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1 traslúcido
past part.past participle of TRASLUCIRSE.* * *► adjetivo1 translucent, semitransparent* * *- da adjetivo translucent* * *= translucent.Ex. On the top are slanting translucent screens, on which material can be projected for convenient reading.* * *- da adjetivo translucent* * *= translucent.Ex: On the top are slanting translucent screens, on which material can be projected for convenient reading.
* * *traslúcido -datranslucent* * *
Del verbo traslucirse: ( conjugate traslucirse)
traslucido es:
el participio
Multiple Entries:
traslucirse
traslúcido
traslúcido◊ -da adjetivo
translucent
■traslucirse verbo reflexivo to show (through)
traslúcido,-a ➣ translúcido,-a
' traslúcido' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
traslúcida
* * *traslúcido, -a, translúcido, -a adjtranslucent* * *adj translucent* * * -
2 diáfano
adj.1 diaphanous, crystalline, filmy, gauzy.2 diaphane.* * *► adjetivo1 diaphanous, translucent (transparente) transparent2 (claro) clear, bright* * *ADJ1) (=translúcido) [agua] crystal-clear, crystalline liter; [cristal] translucent; [tela] diaphanous2) [argumento, explicación] crystal-cleares diáfano que... — it is absolutely clear that...
3) [espacio] open* * *- na adjetivoa) (liter) < agua> limpid (liter)c) ( traslúcido) < porcelana> translucent; < tela> diaphanousd) <conducta/proceder> impeccable; < explicación> crystal clear* * *= crystal-clear, crystalline, diaphanous.Ex. A crystal-clear mental picture of what the group should become is needed.Ex. Copper sulfate occurs as a blue crystalline powder prepared from copper oxide.Ex. The moments of grace that he had with her will truly become diaphanous memories imprinted in the very core of his soul.* * *- na adjetivoa) (liter) < agua> limpid (liter)c) ( traslúcido) < porcelana> translucent; < tela> diaphanousd) <conducta/proceder> impeccable; < explicación> crystal clear* * *= crystal-clear, crystalline, diaphanous.Ex: A crystal-clear mental picture of what the group should become is needed.
Ex: Copper sulfate occurs as a blue crystalline powder prepared from copper oxide.Ex: The moments of grace that he had with her will truly become diaphanous memories imprinted in the very core of his soul.* * *diáfano -naA ( liter)sus diáfanos ojos azules her clear blue eyes2 ‹luz› brightun cielo/un día diáfano a clear sky/dayuna habitación diáfana a bright room, a room with plenty of light3 ‹conducta/proceder› impeccable; ‹explicación› crystal clear4 (traslúcido) ‹porcelana› translucent; ‹tela› diaphanousB ( Esp) ‹local› open-plan* * *
diáfano,-a adjetivo
1 (explicación) clear
2 (bien iluminado) well-lit
3 (sin obstáculos) clear, open
4 Fís translucent
' diáfano' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
diáfana
English:
lacy
* * *diáfano, -a adj1. [casi transparente] [cristal] (almost) transparent;[tela] diaphanous2. [claro] [luz, cielo, ojos] clear;[agua] crystal-clear3. [sin tapujos] [respuesta, explicación] crystal-clearuna oficina diáfana an open-plan office* * *adj clear* * *diáfano, -na adj: diaphanous -
3 translúcido
adj.1 translucent, translucid, pellucid, lucent.2 diaphane, diaphanous.* * *► adjetivo1→ link=traslúcido traslúcido,-a* * *ADJ translucent* * *= diaphanous.Ex. The moments of grace that he had with her will truly become diaphanous memories imprinted in the very core of his soul.* * *= diaphanous.Ex: The moments of grace that he had with her will truly become diaphanous memories imprinted in the very core of his soul.
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Del verbo translucirse: ( conjugate translucirse)
translucido es:
el participio
translúcido adjetivo translucent
' translúcido' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
opaca
- opaco
- traslúcida
- traslúcido
* * ** * *adj translucent* * *translúcido, -da adj: translucent -
4 transparente
adj.1 transparent, clear, filmy, crystalline.2 obvious, transpicuous, clear.f. & m.1 window-shade.2 a glass window in churches behind the altar.pres.subj.1st person singular (yo) Present Subjunctive of Spanish verb: transparentar.* * *► adjetivo1 (gen) transparent2 (tela, vestido) transparent, see-through3 figurado straight, plain1 (tela, papel) transparency2 (visillo) net curtain3 (pantalla) shade, blind4 (vidriera) stained-glass window* * *adj.* * *1. ADJ1) [agua, cristal] transparent, clear; [aire] clear; [vestido] see-through2) [persona] transparent; [intenciones, motivos] clear, transparent3) [gestión, contabilidad] open, transparentel Presidente ha prometido una gestión transparente — the President has promised open o transparent government
2.SM (=pantalla) blind, shade* * *a) <cristal/agua> transparent, clear; < aire> clearb) <tela/papel> transparent; < blusa> see-throughc) <persona/carácter> transparent; < intenciones> clear, plain* * *= clear [clearer -comp., clearest -sup.], translucent, transparent, seamless, see-through, seamless, uncloudy, unclouded, diaphanous.Ex. In practice the distinction between one term and the next is not very clear.Ex. On the top are slanting translucent screens, on which material can be projected for convenient reading.Ex. A macroform is a generic term for any medium, transparent or opaque, bearing images large enough to be easily read by the naked eye.Ex. CD-I (CD-Interactive) finally allows them to be integrated together in a seamless fashion = Finalmente el CD-I (CD-Interactivo) les permite integrarse de una manera transparente.Ex. Eventually the solution was found in long rectangular see-through plastic containers used for storing Christmas wrapping paper.Ex. The solution was found to be a composition of glue and treacle which could be cast on to the roller stock and which made a seamless, resilient surface that inked perfectly.Ex. In that case, the peak of solar energy could be at an uncloudy moment in the morning or afternoon, even though the sun wasn't highest in the sky at that moment.Ex. As they grow up in those heady post-war years, in the blue unclouded weather of the late 1940s, these are the sisters you'll never forget.Ex. The moments of grace that he had with her will truly become diaphanous memories imprinted in the very core of his soul.----* de un modo transparente = seamlessly.* film transparente = cling film.* notación no transparente = non-expressive notation.* película transparente de plástico = polyethylene film.* * *a) <cristal/agua> transparent, clear; < aire> clearb) <tela/papel> transparent; < blusa> see-throughc) <persona/carácter> transparent; < intenciones> clear, plain* * *= clear [clearer -comp., clearest -sup.], translucent, transparent, seamless, see-through, seamless, uncloudy, unclouded, diaphanous.Ex: In practice the distinction between one term and the next is not very clear.
Ex: On the top are slanting translucent screens, on which material can be projected for convenient reading.Ex: A macroform is a generic term for any medium, transparent or opaque, bearing images large enough to be easily read by the naked eye.Ex: CD-I (CD-Interactive) finally allows them to be integrated together in a seamless fashion = Finalmente el CD-I (CD-Interactivo) les permite integrarse de una manera transparente.Ex: Eventually the solution was found in long rectangular see-through plastic containers used for storing Christmas wrapping paper.Ex: The solution was found to be a composition of glue and treacle which could be cast on to the roller stock and which made a seamless, resilient surface that inked perfectly.Ex: In that case, the peak of solar energy could be at an uncloudy moment in the morning or afternoon, even though the sun wasn't highest in the sky at that moment.Ex: As they grow up in those heady post-war years, in the blue unclouded weather of the late 1940s, these are the sisters you'll never forget.Ex: The moments of grace that he had with her will truly become diaphanous memories imprinted in the very core of his soul.* de un modo transparente = seamlessly.* film transparente = cling film.* notación no transparente = non-expressive notation.* película transparente de plástico = polyethylene film.* * *1 ‹cristal/agua› transparent, clear; ‹aire› clear2 ‹tela/papel› transparent; ‹blusa› see-throughla tela está transparente de gastada ( fam); the material's so worn you can see straight through it3 ‹persona/carácter› transparent; ‹intenciones› transparent, clear, plaineres tan transparente you're like an open book, I can read you like a book, I can see right through you2 (ventana) stained-glass window ( behind an altar)* * *
Del verbo transparentar: ( conjugate transparentar)
transparenté es:
1ª persona singular (yo) pretérito indicativo
transparente es:
1ª persona singular (yo) presente subjuntivo3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) presente subjuntivo3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) imperativo
Multiple Entries:
transparentar
transparente
transparente adjetivo
‹ aire› clear
‹ blusa› see-through
‹ intenciones› clear, plain
transparentar
I verbo transitivo to reveal
II verbo intransitivo to be transparent
transparente adjetivo
1 (un cristal, las aguas, etc) transparent
2 (gestión, información) open, clear
3 (intención, mentira, etc) clear
' transparente' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
trasparente
- film
- opaco
English:
clear
- clingfilm
- flimsy
- see-through
- sheer
- transparent
- transparently
- cling
- film
- see
* * *transparente, trasparente♦ adj1. [líquido, material] transparent;[tela] see-through;una superficie transparente a los rayos ultravioleta a surface that is transparent to ultra-violet rays2. [intención, gesto] clear3. [elecciones, proceso] open, visibly fair;negocios poco transparentes murky business dealings♦ nmblind* * *adj transparent* * *transparente adj: transparent♦ transparentemente advtransparente nm: shade, blind* * *transparente adj1. (en general) transparent / clear2. (tela, prenda de vestir) see through -
5 calcar
m.calcar.v.1 to trace (dibujo).2 to copy.3 to imitate.* * *1 to trace* * *verb1) to trace2) copy, imitate* * *VT1) (Téc) to trace, make a tracing of2) (=plagiar) to copy, imitatecalcar A en B — (=copiar) to model A on B, base A on B
* * *verbo transitivoa) <dibujo/mapa> to traceb) ( plagiar) to copy* * *= trace.Ex. A light table is a table with a translucent screen on top illuminated from underneath, for tracing, viewing slides, etc.----* papel de calcar = tracing paper.* * *verbo transitivoa) <dibujo/mapa> to traceb) ( plagiar) to copy* * *= trace.Ex: A light table is a table with a translucent screen on top illuminated from underneath, for tracing, viewing slides, etc.
* papel de calcar = tracing paper.* * *calcar [A2 ]vtA ‹dibujo/mapa› to trace papel* * *
calcar ( conjugate calcar) verbo transitivo
calcar verbo transitivo
1 (un dibujo) to trace
2 (imitar) to copy, imitate
' calcar' also found in these entries:
English:
trace
- tracing
* * *calcar vt1. [dibujo] to trace2. [imitar] to copy* * *v/t trace* * *calcar {72} vt1) : to trace2) : to copy, to imitate* * *calcar vb to trace -
6 chola
adj.&f.1 halfbreed of European and Indian parentage. (America)2 familiar diminutive in kindly tone, equivalent to son, deary.3 coward. (Southern Cone)f.1 head.2 tenpounder, machete.* * *1→ link=cholla cholla* * *= pate, knocker.Ex. His head is totally shaved and remarkably translucent; when the studio lights hit his pate at just the right angle, you can practically see his brain.Ex. He got hit with a cricket ball, smack right on top of his knocker.* * *= pate, knocker.Ex: His head is totally shaved and remarkably translucent; when the studio lights hit his pate at just the right angle, you can practically see his brain.
Ex: He got hit with a cricket ball, smack right on top of his knocker.* * ** * *chola nfestar mal de la chola to have a screw loose, to be funny in the head -
7 cuarzo
m.quartz.* * *1 quartz* * *SM quartzcuarzo rosa, cuarzo rosado — rose quartz
* * *masculino quartz* * *= quartz.Ex. The two mineral samples (an iron meteorite and translucent quartz) represent heaven and earth.----* cristal de cuarzo = quartz crystal.* * *masculino quartz* * *= quartz.Ex: The two mineral samples (an iron meteorite and translucent quartz) represent heaven and earth.
* cristal de cuarzo = quartz crystal.* * *quartzCompuestos:rock crystal● cuarzo rosa or rosadorose quartz* * *
cuarzo sustantivo masculino
quartz
cuarzo sustantivo masculino quartz
' cuarzo' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
ahumada
- ahumado
- cristal
English:
quartz
- quartz clock
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8 duplicarse como
(v.) = double as, double up asEx. The small art gallery, which often features local crafts, doubles as a room for seniors to play euchre, the local shoe repair man to teach chess, community leaders to plan special action, and so on.Ex. With these models the screen itself doubles up as a translucent projection panel for projection by an overhead projector.* * *(v.) = double as, double up asEx: The small art gallery, which often features local crafts, doubles as a room for seniors to play euchre, the local shoe repair man to teach chess, community leaders to plan special action, and so on.
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9 funcionar además como
(v.) = double as, double up asEx. The small art gallery, which often features local crafts, doubles as a room for seniors to play euchre, the local shoe repair man to teach chess, community leaders to plan special action, and so on.Ex. With these models the screen itself doubles up as a translucent projection panel for projection by an overhead projector.* * *(v.) = double as, double up asEx: The small art gallery, which often features local crafts, doubles as a room for seniors to play euchre, the local shoe repair man to teach chess, community leaders to plan special action, and so on.
Ex: With these models the screen itself doubles up as a translucent projection panel for projection by an overhead projector. -
10 funcionar también como
(v.) = double as, double up asEx. The small art gallery, which often features local crafts, doubles as a room for seniors to play euchre, the local shoe repair man to teach chess, community leaders to plan special action, and so on.Ex. With these models the screen itself doubles up as a translucent projection panel for projection by an overhead projector.* * *(v.) = double as, double up asEx: The small art gallery, which often features local crafts, doubles as a room for seniors to play euchre, the local shoe repair man to teach chess, community leaders to plan special action, and so on.
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11 inclinado
adj.1 inclined, prone.2 tilted, downward, leaning back, inclined.3 slanting, gradient, sloping.past part.past participle of spanish verb: inclinar.* * *► adjetivo1 (terreno) sloping; (edificio) leaning, tilting\la torre inclinada de Pisa the Leaning Tower of Pisa* * *ADJ1) [en ángulo] [terreno, línea] sloping; [plano] inclined2)* * *- da adjetivouna pendiente muy inclinada — a very steep slope o incline
2) ( predispuesto)sentirse inclinado a + inf — to feel inclined to + inf
* * *= slanting, steep [steeper -comp., steepest -sup.], sloping, obliquely-stressed, pitched, sloped, canted, slanted, angled.Ex. On the top are slanting translucent screens, on which material can be projected for convenient reading.Ex. The graph of the growth of the subject shows an initial flat, a steep climb, a small flat, and a rapid decline.Ex. Some display racks are designed so that the sloping display shelf lifts up to reveal storage space underneath for back issues.Ex. The baroque designers retained the sloped and bracketed serifs that derived from obliquely-stressed pen forms.Ex. The library building has a V-shaped, pitched oversailing roof, a splayed structure and canted walls with glass bays.Ex. This article describes the advantages for these users of bookrests, mobile height-adjustable tables, sloped writing surfaces, roll stools, long-handled reachers, adjustable chairs with armrests, and D-shaped handles on card catalogue drawers.Ex. The library building has a V-shaped, pitched oversailing roof, a splayed structure and canted walls with glass bays.Ex. Certain elements of the typical Carnegie building are proving superior to many of the innovations of the second half of the century, including the use of natural lighting, slanted surfaces for better reading.Ex. The main feature of this learning resources center consists of white metal angled sunshades over each window.----* con los lados inclinados hacia afuera en la base = splayed.* inclinado a = disposed to.* sentirse inclinado a = be inclined to.* * *- da adjetivouna pendiente muy inclinada — a very steep slope o incline
2) ( predispuesto)sentirse inclinado a + inf — to feel inclined to + inf
* * *= slanting, steep [steeper -comp., steepest -sup.], sloping, obliquely-stressed, pitched, sloped, canted, slanted, angled.Ex: On the top are slanting translucent screens, on which material can be projected for convenient reading.
Ex: The graph of the growth of the subject shows an initial flat, a steep climb, a small flat, and a rapid decline.Ex: Some display racks are designed so that the sloping display shelf lifts up to reveal storage space underneath for back issues.Ex: The baroque designers retained the sloped and bracketed serifs that derived from obliquely-stressed pen forms.Ex: The library building has a V-shaped, pitched oversailing roof, a splayed structure and canted walls with glass bays.Ex: This article describes the advantages for these users of bookrests, mobile height-adjustable tables, sloped writing surfaces, roll stools, long-handled reachers, adjustable chairs with armrests, and D-shaped handles on card catalogue drawers.Ex: The library building has a V-shaped, pitched oversailing roof, a splayed structure and canted walls with glass bays.Ex: Certain elements of the typical Carnegie building are proving superior to many of the innovations of the second half of the century, including the use of natural lighting, slanted surfaces for better reading.Ex: The main feature of this learning resources center consists of white metal angled sunshades over each window.* con los lados inclinados hacia afuera en la base = splayed.* inclinado a = disposed to.* sentirse inclinado a = be inclined to.* * *inclinado -daA ‹tejado/terreno› sloping; ‹torre› leaning ( before n); ‹cuadro› crookedsubieron por una pendiente muy inclinada they went up a very steep slope o inclinetiene la letra inclinada she has sloping o slanting handwritingB (predispuesto) sentirse inclinado A + INF to feel inclined to + INFme siento inclinada a aceptar I feel o I am inclined to accept* * *
Del verbo inclinar: ( conjugate inclinar)
inclinado es:
el participio
Multiple Entries:
inclinado
inclinar
inclinado◊ -da adjetivo
1 ‹tejado/terreno› sloping;
‹ torre› leaning ( before n);
‹ cuadro› crooked;◊ una pendiente muy inclinada a very steep slope o incline
2 ( predispuesto):
inclinar ( conjugate inclinar) verbo transitivo
1 ‹botella/sombrilla/plato› to tilt;
inclinó la cabeza en señal de asentimiento he nodded (his head) in agreement;
inclinado el cuerpo to bend over;
( en señal de respeto) to bow;
2 (inducir, predisponer) ‹ persona›:◊ ello me inclina a pensar que … this inclines me to think that … (frml)
inclinarse verbo pronominal
1 ( tender) inclinadose a hacer algo to be inclined to do sth;
me inclinadoía por esta opción I would tend to favor this option
2 ( doblarse) to bend;
( en señal de respeto) to bow;
se inclinó sobre la cuna she leaned over the cradle;
inclinadose hacia adelante/atrás to lean forward/back
inclinado,-a adjetivo inclined, slanting: me siento inclinado a decírselo, I feel inclined to tell him
inclinar verbo transitivo
1 to incline, bend
(la cabeza) to nod
2 (inducir) to persuade, induce
' inclinado' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
chalet
- inclinada
English:
glancing
- oblique
- pitched
- slanting
- sloping
- tilt
- slant
* * *inclinado, -a adj1. [edificio, torre] leaning, slanting;[terreno] sloping2. [cabeza] bowed3. [objeto] sloping, at o on a slant;ese cuadro está inclinado that picture isn't straightno estoy inclinado a aceptar sus argumentos I'm not inclined to accept their arguments* * *adj sloping* * *inclinado, -da adj1) : sloping2) : inclined, apt -
12 mesa luminosa
(n.) = light tableEx. A light table is a table with a translucent screen on top illuminated from underneath, for tracing, viewing slides, etc.* * *(n.) = light tableEx: A light table is a table with a translucent screen on top illuminated from underneath, for tracing, viewing slides, etc.
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13 meteorito
m.meteorite.* * *1 meteorite* * *SM meteorite* * *masculino meteorite* * *= meteorite, meteor.Ex. The two mineral samples (an iron meteorite and translucent quartz) represent heaven and earth.Ex. Contrary to popular belief, falling stars are not stars at all, but are meteors, solid bodies that travel through space.----* lluvia de meteoritos = meteorite shower.* * *masculino meteorite* * *= meteorite, meteor.Ex: The two mineral samples (an iron meteorite and translucent quartz) represent heaven and earth.
Ex: Contrary to popular belief, falling stars are not stars at all, but are meteors, solid bodies that travel through space.* lluvia de meteoritos = meteorite shower.* * *meteorite* * *
meteorito sustantivo masculino
meteorite
meteorito sustantivo masculino meteorite, meteor
' meteorito' also found in these entries:
English:
meteorite
- meteor
* * *meteorito nmmeteorite* * *m meteorite* * *meteorito nm: meteorite -
14 meteoro
m.meteor.* * *1 meteor* * *SM meteor* * *masculino meteor* * *= meteor, meteorite.Ex. Contrary to popular belief, falling stars are not stars at all, but are meteors, solid bodies that travel through space.Ex. The two mineral samples (an iron meteorite and translucent quartz) represent heaven and earth.* * *masculino meteor* * *= meteor, meteorite.Ex: Contrary to popular belief, falling stars are not stars at all, but are meteors, solid bodies that travel through space.
Ex: The two mineral samples (an iron meteorite and translucent quartz) represent heaven and earth.* * *meteor* * *
meteoro sustantivo masculino
meteor
' meteoro' also found in these entries:
English:
meteor
* * *meteoro nmmeteor* * *m meteor* * *meteoro nm: meteor -
15 mollera
f.1 nut (informal) (head).2 crown of the head, skullcap, pate.3 brains.* * *\* * *SF1) * (=seso) brains pl, sensetener buena mollera — to have brains, be brainy
2) (=coronilla) crown of the head* * *femenino (fam) headestá mal de la mollera — he's off his head o rocker (colloq)
cerrado or duro de mollera — pigheaded (colloq)
* * *= pate.Ex. His head is totally shaved and remarkably translucent; when the studio lights hit his pate at just the right angle, you can practically see his brain.----* entrar en la mollera = get it into + Posesivo + head.* meter en la mollera = get it into + Posesivo + head.* * *femenino (fam) headestá mal de la mollera — he's off his head o rocker (colloq)
cerrado or duro de mollera — pigheaded (colloq)
* * *= pate.Ex: His head is totally shaved and remarkably translucent; when the studio lights hit his pate at just the right angle, you can practically see his brain.
* entrar en la mollera = get it into + Posesivo + head.* meter en la mollera = get it into + Posesivo + head.* * *( fam)head¿quién le ha metido esa idea en la mollera? who put that idea into her head?no le da la mollera para tanto he isn't that smart ( colloq), he hasn't got that much up top o upstairs ( colloq)está mal de la mollera he's off his head o rocker ( colloq)cerrado or duro de mollera pigheaded ( colloq)* * *
mollera sustantivo femenino (fam) head;◊ está mal de la mollera he's off his head o rocker (colloq);
cerrado or duro de mollera pigheaded (colloq)
mollera f fam head, nut, crown: se ha dado un golpe en la mollera, he's bumped his crown
♦ Locuciones: duro,-a de mollera, (poco inteligente) thick, dense
(obstinado) pig-headed
* * *mollera nfFam [cabeza] nut, Br bonce;se le ha metido en la mollera que va a nevar he's got it into his head that it's going to snow;le he dado vueltas a la mollera y no hallo una solución I've been going over and over it in my head but I can't find a solution;[testarudo] to be pig-headed* * *f famhead;cerrado oduro de mollera fam pigheaded fam -
16 papel de calcar
tracing paper* * *( translúcido) tracing paper; ( entintado) carbon paper* * *(n.) = tracing paperEx. The original, known as a translucency, is normally a line drawing on a sheet of translucent paper which resembles tracing paper or greaseproof paper.* * *( translúcido) tracing paper; ( entintado) carbon paper* * *(n.) = tracing paperEx: The original, known as a translucency, is normally a line drawing on a sheet of translucent paper which resembles tracing paper or greaseproof paper.
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17 papel de calco
(n.) = carbon paper, carbon, tracing paperEx. Carbon paper is paper coated on one side with loosely adhering dye used for transferring impressions of writing, typewriting, drawing, etc.Ex. Multiple copies of entries cannot be produced with carbons and a typewriter due to the thickness of the card, but small duplicating machines and photocopiers can be utilized.Ex. The original, known as a translucency, is normally a line drawing on a sheet of translucent paper which resembles tracing paper or greaseproof paper.* * *(n.) = carbon paper, carbon, tracing paperEx: Carbon paper is paper coated on one side with loosely adhering dye used for transferring impressions of writing, typewriting, drawing, etc.
Ex: Multiple copies of entries cannot be produced with carbons and a typewriter due to the thickness of the card, but small duplicating machines and photocopiers can be utilized.Ex: The original, known as a translucency, is normally a line drawing on a sheet of translucent paper which resembles tracing paper or greaseproof paper.* * *carbon paper -
18 papel de cera
(n.) = greaseproof paper, waxed paperEx. The original, known as a translucency, is normally a line drawing on a sheet of translucent paper which resembles tracing paper or greaseproof paper.Ex. Toffee apples may be stored wrapped individually in greaseproof or waxed paper.* * *(n.) = greaseproof paper, waxed paperEx: The original, known as a translucency, is normally a line drawing on a sheet of translucent paper which resembles tracing paper or greaseproof paper.
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19 servir al mismo tiempo como
(v.) = double up asEx. With these models the screen itself doubles up as a translucent projection panel for projection by an overhead projector.* * *(v.) = double up asEx: With these models the screen itself doubles up as a translucent projection panel for projection by an overhead projector.
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20 sesera
f.1 nut (cabeza).2 brains (inteligencia).3 brainpan.* * ** * *femenino (fam) brains (pl) (colloq)* * *= pate.Ex. His head is totally shaved and remarkably translucent; when the studio lights hit his pate at just the right angle, you can practically see his brain.* * *femenino (fam) brains (pl) (colloq)* * *= pate.Ex: His head is totally shaved and remarkably translucent; when the studio lights hit his pate at just the right angle, you can practically see his brain.
* * *( fam)brains (pl) ( colloq)no tiene nada en la sesera he's got nothing up top at all ( colloq)¡hombre, usa la sesera! use your brains, for goodness sake!está mal de la sesera he's soft in the head ( colloq)* * *
sesera f fam brainpan
♦ Locuciones: no le funciona bien la sesera, his brain isn't working
* * *sesera nfFam1. [cabeza] nut, Br bonce2. [inteligencia] brains;¡qué poca sesera tienes! where's your common sense!* * *f fambrains pl
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Translucent — Trans*lu cent, a. [L. translucens, entis, p. pr. of translucere to shine through; trans across, through = lucere to shine. See {Lucid}.] 1. Transmitting rays of light without permitting objects to be distinctly seen; partially transparent. [1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
translucent — (adj.) 1590s, from L. translucentem (nom. translucens), prp. of translucere to shine through, from trans through (see TRANS (Cf. trans )) + lucere to shine (see LIGHT (Cf. light) (n.)) … Etymology dictionary
translucent — lucid, pellucid, diaphanous, limpid, *clear, transparent Analogous words: luminous, radiant, brilliant, effulgent, *bright: iridescent, opalescent, *prismatic … New Dictionary of Synonyms
translucent — see transparent … Modern English usage
translucent — [adj] clear clear cut, crystal, crystalline, diaphanous, glassy, limpid, lucent, lucid, luminous, pellucid, see through, semiopaque, semitransparent, translucid, unblurred; concept 618 Ant. blocked, cloudy, opaque … New thesaurus
translucent — ► ADJECTIVE ▪ allowing light to pass through partially; semi transparent. DERIVATIVES translucence noun translucency noun. ORIGIN from Latin translucere shine through … English terms dictionary
translucent — [translo͞o′sid, tranzlo͞o′sidtrans lo͞o′sənt, tranzlo͞o′sənt] adj. [L translucens, prp. of translucere, to shine through: see TRANS & LIGHT1] 1. Obs. shining through 2. Rare transparent 3. letting light pass but diffusing it so that objects on… … English World dictionary
translucent — [[t]trænzlu͟ːs(ə)nt[/t]] 1) ADJ GRADED If a material is translucent, some light can pass through it. The building is roofed entirely with translucent corrugated plastic. 2) ADJ GRADED You use translucent to describe something that has a glowing… … English dictionary
translucent — translucence, translucency, n. translucently, adv. /trans looh seuhnt, tranz /, adj. 1. permitting light to pass through but diffusing it so that persons, objects, etc., on the opposite side are not clearly visible: Frosted window glass is… … Universalium
translucent — adjective Etymology: Latin translucent , translucens, present participle of translucēre to shine through, from trans + lucēre to shine more at light Date: 1607 1. permitting the passage of light: a. clear, transparent < translucent water > b.… … New Collegiate Dictionary
translucent — trans•lu•cent [[t]trænsˈlu sənt, trænz [/t]] adj. 1) opt permitting light to pass through but diffusing it so that objects on the opposite side are not clearly visible: Frosted window glass is translucent[/ex] 2) easily understandable; lucid 3)… … From formal English to slang