréntesis = parenthetical.
    * a modo de prólogo = prefatory.
    * a modo de resumen = wrap-up.
    * a mogollón = aplenty [a-plenty].
    * a montón = aplenty [a-plenty].
    * a montones = in droves, by the sackful.
    * a muchos niveles = many-levelled [many-leveled, -USA].
    * a muerte = bitter, bitterly.
    * a nadie le importa nada = nobody + gives a damn.
    * a nivel de barrio = neighbourhood-based.
    * a nivel de calle = on the ground level.
    * a nivel de la calle = at ground level.
    * a nivel del suelo = at ground level.
    * a nivel estatal = statewide [state-wide].
    * a nivel federal = federally, federally.
    * a nivel individual = privately.
    * a nivel local = locally, domestically.
    * a nivel multicultural = multi-culturally [multiculturally].
    * a nivel mundial = worldwide [world-wide], globally.
    * a nivel nacional = nationally, domestically, countrywide [country-wide].
    * a nivel privado = privately.
    * a nivel regional = regionally.
    * a nombre de = payable to.
    * a no ser que = unless.
    * a nosotros = us.
    * a ojo = ocular.
    * a ojos vista = before + Posesivo + (own two) eyes.
    * a orillas del océano = oceanfront.
    * a orillas del río = riverfront.
    * a orillas de un lago = lakeside, lakefront, by the lakeside.
    * a otro sitio = somewhere else.
    * a pares = in pairs.
    * a partes iguales = share and share alike, in equal measure(s).
    * a partir de = on the basis of, based on, working from, from, on a diet of, in response to.
    * a partir de ahora = from now on, from this point on, henceforth, as of now.
    * a partir de ahora y durante + Cuantificador + años = for + Cuantificador + years to come.
    * a partir de aquí = hereupon.
    * a partir de ello = therefrom.
    * a partir de entonces = from this time on, hereafter, thereafter, whereafter, from then on, thenceforth, henceforth, from that moment on.
    * a partir de ese momento = from that moment on.
    * a partir de este momento = hereinafter.
    * a partir de esto = on this basis, on that basis.
    * a partir de + Fecha = from + Fecha, effective + Fecha.
    * a partir de hoy = as from today.
    * a partir de la medianoche = late night.
    * a partir de los títulos = title-based.
    * a paso de tortuga = at a snail's pace.
    * a paso ligero = on the double.
    * a pasos agigantados = at an exponential rate, at exponential rates, by leaps and bounds.
    * a pedir de boca = without a hitch.
    * a pequeña escala = in a small way, small scale [small-scale].
    * a perpetuidad = in perpetuity.
    * a pesar de (que) = albeit (that), despite, in spite of, notwithstanding, although, despite the fact that, in spite of the fact that.
    * a pesar de todo = all the same, in spite of everything, despite everything, despite it all, in spite of it all, all this said.
    * a pesar de todo + Posesivo + Nombre = for all + Posesivo + Nombre.
    * a petición de = at the request of, at the urging of, at the behest of.
    * a petición del usuario = on demand, on request.
    * a petición popular = by popular demand.
    * a pie = on foot, afoot, dismounted.
    * a pilas = battery-operated.
    * a pique = sinking.
    * a placer = at will.
    * a plena luz del día = in broad daylight.
    * a poca distancia = not far behind.
    * a poca distancia andando = within walking distance, within an easy walk.
    * a poca distancia a pie = within an easy walk, within walking distance.
    * a pocos minutos andando = within walking distance, within easy walking distance, within an easy walk.
    * a pocos minutos a pie = within walking distance, within easy walking distance, within an easy walk.
    * a porrillo = by the handful.
    * a + Posesivo + aire = to + Posesivo + heart's content.
    * a + Posesivo + alcance = in the ballpark for + Pronombre, in + Posesivo + ballpark range.
    * a + Posesivo + costa = at + Posesivo + expense.
    * a + Posesivo + cuidado = in + Posesivo + safekeeping.
    * a + Posesivo + discreción = at will, at + Posesivo + discretion.
    * a + Posesivo + disposición = at + Posesivo + disposal.
    * a + Posesivo + entender = to the best of + Posesivo + belief.
    * a + Posesivo + espaldas = behind + Posesivo + back.
    * a + Posesivo + expensas = at + Posesivo + expense.
    * a + Posesivo + favor = in + Posesivo + favour, to + Posesivo + credit.
    * a + Posesivo + juicio = in + Posesivo + estimation.
    * a + Posesivo + manera = in + Posesivo + own way.
    * a + Posesivo + saber = to the best of + Posesivo + knowledge.
    * a + Posesivo + saber y entender = to the best of + Posesivo + knowledge and belief.
    * a + Posesivo + servicio = at + Posesivo + service.
    * a + Posesivo + sorprender = much to + Posesivo + surprise.
    * a + Posesivo + vista = before + Posesivo + (own two) eyes.
    * a posteriori = reactive, in retrospect, after-the-fact, hindsight, with hindsight, a posteriori, in hindsight.
    * a precio de coste = at cost price, at cost.
    * a precio de costo = at cost price, at cost.
    * a precio de ganga = at a steal.
    * a precio especial = at reduced cost, discounted, cut-rate, cut-price.
    * a precio razonable = at reasonable cost(s).
    * a precio reducido = at a discount.
    * a precios competitivos = competitively priced.
    * a precios especiales = at reduced rates, at preferential rates.
    * a precios razonables = at affordable prices.
    * a presión = pressurised [pressurized, -USA].
    * a primera hora de la mañana = first thing in the morning.
    * a primera hora de + Período del Día = first thing + Período del Día.
    * a primeras horas de la tarde = late afternoon.
    * a primera vista = on first acquaintance, at first sight, on first inspection, on the face of it, at first blush, at first glance, on the surface, prima facie, first-blush.
    * a primeros de + Fecha = in the early + Fecha.
    * a principios de + Fecha = in the early + Fecha.
    * a principios de los + Década = early + Década, the.
    * a priori = proactive [pro-active], foresight, a priori, on the surface.
    * a prisa = quickly.
    * a propósito = deliberate, for the record, incidentally, intentionally, by the way, in passing, anecdotally, purposely, by design, on purpose, wilfully [willfully, -USA], on a sidenote, studiously, by the way of (a) digression, by the by(e), speaking of which, designedly.
    * a propósito de = apropos of.
    * a propósito de nada = for no specific reason, for no particular reason.
    * a prueba = on trial.
    * a prueba de bombas = ruggedised [ruggedized, -USA], bomb-proof.
    * a prueba de conejos = rabbit-proof.
    * a prueba de fallos = fail-safe.
    * a prueba de incendios = fireproof [fire-proof].
    * a prueba de niños = childproof.
    * a prueba de robos = theft proof.
    * a prueba de tornados = tornado proof.
    * a prueba de un tratamiento duro = ruggedised [ruggedized, -USA].
    * a prueba de viento = windproof.
    * a puerta cerrada = behind closed doors.
    * a punta de pistola = at gunpoint.
    * a punto de = on the verge of, a heartbeat away from.
    * a punto de + Infinitivo = about to + Infinitivo.
    * a punto de irse a pique = on the rocks.
    * a punto de morir = on + Posesivo + deathbed.
    * a puñados = by the sackful, by the handful.
    * a quemarropa = point blank.
    * a quien madruga, Dios le ayuda = the early bird catches the worm.
    * a quienquiera que = whomever.
    * a rachas = by fits and starts.
    * a ráfagas = in bursts.
    * a raíz de = in the wake of.
    * a rajatabla = to the letter.
    * a ras de = flush with.
    * a ras de la calle = ground-floor.
    * a ras del suelo = at ground level.
    * a rastras = in tow.
    * a ratos = intermittently.
    * a reacción = jet-assisted.
    * a rebosar (de) = jam-packed (with), filled to capacity.
    * a regañadientes = grudgingly, grudging, begrudgingly, unwillingly, reluctantly.
    * a régimen = on a diet.
    * a remolque = in tow.
    * a reventar (de) = jam-packed (with), filled to capacity.
    * a saber = namely, viz, to wit.
    * a sabiendas = knowing, knowingly, wilfully [willfully, -USA].
    * a sabiendas de que = on the understanding that.
    * a sacudidas = jerkily.
    * a saltitos = jerky [jerkier -comp., jerkiest -sup.].
    * a salvo = in a safe place, in safekeeping, out of harm's way.
    * a sangre fría = cold-blooded.
    * a ser posible = if possible.
    * a simple vista = by the naked eye, superficially, on first thought.
    * a solas = all by + Reflexivo, by + Reflexivo.
    * a su debido tiempo = in due course, timely, in due time.
    * a sueldo = paid.
    * a su precio normal = at full price.
    * a su propio ritmo = at an individual pace.
    * a su tiempo = in a timely fashion, in due course, in a timely manner.
    * a su vez = Verbo + further, in turn, in its/their turn.
    * a tal efecto = to this effect.
    * a tales efectos = hereto.
    * a tarifa reducida = at reduced cost.
    * a tarifas especiales = at reduced rates, at preferential rates.
    * a temperatura ambiente = at room temperature.
    * a tener en cuenta en el futuro = for future reference.
    * a tenor de = in light of, in the face of, in the light of, in view of.
    * a ti = you, thee.
    * a tiempo = in timely fashion, on time, promptly, timely, just in time, in time.
    * a tiempo completo = full-time.
    * a tiempo parcial = part-time.
    * a tientas = in the dark.
    * a tientas y a ciegas = blindly, in the dark.
    * a ti mismo = yourself, thyself.
    * a tiro = within gunshot, within range.
    * a tirones = jerky [jerkier -comp., jerkiest -sup.].
    * a título de = by way of, for the sake of.
    * a título gratuito = gratuitous.
    * a título personal = in a personal capacity, in a private capacity.
    * a toda costa = absolutely, at all costs, come what may, at any cost, at any price.
    * a toda máquina = in the fast lane, fast lane, full steam ahead, at full tilt, full-tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed.
    * a toda marcha = at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed, at full stretch.
    * a toda mecha = at a rate of knots, full steam ahead, at full blast, at full throttle, at top speed, at full speed, at full stretch.
    * a toda pasta = at a rate of knots.
    * a toda pastilla = in the fast lane, on the fast track, fast lane, overdrive, full steam ahead, full-tilt, at full tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at a rate of knots, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed.
    * a toda prueba = unswerving.
    * a todas horas = at all hours, around the clock.
    * a todas luces = patently.
    * a todas partes = far and wide.
    * a toda velocidad = full-tilt, at full tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed.
    * a todo alrededor = all round.
    * a todo color = full-colour, in full colour.
    * a todo gas = full steam ahead, full-tilt, at full tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed, at full stretch.
    * a todo lo largo de = the length of.
    * a todo meter = full steam ahead, at full stretch, at full speed, at full blast, at top speed, at full throttle.
    * a todo ritmo = in full swing, in full force, in full gear.
    * a todos lados = far and wide.
    * a todos los efectos = to all intents and purposes, to all intents, for all practical purposes, for all intents and purposes.
    * a todos los niveles = at all levels.
    * a todos nosotros = us all.
    * a todos por igual = one size fits all.
    * a todo vapor = full steam ahead, full-tilt, at full tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed, at full stretch.
    * a todo volumen = at full blast.
    * a tontas y a ciegas = headlong, runaway.
    * a tontas y locas = like there's no tomorrow, without rhyme or reason.
    * a tope = packed to capacity, in the fast lane, fast lane, choc-a-block, chock-full, in full swing, in full gear, packed to the rafters.
    * a trancas y barrancas = with great difficulty, by fits and starts.
    * a través de = by way of, in the form of, through, via, out of, through the agency of.
    * a través de Internet = Internet-based, Web-based, Web-supported.
    * a través de la historia = over time.
    * a través de la TI = IT-enabled.
    * a través de la web = Web-based, Web-supported.
    * a través de los años = over the years, down the years.
    * a través de los ojos de = through the eyes of.
    * a través de los siglos = over the centuries.
    * a través del teléfono = call-in.
    * a través del tiempo = over time.
    * a través de operador = operator-assisted.
    * a tres bandas = three pronged.
    * a tres niveles = three-tiered.
    * a troche y moche = like there's no tomorrow.
    * a trompicones = by fits and starts.
    * a tropezones = falteringly, hesitantly, haltingly, jerkily.
    * a trozos = piecewise.
    * ¡A tu salud! = Here's to you!.
    * a última hora = at the last minute, at the eleventh hour, last minute [last-minute], at the very last minute, at the very last moment, at the very last.
    * a últimas horas de la tarde = late evening.
    * a últ

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    La preposición a suele emplearse precedida de ciertos verbos como empezar, ir, oler, sonar etc, en cuyo caso ver bajo el respectivo verbo.
    No se traduce cuando introduce el complemento directo de persona (ser humano, pronombres personales que lo representan como quien, alguien, etc) o un nombre con un objeto o animal personalizado: amo a mi patria = I love my country, pasear al perro = to walk the dog.
    En los casos en que precede al artículo definido el para formar la contracción al, ver bajo la siguiente entrada, donde también se encontrarán otros ejemplos y usos de a.
    A (en relaciones de espacio, lugar)
    voy a México/a la fiesta I'm going to Mexico/to the party
    voy a casa I'm going home
    dobla a la derecha turn right
    se cayó al río she fell into the river
    estaban sentados a la mesa they were sitting at the table
    a orillas del Ebro on the banks of the Ebro
    se sentó al sol he sat in the sun
    se sentó a mi derecha he sat down to the right of me o on my right
    a la vuelta de la esquina around the corner
    queda al norte de Toledo it's (to the) north of Toledo
    3
    (indicando distancia): está a diez kilómetros de aquí it's ten kilometers from here, it's ten kilometers away
    está a unos 20 minutos de aquí it takes o it's about 20 minutes from here, it's a 20 minute drive ( o walk etc) from here
    1 (señalando hora, momento, fecha) at
    abren a las ocho they open at eight o'clock
    ¿a qué hora vengo? what time shall I come?
    a eso de las dos at around o about two o'clock
    a mediados de abril in mid-April
    hoy estamos a 20 it's the 20th today
    al día siguiente the next o following day
    empezó a hablar a los diez meses he started talking when he was ten months old o at ten months
    llegó a la mañana/noche ( RPl); he arrived in the morning/at night
    2 al + INF:
    se cayó al bajar del autobús she fell as she was getting off the bus
    al verlo me di cuenta de que ya no lo quería when I saw him o on seeing him, I realized that I no longer loved him
    al salir de la estación torcí a la izquierda I turned left out of the station
    3
    (indicando distancia en el tiempo): a escasos minutos de su llegada (después) just a few minutes after she arrived; (antes) just a few minutes before she arrived
    trabajan de lunes a viernes/de una a cinco they work (from) Monday to Friday/from one to five
    a los diez minutos del primer tiempo ten minutes into the first half o after ten minutes of the first half
    estaré en París de martes a jueves I'll be in Paris from Tuesday until Thursday, I'll be in Paris Tuesday through Thursday ( AmE)
    C
    (en relaciones de proporción, equivalencia): tres veces al día/a la semana three times a day/a week
    sale a 2.000 euros por cabeza it works out at 2,000 euros per person
    iban a 100 kilómetros por hora they were going (at) 100 kilometers per hour
    nos ganaron cinco a tres they beat us by five points to three, they beat us five three o ( AmE) five to three
    D
    (indicando modo, estilo): fuimos a pie/a caballo we walked/rode, we went on foot/on horseback
    pollo al horno/a la brasa roast/barbecued chicken
    un peinado a lo Rodolfo Valentino a Rudolph Valentino hairstyle
    a crédito on credit
    ilustraciones a todo color full-color illustrations
    una tela a rayas a piece of striped material
    1
    (introduciendo el complemento directo de persona): ¿viste a José? did you see José?
    la policía está buscando al asesino the police are looking for the murderer
    no he leído a Freud I haven't read (any) Freud
    busca una secretaria bilingüe he's looking for a bilingual secretary
    ]
    2
    (introduciendo el complemento indirecto): le escribió una carta a su padre he wrote a letter to his father, he wrote his father a letter
    dáselo/dáselos a ella give it/them to her
    les enseña inglés a mis hijos she teaches my children English
    suave al tacto soft to the touch
    agradable al oído pleasing to the ear
    3
    (indicando procedencia): se lo compré a una gitana I bought it from o ( colloq) off a gipsy
    F
    enséñale a nadar teach him to swim
    fue a preguntar he went to ask
    a que + SUBJ:
    los instó a que participaran he urged them to take part
    voy a ir a que me hagan un chequeo I'm going to go and have a checkup
    2 ( fam)
    (para): ¿a qué tanta ceremonia? what's all the fuss for?
    ¿a qué le fuiste a decir eso? what did you go and tell him that for?
    3
    a por ( Esp fam): bajo a por pan I'm going down to get some bread o for some bread ( colloq)
    ¿quién va a ir a por los niños? who's going to fetch o get the children?
    ¡a por ello! go for it!
    los puntos a tratar en la reunión de mañana the points to be discussed at tomorrow's meeting
    es una idea a tener en cuenta it's an idea to bear in mind o that should be borne in mind
    total a pagar total payable
    horario a convenir hours to be arranged
    H
    1
    (en órdenes): ¡a la cama, niños! off to bed, children!
    ¡a callar! shut up! ( colloq)
    vamos ¡a trabajar! come on, let's get some work done!
    a decir verdad to tell you the truth
    a juzgar por lo que tú dices judging from what you say
    3 ( fam)
    (en cuanto a): a tozudo no hay quien le gane when it comes to being stubborn there's nobody like him
    4
    (indicando causa): a petición del interesado ( frml); at the request of the interested party
    al + INF:
    al no saber idiomas está en desventaja as he doesn't speak any languages he is at a disadvantage, he's at a disadvantage not speaking any languages
    5
    (expresando desafío): ¿a que no sabes qué nota me puso? you'll never guess what mark she gave me!
    tú no te atreverías — ¿a que sí? you wouldn't dare — do you want to o a bet? ( colloq)
    ¡a que no puedes! bet you can't! ( colloq)
    * * *

    Multiple Entries:
    A    
    a
    A,
    ◊ a sustantivo femenino (pl aes) (read as /a/) the letter A, a

    a preposición Nota:
    La preposición a suele emplearse precedida de ciertos verbos como empezar, ir, oler, sonar etc, en cuyo caso ver bajo el respectivo verbo.No se traduce cuando introduce el complemento directo de persona (ser humano, pronombres personales que lo representan, como quien, alguien, algún etc) o un nombre con un objeto o animal personalizado: amo a mi patria = I love my country, paseo a mi perro = I walk my dog.En los casos en que precede al artículo definido el para formar la contracción al, ver bajo la siguiente entrada, donde también se encontrarán otros ejemplos y usos de a.
    1

    ◊ voy a México/la tienda I'm going to Mexico/to the shop;

    voy a casa I'm going home;
    se cayó al río she fell into the river


    a orillas del Ebro on the banks of the Ebro;
    se sentó al sol he sat in the sun;
    se sentó a mi derecha he sat down on my right


    2
    a) (señalando hora, momento) at;


    a la hora de comer at lunch time;
    ¿a qué hora vengo? what time shall I come?;
    a mediados de abril in mid-April;
    al día siguiente the next o following day

    ◊ hoy estamos a lunes/a 20 today is Monday/it's the 20th today

    c) al + inf:


    al enterarse de la noticia when he learnt o on learning the news



    ( antes) a few minutes before she arrived;

    3 (en relaciones de proporción, equivalencia):

    sale a 100 euros cada uno it works out at 100 euros each;
    a 100 kilómetros por hora (at) 100 kilometers per hour;
    nos ganaron cinco a tres they beat us five three o (AmE) five to three
    4 (indicando modo, medio, estilo):
    ◊ a pie/a caballo on foot/on horseback;

    a crédito on credit;
    funciona a pilas it runs on batteries;
    a mano by hand;
    a rayas striped;
    vestirse a lo punk to wear punk clothes
    5

    ◊ ¿viste a José? did you see José?;

    no he leído a Freud I haven't read (any) Freud


    dáselo a ella give it to her;
    les enseña inglés a mis hijos she teaches my children English;
    le echó (la) llave a la puerta she locked the door

    ◊ se lo compré a una gitana I bought it from o (colloq) off a gipsy

    A, a f (letra) A
    'A' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    a. C.
    - a.m.
    - abajeña
    - abajeño
    - abanderada
    - abanderado
    - abandonar
    - abandonada
    - abandonado
    - abanico
    - abarquillada
    - abarquillado
    - abarrotada
    - abarrotado
    - abasto
    - abatida
    - abatido
    - abatirse
    - abdicar
    - aberración
    - abertura
    - abierta
    - abierto
    - abigarrada
    - abigarrado
    - abigarrar
    - ablandar
    - ablusada
    - ablusado
    - abnegada
    - abnegado
    - abobada
    - abobado
    - abocada
    - abocado
    - abogacía
    - abogada
    - abogado
    - abombada
    - abombado
    - abonar
    - abonada
    - abonado
    - abonarse
    - abono
    - abordar
    - abordaje
    - aborregar
    - abortar
    - abortiva
    English:
    A
    - A-level
    - a.m.
    - abandon
    - abandoned
    - abide by
    - ability
    - abject
    - abnormal
    - aboard
    - aborigine
    - abortion
    - abortive
    - about
    - above
    - above-board
    - above-mentioned
    - abrasive
    - abreast
    - abridged
    - abrupt
    - absent
    - absent-minded
    - absolute
    - absolutely
    - absorbed
    - abstemious
    - abstract
    - absurd
    - abundant
    - abuse
    - abusive
    - abysmal
    - academic
    - academy
    - accede
    - accent
    - acceptable
    - access
    - accident-prone
    - accidental
    - accidentally
    - acclimatized
    - accommodate
    - accommodation
    - accomplish
    - accomplished
    - account
    - account for
    - accountable
    * * *
    A
    1. (abrev de autopista) Br M, US freeway
    2. (abrev de alfil) [en notación de ajedrez] B
    A, a [a] nf
    [letra] A, a;
    si por a o por be… if for any reason…
    * * *
    a
    prp
    al este de to the east of;
    a casa home;
    ir a la cama/al cine go to bed/to the movies;
    ¡a trabajar! get to work!;
    vamos a Buenos Aires we’re going to Buenos Aires;
    voy a casa de Marta I’m going to Marta’s (house)
    a la mesa at the table;
    al lado de next to;
    a la derecha on the right;
    al sol in the sun;
    a treinta kilómetros de Cuzco thirty kilometers from Cuzco;
    está a cinco kilómetros it’s five kilometers away
    :
    ¿a qué hora llegas? what time do you arrive?;
    a las tres at three o’clock;
    de once a doce from eleven (o’clock) to twelve;
    estamos a quince de febrero it’s February fifteenth;
    a los treinta años at the age of thirty;
    a la llegada del tren when the train arrives
    :
    a la española the Spanish way;
    a mano by hand;
    a pie on foot;
    a 50 kilómetros por hora at fifty kilometers an hour
    :
    ¿a cómo o
    cuánto está? how much is it?;
    están a dos pesos el kilo they are two pesos a kilo
    :
    dáselo a tu hermano give it to your brother
    :
    vi a mi padre I saw my father
    :
    empezar a begin to;
    jugar a las cartas play cards;
    decidirse a hacer algo decide to do sth;
    voy a comprarlo I’m going to buy it;
    a decir verdad to tell the truth
    :
    ¿a que no lo sabes? I bet you don’t know;
    a ver OK, right;
    a ver lo que pasa ahora let’s see what happens now
    abr (= alias) aka (= also known as)
    * * *
    a nf
    : first letter of the Spanish alphabet
    a prep
    1) : to
    nos vamos a México: we're going to Mexico
    ¿llamaste a tu papá?: did you call your dad?
    como a usted le guste: as you wish
    3) : in the manner of
    papas a la francesa: french fries
    4) : on, by means of
    a pie: on foot
    5) : per, each
    tres pastillas al día: three pills per day
    enséñales a leer: teach them to read
    problemas a resolver: problems to be solved
    * * *
    a prep
    3. (distancia) away
    está a un kilómetro de aquí it's one kilometre from here / it's one kilometre away
    4. (tiempo) at
    5. (distribución, cantidad, medida, precio) a / at
    tocamos a 1.000 cada uno it works out at 1,000 each
    fui a pie I walked / I went on foot
    hecho a mano handmade / made by hand
    ¿has visto a Iván? have you seen Iván?
    9. (para) for
    10. (de) from

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  • 15 anlaufen

    (unreg., trennb., -ge-)
    I v/i (ist)
    1. angelaufen kommen come running along
    2. SPORT: run up (for the jump)
    3. anlaufen gegen anrennen 1, 2
    4. (Motor, Maschine) start (up) ( auch anlaufen lassen)
    5. fig. (beginnen) start, get under way, get going; der Film läuft nächste Woche an the film (bes. Am. movie) will be (showing) in cinemas (Am. theaters) next week, the film opens next week
    6. (beschlagen) steam up; (sich verfärben) (Silber etc.) tarnish
    7. blau / rot anlaufen go blue / red (in the face)
    8. Zinsen, Kosten: accumulate
    II v/t (hat) (Hafen) call at
    * * *
    das Anlaufen
    tarnish
    * * *
    ạn|lau|fen sep
    1. vi aux sein
    1) (= beginnen) to begin, to start; (Film) to open; (Motor) to start
    2)
    3) (= beschlagen) (Brille, Spiegel etc) to steam or mist up; (Metall) to tarnish

    rot/blau anlaufen — to turn or go red/blue

    4) (SPORT) (= zu laufen beginnen) to start off; (= Anlauf nehmen) to take a run-up
    5)

    er kann kaum gegen so einen starken Wind anlaufen — he can hardly walk against such a strong wind

    2. vt (NAUT)
    Hafen etc to put into, to call at
    * * *
    an|lau·fen
    I. vi Hilfsverb: sein
    1. (beginnen) to begin, to start
    in den Kinos läuft jetzt der neue James Bond an the new James Bond film is now showing at the cinema
    in Kürze läuft die [neue] Saison an the new season opens [or begins] shortly
    2. SPORT (zu laufen beginnen) to take a run-up
    3. (beschlagen) Brillengläser, Glasscheibe to steam up
    4. (oxidieren) to rust, to tarnish, to oxidize
    5. (sich verfärben)
    ▪ irgendwie \anlaufen to change colour [or AM -or] in a certain manner
    vor Wut rot \anlaufen to turn purple with rage
    die Patientin läuft schon blau [im Gesicht] an! the patient is beginning to turn blue [in the face]!
    6. (sich ansammeln)
    ▪ [auf etw akk] \anlaufen to accrue [in sth]
    II. vt Hilfsverb: haben NAUT (ansteuern)
    ▪ etw \anlaufen to put into sth
    das Schiff lief den Hafen an the ship put into port
    * * *
    1.
    unregelmäßiges intransitives Verb; mit sein
    1)

    angelaufen kommen — come running along; (auf einen zu) come running up

    2)

    gegen jemanden/etwas anlaufen — run at somebody/something

    3) (Anlauf nehmen) take a run-up
    4) (zu laufen beginnen) < engine> start [up]; (fig.) < film> open; <production, search, campaign> start
    5) (sich färben) turn; go
    6) (beschlagen) mist or steam up
    2.
    unregelmäßiges transitives Verb put in at < port>
    * * *
    anlaufen (irr, trennb, -ge-)
    A. v/i (ist)
    1.
    angelaufen kommen come running along
    2. SPORT run up (for the jump)
    3.
    4. (Motor, Maschine) start (up) ( auch
    5. fig (beginnen) start, get under way, get going;
    der Film läuft nächste Woche an the film (besonders US movie) will be (showing) in cinemas (US theaters) next week, the film opens next week
    6. (beschlagen) steam up; (sich verfärben) (Silber etc) tarnish
    7.
    blau/rot anlaufen go blue/red (in the face)
    8. Zinsen, Kosten: accumulate
    B. v/t (hat) (Hafen) call at
    * * *
    1.
    unregelmäßiges intransitives Verb; mit sein
    1)

    angelaufen kommen — come running along; (auf einen zu) come running up

    2)

    gegen jemanden/etwas anlaufen — run at somebody/something

    3) (Anlauf nehmen) take a run-up
    4) (zu laufen beginnen) < engine> start [up]; (fig.) < film> open; <production, search, campaign> start
    5) (sich färben) turn; go
    6) (beschlagen) mist or steam up
    2.
    unregelmäßiges transitives Verb put in at < port>
    * * *
    v.
    to initiate v.
    to warm up (engines) v.

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  • 16 Dampf

    m; -(e)s, Dämpfe steam; PHYS. vapo(u)r; (Rauch) smoke; (Dunst) vapo(u)r, haze; (Ausdünstung) exhalation; ( chemische) Dämpfe fumes; Dampf ablassen TECH. blow off steam; umg., fig. let off steam; aus dem Projekt etc. ist der Dampf raus umg., fig. the project etc. has run out of steam; Dampf dahinter machen oder setzen umg., fig. speed things up a bit, get things moving; jemandem Dampf machen umg., fig. give s.o. a kick in the pants, hurry s.o. up ( oder along); mit Dampf umg., fig. at full tilt
    * * *
    der Dampf
    steam; vapour; vapor
    * * *
    Dạmpf [dampf]
    m -(e)s, ordm;e
    ['dɛmpfə]
    1) vapour (Brit), vapor (US); (= Wasserdampf) steam

    Dampf ablassen or abblasen (lit, fig) — to let off steam

    aus dem Schornstein quoll der Dampf in weißen Wolken — clouds of white smoke poured from the chimney

    2) (inf = Wucht, Schwung) force

    jdm Dampf machen (inf) — to make sb get a move on (inf)

    mit Dampf (inf) — at full tilt

    vorm Chef hat sie unheimlich Dampf — the boss really puts the wind up her (inf)

    Dampf draufhaben (dated inf) — to be going at full steam

    * * *
    der
    1) (a gas or vapour that rises from hot or boiling water or other liquid: Steam rose from the plate of soup / the wet earth in the hot sun; a cloud of steam; ( also adjective) A sauna is a type of steam bath.) steam
    2) (power or energy obtained from this: The machinery is driven by steam; Diesel fuel has replaced steam on the railways; ( also adjective) steam power, steam engines.) steam
    3) (the gas-like form into which a substance can be changed by heating: water vapour.) vapour
    * * *
    <-[e]s, Dämpfe>
    [ˈdampf, pl ˈdɛmpfə]
    m
    1. (Wasserdampf) steam no pl; (unter dem Siedepunkt) water vapour [or AM -or]
    unter \Dampf sein [o stehen] to be under steam, to have its steam up
    \Dampf draufhaben (a. fig) to be going at full steam
    \Dampf ablassen (a. fig) to let off steam
    2. pl (Ausdünstungen) fumes pl, vapours [or AM -ors] pl
    3.
    ▶ \Dampf aufsetzen, \Dampf dahinter machen SCHWEIZ to get a move on
    ▶ \Dampf in den Fäusten haben to pack quite a punch
    ▶ jdm \Dampf machen (fam) to make sb get a move on fam
    ▶ \Dampf hinter etw akk machen SCHWEIZ to hurry on with sth
    * * *
    der; Dampf[e]s, Dämpfe steam no pl., no indef. art.; (Physik) [water] vapour as tech. term, no pl., no indef. art.

    Dampf dahinter/hinter etwas (Akk.) machen — (ugs.) (sich beeilen) get a move on/get a move on with something; (andere zur Eile treiben) get things pl./something moving

    * * *
    Dampf m; -(e)s, Dämpfe steam; PHYS vapo(u)r; (Rauch) smoke; (Dunst) vapo(u)r, haze; (Ausdünstung) exhalation;
    Dampf ablassen TECH blow off steam; umg, fig let off steam;
    ist der Dampf raus umg, fig the project etc has run out of steam;
    setzen umg, fig speed things up a bit, get things moving;
    jemandem Dampf machen umg, fig give sb a kick in the pants, hurry sb up ( oder along);
    mit Dampf umg, fig at full tilt
    * * *
    der; Dampf[e]s, Dämpfe steam no pl., no indef. art.; (Physik) [water] vapour as tech. term, no pl., no indef. art.

    Dampf dahinter/hinter etwas (Akk.) machen — (ugs.) (sich beeilen) get a move on/get a move on with something; (andere zur Eile treiben) get things pl./something moving

    * * *
    ¨–e m.
    steam n.
    vapor (US) n.
    vapour (UK) n.

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  • 17 baño

    m.
    1 restroom, rest room, bathroom, loo.
    2 bath, shower, wash.
    3 coating, plating.
    4 icing, coating, frosting.
    5 swim.
    6 bathing, showering, cleansing, tubbing.
    7 balneum.
    pres.indicat.
    1st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: bañar.
    * * *
    1 (gen) bath; (en piscina, mar) dip, swim
    2 (cuarto) bathroom; (servicio) toilet
    3 (bañera) bath, bathtub
    4 (capa) coat, coating; (de oro etc) plating
    \
    baño de María→ link=bañobaño María
    baño de pie footbath
    baño de sangre bloodbath
    baño de vapor steam bath
    baño María bain-marie
    baño turco Turkish bath
    * * *
    noun m.
    1) bath, swim
    * * *
    SM
    1) (=bañera) bath, bathtub

    cuarto de baño — bathroom; (=aseo) toilet, bathroom ( esp EEUU)

    2) (=acción) [en bañera] bath; [en el mar, piscina] swim

    darse o tomar un baño — [en bañera] to have o take a bath; [en mar, piscina] to have a swim, go for a swim

    baño de burbujas — foam bath, bubble bath

    baño de espuma — foam bath, bubble bath

    baño de masas, baño de multitudes — walkabout

    darse un baño de masas o multitudes — to go on a walkabout, mingle with the crowd

    baño de sol, darse o tomar un baño de sol — to sunbathe

    baño ruso — Cono Sur steam bath

    3) (Culin)

    le he dado un baño de chocolate al pastel — I've covered the cake with chocolate icing, I've iced the cake with chocolate

    4) [de oro, plata] plating; [de pintura] coat
    5) (Arte) wash
    6) pl baños (Med) spa sing

    ir a baños — † to take the waters †, bathe at a spa (EEUU)

    7) (=paliza)

    darle un baño a algn — * to thrash sb *, wipe the floor with sb *

    8) Caribe (=lugar) cool place
    * * *
    1) ( en bañera) bath; (en mar, río) swim

    ¿nos damos un baño en la piscina? — shall we go for a swim in the pool?

    2)
    a) ( cuarto de baño) bathroom
    b) ( bañera) bath
    c) (esp AmL) ( wáter) ( en casa privada) bathroom (AmE), lavatory o toilet (BrE), loo (BrE colloq); ( en edificio público) restroom (AmE), toilet (BrE); (- de señoras) ladies; (- de caballeros) men's room (AmE), gents (BrE)
    3)
    a) ( de metal) plating
    b) (Coc) coating
    * * *
    = washroom, restroom [rest room], bathtub, bath, bathing, swim.
    Ex. The library office is in the basement, 'downstairs' as it is euphemistically referred to, along with a staff lounge, the washrooms, heating equipment, and electrical and janitor's closets.
    Ex. Airport restrooms have become popular meeting places for men looking for sexual trysts with other men.
    Ex. The article 'The beast in the bathtub, and other archival laments' stresses the importance for bibliographers and historians of printing of printed items in archives and manuscript collections.
    Ex. The author explains how finding needed data on the Web can be like paddling round in a bath of milk.
    Ex. Bathing & washing clothes in the river are perceived as pleasurable & traditional social activities.
    Ex. The picture portrays a mother and daughter drying off after a swim.
    ----
    * accesorios de baño = bathroom accessories, bathroom fittings.
    * armario de baño = bathroom cabinet.
    * armario de cuarto de baño = bathroom cabinet.
    * asiento de baño = toilet seat.
    * baño de arena = sand bath.
    * baño de azúcar glaseado = glacé icing.
    * baño de barro = mud bath.
    * baño de chocolate = chocolate icing.
    * baño de fuego = baptism of fire.
    * baño de lodo = mud bath.
    * baño de pies = footbath.
    * baño de sangre = bloodbath [blood bath].
    * baño de vapor = steam bath.
    * baños de agua caliente = hot springs.
    * báscula de baño = bathroom scales.
    * bata de baño = bathrobe.
    * bolsa de baño = toiletry bag, sponge bag.
    * cocer al baño María = steam.
    * cocinar al baño María = steam.
    * con baño = en suite, en-suite bathroom, en-suite bath, en-suite facilities.
    * cuarto de baño = bathroom.
    * darse un baño de sol = sunbathe.
    * descanso para ir al baño = bathroom break.
    * enseñado a pedir el baño = toilet-trained.
    * peso de baño = bathroom scales.
    * ropa de baño = swimwear, togs.
    * sales de baño = bath salts.
    * traje de baño = bathing suit, swimming costume, swimsuit, swimming suit, bathing dress.
    * * *
    1) ( en bañera) bath; (en mar, río) swim

    ¿nos damos un baño en la piscina? — shall we go for a swim in the pool?

    2)
    a) ( cuarto de baño) bathroom
    b) ( bañera) bath
    c) (esp AmL) ( wáter) ( en casa privada) bathroom (AmE), lavatory o toilet (BrE), loo (BrE colloq); ( en edificio público) restroom (AmE), toilet (BrE); (- de señoras) ladies; (- de caballeros) men's room (AmE), gents (BrE)
    3)
    a) ( de metal) plating
    b) (Coc) coating
    * * *
    = washroom, restroom [rest room], bathtub, bath, bathing, swim.

    Ex: The library office is in the basement, 'downstairs' as it is euphemistically referred to, along with a staff lounge, the washrooms, heating equipment, and electrical and janitor's closets.

    Ex: Airport restrooms have become popular meeting places for men looking for sexual trysts with other men.
    Ex: The article 'The beast in the bathtub, and other archival laments' stresses the importance for bibliographers and historians of printing of printed items in archives and manuscript collections.
    Ex: The author explains how finding needed data on the Web can be like paddling round in a bath of milk.
    Ex: Bathing & washing clothes in the river are perceived as pleasurable & traditional social activities.
    Ex: The picture portrays a mother and daughter drying off after a swim.
    * accesorios de baño = bathroom accessories, bathroom fittings.
    * armario de baño = bathroom cabinet.
    * armario de cuarto de baño = bathroom cabinet.
    * asiento de baño = toilet seat.
    * baño de arena = sand bath.
    * baño de azúcar glaseado = glacé icing.
    * baño de barro = mud bath.
    * baño de chocolate = chocolate icing.
    * baño de fuego = baptism of fire.
    * baño de lodo = mud bath.
    * baño de pies = footbath.
    * baño de sangre = bloodbath [blood bath].
    * baño de vapor = steam bath.
    * baños de agua caliente = hot springs.
    * báscula de baño = bathroom scales.
    * bata de baño = bathrobe.
    * bolsa de baño = toiletry bag, sponge bag.
    * cocer al baño María = steam.
    * cocinar al baño María = steam.
    * con baño = en suite, en-suite bathroom, en-suite bath, en-suite facilities.
    * cuarto de baño = bathroom.
    * darse un baño de sol = sunbathe.
    * descanso para ir al baño = bathroom break.
    * enseñado a pedir el baño = toilet-trained.
    * peso de baño = bathroom scales.
    * ropa de baño = swimwear, togs.
    * sales de baño = bath salts.
    * traje de baño = bathing suit, swimming costume, swimsuit, swimming suit, bathing dress.

    * * *
    Con referencia al cuarto de aseo de una casa particular, el inglés americano emplea normalmente bathroom. El inglés británico emplea toilet, lavatory o (coloquialmente) loo. Cuando se habla de los servicios de un edificio público, el inglés americano utiliza washroom, rest room, men's room o ladies' room. El inglés británico emplea the Gents, the ladies, o the toilets. En la calle y en los parques públicos se emplea public toilets, o en inglés británico más formal public conveniences
    A (en la bañera) bath; (en el mar, río) swim
    ¿vienes a darte un baño en la piscina? are you coming for a swim in the pool?
    me desperté en un baño de sudor I woke up bathed o covered in sweat
    darle un baño a algn ( fam); to wipe the floor with sb ( colloq)
    Compuestos:
    hip bath
    le recetaron baños de mar he was told to bathe in the sea o in sea water
    calentar al baño (de) María heat in a double boiler o in a bain-marie
    eyebath
    footbath
    bloodbath
    tomar baños de sol to sunbathe
    eyebath
    mpl medicinal baths (pl)
    mpl public baths (pl)
    mpl thermal baths (pl)
    Turkish bath
    el autobús era un baño turco it was like a sauna on the bus
    B
    2 (bañera) bath
    3
    ( esp AmL) (wáter): ¿dónde está el baño? (en una casa privada) where's the bathroom? ( AmE), where's the lavatory o toilet? ( BrE), where's the loo? ( BrE colloq) (en un edificio público — de señoras) where's the rest room ( AmE) o ( BrE) toilet?, where's the ladies?; (— de caballeros) where's the rest room ( AmE) o ( BrE) toilet?, where's the men's room ( AmE) o ( BrE) gents?
    ¿has ido al baño? have you been to the bathroom ( AmE) o ( BrE) toilet?
    Compuesto:
    ( AmL) public toilet, public convenience ( BrE frml)
    C
    1 (de metal) plating
    esta pulsera tiene un baño de oro this bracelet is gold-plated
    2 ( Coc) coating
    un baño de chocolate/limón a chocolate/lemon coating
    * * *

     

    Del verbo bañar: ( conjugate bañar)

    baño es:

    1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo

    bañó es:

    3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) pretérito indicativo

    Multiple Entries:
    bañar    
    baño
    bañar ( conjugate bañar) verbo transitivo
    1 ‹niño/enfermo› to bath, give … a bath
    2 ‹pulsera/cubierto› to plate
    bañarse verbo pronominal ( refl)
    a) ( en bañera) to have o take a bath, to bathe (AmE)

    b) (en mar, río) to swim, bathe

    baño sustantivo masculino
    ◊ Nota:

    Con referencia al cuarto de baño de una casa particular, el inglés americano emplea normalmente bathroom. El inglés británico emplea toilet, lavatory o (coloquialmente) loo. Cuando se habla de los servicios de un edificio público, el inglés americano utiliza washroom, restroom, men's room o ladies' room. El inglés británico emplea the Gents, the ladies, o the toilets. En la calle y en los parques públicos se emplea public toilets, o en inglés británico más formal, public conveniences.
    1 ( en bañera) bath;
    (en mar, río) swim;
    ◊ darse un baño to have a bath/to go for a swim;

    baño de sangre bloodbath;
    baños públicos public baths (pl);
    baño turco Turkish bath
    2

    b) (esp AmL) ( en casa privada) bathroom (AmE), toilet (BrE);

    ( en edificio público) restroom (AmE), toilet (BrE);

    3 ( de metal) plating
    bañar verbo transitivo
    1 (en agua) to bath
    2 (cubrir) to coat, cover: tienes que bañar en oro esa pulsera, you have to goldplate that bracelet
    3 (una costa, una comarca) to bathe: Mallorca es una isla bañada por el Mediterráneo, Mallorca is surrounded by the Mediterranean
    baño sustantivo masculino
    1 bath
    tomar o darse un baño, to have o take a bath: voy a darme un baño, I'm going to have a bath
    darse un baño de sol, to sunbathe, tomar baños de lodo, to have mud baths
    2 (cuarto de baño) bathroom
    (retrete) toilet
    3 (cobertura de un objeto) coat: mis pendientes tienen un baño de plata, my earrings are silver-plated
    (de un alimento) coating, covering 4 baño María, bain marie, a double saucepan ♦ LOC figurado aquello fue un baño de sangre, that was a bloodbath
    fig fam (ganar/perder estrepitosamente) dar un baño: en el partido de ayer nos dieron/les dimos un baño, they thrashed us/we thrashed them in the match yesterday
    ' baño' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    aseo
    - caseta
    - chapuzón
    - cisterna
    - comunicarse
    - cuarta
    - cuarto
    - desvestirse
    - escobilla
    - eternizarse
    - lavabo
    - lechada
    - plateada
    - plateado
    - retrete
    - sal
    - sentar
    - servicio
    - tibia
    - tibio
    - traje
    - turca
    - turco
    - accesorio
    - alfombrilla
    - armario
    - arriba
    - artefacto
    - báscula
    - casitas
    - desocupado
    - encerrado
    - espuma
    - gabinete
    - gorro
    - maillot
    - malla
    - mobiliario
    - pileta
    - reconfortante
    - relajante
    - sanitario
    - vestido
    - zambullida
    English:
    basin
    - bath
    - bath towel
    - bathing
    - bathroom
    - bloodbath
    - bubble bath
    - cloakroom
    - coating
    - dip
    - disinfectant
    - douse
    - fitting
    - lavatory
    - loo
    - modernize
    - orgy
    - private
    - refreshing
    - run
    - self-contained
    - stop
    - swim
    - swimming cap
    - swimming costume
    - swimsuit
    - swimwear
    - take
    - toilet
    - bathing suit
    - bed
    - bubble
    - cap
    - costume
    - could
    - fixture
    - frosting
    - john
    - ladies'
    - men
    - off
    - rest
    - scale
    - self
    - silver
    - steam
    - swimming
    - trunk
    - Turkish
    - use
    * * *
    baño nm
    1. [acción] [en bañera] bath;
    [en playa, piscina] swim;
    darse un baño [en bañera] to have o take a bath;
    [en playa, piscina] to go for a swim; Esp Fam
    dar un baño a alguien to take sb to the cleaners
    baño de asiento hip bath;
    baño de espuma bubble bath;
    baño (de) María bain-marie;
    calentar algo al baño (de) María to heat sth in a bain-marie;
    Fig baño de sangre bloodbath;
    baño de sol: [m5] tomar baños de sol to sunbathe;
    baño turco Turkish bath;
    baño de vapor steam bath
    2. [cuarto de aseo] bathroom;
    una casa con tres baños a three-bathroom house
    3. [servicios] Br toilet, US bathroom, washroom;
    necesito ir al baño I need to go to the Br toilet o US bathroom;
    ¿dónde está el baño? where's the Br toilet o US bathroom?
    Am baño público Br public toilet, US washroom
    4.
    baños [balneario] spa;
    tomar los baños to go to a spa
    baños termales thermal baths
    5. Am [ducha] shower;
    darse un baño to have a shower
    6. [bañera] bathtub, bath
    7. [vahos] inhalation
    8. [capa] coat;
    un reloj con un baño de oro a gold-plated watch
    * * *
    m
    1 en la bañera bath;
    de multitudes fig a huge crowd celebrated their victory
    2 en el mar swim
    3 esp L.Am.
    bathroom; ( ducha) shower
    4 TÉC plating
    5
    :
    baños pl spa sg
    * * *
    baño nm
    1) : bath
    2) : swim, dip
    3) : bathroom
    4)
    baño María : double-boiler
    * * *
    2. (en el mar, piscina) swim
    3. (cuarto de baño) bathroom

    Spanish-English dictionary > baño

  • 18 пердаша

    1. thrash, drub, wallop, trounce; lick. leather, hammer; sl. towel; use big stick methods
    пердаша здравата give s.o, a sound thrashing/a good hiding/hammering
    2. стр. smooth down/away
    пердаша с пълна скорост drive/race at top speed
    пердаша с велосипед bash along on a bicycle
    пердаша френски talk (a) fluent French
    * * *
    перда̀ша,
    гл., мин. св. деят. прич. перда̀шил 1. thrash, drub, wallop, trounce; lick, leather, hammer; sl. towel; use big stick methods; \пердаша здравата give s.o. a sound thrashing/a good hiding/hammering;
    2. строит. smooth down/away;
    3. жарг. ( работя енергично) steam ahead/away; ( движа се бързо) tear along, belt; \пердаша с велосипед bash along on a bicycle; \пердаша френски talk (a) fluent French.
    * * *
    baste; pelt{pelt}; wallop (жарг.)
    * * *
    1. (движа се бързо) tear along, belt 2. (работя енергично) steam ahead/away 3. cmp. smooth down/away 4. thrash, drub, wallop, trounce;lick. leather, hammer;sl. towel;use big stick methods 5. ПЕРДАША здравата give s.o, a sound thrashing/a good hiding/hammering 6. ПЕРДАША с велосипед bash along on a bicycle 7. ПЕРДАША с пълна скорост drive/race at top speed 8. ПЕРДАША френски talk (a) fluent French

    Български-английски речник > пердаша

  • 19 Todd, Leonard Jennett

    [br]
    fl. 1885 London, England
    [br]
    English (?) patentee of steam engines incorporating the uniflow principle.
    [br]
    In a uniflow system, the steam enters a steam engine cylinder at one end, pushes the pistons along, and exhausts through a ring of ports at the centre of the cylinder that are uncovered by movement of the piston. The piston is returned by steam then entering the other end of the cylinder, moving the piston arrangement back, and again making its exit through the central ports. This gave the thermodynamic advantage of the cylinder ends remaining hot and the centre colder with reheating the ends of the cylinder through compression of the residual steam. The principle was first patented by Jacob Perkins in England in 1827 and was tried in America in 1856.
    Little is known about Todd. The addresses given in his patent specifications show that he was living first at South Hornsey and then Stoke Newington, both in Middlesex (now in London). No obituary notices have been traced. He took out a patent in 1885 for a "terminal exhaust engine" and followed this with two more in 1886 and 1887. His aim was to "produce a double acting steam engine which shall work more efficiently, which shall produce and maintain within itself an improved gradation of temperature extending from each of its two Hot Inlets to its common central Cold Outlet". His later patents show the problems he faced with finding suitable valve gears and the compression developing during the return stroke of the piston. It was this last problem, particularly when starting a condensing engine, that probably defeated him through excessive compression pressures. There is some evidence that he hoped to apply his engines to railway locomotives.
    [br]
    Bibliography
    1885, British patent no. 7,301 (terminal exhaust engine). 1886, British patent no. 2,132.
    1887, British patent no. 6,666.
    Further Reading
    R.L.Hills, 1989, Power from Steam. A History of the Stationary Steam Engine, Cambridge University Press (provides the fullest discussion of his patents). H.W.Dickinson, 1938, A Short History of the Steam Engine, Cambridge University Press.
    J.Stumpf, 1912, The Una-Flow Steam Engine, Munich: R.Oldenbourg.
    RLH

    Biographical history of technology > Todd, Leonard Jennett

  • 20 Stephenson, George

    [br]
    b. 9 June 1781 Wylam, Northumberland, England
    d. 12 August 1848 Tapton House, Chesterfield, England
    [br]
    English engineer, "the father of railways".
    [br]
    George Stephenson was the son of the fireman of the pumping engine at Wylam colliery, and horses drew wagons of coal along the wooden rails of the Wylam wagonway past the house in which he was born and spent his earliest childhood. While still a child he worked as a cowherd, but soon moved to working at coal pits. At 17 years of age he showed sufficient mechanical talent to be placed in charge of a new pumping engine, and had already achieved a job more responsible than that of his father. Despite his position he was still illiterate, although he subsequently learned to read and write. He was largely self-educated.
    In 1801 he was appointed Brakesman of the winding engine at Black Callerton pit, with responsibility for lowering the miners safely to their work. Then, about two years later, he became Brakesman of a new winding engine erected by Robert Hawthorn at Willington Quay on the Tyne. Returning collier brigs discharged ballast into wagons and the engine drew the wagons up an inclined plane to the top of "Ballast Hill" for their contents to be tipped; this was one of the earliest applications of steam power to transport, other than experimentally.
    In 1804 Stephenson moved to West Moor pit, Killingworth, again as Brakesman. In 1811 he demonstrated his mechanical skill by successfully modifying a new and unsatisfactory atmospheric engine, a task that had defeated the efforts of others, to enable it to pump a drowned pit clear of water. The following year he was appointed Enginewright at Killingworth, in charge of the machinery in all the collieries of the "Grand Allies", the prominent coal-owning families of Wortley, Liddell and Bowes, with authorization also to work for others. He built many stationary engines and he closely examined locomotives of John Blenkinsop's type on the Kenton \& Coxlodge wagonway, as well as those of William Hedley at Wylam.
    It was in 1813 that Sir Thomas Liddell requested George Stephenson to build a steam locomotive for the Killingworth wagonway: Blucher made its first trial run on 25 July 1814 and was based on Blenkinsop's locomotives, although it lacked their rack-and-pinion drive. George Stephenson is credited with building the first locomotive both to run on edge rails and be driven by adhesion, an arrangement that has been the conventional one ever since. Yet Blucher was far from perfect and over the next few years, while other engineers ignored the steam locomotive, Stephenson built a succession of them, each an improvement on the last.
    During this period many lives were lost in coalmines from explosions of gas ignited by miners' lamps. By observation and experiment (sometimes at great personal risk) Stephenson invented a satisfactory safety lamp, working independently of the noted scientist Sir Humphry Davy who also invented such a lamp around the same time.
    In 1817 George Stephenson designed his first locomotive for an outside customer, the Kilmarnock \& Troon Railway, and in 1819 he laid out the Hetton Colliery Railway in County Durham, for which his brother Robert was Resident Engineer. This was the first railway to be worked entirely without animal traction: it used inclined planes with stationary engines, self-acting inclined planes powered by gravity, and locomotives.
    On 19 April 1821 Stephenson was introduced to Edward Pease, one of the main promoters of the Stockton \& Darlington Railway (S \& DR), which by coincidence received its Act of Parliament the same day. George Stephenson carried out a further survey, to improve the proposed line, and in this he was assisted by his 18-year-old son, Robert Stephenson, whom he had ensured received the theoretical education which he himself lacked. It is doubtful whether either could have succeeded without the other; together they were to make the steam railway practicable.
    At George Stephenson's instance, much of the S \& DR was laid with wrought-iron rails recently developed by John Birkinshaw at Bedlington Ironworks, Morpeth. These were longer than cast-iron rails and were not brittle: they made a track well suited for locomotives. In June 1823 George and Robert Stephenson, with other partners, founded a firm in Newcastle upon Tyne to build locomotives and rolling stock and to do general engineering work: after its Managing Partner, the firm was called Robert Stephenson \& Co.
    In 1824 the promoters of the Liverpool \& Manchester Railway (L \& MR) invited George Stephenson to resurvey their proposed line in order to reduce opposition to it. William James, a wealthy land agent who had become a visionary protagonist of a national railway network and had seen Stephenson's locomotives at Killingworth, had promoted the L \& MR with some merchants of Liverpool and had carried out the first survey; however, he overreached himself in business and, shortly after the invitation to Stephenson, became bankrupt. In his own survey, however, George Stephenson lacked the assistance of his son Robert, who had left for South America, and he delegated much of the detailed work to incompetent assistants. During a devastating Parliamentary examination in the spring of 1825, much of his survey was shown to be seriously inaccurate and the L \& MR's application for an Act of Parliament was refused. The railway's promoters discharged Stephenson and had their line surveyed yet again, by C.B. Vignoles.
    The Stockton \& Darlington Railway was, however, triumphantly opened in the presence of vast crowds in September 1825, with Stephenson himself driving the locomotive Locomotion, which had been built at Robert Stephenson \& Co.'s Newcastle works. Once the railway was at work, horse-drawn and gravity-powered traffic shared the line with locomotives: in 1828 Stephenson invented the horse dandy, a wagon at the back of a train in which a horse could travel over the gravity-operated stretches, instead of trotting behind.
    Meanwhile, in May 1826, the Liverpool \& Manchester Railway had successfully obtained its Act of Parliament. Stephenson was appointed Engineer in June, and since he and Vignoles proved incompatible the latter left early in 1827. The railway was built by Stephenson and his staff, using direct labour. A considerable controversy arose c. 1828 over the motive power to be used: the traffic anticipated was too great for horses, but the performance of the reciprocal system of cable haulage developed by Benjamin Thompson appeared in many respects superior to that of contemporary locomotives. The company instituted a prize competition for a better locomotive and the Rainhill Trials were held in October 1829.
    Robert Stephenson had been working on improved locomotive designs since his return from America in 1827, but it was the L \& MR's Treasurer, Henry Booth, who suggested the multi-tubular boiler to George Stephenson. This was incorporated into a locomotive built by Robert Stephenson for the trials: Rocket was entered by the three men in partnership. The other principal entrants were Novelty, entered by John Braithwaite and John Ericsson, and Sans Pareil, entered by Timothy Hackworth, but only Rocket, driven by George Stephenson, met all the organizers' demands; indeed, it far surpassed them and demonstrated the practicability of the long-distance steam railway. With the opening of the Liverpool \& Manchester Railway in 1830, the age of railways began.
    Stephenson was active in many aspects. He advised on the construction of the Belgian State Railway, of which the Brussels-Malines section, opened in 1835, was the first all-steam railway on the European continent. In England, proposals to link the L \& MR with the Midlands had culminated in an Act of Parliament for the Grand Junction Railway in 1833: this was to run from Warrington, which was already linked to the L \& MR, to Birmingham. George Stephenson had been in charge of the surveys, and for the railway's construction he and J.U. Rastrick were initially Principal Engineers, with Stephenson's former pupil Joseph Locke under them; by 1835 both Stephenson and Rastrick had withdrawn and Locke was Engineer-in-Chief. Stephenson remained much in demand elsewhere: he was particularly associated with the construction of the North Midland Railway (Derby to Leeds) and related lines. He was active in many other places and carried out, for instance, preliminary surveys for the Chester \& Holyhead and Newcastle \& Berwick Railways, which were important links in the lines of communication between London and, respectively, Dublin and Edinburgh.
    He eventually retired to Tapton House, Chesterfield, overlooking the North Midland. A man who was self-made (with great success) against colossal odds, he was ever reluctant, regrettably, to give others their due credit, although in retirement, immensely wealthy and full of honour, he was still able to mingle with people of all ranks.
    [br]
    Principal Honours and Distinctions
    President, Institution of Mechanical Engineers, on its formation in 1847. Order of Leopold (Belgium) 1835. Stephenson refused both a knighthood and Fellowship of the Royal Society.
    Bibliography
    1815, jointly with Ralph Dodd, British patent no. 3,887 (locomotive drive by connecting rods directly to the wheels).
    1817, jointly with William Losh, British patent no. 4,067 (steam springs for locomotives, and improvements to track).
    Further Reading
    L.T.C.Rolt, 1960, George and Robert Stephenson, Longman (the best modern biography; includes a bibliography).
    S.Smiles, 1874, The Lives of George and Robert Stephenson, rev. edn, London (although sycophantic, this is probably the best nineteenthcentury biography).
    PJGR

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