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1 probar
v.1 to prove.eso prueba que tenía razón that proves I was rightEinstein probó su teoría Einstein proved his theory.2 to try.lo hemos probado todo we've tried everythingElla prueba la adivinanza She tries the riddle.Ellos probaron ayer They tried yesterday.3 to try on (clothes).probar una camisa to try on a shirt4 to taste, to try.Ella probó la comida She tasted the food.5 to test, to check.El presidente probó a María The president tested Mary.6 to try to, to have a bash at.Ella probó patinar sin caer She tried to skate without falling.7 to drink, to touch.Yo no pruebo el alcohol I don't drink alcohol.8 to show to, to demonstrate to.María probó saber mucho Mary showed to know a lot.* * *1 (demostrar) to prove2 (comprobar) to test, check3 (vino, comida) to taste, try■ ¿has probado alguna vez las judías con almejas? have you ever tried beans with clams?4 (prenda, zapato) to try on1 to try* * *verb1) to try2) prove3) taste4) test5) demonstrate* * *1. VT1) (=demostrar) [+ eficacia, inocencia, teoría] to prove¿cómo puedes probar que no estabas allí? — how can you prove that you weren't there?
2) (=poner a prueba) [+ sustancia, vacuna, persona] to test; [+ método] to try; [+ aparato, arma] to test, try out; [+ actor, músico] to auditionhemos dejado dinero en el suelo para probarlo — we've left some money lying on the floor to test him
prueben su puntería, señoras y señores — try your aim, ladies and gentlemen
fortuna 1), suerte 1)te dan diez días para probar el vídeo — they give you a ten-day trial period for the video, they give you ten days to try out the video
3) (=catar) to try, tasteprueba un poco de este pescado — try o taste a bit of this fish
yo el vino no lo pruebo — I never touch o drink wine
4) [+ ropa] [hecha a medida] to fit; [de confección] to try on¿puede venir mañana a que le pruebe el traje? — can you come tomorrow to have your suit fitted?
te voy a probar este abrigo a ver como te queda — I'm going to try this coat on you to see what it looks like
2. VI1) (=intentar) to try, have a godéjame que pruebe yo — let me try, let me have a go
¿has probado con este bolígrafo? — have you tried this pen?
he probado a hacerlo yo sola, pero no he podido — I tried doing it on my own but I couldn't
2) (=sentar) [actividad, ropa] to suit; [comida] to agree with3)see VTprobar de algo —
See:probar 1., 3)3.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo1) ( demostrar) <teoría/inocencia> to prove2)a) <vino/sopa> to taste; ( por primera vez) to tryno probé bocado en todo el día — I didn't eat a thing o have a bite to eat all day
b) < método> to tryc) < ropa> to try ond) ( poner a prueba) <empleado/honradez> to test2.¿has probado con quitamanchas? — have you tried using stain remover?
3.probar A + INF — to try -ing
probarse v pron <ropa/zapatos> to try on* * *= evidence, have + a turn at, prove, test, sample, play with, test drive, run-in, try out, have + a shot at, try + Posesivo + hand, taste, put + Nombre + to the test, try + Nombre + on.Ex. Although in this case there is no SLIS presence in the teaching, it is noteworthy that the same concern as that evidenced in the City University programme is present.Ex. Seven of the compositors, moreover, did short stints at press, and one of the pressmen had a turn at composition.Ex. One must be able to prove that a new staff member was selected with due process and with clearly delineated criteria.Ex. Inmate library workers often test a new librarian, but once he or she has passed the test, they usually become very protective and staunch promoters of the library.Ex. Such reassurance becomes particularly important if the inquirer has not sampled the file, either in a printed format or in browsing online.Ex. In this five-day workshop we will play with the design and building of non-traditional interface solutions.Ex. The article is entitled 'Out for a spin: a school librarian test drives 14 CD-ROM encyclopedias'.Ex. Such an arrangement would enable a viewer to run-in whatever program he needs.Ex. All they need is a willingness to experiment a bit and to try out a pedagogical method others testify to being of some value.Ex. Our goal is to encourage more citizens to tap into the wealth of free, educational resources available online so more people have a shot at improving their lives and their future.Ex. He abandoned West Africa for a better life in America, trying his hand as an ice cream man.Ex. Professional skills are enhanced by the opportunity which IFLA provides to taste the cultures of other countries in a very accessible (dare I say privileged?) way.Ex. There's nothing flimsy about these leather boots, put them to the test this season - they'll pass with flying colours.Ex. The psychiatrist has been trying him on several different anti-depressants and group therapies, but none seems to be helping.----* por probar nada se pierde = nothing ventured, nothing gained.* probando Algo = trial and error.* probar a hacer Algo por uno mismo = try + Posesivo + own hand at.* probar Algo = dip + Posesivo + toes into these waters, give + it a whirl, give + it a shot, give + it a try.* probar diferentes cosas = mess with.* probar lo que Uno dice = make + good + Posesivo + claim, make + good + Posesivo + claim.* probar que se está en lo cierto = prove + Posesivo + point, make + Posesivo + case.* probar que se tiene razón = prove + Posesivo + point, make + Posesivo + case.* probarse = try on.* probar suerte = have + a go, give + it a shot, give + Nombre + a try, have + a stab at, take + a stab at, make + a stab at, take + Posesivo + chances, try + Posesivo + luck, give + it a whirl, give + it a try, take + the dip, take + a long shot.* probar una idea = test + idea.* probar una solución = try out + solution.* probar un punto = prove + point.* * *1.verbo transitivo1) ( demostrar) <teoría/inocencia> to prove2)a) <vino/sopa> to taste; ( por primera vez) to tryno probé bocado en todo el día — I didn't eat a thing o have a bite to eat all day
b) < método> to tryc) < ropa> to try ond) ( poner a prueba) <empleado/honradez> to test2.¿has probado con quitamanchas? — have you tried using stain remover?
3.probar A + INF — to try -ing
probarse v pron <ropa/zapatos> to try on* * *= evidence, have + a turn at, prove, test, sample, play with, test drive, run-in, try out, have + a shot at, try + Posesivo + hand, taste, put + Nombre + to the test, try + Nombre + on.Ex: Although in this case there is no SLIS presence in the teaching, it is noteworthy that the same concern as that evidenced in the City University programme is present.
Ex: Seven of the compositors, moreover, did short stints at press, and one of the pressmen had a turn at composition.Ex: One must be able to prove that a new staff member was selected with due process and with clearly delineated criteria.Ex: Inmate library workers often test a new librarian, but once he or she has passed the test, they usually become very protective and staunch promoters of the library.Ex: Such reassurance becomes particularly important if the inquirer has not sampled the file, either in a printed format or in browsing online.Ex: In this five-day workshop we will play with the design and building of non-traditional interface solutions.Ex: The article is entitled 'Out for a spin: a school librarian test drives 14 CD-ROM encyclopedias'.Ex: Such an arrangement would enable a viewer to run-in whatever program he needs.Ex: All they need is a willingness to experiment a bit and to try out a pedagogical method others testify to being of some value.Ex: Our goal is to encourage more citizens to tap into the wealth of free, educational resources available online so more people have a shot at improving their lives and their future.Ex: He abandoned West Africa for a better life in America, trying his hand as an ice cream man.Ex: Professional skills are enhanced by the opportunity which IFLA provides to taste the cultures of other countries in a very accessible (dare I say privileged?) way.Ex: There's nothing flimsy about these leather boots, put them to the test this season - they'll pass with flying colours.Ex: The psychiatrist has been trying him on several different anti-depressants and group therapies, but none seems to be helping.* por probar nada se pierde = nothing ventured, nothing gained.* probando Algo = trial and error.* probar a hacer Algo por uno mismo = try + Posesivo + own hand at.* probar Algo = dip + Posesivo + toes into these waters, give + it a whirl, give + it a shot, give + it a try.* probar diferentes cosas = mess with.* probar lo que Uno dice = make + good + Posesivo + claim, make + good + Posesivo + claim.* probar que se está en lo cierto = prove + Posesivo + point, make + Posesivo + case.* probar que se tiene razón = prove + Posesivo + point, make + Posesivo + case.* probarse = try on.* probar suerte = have + a go, give + it a shot, give + Nombre + a try, have + a stab at, take + a stab at, make + a stab at, take + Posesivo + chances, try + Posesivo + luck, give + it a whirl, give + it a try, take + the dip, take + a long shot.* probar una idea = test + idea.* probar una solución = try out + solution.* probar un punto = prove + point.* * *vtA (demostrar) ‹teoría/acusación/inocencia› to proveesto prueba que ella tenía razón this proves that she was rightB1 ‹vino/sopa› to taste; (por primera vez) to trynunca he probado el caviar I've never tried caviarno puedo probar el vino, el médico me lo ha prohibido I can't drink wine, doctor's ordersdesde entonces no he vuelto a probar la ginebra I haven't touched gin again since thenno ha probado bocado en todo el día she hasn't eaten a thing o had a bite to eat all day2 ‹método› to tryprueba la aspiradora antes de comprarla try the vacuum cleaner (out) before buying itestoy dispuesto a probar cualquier cosa con tal de curarme I'm prepared to try anything if it helps me to get betterllevaron el coche a que le probaran los frenos they took the car to have the brakes tested3 ‹ropa› to try on probarle algo A algn to try sth ON sbno le puedo comprar zapatos sin probárselos I can't buy shoes for him without him trying them on o without trying them on himla modista sólo me probó el vestido una vez the dressmaker only gave me one fitting for the dress4 (poner a prueba) ‹empleado/honradez› to testdejaron el dinero allí para probarlo they left the money there to test him■ probarvi1 (intentar) to trydéjame probar a mí let me try, let me have a goprobar no cuesta nada there's no harm in trying¿has probado con quitamanchas? have you tried using stain remover?probar A + INF to try -INGprueba a hacerlo de la otra manera try doing it the other wayla vida de ciudad no le prueba city life doesn't suit him■ probarse‹ropa/zapatos› to try on¿quiere probárselo? would you like to try it on?quisiera probarme uno más grande I'd like to try a larger size* * *
probar ( conjugate probar) verbo transitivo
1 ( demostrar) ‹teoría/inocencia› to prove
2
( por primera vez) to try
‹coche/mecanismo› to try out
probarle algo A algn to try sth on sb
‹arma/vehículo› to test (out)
verbo intransitivo ( intentar) to try;
probar A hacer algo to try doing sth
probarse verbo pronominal ‹ropa/zapatos› to try on
probar
I verbo transitivo
1 (una teoría, un hecho) to prove
2 (una máquina, un aparato, etc) to test
3 (comida, bebida) to try
(sabor, etc) to taste: no prueba el alcohol, he never touches alcohol
II vi (intentar) to try ➣ Ver nota en try
' probar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
bocado
- gustar
- suerte
- acreditar
- atestiguar
- fortuna
- tentar
English:
go
- little
- prove
- sample
- substantiate
- taste
- test
- test drive
- try
- try out
- authenticate
- hand
- onus
- unproven
* * *♦ vt1. [demostrar, indicar] to prove;eso prueba que tenía razón that shows I was right2. [comprobar] to test, to check;prueba tú mismo la potencia de mi coche see for yourself how powerful my car is3. [experimentar] to try;lo hemos probado todo we've tried everything;probaron a varios actores antes de encontrar el que buscaban they tried o auditioned various actors before finding the one they were looking for4. [ropa] to try on;probar una camisa to try on a shirt5. [degustar] to taste, to try;¿has probado alguna vez el caviar? have you ever tasted o tried caviar?;no prueba el vino desde hace meses he hasn't touched wine for months;no he probado bocado en todo el día I haven't had a bite to eat all day♦ viprueba a nadar de espaldas try swimming backstroke;deja que pruebe yo let me try;por probar no se pierde nada there's no harm in trying* * *I v/t1 teoría test, try out3 ( justificar) proveII v/i try;probar a hacer try doing* * *probar {19} vt1) : to demonstrate, to prove2) : to test, to try out3) : to try on (clothing)4) : to taste, to sampleprobar vi: to try* * *probar vb2. (demostrar) to prove3. (catar) to taste4. (intentar) to try -
2 prueba
f.1 piece of evidence.no tengo pruebas I have no proof o evidence2 sign.en o como prueba de in o as proof of3 test.prueba de alcoholemia breath testprueba del embarazo pregnancy testla prueba de fuego the acid testprueba de resistencia endurance test4 test.prueba de acceso entrance examinationprueba de aptitud aptitude test5 ordeal, trial (trance).6 event (sport).7 proof (Imprenta).8 sample.9 audition.pres.indicat.3rd person singular (él/ella/ello) present indicative of spanish verb: probar.imperat.2nd person singular (tú) Imperative of Spanish verb: probar.* * *1 (demostración) proof2 (experimento) experiment, trial■ hemos hecho la prueba de no regañarla a ver qué pasa we've tried not telling her off to see what happens3 (examen) test4 TÉCNICA trial5 MEDICINA test6 DEPORTE event7 DERECHO evidence8 (en imprenta) proof9 (en costura) fitting\a prueba de proof againsten prueba de as a sign ofponer a prueba to put to the testprueba de acceso entrance examinationprueba de fuego acid testprueba del embarazo pregnancy testprueba nuclear nuclear test* * *noun f.1) proof2) evidence3) event4) test, trial5) token* * *SF1) (=demostración) proof¿tiene usted prueba de ello? — can you prove it?, do you have proof?
eso es la prueba de que él lo hizo — this proves that he did it, this is the proof that he did it
es prueba de que tiene buena salud — that proves o shows he's in good health
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ser buena prueba de algo — to be clear proof of sthel resultado es buena prueba de su profesionalidad — the result is clear proof of her professionalism
Alonso dio buena prueba de su calidad como orador — Alonso clearly demonstrated his quality as a speaker, Alonso gave clear proof of his quality as a speaker
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como o en prueba de — in proof ofcomo o en prueba de lo cual — in proof of which
me lo dio como o en prueba de amistad — he gave it to me as a token of friendship
como o en prueba de que no es así te lo ofrezco gratis — to prove that that isn't the case, I'll give it to you for free
2) (Jur) piece of evidence3) (=examen) (Escol, Univ, Med) test; [de actor] (Cine) screen test; (Teat) auditionprueba de acceso — entrance test, entrance examination
prueba de alcoholemia — Breathalyzer ® test
prueba de selectividad — (Univ) entrance examination
prueba práctica — practical, practical test
4) (=ensayo)a) [gen]•
período de prueba — [de persona] probationary period; [de producto] trial period•
estar en (fase de) pruebas — to be on trialemitir en pruebas — (TV) to broadcast test transmissions
b)• a prueba — (Téc) on trial; (Com) on approval, on trial
c)• a prueba de, a prueba de agua — waterproof
a prueba de bomba(s) — (lit) bombproof, shellproof
prueba en carretera — (Aut) test drive
5) (Dep) (=disciplina) event; (=carrera) racela prueba individual — (Tenis) the singles
prueba campo a través — (Atletismo) cross-country race; (Hípica) cross-country trial
prueba de carretera — (Ciclismo) road race
prueba de relevos — relay, relay race
prueba de vallas — hurdles, hurdles race
prueba en ruta — (Ciclismo) road race
prueba por equipos — (Ciclismo) team trial
6) (Cos) fitting7) (Fot) print8) [de comida] (=acto) testing, sampling; (=cantidad) taste, sample10) pl pruebas (Tip) proofsprimeras pruebas — first proofs, galleys
* * *I1)a) (demostración, testimonio) proofno dio la menor prueba de estar sufriendo — he didn't give the slightest hint o indication that he was suffering
en or como prueba de mi agradecimiento — as a token of my gratitude
b) (Der) piece of evidence2) (Educ) test; (Cin) screen test, audition; (Teatr) audition3)a) (ensayo, experimento)b) ( circunstancia difícil)la enfermedad de su padre fue una dura prueba para ella — her father's illness was a testing time for her
c) (en locs)a prueba: tomar a alguien a prueba to take somebody on for a trial period; tener algo a prueba to have something on trial; poner algo a prueba to put something to the test; estás poniendo a prueba mi paciencia you're trying my patience; a prueba de: un reloj a prueba de golpes a shockproof watch; un dispositivo a prueba de ladrones a burglarproof mechanism; cristal a prueba de balas — bulletproof glass
d) ( en costura) fitting4) (Fot, Impr) proof5) (Dep)IIla prueba de los 1.500 metros — the 1,500 meters (event o race)
* * *= assaying, edit sheet, engraving, field trial, galley, page proof, proof slip, proofsheet, proving trial, trial, trial print, trial run, tangible evidence, reassurance, test, proof copy, proof, galley proof, proof sheet, lab test, test session, test drive, test run, modelling exercise, performance test, ordeal, audition, tryout.Ex. Suppose you have classified, by UDC, the document 'Select methods of metallurgical assaying', class number 669.9.Ex. To print MARC record edit sheets, press 'Alt F3', which means to press and hold down the 'Alt' key, followed by pressing the 'F3' key.Ex. An art print is an engraving, etching, lithograph, etc. printed from the plate prepared by the artist.Ex. Telidon was first demonstrated in 1978, and small-scale field trials videotex and teletext started in 1980.Ex. Final editing and corrections are done on this terminal, and galleys are sent to the customer.Ex. Catalogue cards are available for each item recorded in the weekly BNB, and for Cataloguing-in-Publication (CIP) records prepared from the page proofs of forthcoming titles.Ex. Since it seems clear that many libraries will not be automating, they will have to depend on traditional sources of cataloging data such as cards, proof slips, and book catalogs.Ex. Alternatively a library may receive proofsheets of every LC catalogue record, and make a selection from these when items arrive.Ex. Bureaux can be useful for proving trials, and the deferment of commitments until a suitable size of data base has been accumulated in the computer system.Ex. The intention was to determine which department within each library has the responsibility for arranging trials of products.Ex. Trial prints (proofs) of the formes were then made, and compared with the copy from which they had been set.Ex. This course can be taken by librarians as well as readers and its trial run started in 1987.Ex. The chairwoman of the board had decided that as part of the screening process those who had successfully survived the initial winnowing should furnish the board with tangible evidence of how they might perform on a specific assignment.Ex. Such reassurance becomes particularly important if the inquirer has not sampled the file, either in a printed format or in browsing online.Ex. The suppliers claim that tests show this to be sufficient for 980 of all entries.Ex. One can only point to the efforts being made at BNB to produce cataloguing records as quickly as possible from proof copies if at all feasible.Ex. The catalogue has been automated since 1984, and further proof of the library's value and ability to move with the times are shown by its 8,400 plus individual members.Ex. Checking is carried out by comparison of the galley proof against the manuscript.Ex. These have the advantages of economy, and (if the subscriber desires) selectivity because the records on the proof sheets are divided into broad categories which can be obtained separately.Ex. The article 'Search engine showdown' reports the results of lab tests carried out on 7 major World Wide Web (WWW) search engines available free of charge on the Internet.Ex. A cognitive walkthrough consists of a re-enactment of a test session in which the user is queried about their movements and decisions throughout the test session.Ex. The author presents an evaluation of PatentView in terms of product information, search and retrieval facilities, documentation, and test drive.Ex. Test run results show that by taking advantage of the favourable properties of holography shorter response times are obtained.Ex. The modelling exercise would indicate which model was most economic and which was most cost-effective.Ex. The domains covered in the performance tests for the area of cosmetology were: hair cut, permanent wave, shampooing, wigs and hairpieces, skin care, hair conditioners (scalp and treatment), and manicuring.Ex. The article has the title ' Ordeals of a frustrated European intermediary with competitive intelligence searching'.Ex. Applicants may receive information regarding these auditions by sending a one-page written resume to this office no later than October 20, 2008.Ex. Nearly 200 players submitted applications to be considered for the tryouts and the pool was narrowed to 84.----* anterior a la prueba = pretrial.* antes de la prueba = pretest [pre-test].* 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 inendios = 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 toda prueba = unswerving.* banco de pruebas = testbed [test bed], benchmarking.* cada vez más pruebas = accumulating evidence.* carga de la prueba, la = burden of proof, the.* chaleco a prueba de balas = bullet-proof vest.* como prueba de = as a token of, as a sign of.* como prueba de agradecimiento = as a token of thanks.* como prueba de + Posesivo + agradecimiento = as a token of + Posesivo + appreciation.* como prueba de + Posesivo + gratitud = as a token of + Posesivo + gratitude.* como pruebas = in evidence.* corrección de pruebas = proofreading, proof correction.* corrector de pruebas = proofreader, corrector.* corregir pruebas = proof, proofread.* corregir una prueba = correct + proof.* dar pruebas = provide + evidence.* demostrar Algo con pruebas = demonstrate + in print.* de prueba = on a trial basis, trial, probationary, on trial.* después de la prueba = posttest [post-test].* durante un período de prueba = on a trial basis.* encontrar pruebas = find + evidence.* en prueba = on trial.* existir pruebas de que = there + be + evidence that.* falta de pruebas = lack of evidence to the contrary.* hacer la prueba = give + it a whirl, give + it a shot, give + it a try.* hacer pruebas = prove + trials.* hacer una prueba = audition.* haciendo pruebas = trial and error.* las pruebas = the writing on the wall.* lugar de prueba alfa = alpha test site, alpha site.* lugar de prueba beta = beta test site.* lugar de pruebas = test site.* no superar la prueba de = not stand the test of.* oferta de prueba = trial offer.* pasar la prueba = pass + muster.* pasar una prueba = endure + ordeal, pass + a test, stand up.* pasar una prueba de sobra = pass with + flying colours.* período de prueba = probationary period, trial period, trial run, probation, period of probation, probation period.* peso de la prueba, el = burden of proof, the.* poner Algo a prueba = push + Nombre + to + Posesivo + limits.* poner a prueba = stretch, tax, try, strain, overtax, pilot, put to + the test, test, trial, overstretch, push + the envelope, put + Nombre + to the test, try + Nombre + on, push + Nombre + to the edge.* poner a prueba la paciencia de un santo = test + Posesivo + patience, try + Nombre + patience, try + the patience of a saint.* poner a prueba la paciencia de un santo = test + the patience of a saint.* poner a prueba una idea = test + idea, pilot + idea.* poseer pruebas = have + evidence.* posterior a la prueba = post-test.* presentar las pruebas ante = lay + evidence before.* presentar pruebas = give + evidence.* programa de prueba beta = beta test programme.* proporcionar pruebas = provide + evidence.* prueba beta = beta test.* prueba cloze = cloze test.* prueba concluyente = conclusive evidence.* prueba de acidez = litmus test.* prueba de alcoholemia = breath test, alcohol testing.* prueba de antidopaje = drug testing.* prueba de antidoping = drug testing.* prueba decisiva = litmus test.* prueba de compra = proof of purchase.* prueba de desgaste = wear test.* prueba de detección de consumo de drogas = drug testing.* prueba de detección del cáncer = health facility, cancer screening.* prueba de fuego, la = acid test, the.* prueba de identidad = proof of identity.* prueba de laboratorio = lab test.* prueba de la densidad = density test.* prueba de la máxima proximidad = nearest neighbour test.* prueba del embarazo = pregnancy test.* prueba del hecho de que = evidence of the fact that.* prueba del solapamiento = overlap test.* prueba de paternidad = paternity test.* prueba de prensa = press proof.* prueba de referencia = benchmark test.* prueba de rendimiento = benchmark, benchtest, achievement test, performance test.* prueba determinante = litmus test.* prueba de tornasol = litmus test.* prueba de validación = validation test.* prueba documental = documentary evidence.* prueba dura = ordeal.* prueba evidente = living proof.* prueba fehaciente = competent proof, living proof.* prueba final = final.* prueba inequívoca = ironclad proof.* prueba in situ = field test.* prueba nuclear = nuclear weapons testing.* prueba palpable = living proof.* prueba rápida = quiz form, quiz [quizzes, -pl.].* pruebas = evidence, proofs, testing.* pruebas cada vez más concluyentes = mounting evidence.* pruebas circunstanciales = circumstantial evidence.* pruebas contundentes = hard evidence.* pruebas convincentes = convincing evidence.* pruebas de rendimiento = benchmarking.* pruebas en contra = evidence to the contrary.* pruebas forenses = forensic evidence.* pruebas indirectas = circumstantial evidence.* prueba sobre el terreno = field test, field trial.* pruebas previas = prior art.* prueba univariante = univariate test.* prueba viviente = living proof.* puesta a prueba = trying, piloting.* puesto a prueba = overstretched.* realizar una prueba = conduct + trial, take + test.* recoger pruebas = collect + evidence, gather + evidence, accumulate + evidence.* resultados de pruebas = test data.* sacar una prueba = pull + a proof.* ser la prueba de fuego de Algo = test + Nombre + to the limit.* ser prueba suficiente = be proof enough.* ser una prueba más de = strengthen + evidence.* someter a prueba = place + strain on.* terreno de pruebas = testing ground.* tira de prueba = test strip.* versión de prueba = test drive, trial version.* * *I1)a) (demostración, testimonio) proofno dio la menor prueba de estar sufriendo — he didn't give the slightest hint o indication that he was suffering
en or como prueba de mi agradecimiento — as a token of my gratitude
b) (Der) piece of evidence2) (Educ) test; (Cin) screen test, audition; (Teatr) audition3)a) (ensayo, experimento)b) ( circunstancia difícil)la enfermedad de su padre fue una dura prueba para ella — her father's illness was a testing time for her
c) (en locs)a prueba: tomar a alguien a prueba to take somebody on for a trial period; tener algo a prueba to have something on trial; poner algo a prueba to put something to the test; estás poniendo a prueba mi paciencia you're trying my patience; a prueba de: un reloj a prueba de golpes a shockproof watch; un dispositivo a prueba de ladrones a burglarproof mechanism; cristal a prueba de balas — bulletproof glass
d) ( en costura) fitting4) (Fot, Impr) proof5) (Dep)IIla prueba de los 1.500 metros — the 1,500 meters (event o race)
* * *= assaying, edit sheet, engraving, field trial, galley, page proof, proof slip, proofsheet, proving trial, trial, trial print, trial run, tangible evidence, reassurance, test, proof copy, proof, galley proof, proof sheet, lab test, test session, test drive, test run, modelling exercise, performance test, ordeal, audition, tryout.Ex: Suppose you have classified, by UDC, the document 'Select methods of metallurgical assaying', class number 669.9.
Ex: To print MARC record edit sheets, press 'Alt F3', which means to press and hold down the 'Alt' key, followed by pressing the 'F3' key.Ex: An art print is an engraving, etching, lithograph, etc. printed from the plate prepared by the artist.Ex: Telidon was first demonstrated in 1978, and small-scale field trials videotex and teletext started in 1980.Ex: Final editing and corrections are done on this terminal, and galleys are sent to the customer.Ex: Catalogue cards are available for each item recorded in the weekly BNB, and for Cataloguing-in-Publication (CIP) records prepared from the page proofs of forthcoming titles.Ex: Since it seems clear that many libraries will not be automating, they will have to depend on traditional sources of cataloging data such as cards, proof slips, and book catalogs.Ex: Alternatively a library may receive proofsheets of every LC catalogue record, and make a selection from these when items arrive.Ex: Bureaux can be useful for proving trials, and the deferment of commitments until a suitable size of data base has been accumulated in the computer system.Ex: The intention was to determine which department within each library has the responsibility for arranging trials of products.Ex: Trial prints (proofs) of the formes were then made, and compared with the copy from which they had been set.Ex: This course can be taken by librarians as well as readers and its trial run started in 1987.Ex: The chairwoman of the board had decided that as part of the screening process those who had successfully survived the initial winnowing should furnish the board with tangible evidence of how they might perform on a specific assignment.Ex: Such reassurance becomes particularly important if the inquirer has not sampled the file, either in a printed format or in browsing online.Ex: The suppliers claim that tests show this to be sufficient for 980 of all entries.Ex: One can only point to the efforts being made at BNB to produce cataloguing records as quickly as possible from proof copies if at all feasible.Ex: The catalogue has been automated since 1984, and further proof of the library's value and ability to move with the times are shown by its 8,400 plus individual members.Ex: Checking is carried out by comparison of the galley proof against the manuscript.Ex: These have the advantages of economy, and (if the subscriber desires) selectivity because the records on the proof sheets are divided into broad categories which can be obtained separately.Ex: The article 'Search engine showdown' reports the results of lab tests carried out on 7 major World Wide Web (WWW) search engines available free of charge on the Internet.Ex: A cognitive walkthrough consists of a re-enactment of a test session in which the user is queried about their movements and decisions throughout the test session.Ex: The author presents an evaluation of PatentView in terms of product information, search and retrieval facilities, documentation, and test drive.Ex: Test run results show that by taking advantage of the favourable properties of holography shorter response times are obtained.Ex: The modelling exercise would indicate which model was most economic and which was most cost-effective.Ex: The domains covered in the performance tests for the area of cosmetology were: hair cut, permanent wave, shampooing, wigs and hairpieces, skin care, hair conditioners (scalp and treatment), and manicuring.Ex: The article has the title ' Ordeals of a frustrated European intermediary with competitive intelligence searching'.Ex: Applicants may receive information regarding these auditions by sending a one-page written resume to this office no later than October 20, 2008.Ex: Nearly 200 players submitted applications to be considered for the tryouts and the pool was narrowed to 84.* anterior a la prueba = pretrial.* antes de la prueba = pretest [pre-test].* 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 inendios = 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 toda prueba = unswerving.* banco de pruebas = testbed [test bed], benchmarking.* cada vez más pruebas = accumulating evidence.* carga de la prueba, la = burden of proof, the.* chaleco a prueba de balas = bullet-proof vest.* como prueba de = as a token of, as a sign of.* como prueba de agradecimiento = as a token of thanks.* como prueba de + Posesivo + agradecimiento = as a token of + Posesivo + appreciation.* como prueba de + Posesivo + gratitud = as a token of + Posesivo + gratitude.* como pruebas = in evidence.* corrección de pruebas = proofreading, proof correction.* corrector de pruebas = proofreader, corrector.* corregir pruebas = proof, proofread.* corregir una prueba = correct + proof.* dar pruebas = provide + evidence.* demostrar Algo con pruebas = demonstrate + in print.* de prueba = on a trial basis, trial, probationary, on trial.* después de la prueba = posttest [post-test].* durante un período de prueba = on a trial basis.* encontrar pruebas = find + evidence.* en prueba = on trial.* existir pruebas de que = there + be + evidence that.* falta de pruebas = lack of evidence to the contrary.* hacer la prueba = give + it a whirl, give + it a shot, give + it a try.* hacer pruebas = prove + trials.* hacer una prueba = audition.* haciendo pruebas = trial and error.* las pruebas = the writing on the wall.* lugar de prueba alfa = alpha test site, alpha site.* lugar de prueba beta = beta test site.* lugar de pruebas = test site.* no superar la prueba de = not stand the test of.* oferta de prueba = trial offer.* pasar la prueba = pass + muster.* pasar una prueba = endure + ordeal, pass + a test, stand up.* pasar una prueba de sobra = pass with + flying colours.* período de prueba = probationary period, trial period, trial run, probation, period of probation, probation period.* peso de la prueba, el = burden of proof, the.* poner Algo a prueba = push + Nombre + to + Posesivo + limits.* poner a prueba = stretch, tax, try, strain, overtax, pilot, put to + the test, test, trial, overstretch, push + the envelope, put + Nombre + to the test, try + Nombre + on, push + Nombre + to the edge.* poner a prueba la paciencia de un santo = test + Posesivo + patience, try + Nombre + patience, try + the patience of a saint.* poner a prueba la paciencia de un santo = test + the patience of a saint.* poner a prueba una idea = test + idea, pilot + idea.* poseer pruebas = have + evidence.* posterior a la prueba = post-test.* presentar las pruebas ante = lay + evidence before.* presentar pruebas = give + evidence.* programa de prueba beta = beta test programme.* proporcionar pruebas = provide + evidence.* prueba beta = beta test.* prueba cloze = cloze test.* prueba concluyente = conclusive evidence.* prueba de acidez = litmus test.* prueba de alcoholemia = breath test, alcohol testing.* prueba de antidopaje = drug testing.* prueba de antidoping = drug testing.* prueba decisiva = litmus test.* prueba de compra = proof of purchase.* prueba de desgaste = wear test.* prueba de detección de consumo de drogas = drug testing.* prueba de detección del cáncer = health facility, cancer screening.* prueba de fuego, la = acid test, the.* prueba de identidad = proof of identity.* prueba de laboratorio = lab test.* prueba de la densidad = density test.* prueba de la máxima proximidad = nearest neighbour test.* prueba del embarazo = pregnancy test.* prueba del hecho de que = evidence of the fact that.* prueba del solapamiento = overlap test.* prueba de paternidad = paternity test.* prueba de prensa = press proof.* prueba de referencia = benchmark test.* prueba de rendimiento = benchmark, benchtest, achievement test, performance test.* prueba determinante = litmus test.* prueba de tornasol = litmus test.* prueba de validación = validation test.* prueba documental = documentary evidence.* prueba dura = ordeal.* prueba evidente = living proof.* prueba fehaciente = competent proof, living proof.* prueba final = final.* prueba inequívoca = ironclad proof.* prueba in situ = field test.* prueba nuclear = nuclear weapons testing.* prueba palpable = living proof.* prueba rápida = quiz form, quiz [quizzes, -pl.].* pruebas = evidence, proofs, testing.* pruebas cada vez más concluyentes = mounting evidence.* pruebas circunstanciales = circumstantial evidence.* pruebas contundentes = hard evidence.* pruebas convincentes = convincing evidence.* pruebas de rendimiento = benchmarking.* pruebas en contra = evidence to the contrary.* pruebas forenses = forensic evidence.* pruebas indirectas = circumstantial evidence.* prueba sobre el terreno = field test, field trial.* pruebas previas = prior art.* prueba univariante = univariate test.* prueba viviente = living proof.* puesta a prueba = trying, piloting.* puesto a prueba = overstretched.* realizar una prueba = conduct + trial, take + test.* recoger pruebas = collect + evidence, gather + evidence, accumulate + evidence.* resultados de pruebas = test data.* sacar una prueba = pull + a proof.* ser la prueba de fuego de Algo = test + Nombre + to the limit.* ser prueba suficiente = be proof enough.* ser una prueba más de = strengthen + evidence.* someter a prueba = place + strain on.* terreno de pruebas = testing ground.* tira de prueba = test strip.* versión de prueba = test drive, trial version.* * *A1(demostración, señal): te ha llamado, eso es prueba de que le caes bien he called you, that shows o that proves he likes you, he called you, that's a sure sign that he likes youno había estudiado nada, la prueba está en que no contestó ni una pregunta it was quite clear o evident that he hadn't done any studying, he didn't answer a single questiondio constantes pruebas de su lealtad he proved his loyalty over and over againno dio la menor prueba de estar sufriendo he didn't give the slightest hint o indication that he was sufferingacepta este regalo en or como prueba de mi agradecimiento accept this gift as a token of my gratitude2 ( Der)(cosa, argumento): retiraron la acusación por falta de pruebas the charge was withdrawn owing to lack of evidenceno hay pruebas de que eso sea verdad there's no proof that that's truetendrá que presentar pruebas de ello he will have to provide evidence to prove it, he'll have to prove itesta nueva prueba this new (piece of) evidenceesto es prueba concluyente de que nos mintió this is conclusive proof that he lied to usa las pruebas me remito this/that proves it3 ( Mat):hacer la prueba de una operación to check one's calculationsCompuestos:circumstantial evidenceproof of purchasela prueba del absurdo reductio ad absurdumfpl material evidenceCompuestos:aptitude testacid testes un papel verdaderamente difícil, que va a ser su prueba de fuego como actor it's a really difficult part, which will be the acid test of his acting abilityplacement test, grading testC1(ensayo, experimento): ¿qué pasa si aprietas este botón? — no sé, hagamos la prueba what happens if you press this button? — I don't know, let's try it and see¿por qué no haces la prueba de dejarlo en remojo? why don't you try leaving it to soak?¡mira que te pego! — ¿a ver? ¡haz la prueba! (CS fam); I'll hit you! — oh yeah? let's see you try! ( colloq)2 ( en locs):a prueba: no tenía experiencia pero lo tomaron a prueba he had no experience but they took him on for a trial period o on probationtenemos esta fotocopiadora a prueba we have this photocopier on trialllévelo a prueba take it on trial o on approvalponer algo a prueba to put sth to the testestás poniendo a prueba mi paciencia you're trying my patiencea prueba de: un reloj a prueba de golpes a shockproof watchun dispositivo a prueba de ladrones a burglarproof mechanisma prueba de niños ( hum); childproofcristal a prueba de balas bulletproof glassdio unos argumentos a prueba de balas she put forward some rock solid o cast-iron arguments3 (en costura) fittingCompuestos:laboratory trial o test● prueba del alcohol or de la alcoholemiapregnancy testnuclear test● prueba patrón or de referenciabenchmarkhacer la prueba patrón or de referencia to benchmarkfpl weapons testingcorregir pruebas to proofreadCompuestos:artist's proof● prueba de galera or imprentagalley proofE1 ( Dep):en las pruebas de clasificación in the qualifying heatsla prueba de los 1.500 metros the 1,500 meters event o race, the 1,500 meterslas pruebas de descenso the downhill events2 ( AmL) (ejercicio) feat, actCompuesto:road race* * *
Del verbo probar: ( conjugate probar)
prueba es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) presente indicativo2ª persona singular (tú) imperativo
Multiple Entries:
probar
prueba
probar ( conjugate probar) verbo transitivo
1 ( demostrar) ‹teoría/inocencia› to prove
2
( por primera vez) to try
‹coche/mecanismo› to try out
pruebale algo A algn to try sth on sb
‹arma/vehículo› to test (out)
verbo intransitivo ( intentar) to try;
prueba A hacer algo to try doing sth
probarse verbo pronominal ‹ropa/zapatos› to try on
prueba sustantivo femenino
1
eso es prueba de que le caes bien that proves he likes you;
en or como prueba de mi agradecimiento as a token of my gratitudeb) (Der) piece of evidence
2 (Educ) test;
(Cin) screen test, audition;
(Teatr) audition
3
prueba de la alcoholemia Breathalyzer® test, sobriety test (AmE), drunkometer test (AmE);
prueba del embarazo pregnancy testb) ( en locs)◊ a prueba: tomar a algn a prueba to take sb on for a trial period;
tener algo a prueba to have sth on trial;
poner algo a prueba to put sth to the test;
a prueba de golpes/de balas shockproof/bulletproof
4 (Fot, Impr) proof;
5 (Dep):
la prueba de los 1.500 metros the 1,500 meters (event o race)
probar
I verbo transitivo
1 (una teoría, un hecho) to prove
2 (una máquina, un aparato, etc) to test
3 (comida, bebida) to try
(sabor, etc) to taste: no prueba el alcohol, he never touches alcohol
II vi (intentar) to try ➣ Ver nota en try
prueba sustantivo femenino
1 proof
corregir pruebas, to proofread
como prueba de mi amistad, as a sign of my friendship
2 (experimento, examen, etc) test, trial
poner algo a prueba, to put sthg to the test: puso a prueba mi paciencia, she put my patience to the test
figurado la prueba de fuego, the acid test
prueba de alcoholemia, sobriety test, Breathalyzer(tm) test
3 (competición) event
4 Jur piece of evidence: no tienes pruebas, you have no evidence
♦ Locuciones: a prueba (en un trabajo) on trial: le cogieron quince días a prueba, they took him on for a two-week trial period
a prueba de: a prueba de balas, bulletproof
a prueba de golpes, shockproof
' prueba' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
acceso
- alcoholemia
- cala
- comprometedor
- comprometedora
- constancia
- ensayo
- escarceo
- estrellarse
- indicio
- preliminar
- presentarse
- probar
- psicotécnica
- psicotécnico
- selectividad
- someter
- suficiencia
- terminante
- testimonio
- admisión
- audición
- bala
- concluyente
- contundente
- convivencia
- corregir
- correr
- decisivo
- delator
- documental
- ejercicio
- evaluación
- exigente
- fondo
- individual
- justificación
- muestra
- otro
- pasar
- preparar
- puntaje
- puntuar
- resistencia
- superar
English:
acid test
- aptitude test
- audition
- burden
- childproof
- contest
- demonstration
- discovery
- dummy run
- event
- exhibit
- fitting
- idiot-proof
- positive
- preponderance
- probation
- proof
- qualifying
- shellproof
- shockproof
- shred
- strain
- tax
- test
- test drive
- test run
- touch
- trial
- try
- windproof
- air
- approval
- bear
- Breathalyzer
- cast
- endurance
- failing
- go
- heat
- litmus
- one
- over
- pace
- pilot
- probationary
- quiz
- screen
- see
- sobriety
- token
* * *♦ nf1. [demostración] proof;no existe ninguna prueba de que haya copiado en el examen there is no proof that he copied during the exam;dio pruebas irrefutables de que era inocente she gave irrefutable proof of her innocence, she proved beyond doubt that she was innocent;no tengo pruebas I have no proof;¡ahí tienes la prueba! that proves it!2. Der piece of evidence;pruebas evidence, proof;fue absuelto por falta de pruebas he was acquitted owing to a lack of evidence;presentar pruebas to submit evidence;a las pruebas me remito the evidence will bear me outpruebas indiciarias circumstantial evidence;pruebas de indicios circumstantial evidence;pruebas instrumentales documentary evidence3. [manifestación, señal] sign;eso es prueba de que les importa this proves they care, this is a sign that they care;a mitad de carrera empezó a dar pruebas de cansancio halfway through the race she started to show signs of tiring;le hice el regalo como prueba de agradecimiento/mi amor I gave her the present as a token of my gratitude/love4. [examen académico] test;el examen consta de una prueba escrita y otra oral the exam has an oral part and a written partprueba de acceso entrance examination;prueba de aptitud aptitude test5. [comprobación, ensayo, experimento] test;hicimos la prueba de cambiar las pilas we tried changing the batteries;¡haga usted la prueba! try it and see!;hacerle a alguien una prueba to test sb, to give sb a test;RP Famhacer la prueba: te voy a abandonar para siempre – hacé la prueba I'm going to walk out and leave you for good – go on, then!prueba del ADN DNA test;prueba del alcohol Breathalyser® test;hacer la prueba del alcohol a alguien to breathalyse sb;prueba antidopaje drugs test;prueba antidoping drugs test;hacer la prueba antidoping a alguien to test sb for drugs;prueba del embarazo pregnancy test;hacerse la prueba del embarazo to take a pregnancy test;Fig la prueba de fuego the acid test;prueba nuclear nuclear test;pruebas nucleares nuclear testing;prueba de (la) paternidad paternity test;prueba de resistencia endurance test;la prueba del sida AIDS test;hacerle a alguien la prueba del sida to test sb for AIDS;hacerse la prueba del sida to have an AIDS test;prueba de sonido sound check6. [trance] ordeal, trial;la distancia fue una dura prueba para su relación being separated really put their relationship to the test7. Dep event;la prueba de los 110 metros vallas the 110 metres hurdles;la prueba de lanzamiento de jabalina the javelin;una prueba ciclista a cycling raceprueba clásica classic;prueba clasificatoria heat;prueba eliminatoria heat;prueba de saltos [de equitación] show jumping (competition)8. Imprenta proof;corregir pruebas, hacer corrección de pruebas to proofreadprueba positiva print10. Am [ejercicio] acrobatic feat♦ a prueba loc adj[trabajador] on probation; [producto comprado] on trial o approval;poner a prueba la paciencia de alguien to try sb's patience;poner algo/a alguien a prueba to put sth/sb to the test;fe a toda prueba unshakeable faith;* * *f1 tb TIP proof;en prueba de as proof of;dar pruebas de prove, give proof of2 JUR piece of evidence;por falta de pruebas for lack of evidence3 DEP event4 EDU test;admisión entrance exam:a prueba de bala bulletproof;a prueba de agua waterproof;a prueba de aire airtight;a prueba de fuego fireproof;a prueba de choques shock-resistant;poner algo a prueba put sth to the test* * *prueba nf1) : proof, evidence2) : trial, test3) : proof (in printing or photography)4) : event, qualifying round (in sports)5)a prueba de agua : waterproof6)prueba de fuego : acid test7)poner a prueba : to put to the test* * *prueba n1. (examen, análisis) test2. (en deportes) event3. (testimonio) proof -
3 ensayar
v.1 to test.María ensaya los proyectos Mary tests the projects.2 to rehearse (Teatro).Ella ensaya por la tarde She rehearses in the afternoon.3 to attempt.María ensayó una mentira Mary attempted a lie.* * *1 TEATRO to rehearse2 MÚSICA to practise (US practice)3 (probar) to try out, test* * *1. VT1) (=probar) to test, try (out)2) [+ metal] to assay3) (Mús, Teat) to rehearse2.See:* * *1.verbo transitivoa) <obra/baile> to rehearseb) < método> to test, try outc) < metales> to assay2.ensayar vi to rehearse* * *= rehearse, practise [practice, -USA].Ex. However, it seems worth rehearsing some of the arguments again here in this particular context and identifying specifically how these problems are negotiated in a data base using natural language indexing.Ex. Analytical cataloguing is practised to varying extents in libraries.* * *1.verbo transitivoa) <obra/baile> to rehearseb) < método> to test, try outc) < metales> to assay2.ensayar vi to rehearse* * *= rehearse, practise [practice, -USA].Ex: However, it seems worth rehearsing some of the arguments again here in this particular context and identifying specifically how these problems are negotiated in a data base using natural language indexing.
Ex: Analytical cataloguing is practised to varying extents in libraries.* * *ensayar [A1 ]vt1 ‹obra/baile/concierto› to rehearse2 ‹método/sistema› to test, try out3 ‹metales› to assay■ ensayarvito rehearse* * *
ensayar ( conjugate ensayar) verbo transitivo
verbo intransitivo
to rehearse
ensayar
I verbo transitivo
1 Teat (un papel, una obra) to rehearse
Mús (una pieza) to practise
2 (un método, una técnica) to test, try out
II vi Teat (los actores) to rehearse
Mús (los músicos) to practise
' ensayar' also found in these entries:
English:
attempt
- practice
- practise
- rehearse
- run over
- run through
- try
- run
* * *♦ vt1. [experimentar] to test2. [obra de teatro, concierto, baile] to rehearse3. [metales preciosos] to assay♦ vi1. [en teatro] to rehearse2. [en rugby] to convert a try* * *v/t1 test, try (out)2 TEA rehearse* * *ensayar vi: to rehearseensayar vt1) : to try out, to test2) : to assay* * *ensayar vb1. (teatro) to rehearse2. (música) to practise -
4 tantear
v.1 to test (out).tantear el terreno (figurative) to see how the land lies, to test the waters2 to try to guess (sopesar) (peso, precio, cantidad).Ella tantea el plan She tries out the plan.Ella tantea viajar en la tormenta She tries to travel in the storm.3 to feel one's way (andar a tientas).4 to grope, to feel one's way.Ella tantea en la oscuridad She gropes in the dark.5 to feel about for, to feel out.Ella tantea la moneda She feels about for the coin.* * *1 (calcular) to estimate, guess2 (probar medidas) to size up5 (dibujo) to sketch1 DEPORTE to score, keep score2 (andar a tientas) to feel one's way\tantear el terreno to see how the land lies* * *1. VT1) [con la mano] to feel2) (=probar) to test, try out; (=sondear) to probe; [+ intenciones, persona] to sound out3) (=calcular) [+ tela, cantidad] to make a rough estimate of; [+ peso] to feel, get the feel of; [+ situación] to weigh up; [+ problema] to consider4) (Arte) to sketch in, draw the outline of5) (Dep) to keep the score of2. VI1) (Dep) to score, keep (the) score2) LAm (=ir a tientas) to grope, feel one's way¡tantee usted! — what do you think?
* * *1.verbo transitivoa) ( con el tacto) to feelc) ( calcular aproximadamente) to estimate2.tantear vi to feel one's way* * *----* tantear el terreno = put + feeler out, test + the water.* * *1.verbo transitivoa) ( con el tacto) to feelc) ( calcular aproximadamente) to estimate2.tantear vi to feel one's way* * ** tantear el terreno = put + feeler out, test + the water.* * *tantear [A1 ]vt1 (con el tacto) to feeltanteando las paredes logró encontrar la puerta he managed to find the door by feeling o groping his way along the wallstanteó el paquete para intentar adivinar el contenido she felt the parcel to try to guess what was inside it2 ‹situación› to weigh up, size up; ‹persona› to sound outtantear el terreno: tendré que tantear el terreno antes de tomar una decisión I'll have to see how things stand o how the land lies before I take a decisionno se lo propongas así de entrada, tantea antes el terreno don't suggest it immediately, sound him out first3 ‹toro› to get the measure of■ tantearvito feel one's way* * *
tantear ( conjugate tantear) verbo transitivo
‹ persona› to sound out
verbo intransitivo
to feel one's way
tantear
I verbo transitivo
1 (considerar, examinar: una situación) to size up: tanteamos varias soluciones, we examined several solutions
(: a una persona) to sound out
2 (calcular aproximadamente) to estimate
3 (orientarse con el tacto) to feel
II vi (avanzar a tientas) to feel one's way
' tantear' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
sopesar
- palpar
English:
feeler
- sound
* * *♦ vt1. [probar, sondear] to test (out);[contrincante, fuerzas] to size up;tantéalo, a ver cómo anda de humor sound him out to see what sort of mood he's in first;tantear el terreno to see how the land lies, to test the waters2. [calcular] [peso, precio, cantidad] to make a rough calculation of, to guess;[posibilidades] to weigh up3. [palpar] to feel4. Taurom to test♦ vi1. [andar a tientas] to feel one's way3. [anotar los tantos] to score, to keep the score* * *v/t1 feeltantear el terreno fig see how the land lies4 ( probar) try out* * *tantear vt1) : to feel, to grope2) : to size up, to weightantear vi1) : to keep score2) : to feel one's way -
5 experimentar
v.1 to experience.experimentar frío/calor to feel cold/hotlas temperaturas experimentarán un leve ascenso/descenso we will see a slight rise/fall in temperaturesSe nos operó una transformación We experienced a transformation.2 to test.3 to experiment, to test, to noodle around, to test out.* * *1 (hacer experimentos) to experiment, test2 (probar) to test, try out3 (sentir, notar) to experience, feel; (- cambio) to undergo; (- aumento) to show; (- pérdida, derrota) to suffer\experimentar una mejoría to improve, make progress* * *verb2) experience* * *1. VT1) [+ método, producto] to test, try out2) (=notar) [+ cambio] to experience, go through; [+ pérdida, deterioro] to suffer; [+ aumento] to show; [+ sensación] to feellas cifras han experimentado un aumento de un 5 por 100 — the figures show an increase of 5%
2.VI to experiment ( con with) (en on)* * *1.verbo intransitivo2.experimentar con algo — to experiment on o with something
experimentar vt1) ( probar) to try out, experiment with2)a) < sensación> to experience, feel; <tristeza/alegría> to feel* * *= experience, experiment, institute + experiments, pass through, suffer, undergo, prototype, mess with, feel, go through.Ex. If facilities like these are not supported by the data base design, the users of the system will experience slow response times.Ex. We need not abandon our professional library studies programs, but we must also be willing to experiment with future oriented programs and structures at the same time.Ex. In an open-planned building designed flexibly to cater for adaptations, the librarian is not inhibited for making changes or instituting experiments.Ex. The scheme has passed through nineteen editions.Ex. Since the introduction of computer-based indexing systems alphabetical indexing languages have become more prevalent, and UDC has suffered a reduction in use.Ex. Syntactic relationships arise from the syntax of the document which is undergoing analysis, and derive solely from literary warrant.Ex. The electronic book (e-book) is already available commercially in Japan, and a British company is currently prototyping a handwriting recognition notepad.Ex. Once music is digitized you can filter it, bend it, archive it, rearrange it, remix it, mess with it.Ex. Public libraries, especially in New York City, are feeling severe budget crunches, because we really haven't been relevant to people and, therefore, nobody uses us = Las bibliotecas públicas, especialmente de la ciudad de Nueva York, están sufriendo graves recortes presupuestarios debido a que la gente no nos ha encontrado necesarios y, por lo tanto, nadie nos utiliza.Ex. A shock of resistance and antagonism went through Zachary Ponder.----* experimentar recortes = suffer + cuts.* experimentar una revolución = enter + a revolution.* experimentar una subida = experience + rise.* experimentar una transformación = undergo + transformation.* experimentar un aumento = experience + rise.* experimentar un aumento vertiginoso = experience + explosion.* experimentar un cambio = bring about + change, undergo + modification, undergo + change, undergo + transition.* experimentar un cambio + Adjetivo = take + a + Adjetivo + turn.* experimentar un crecimiento = experience + growth.* experimentar un descenso = experience + drop.* * *1.verbo intransitivo2.experimentar con algo — to experiment on o with something
experimentar vt1) ( probar) to try out, experiment with2)a) < sensación> to experience, feel; <tristeza/alegría> to feel* * *= experience, experiment, institute + experiments, pass through, suffer, undergo, prototype, mess with, feel, go through.Ex: If facilities like these are not supported by the data base design, the users of the system will experience slow response times.
Ex: We need not abandon our professional library studies programs, but we must also be willing to experiment with future oriented programs and structures at the same time.Ex: In an open-planned building designed flexibly to cater for adaptations, the librarian is not inhibited for making changes or instituting experiments.Ex: The scheme has passed through nineteen editions.Ex: Since the introduction of computer-based indexing systems alphabetical indexing languages have become more prevalent, and UDC has suffered a reduction in use.Ex: Syntactic relationships arise from the syntax of the document which is undergoing analysis, and derive solely from literary warrant.Ex: The electronic book (e-book) is already available commercially in Japan, and a British company is currently prototyping a handwriting recognition notepad.Ex: Once music is digitized you can filter it, bend it, archive it, rearrange it, remix it, mess with it.Ex: Public libraries, especially in New York City, are feeling severe budget crunches, because we really haven't been relevant to people and, therefore, nobody uses us = Las bibliotecas públicas, especialmente de la ciudad de Nueva York, están sufriendo graves recortes presupuestarios debido a que la gente no nos ha encontrado necesarios y, por lo tanto, nadie nos utiliza.Ex: A shock of resistance and antagonism went through Zachary Ponder.* experimentar recortes = suffer + cuts.* experimentar una revolución = enter + a revolution.* experimentar una subida = experience + rise.* experimentar una transformación = undergo + transformation.* experimentar un aumento = experience + rise.* experimentar un aumento vertiginoso = experience + explosion.* experimentar un cambio = bring about + change, undergo + modification, undergo + change, undergo + transition.* experimentar un cambio + Adjetivo = take + a + Adjetivo + turn.* experimentar un crecimiento = experience + growth.* experimentar un descenso = experience + drop.* * *experimentar [A1 ]viexperimentar CON algo to experiment ON sth, carry out experiments ON sth■ experimentarvtA (probar) to try out, experiment withB1 ‹sensación› to experience, feel; ‹tristeza/alegría› to feel2 (sufrir) ‹cambio› to undergola inflación ha experimentado un descenso/alza de tres puntos inflation has dropped/risen three pointssu estado ha experimentado una ligera mejoría his condition has improved slightly, his condition has shown o undergone a slight improvementexperimentaron serias dificultades they experienced o suffered o had serious difficultiesla situación no ha experimentado variación alguna there has been no change in the situation* * *
experimentar ( conjugate experimentar) verbo intransitivo experimentar con algo to experiment on o with sth
verbo transitivo
‹tristeza/alegría› to feel
experimentar
I verbo transitivo
1 (una sensación) to experience, feel: cuando la cuerda se rompió, experimentó un miedo abrumador, when the rope broke, he felt overwhelming fear
2 (un cambio) to undergo
Med experimentar una mejora, to improve
II verbo intransitivo (hacer experimentos) to experiment [con, with]
' experimentar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
pasar
English:
experience
- experiment
- get off on
- go through
- undergo
- drop
- grow
* * *♦ vt1. [sensación, sentimiento, efecto] to experience;experimentar frío/calor to feel cold/hot;experimenté una gran tristeza I felt a great sadness2. [derrota, pérdidas] to suffer;[cambios, empeoramiento] to undergo, to suffer; [mejoría] to undergo, to experience;las temperaturas experimentarán un leve ascenso/descenso we will see a slight rise/fall in temperatures3. [probar] to test;[hacer experimentos con] to experiment with o on♦ viexperimentar con to experiment with o on* * *I v/t try out, experiment withII v/i experiment ( con on)* * *experimentar vi: to experimentexperimentar vt1) : to experiment with, to test out2) : to experience* * *experimentar vb1. (hacer experimentos) to experiment2. (probar) to test -
6 ensayo
m.1 rehearsal (Teatro).ensayo general dress rehearsal2 test (prueba).le salió al primer ensayo he got it at the first attempt3 essay (literature).4 try.5 attempt, trial, try, assay.6 testing, experiment, experimentation.7 dry run.pres.indicat.1st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: ensayar.* * *1 TEATRO rehearsal2 MÚSICA practice3 (prueba) test, experiment, trial, attempt4 (literario etc) essay5 (rugby) try\a modo de ensayo as an experimentensayo general dress rehearsal* * *noun m.1) essay2) rehearsal3) test4) trial* * *SM1) (=prueba) test, trial; (=experimento) experiment; (=intento) attemptpedido de ensayo — (Com) trial order
2) [de metal] assay3) (Literat, Escol etc) essay4) (Mús, Teat) rehearsal5) (Rugby) try* * *1)a) (Espec) rehearsalc) ( de metales) assay2) (Lit) essay3) ( en rugby) try* * *1)a) (Espec) rehearsalc) ( de metales) assay2) (Lit) essay3) ( en rugby) try* * *ensayo11 = assaying, essay, student paper.Nota: Tema asignado al alumno por el profesor sobre el cual tendrá que presentar un trabajo escrito.Ex: Suppose you have classified, by UDC, the document 'Select methods of metallurgical assaying', class number 669.9.
Ex: In a journal most formal items including articles, essays, discussions and reviews can be expected to be accompanied by an abstract.Ex: 5 data collection instruments were used: printouts of data base searches executed by students; a questionnaire; bibliographies from student papers; serial holdings of the university library; and interviews with instructors.ensayo22 = rehearsal, pre-enactment, modelling exercise, run-through.Ex: For a storyteller preparation is like rehearsal for an orchestra; there will be passages that need emphasis, and some that need a slow pace, others that need a quickened tempo, and so on = La preparación de un narrador de cuentos es como el ensayo de una orquesta; habrá pasajes que necesiten énfasis, otros un ritmo lento, otros un ritmo acelerado, etcétera.
Ex: And literature is part of that essential human behavior; it engages us in pre-enactments and re-enactments.Ex: The modelling exercise would indicate which model was most economic and which was most cost-effective.Ex: This article will provide a brief run-through of some strategies for giving staff and users what they need and expect.* aprender por el método de ensayo y error = learn by + trial and error.* ensayo clínico = clinical trial, clinical test.* ensayo controlado = controlled trial.* ensayo doble ciego = double-blind research study.* ensayo general = dress rehearsal.* ensayo nuclear = nuclear weapons testing.* ensayo piloto = pilot trial.* por el método de ensayo y error = by trial and error, trial and error.ensayo33 = try.Nota: Usado generalmente en rugby.Ex: The explosive Cameron Shepherd then brought the Wallabies to within a point of France with the team's second try five minutes later.
* marcar un ensayo = score + a try.* * *A1 ( Espec) rehearsalse pondrá en ensayo it will be put on trial o tried out o testedaprendizaje por ensayo y error learning by trial and error3 (de metales) assayCompuestos:clinical trial(de una obra teatral, de un sistema) dress rehearsal; (de un concierto) final rehearsalB ( Lit) essayC (en rugby) try* * *
Del verbo ensayar: ( conjugate ensayar)
ensayo es:
1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo
ensayó es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) pretérito indicativo
Multiple Entries:
ensayar
ensayo
ensayar ( conjugate ensayar) verbo transitivo
verbo intransitivo
to rehearse
ensayo sustantivo masculino
1a) (Espec) rehearsal;
( de concierto) final rehearsal
( intento) attempt
2 (Lit) essay
3 ( en rugby) try
ensayar
I verbo transitivo
1 Teat (un papel, una obra) to rehearse
Mús (una pieza) to practise
2 (un método, una técnica) to test, try out
II vi Teat (los actores) to rehearse
Mús (los músicos) to practise
ensayo sustantivo masculino
1 (escrito) essay
2 Teat rehearsal
ensayo general, dress rehearsal
3 (prueba) test, trial
' ensayo' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
improvisada
- improvisado
- tratado
- clínico
- completo
- crítica
- escoleta
- prueba
English:
approval
- dress rehearsal
- dry run
- dummy run
- essay
- practice
- practise
- rehearsal
- run-through
- sit in on
- test case
- test run
- touchdown
- trial
- try
- dress
- test
* * *ensayo nm1. [en teatro, música, danza] rehearsal;hoy tenemos ensayo we've got a rehearsal today;hacer un ensayo (de algo) to rehearse (sth)ensayo general dress rehearsal2. [prueba] test;el nuevo prototipo será sometido a ensayo the new prototype will undergo testing;le salió al primer ensayo he got it at the first attempt;hacer un ensayo de algo to test sthFarm ensayo clínico clinical trial3. [escrito] essay;el ensayo [género literario] the essay4. [en rugby] try5. [de metales preciosos] assay* * *m1 test2 TEA rehearsal3 escrito essay* * *ensayo nm1) : essay2) : trial, test3) : rehearsal4) : assay (of metals)* * *ensayo n1. (teatro) rehearsal2. (música) practice3. (prueba) test4. (obra literaria) essay -
7 probado
adj.1 proved, tried.2 proven, tested, confirmed, proved.past part.past participle of spanish verb: probar.* * *1→ link=probar probar► adjetivo1 proven* * *ADJ1) (=demostrado) provenes un hecho probado que... — it has been proved that...
2) (=analizado) testedes un método probado y eficaz — it is a tested, effective method
* * *- da adjetivoa) (delante del n) ( confirmado) provenb) (Der) proven* * *= well-tried, tested, tried, demonstrated.Ex. The following are some well-tried activities.Ex. On the other hand, credibility relates less to glossy brochure futuristics than to tested areas of application.Ex. The proposed reform ideas are retreads of tried and untrue conservative concepts with a history of failure.Ex. Individuals at this level will have a demonstrated track record of successes with in-depth and expert knowledge in a number of areas.----* no probado = untested.* * *- da adjetivoa) (delante del n) ( confirmado) provenb) (Der) proven* * *= well-tried, tested, tried, demonstrated.Ex: The following are some well-tried activities.
Ex: On the other hand, credibility relates less to glossy brochure futuristics than to tested areas of application.Ex: The proposed reform ideas are retreads of tried and untrue conservative concepts with a history of failure.Ex: Individuals at this level will have a demonstrated track record of successes with in-depth and expert knowledge in a number of areas.* no probado = untested.* * *probado -da1 ( delante del n) (confirmado) provenes una persona de probada rectitud she is a person of proven integrityun remedio de probada eficacia a proven o a tried and tested remedy2 ( Der) proven* * *
Del verbo probar: ( conjugate probar)
probado es:
el participio
Multiple Entries:
probado
probar
probado◊ -da adjetivo ( delante del n) proven
probar ( conjugate probar) verbo transitivo
1 ( demostrar) ‹teoría/inocencia› to prove
2
( por primera vez) to try
‹coche/mecanismo› to try out
probadole algo A algn to try sth on sb
‹arma/vehículo› to test (out)
verbo intransitivo ( intentar) to try;
probado A hacer algo to try doing sth
probarse verbo pronominal ‹ropa/zapatos› to try on
probado,-a adjetivo proven
un hecho probado, a proven fact
probar
I verbo transitivo
1 (una teoría, un hecho) to prove
2 (una máquina, un aparato, etc) to test
3 (comida, bebida) to try
(sabor, etc) to taste: no prueba el alcohol, he never touches alcohol
II vi (intentar) to try ➣ Ver nota en try
' probado' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
probada
- bocado
English:
proven
- try
- untouched
- sun
- untried
* * *probado, -a adj1. [demostrado] proven;un vino de probada calidad a wine of proven quality2. Der proven -
8 probar una solución
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9 resolver un problema
(v.) = resolve + issue, resolve + problem, solve + problem, work out + problem, unlock + problem, settle + problem, sort out + problem, clear up + problem, work + problem + through, address + limitation, straighten out + problem, iron out + problem, work out + kinkEx. I think the plans to develop networking and an online authority file will do much to resolve the issue.Ex. RLIN (Research Libraries Information Network) is a system used by the Research Libraries Group (RLG), a group dedicated to resolving common problems in collection development, management, access and preservation.Ex. Reading literature is a game-playing activity in which we 'try out' various possible solutions to life- problems and see how they might be worked out before having to tackle them in reality.Ex. Each is currently a vogue word (often a vague word as well), and each is suddenly all-important to the unlocking of social problems.Ex. The librarian should rely on policy to settle routine problems, and reserve the big problems for thorough analysis.Ex. Initial responses from parish clerks indicated that problems did not exist, but interviews with all the households in one parish revealed that 59% said that they had to sort out a problem in the last few months.Ex. The library staff involved in the day to day running of the library may be called upon quite often to fix certain minor faults or clear up problems and misunderstandings on the part of the user.Ex. She tells a story of courage in which the crew and the mission control pull together to work the problem through.Ex. A number of approaches have been developed in the field of medicine that seek to address these limitations.Ex. Straighten out the problem, give him a few parental murmurs of comfort, a pat or two, then leave again.Ex. She is quick to get hot under the collar, but once the problem is ironed out she forgets it entirely.* * *(v.) = resolve + issue, resolve + problem, solve + problem, work out + problem, unlock + problem, settle + problem, sort out + problem, clear up + problem, work + problem + through, address + limitation, straighten out + problem, iron out + problem, work out + kinkEx: I think the plans to develop networking and an online authority file will do much to resolve the issue.
Ex: RLIN (Research Libraries Information Network) is a system used by the Research Libraries Group (RLG), a group dedicated to resolving common problems in collection development, management, access and preservation.Ex: Reading literature is a game-playing activity in which we 'try out' various possible solutions to life- problems and see how they might be worked out before having to tackle them in reality.Ex: Each is currently a vogue word (often a vague word as well), and each is suddenly all-important to the unlocking of social problems.Ex: The librarian should rely on policy to settle routine problems, and reserve the big problems for thorough analysis.Ex: Initial responses from parish clerks indicated that problems did not exist, but interviews with all the households in one parish revealed that 59% said that they had to sort out a problem in the last few months.Ex: The library staff involved in the day to day running of the library may be called upon quite often to fix certain minor faults or clear up problems and misunderstandings on the part of the user.Ex: She tells a story of courage in which the crew and the mission control pull together to work the problem through.Ex: A number of approaches have been developed in the field of medicine that seek to address these limitations.Ex: Straighten out the problem, give him a few parental murmurs of comfort, a pat or two, then leave again.Ex: She is quick to get hot under the collar, but once the problem is ironed out she forgets it entirely.Ex: The new geothermal system still has a few kinks that need to be worked out. -
10 tentar
v.1 to feel.2 to tempt.María tentó a Ricardo Mary tempted Richard.3 to grope for, to poke into, to probe.María tentó los anteojos Mary groped for the eyeglasses.* * *1 (palpar) to feel, touch2 (incitar) to tempt, entice3 (intentar) to try, attempt4 (atraer) to attract, appeal\¡no me tientes! familiar don't tempt me!, don't say it twice!tentar al diablo figurado to tempt the devil* * *verb1) to tempt2) touch, feel* * *1. VT1) (=seducir) to tempt2) (=palpar) to feel; (Med) to probe3) (=probar) to test, try (out)2.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo1) (atraer, seducir) plan/idea to tempt; persona to tempttentar a alguien A + INF — to tempt somebody to + inf
tentar a Dios or al diablo — to tempt fate o providence
2) ( probar)a) <cuerda/tabla> to testb) (ant) < comida> to try, tastec) < becerro> to test3) ( palpar) to feel2.tentarse v pron (CS fam) ( caer en la tentación) to give in to temptation* * *= entice, lure, tempt.Ex. Were we to allow ourselves to be enticed by it, we should be celebrating our Bicentennial by a return to the pre-Panizzi days in cataloging.Ex. Many librarians are also finding that demonstrations of these automated systems provide tantalizing bait to lure the nonlibrary user to instructional sessions.Ex. Science fiction may be so obviously rubbishy that one is tempted to dismiss the whole product as rubbish.----* tentar el paladar = tempt + Posesivo + palate.* tentar la providencia = tempt + providence.* tentar la suerte = dance with + the devil, take + Posesivo + chances.* * *1.verbo transitivo1) (atraer, seducir) plan/idea to tempt; persona to tempttentar a alguien A + INF — to tempt somebody to + inf
tentar a Dios or al diablo — to tempt fate o providence
2) ( probar)a) <cuerda/tabla> to testb) (ant) < comida> to try, tastec) < becerro> to test3) ( palpar) to feel2.tentarse v pron (CS fam) ( caer en la tentación) to give in to temptation* * *= entice, lure, tempt.Ex: Were we to allow ourselves to be enticed by it, we should be celebrating our Bicentennial by a return to the pre-Panizzi days in cataloging.
Ex: Many librarians are also finding that demonstrations of these automated systems provide tantalizing bait to lure the nonlibrary user to instructional sessions.Ex: Science fiction may be so obviously rubbishy that one is tempted to dismiss the whole product as rubbish.* tentar el paladar = tempt + Posesivo + palate.* tentar la providencia = tempt + providence.* tentar la suerte = dance with + the devil, take + Posesivo + chances.* * *tentar [A5 ]vtA (atraer, seducir) «plan/idea» to tempt; «persona» to temptme tienta tu propuesta I am very tempted by your proposalno me tienta nada la oferta the offer doesn't tempt me in the least, I don't find the offer at all tempting, I'm not at all tempted by the offerno me tientes con esos bombones don't tempt me with those chocolatestentar a algn A + INF to tempt sb to + INFnada podría tentarlo a dejar sus estudios nothing could entice o tempt him away from his books, nothing could tempt him to leave his bookstentar a Dios or al diablo to tempt fate o providenceB (probar)1 ‹cuerda/tabla› to test2 ( ant); ‹comida› to try, taste3 ‹becerro› to test, assessC (palpar) to feel■ tentarseme tenté y le acepté un cigarrillo I gave in to temptation and took a cigarette from him2(CS fam) (de risa): me tenté y tuve que salir de la clase I was dying o bursting to laugh so much that I had to leave the classroom ( colloq)* * *
tentar ( conjugate tentar) verbo transitivo
1 (atraer, seducir) [plan/idea] to tempt;
[ persona] to tempt;
estuve tentado de decírselo I was tempted to tell him;
tentar a algn a hacer algo to tempt sb to do sth
2 ( probar)
tentar verbo transitivo
1 (incitar) to tempt: estoy tentado a decírselo, I'm tempted to tell him
me tienta la idea, I find the idea very tempting
2 (palpar con las manos) to feel, touch
' tentar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
seducir
- suerte
English:
push
- tempt
* * *♦ vt1. [incitar] to tempt;no me tientes, que no tengo dinero para irme de viaje don't tempt me, I don't have enough money to go travelling;lo tentó el diablo he was tempted by the devil;tentar a alguien con algo to tempt sb with sth;tentar a alguien a hacer algo to tempt sb to do sth;2. [atraer] to tempt;es gente a la que no le tienta el lujo he's the sort of person who isn't tempted by luxury;me tienta mucho la idea I find the idea very tempting3. [palpar] to feel;se tentó los bolsillos en busca del encendedor he felt his pockets for the lighter4. Taurom = to goad (a young bull) with a spear to test its mettle* * *v/t tempt, entice* * *tentar {55} vt1) tocar: to feel, to touch2) probar: to test, to try3) atraer: to tempt, to entice* * *tentar vb1. (seducir) to temptse tentó los bolsillos, pero la cartera no estaba he felt his pockets, but his wallet wasn't there -
11 lúdico
adj.related to games, ludic, sportive, game.* * *► adjetivo1 recreational■ actividades lúdicas recreational activities, recreation* * *ADJ ludic liter, playful* * *- ca adjetivo <fantasías/diversiones> play(before n) (liter)* * *= recreational, game-playing, ludic.Ex. It is already obvious that the present generation of schoolchildren readily accept the microcomputer as a learning and recreational aid.Ex. Reading literature is a game-playing activity in which we 'try out' various possible solutions to life-problems and see how they might be worked out before having to tackle them in reality.Ex. Macaronic poetry is often used as a vehicle for humorous social criticism, but also as a ludic exercise and linguistic challenge, or simply for the delight of hearing different languages in unison.* * *- ca adjetivo <fantasías/diversiones> play(before n) (liter)* * *= recreational, game-playing, ludic.Ex: It is already obvious that the present generation of schoolchildren readily accept the microcomputer as a learning and recreational aid.
Ex: Reading literature is a game-playing activity in which we 'try out' various possible solutions to life-problems and see how they might be worked out before having to tackle them in reality.Ex: Macaronic poetry is often used as a vehicle for humorous social criticism, but also as a ludic exercise and linguistic challenge, or simply for the delight of hearing different languages in unison.* * *lúdico -calas actividades lúdicas de su hijo your child's play activities, the games that your child plays* * *
lúdico
lúdico,-a adjetivo recreational
' lúdico' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
lúdica
English:
play
* * *lúdico, -a adjespacios lúdicos play areas;actividades lúdicas play activities;quieren fomentar el espíritu lúdico en los niños they want to encourage children to play* * *adj playful -
12 problemas de la vida
(n.) = life problems [life-problems]Ex. Reading literature is a game-playing activity in which we 'try out' various possible solutions to life-problems and see how they might be worked out before having to tackle them in reality.* * *(n.) = life problems [life-problems]Ex: Reading literature is a game-playing activity in which we 'try out' various possible solutions to life-problems and see how they might be worked out before having to tackle them in reality.
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13 pedagógico
adj.pedagogic, didactic, pedagogical, teaching.* * *► adjetivo1 pedagogic(al)* * *ADJ pedagogic(al)* * *- ca adjetivo pedagogical, teaching (before n)* * *= pedagogical.Ex. All they need is a willingness to experiment a bit and to try out a pedagogical method others testify to being of some value.----* investigación pedagógica = educational research.* * *- ca adjetivo pedagogical, teaching (before n)* * *= pedagogical.Ex: All they need is a willingness to experiment a bit and to try out a pedagogical method others testify to being of some value.
* investigación pedagógica = educational research.* * *pedagógico -capedagogical, pedagogic, teaching ( before n)* * *
pedagógico◊ -ca adjetivo
pedagogical, teaching ( before n)
pedagógico,-a adjetivo pedagogical
' pedagógico' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
pedagógica
English:
educational
- educationally
- pedagogical
* * *pedagógico, -a adjteaching, pedagogical* * *adj educational* * *pedagógico, -ca adj: pedagogic, pedagogical -
14 estrenar
v.1 to use for the first time (object).¿estrenas zapatos, eh? new shoes, huh?los que hoy han estrenado la nueva línea de metro dicen que… those who have used the new underground line on its first day say that…se vende bicicleta, a estrenar bike for sale, brand-new (en anuncio)María estrenó la cobija Mary used the blanket for the first time.2 to release, to show for the first time (movie).3 to inaugurate, to handsel, to debut, to premiere.Ricardo y María estrenaron la tienda Richard and Mary inaugurated the store.* * *2 (obra) to perform for the first time, give the first performance of; (película) to release, put on release1 to make one's debut\estrenar piso to move into a new flat* * *verb2) inaugurate, open* * *1. VT1) (=usar por primera vez) [+ ropa] to wear for the first time, put on for the first time; [+ máquina, coche] to use for the first time¿has estrenado ya el coche? — have you tried your new car yet?
2) (Cine) to release; (Teat) to premieretodavía no han estrenado la película — the film hasn't been released yet, the film is not on release yet
están a punto de estrenar el nuevo montaje de "Yerma" — the new production of "Yerma" is about to open
2.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo1) (Cin, Teatr)la película se estrenó en marzo — the movie opened o (journ) had its premiere in March
acaban de estrenar la obra en Madrid — the play's just started showing o just opened in Madrid
2) ( usar por primera vez)2.oficina de 90 metros, a estrenar — brand new office, 90 meters
estrenarse v pron1) ( iniciarse) to make one's debut2) <ropa/zapatos> estrenar 2)* * *= premiere, .Ex. But subscription and sales of spin-off products turns out not to be the only financial model, so britannica.com (a free site sponsored by advertising) premiered last September.----* a estrenar = brand new.* * *1.verbo transitivo1) (Cin, Teatr)la película se estrenó en marzo — the movie opened o (journ) had its premiere in March
acaban de estrenar la obra en Madrid — the play's just started showing o just opened in Madrid
2) ( usar por primera vez)2.oficina de 90 metros, a estrenar — brand new office, 90 meters
estrenarse v pron1) ( iniciarse) to make one's debut2) <ropa/zapatos> estrenar 2)* * *= premiere,.Ex: But subscription and sales of spin-off products turns out not to be the only financial model, so britannica.com (a free site sponsored by advertising) premiered last September.
* a estrenar = brand new.* * *estrenar [A1 ]vtA ‹película› to premierela película se estrenó en marzo the movie was premiered o first shown in March, the movie had its first showing o its premiere in Marchel grupo Minora acaba de estrenar la obra `Informe imprescindible' the Minora company's production of `Informe imprescindible' has just openedB(usar por primera vez): ¿estás estrenando corbata? is that a new tie you're wearing?todavía no he estrenado la blusa que me regalaste I still haven't worn the blouse you gave meesta noche voy a estrenar el collar que compré tonight I'm going to wear my new necklace, tonight I'm going to christen the necklace I bought ( colloq)todavía no hemos estrenado el gimnasio we still haven't tried out the gymnasium[ S ] oficina semisótano, 90 metros, a estrenar brand new office, semibasement, 90 metersA (iniciarse) to make one's debutse estrenó como director con `Siempre te amaré' he made his debut as a director with `Siempre te amaré'cómprame algo, que aún no me he estrenado buy something from me, you'll be my first customerB ‹ropa/zapatos› estrenar 2* * *
Multiple Entries:
estrenar
estrenar algo
estrenar ( conjugate estrenar) verbo transitivo
1 (Cin, Teatr):◊ la película se estrenó en marzo the movie opened o (journ) had its premiere in March;
acaban de estrenar la obra en Madrid the play's just started showing o just opened in Madrid
2 ( usar por primera vez):
todavía no he estrenado la blusa I still haven't worn the blouse;
todavía no estrenamos el gimnasio we still haven't tried out the gymnasium
estrenar verbo transitivo
1 (un objeto) to use for the first time
(una prenda) to wear for the first time: hoy estreno zapatos, ¡espero que no acaben con mis pies!, I'm wearing new shoes today - I hope they don't kill my feet!
2 Cine to première
Teat to perform for the first time
' estrenar' also found in these entries:
English:
housewarming
- mint
- new
- release
- premiere
* * *♦ vt1. [objeto] to use for the first time;[ropa] to wear for the first time; [casa] to move into;¿estrenas zapatos, eh? new shoes, huh?;aún no has estrenado el balón que te regalé you still haven't used the football I gave you;los que hoy han estrenado la nueva línea de metro dicen que… those who have used the new Br underground o US subway line on its first day say that…;el mes que viene estrenamos despacho next month we'll be moving to a new office;se vende bicicleta, a estrenar [en anuncio] bike for sale, unused2. [película] to release, to show for the first time;[obra de teatro] to premiere;su montaje de “Macbeth” se acaba de estrenar en el Olimpia her production of “Macbeth” has just had its premiere at the Olympia* * *v/ta estrenar brand new;piso a estrenar new apartment* * *estrenar vt1) : to use for the first time2) : to premiere, to open* * *estrenar vb2. (película) to release / to premierela película "Fantasma" se estrena esta semana en España the film "Fantasma" is released in Spain this weekla película se estrenó en el Festival de San Sebastián the film was premiered at the San Sebastián Festival3. (obra de teatro) to open / to be the first night ofel Teatro Nacional estrena hoy "Dancing" tonight is the first night of "Dancing" at the National Theatre4. (programa) to start -
15 solución
f.1 solution, answer, remedy, way out of a problem.2 liquid solution, homogeneous mixture, emulsion, solution.3 solution to a mathematical equation, answer, solution.4 solution, liquid preparation which contains one or more dissolved chemicals.* * *1 solution* * *noun f.1) solution2) answer* * *SF1) (Quím) solution2) (=respuesta) [de problema] solution, answer (a to)[de crucigrama, pregunta] answer (de to)esto no tiene solución — there's no answer to this, there's no solution to this one
3) (Teat) climax, dénouement4)solución de continuidad — break in continuity, interruption
* * *a) (Mat, Quim) solutionb) (salida, remedio) solutionencontrar una solución a algo — to resolve something, to find a solution to something
una solución negociada — a negotiated settlement o solution
este chico no tiene solución — (fam) this kid is a hopeless case (colloq)
* * *a) (Mat, Quim) solutionb) (salida, remedio) solutionencontrar una solución a algo — to resolve something, to find a solution to something
una solución negociada — a negotiated settlement o solution
este chico no tiene solución — (fam) this kid is a hopeless case (colloq)
* * *solución11 = resolution, solution, cure, remediation, work-around [workaround].Ex: Unfortunately, these factors simultaneously make the resolution of the situation more intractable.
Ex: These guides do however lack a satisfactory solution for the description of parts of documents.Ex: They concluded that 'our citizens may rationally prefer to check crime and disorder by ounces of educational prevention, than by pounds of cure in the shape of large 'lockups' and expensive suits before the law'.Ex: This theory stresses the remediation of deficiencies.Ex: Obviously, the work-around is to cut-and-paste this into the end of the document, but why did this happen in the first place?.* alcanzar una solución = arrive at + a solution.* aprendizaje a través de solución de problemas = problem based learning.* buscar solución = seek + solution.* buscar una solución = contrive + solution.* conseguir una solución = achieve + solution.* dar con una solución = come up with + solution.* dar una solución = provide + solution, develop + solution.* dar una solución por buena que realmente no lo es = beg + the solution.* de difícil solución = intractable.* encontrar una solución = find + solution, develop + solution.* la mejor solución = the best way forward.* llegar a una solución = arrive at + a solution.* llegar a una solución intermedia = meet + Nombre + halfway.* lograr una solución = effect + solution, effect + resolution.* ocurrírsele a Alguien una solución = come up with + solution.* ofrecer una solución = provide + solution, offer + solution.* optar por la solución más fácil = take + the easy way out.* pensar en una solución = come up with + solution.* probar una solución = try out + solution.* que tiene solución = solvable.* revelar la solución = unveil + the solution.* situación sin solución = impasse.* solución a corto plazo = short-term solution.* solución a largo plazo = long-term solution.* solución a problemas = problem solution.* solución dada = cut-and-dried solution.* solución + encontrarse en = solution + lie in.* solución fácil = easy recipe, easy solution, cut-and-dried solution.* solución factible = workable solution.* solución hecha = cut-and-dried solution.* solución intermedia = happy medium.* solución milagrosa = silver bullet.* solución poco real = pie in the sky solution.* solución política = political solution.* solución temporal = band-aid solution.* solución viable = workable solution.* sugerir una solución = suggest + solution.* tener solución posible = be soluble.solución22 = solution.Nota: Compuesto líquido.Ex: In the Wei T'o process books are dried in a vacuum chamber and then treated with a neutrilising solution of liquid gas.
* solución acuosa = aqueous solution.* solución de mojado = fountain solution.* solución mojadora = fountain solution.* solución salina = saline solution.* * *A1 ( Mat) solution2 (salida, remedio) solutioneso sería la solución a todos sus problemas that would be the answer o solution to all his problemsse debe encontrar una pronta solución al conflicto we must find a rapid solution to the conflict, we must resolve o settle the conflict quicklyuna solución negociada a negotiated settlement o solutionson asuntos de difícil solución there are no easy answers to these problemsCompuestos:break, interruptionSolomonic solution, compromise solutionB ( Quím) solution* * *
solución sustantivo femenino
solution;
solución sustantivo femenino solution
' solución' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
acertar
- acierto
- arreglo
- atinar
- concentrar
- concentración
- concienciarse
- desarrollo
- desventaja
- escarceo
- esperanza
- matarse
- novedosa
- novedoso
- ofrecer
- otra
- otro
- peregrinación
- peregrinaje
- recurso
- remedio
- sacar
- salida
- sencilla
- sencillo
- socorrida
- socorrido
- vislumbrar
- Y
- acertado
- atinado
- concreto
- convenible
- correcto
- dar
- definitivo
- depender
- descubrir
- entrever
- escapatoria
- parcial
- que
- reposar
- respuesta
English:
answer
- avenue
- come up with
- elusive
- hand
- innovate
- only
- solution
- strength
- strong
- half-way
- solve
- way
* * *solución nf1. [remedio] solution;pegarle una bofetada no es solución slapping her is not the solution o answer;no veo solución para este lío I can't see any way out of this mess;este problema no tiene solución there's no solution to this problem;Fameste niño no tiene solución this child is impossible2. [de problema matemático] solution3. [disolución] solutionsolución acuosa aqueous solution;solución limpiadora [para lentillas] cleansing solution;solución salina saline solutionpasaron del invierno al verano sin solución de continuidad they went straight from winter to summer;la corrupción pasó sin solución de continuidad de la dictadura a la democracia the corruption continued uninterrupted o seamlessly from dictatorship to democracy* * *f solution;no tener solución fig be hopeless* * *1) : solution (in a liquid)2) : answer, solution* * *solución n solution -
16 prueba
• assay• evidence• exam• experiment• ordeal• proof• proving• quiz• sample• tessellated pavement• test action• testimony of a real-estate expert• testing area• triable• trial amendment• try• try out• verification -
17 solución1
1 = resolution, solution, cure, remediation, work-around [workaround].Ex. Unfortunately, these factors simultaneously make the resolution of the situation more intractable.Ex. These guides do however lack a satisfactory solution for the description of parts of documents.Ex. They concluded that 'our citizens may rationally prefer to check crime and disorder by ounces of educational prevention, than by pounds of cure in the shape of large 'lockups' and expensive suits before the law'.Ex. This theory stresses the remediation of deficiencies.Ex. Obviously, the work-around is to cut-and-paste this into the end of the document, but why did this happen in the first place?.----* alcanzar una solución = arrive at + a solution.* aprendizaje a través de solución de problemas = problem based learning.* buscar solución = seek + solution.* buscar una solución = contrive + solution.* conseguir una solución = achieve + solution.* dar con una solución = come up with + solution.* dar una solución = provide + solution, develop + solution.* dar una solución por buena que realmente no lo es = beg + the solution.* de difícil solución = intractable.* encontrar una solución = find + solution, develop + solution.* la mejor solución = the best way forward.* llegar a una solución = arrive at + a solution.* llegar a una solución intermedia = meet + Nombre + halfway.* lograr una solución = effect + solution, effect + resolution.* ocurrírsele a Alguien una solución = come up with + solution.* ofrecer una solución = provide + solution, offer + solution.* optar por la solución más fácil = take + the easy way out.* pensar en una solución = come up with + solution.* probar una solución = try out + solution.* que tiene solución = solvable.* revelar la solución = unveil + the solution.* situación sin solución = impasse.* solución a corto plazo = short-term solution.* solución a largo plazo = long-term solution.* solución a problemas = problem solution.* solución dada = cut-and-dried solution.* solución + encontrarse en = solution + lie in.* solución fácil = easy recipe, easy solution, cut-and-dried solution.* solución factible = workable solution.* solución hecha = cut-and-dried solution.* solución intermedia = happy medium.* solución milagrosa = silver bullet.* solución poco real = pie in the sky solution.* solución política = political solution.* solución temporal = band-aid solution.* solución viable = workable solution.* sugerir una solución = suggest + solution.* tener solución posible = be soluble. -
18 poner en marcha
poner en marcha, prender(LAm)(machine) turn onponer un negocio set up in businessponer una objeción make/ raise an objectionponer a prueba carry out trials, try outponer restricciones impose restrictionsponerse en contacto con contactponer un servicio (manage) runponer un télex (message) telex[lang name="SpanishTraditionalSort"]¿me pone con…?, comuníqueme con… (LAm) (phone) could you connect me to…? -
19 prender
poner en marcha, prender(LAm)(machine) turn onponer un negocio set up in businessponer una objeción make/ raise an objectionponer a prueba carry out trials, try outponer restricciones impose restrictionsponerse en contacto con contactponer un servicio (manage) runponer un télex (message) telex[lang name="SpanishTraditionalSort"]¿me pone con…?, comuníqueme con… (LAm) (phone) could you connect me to…?(LAm)turn on vb -
20 traquear
v.1 to crack, to make a loud noise.2 to drink. (Caribbean)3 to frequent, to handle a thing much.4 to shake, to agitate, to move to and fro.5 to clatter, to rattle, to make a rattling sound.* * *1. VT2) Caribe [+ persona] to take about from place to place; Cono Sur [+ ganado] to move from place to place2. VI1) [con ruido]= traquetear 2.2) Cono Sur (=frecuentar) to frequent a place3) Caribe (=beber) to drink3.See:* * *verbo intransitivo (Col fam) to creak* * *verbo intransitivo (Col fam) to creak* * *traquear [A1 ]vi* * *
traquear verbo intransitivo ➣ traquetear
См. также в других словарях:
try out for — ˌtry ˈout for [transitive] [present tense I/you/we/they try out for he/she/it tries out for present participle trying out for past tense … Useful english dictionary
try out — try on / try out [v] evaluate, test appraise, audition, check out, demonstrate, experiment, fit, give a try, have a dry run*, have a fitting*, inspect, practice, probe, prove, put into practice, put to the test, sample, scrutinize, taste, try for … New thesaurus
Try out — Try out, v. i. to compete for a postition, as on a sports team or in a theatrical presentation. [PJC] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Try out — Try out, v. t. to use (something not previously used) to determine its fitness for a particular purpose; also, to attempt (a deed) to determine if it will accomplish a particular purpose. [PJC] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
try out for — try to gain a place on a team; try to get in an organization (e.g.: Are you going to try out for the school basketball team? ) … English contemporary dictionary
try out — try to become a member of a team Let s try out for soccer this year. Let s play on the team … English idioms
try-out — tryˈ out noun A test performance • • • Main Entry: ↑try … Useful english dictionary
try|out — «TRY OWT», noun. Informal. 1. a test made to determine fitness for a specific purpose; experimental trial. 2. a selective trial to eliminate contestants or candidates not sufficiently capable to compete: »Olympic tryouts. Tryouts for the school… … Useful english dictionary
try out for something — try out (for (something)) to compete for something. Jim tried out for the school play. Usage notes: usually said about competing to play on a team or perform in a show … New idioms dictionary
try out for — try out (for (something)) to compete for something. Jim tried out for the school play. Usage notes: usually said about competing to play on a team or perform in a show … New idioms dictionary
try out — (for (something)) to compete for something. Jim tried out for the school play. Usage notes: usually said about competing to play on a team or perform in a show … New idioms dictionary