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1 try it for size

(try it (smth. или this) for size)

посмотреть, не годится ли; попробовать

‘Don't be so impatient,’ the detective said. ‘And suppose you and I both try this for size?’ He deftly snapped one handcuff on Kirby's wrist and the other on his own. (D. Carter, ‘Tomorrow Is with Us’, ch. 18) — - Побольше терпения! - сказал сыщик. - Давайте-ка мы с вами примерим эти штучки. Он ловко защелкнул один наручник на руке Керби, другой - на своей.

Thomkins tossed the wicked-looking weapon in his hand and tried it on for size... (D. Francis, ‘Dead Cert’, ch. 17) — Томкинс подбросил свой грозный кастет на руке и сделал вид, что пускает его в ход...

Large English-Russian phrasebook > try it for size
2 try something for size

expr infml

1)

I don't think he'll stay long in this job - he's just trying it for size — Я не думаю, что он долго задержится на этой работе - он просто присматривается что к чему

Try that for size! — Посмотрите, может вам подойдет

2)

Try this for size! — Вот тебе! На, получай!

The new dictionary of modern spoken language > try something for size
3 try this idea for size

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Универсальный англо-русский словарь > try this idea for size
4 try

try [traɪ]

essayer ⇒ 1 (a)-(f), 2 goûter à ⇒ 1 (c) juger ⇒ 1 (g) éprouver ⇒ 1 (h) essai ⇒ 3 (a)-(c) tentative ⇒ 3 (a)

(pt & pp tried, pl tries)

1 transitive verb

(a) (attempt) essayer;

∎ to try an experiment tenter une expérience;

∎ to try to do or doing sth essayer ou tâcher de faire qch, chercher à faire qch;

∎ I've tried to give up smoking before j'ai déjà essayé d'arrêter de fumer;

∎ try phoning later essaie de rappeler plus tard;

∎ she tried not to think about it elle essaya de ne pas y penser ou d'éviter d'y penser;

∎ I tried hard to understand j'ai tout fait pour essayer de comprendre, j'ai vraiment cherché à comprendre;

∎ to try one's best or hardest faire de son mieux;

∎ he tried his best to explain il a essayé d'expliquer de son mieux;

∎ I'm willing to try anything once! je suis prêt à tout essayer au moins une fois!;

∎ I'd like to see you try it! je voudrais bien t'y voir!;

∎ it's trying to rain on dirait qu'il va pleuvoir;

∎ familiar and don't try any funny business! et pas d'entourloupe!;

∎ just you try it! (as threat) essaie un peu pour voir!

(b) (test → method, approach, car) essayer;

∎ have you tried acupuncture? avez-vous essayé l'acupuncture?;

∎ tried and tested (remedy, method, friend) éprouvé, qui a fait ses preuves;

∎ the method has been tried and tested la méthode a fait ses preuves;

∎ he has been tried and found wanting il ne s'est pas montré à la hauteur;

∎ familiar (just) try me! essaie toujours!;

∎ to try one's strength against sb se mesurer à qn;

∎ to try one's luck (at sth) tenter sa chance (à qch)

(c) (sample → recipe, wine) essayer, goûter à; (→ clothes, product) essayer;

∎ try it, you'll like it essayez ou goûtez-y donc, vous aimerez;

∎ just try the dress and see if it suits you essaie donc la robe, pour voir si elle te va;

∎ try this for size (garment) essayez ceci pour voir la taille; (shoe) essayez ceci pour voir la pointure; figurative essayez ceci pour voir si ça va

(d) (attempt to open → door, window) essayer;

∎ we tried the door, but it was locked on a essayé la porte, mais elle était fermée à clé

(e) Telecommunications essayer;

∎ try the number again refaites le numéro;

∎ familiar try him later essayez de le rappeler plus tard

(f) (visit) essayer;

∎ I've tried six shops already j'ai déjà essayé six magasins;

∎ try Jane (ask) demande à Jane;

∎ he tried the embassy first il a d'abord essayé l'ambassade

(g) Law (person, case) juger;

∎ he was tried for murder il a été jugé pour meurtre

(h) (tax, strain → patience) éprouver, mettre à l'épreuve;

∎ these things are sent to try us! c'est le ciel qui nous envoie ces épreuves!;

∎ it's enough to try the patience of a saint même un ange n'aurait pas la patience;

∎ literary or humorous to be sorely tried être durement éprouvé

2 intransitive verb

essayer;

∎ to try and do sth essayer de faire qch;

∎ try again refaites un essai, recommencez;

∎ try later essayez plus tard;

∎ we can but try on peut toujours essayer;

∎ you can do it if you try quand on veut, on peut;

∎ just (you) try! essaie un peu pour voir!;

∎ I'd like to see you try! (answer to threat, challenge) je voudrais bien t'y voir!;

∎ … and she wasn't even trying … et elle l'a fait sans le moindre effort

3 noun

(a) (attempt) essai m, tentative f;

∎ to have a try at sth/at doing sth essayer qch/de faire qch;

∎ good try! bel effort!;

∎ it's worth a try cela vaut la peine d'essayer;

∎ I managed it at the first try j'ai réussi du premier coup;

∎ can I have a try? (est-ce que) je peux essayer?;

∎ he had several tries at opening the box il a essayé plusieurs fois d'ouvrir la boîte

(b) (test, turn) essai m;

∎ to give sth a try essayer qch;

∎ do you want a try on my bike? veux-tu essayer mon vélo?

(c) Sport (in rugby) essai m;

∎ to score a try marquer un essai;

∎ Sport the try scorer celui qui a marqué l'essai;

∎ France's leading try scorer celui qui a marqué le plus d'essais pour la France

►► Technology try square équerre f de menuisier, équerre f à chapeau

➲ try for inseparable transitive verb

(attempt to obtain) tâcher d'obtenir;

∎ to try for a job poser sa candidature à un emploi;

∎ he's trying for (a place at) music school il essaie d'obtenir une place à l'école de musique;

∎ she's trying for the record/a gold medal elle essaie de battre le record/décrocher une médaille d'or;

∎ they're trying for a baby ils essaient d'avoir un enfant

➲ try on separable transitive verb

(a) (garment) essayer;

∎ try it on for size essayez-le pour voir la taille

(b) British familiar (idiom)

∎ to try it on with sb essayer de voir jusqu'où on peut pousser qn^□ ; (flirt) essayer de flirter avec qn; (attempt to deceive) essayer d'embobiner qn; (attempt to seduce) faire des avances à qn^□ ; (test someone's tolerance) faire le coup à qn;

∎ he's just trying it on to see how far he can go il essaie juste de voir jusqu'où il peut aller;

∎ don't you try anything on with me! (gen) ne fais pas le malin avec moi!; (flirt) n'essaie pas de flirter avec moi!

➲ try out

1 separable transitive verb

(new car, bicycle) essayer, faire un essai avec; (method, chemical, recipe) essayer; (employee) mettre à l'essai;

∎ to try sth out on sb essayer ou expérimenter qch sur qn

2 intransitive verb

∎ American to try out for a team faire un essai pour se faire engager dans une équipe

➲ try over separable transitive verb

(music) jouer à titre d'essai

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5 try

try [traɪ]

1. noun

   a. ( = attempt) essai m, tentative f

• to have a try essayer ( at doing sth de faire qch)

• to give sth a try essayer qch

• it was a good try il a (or tu as etc) vraiment essayé

• it's worth a try cela vaut le coup d'essayer

• after three tries he gave up il a abandonné après trois tentatives

   b. (Rugby) essai m

• to score a try marquer un essai

2. transitive verb

   a. ( = attempt) essayer ( to do sth de faire qch ) ; ( = seek) chercher ( to do sth à faire qch)

• try to eat or try and eat some of it essaie d'en manger un peu

• you've only tried three questions vous avez seulement essayé de répondre à trois questions

• to try one's best faire de son mieux ( to do sth pour faire qch)

   b. ( = sample, experiment with) essayer

• have you tried these olives? avez-vous goûté ces olives ?

• have you tried aspirin? avez-vous essayé (de prendre de) l'aspirine ?

• try pushing that button essayez de presser ce bouton

• I tried three hotels but they were all full j'ai essayé trois hôtels mais ils étaient tous complets

• to try the door essayer d'ouvrir la porte

• try this for size essaie ça pour voir si c'est la bonne taille ; (when suggesting sth) écoute un peu ça

   c. ( = test, put strain on) mettre à l'épreuve ; [+ vehicle, machine] tester

• to try one's luck tenter sa chance

• they have been sorely tried ils ont été durement éprouvés

   d. [+ person, case] juger

3. intransitive verb

essayer

• try again! recommence !

• just you try! essaie un peu pour voir ! (inf)

• I couldn't have done that if I'd tried je n'aurais pas pu faire cela même si je l'avais voulu

• to try for a scholarship essayer d'obtenir une bourse

• it wasn't for lack of trying that he... ce n'était pas faute d'avoir essayé qu'il...

4. compounds

► try line noun (Rugby) ligne f de but

► try on separable transitive verb

   a. [+ garment, shoe] essayer

   b. (British)

he's trying it on (inf) il essaie de voir jusqu'où il peut aller

► try out separable transitive verb essayer ; [+ employee] mettre à l'essai

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[traɪ] 1.
(pl tries) noun

1) ( attempt) essai m

to have a try at doing — essayer de faire

nice try! — bel essai!; iron bel effort!

to have a good try — faire tout ce qu'on peut

2) Sport ( in rugby) essai m
2.
transitive verb (prét, pp tried)

1) ( attempt) essayer de répondre à [exam question]

to try doing ou to do — essayer de faire

to try hard to do — faire de gros efforts pour faire

to try one's hardest ou best to do — faire tout son possible pour faire

let's try and phone them — essayons de leur téléphoner

it's trying to rain/snow — il a l'air de vouloir pleuvoir/neiger

2) ( test out) essayer [tool, product, method, activity]; prendre [quelqu'un] à l'essai [person]; [thief] essayer d'ouvrir [door, window]; tourner [door knob]

to try one's hand at pottery/weaving — s'essayer à la poterie/au tissage

try that for size ou length — essaie pour voir si ça te va

I'll try anything once — je suis toujours prêt à faire de nouvelles expériences

3) ( taste) goûter [food]

4) ( consult) demander à [person]; consulter [book]

try the library — demandez à la bibliothèque

5) ( subject to stress) mettre [quelque chose] à rude épreuve [tolerance, faith]

to try somebody's patience — pousser quelqu'un à bout

6) Law juger [case, criminal]
3.
intransitive verb (prét, pp tried) ( make attempt) essayer

to try again — ( to perform task) recommencer; ( to see somebody) repasser; ( to phone) rappeler

try and relax — essaie de rester calme

to try for — essayer d'obtenir [loan, university place]; essayer de battre [world record]; essayer d'avoir [baby]

just you try! — ( as threat) essaie un peu! (colloq)

keep trying! — essaie encore!

I'd like to see you try! — j'aimerais bien t'y voir!

she did it without even trying — elle l'a fait sans le moindre effort

at least you tried — au moins tu as fait tout ce que tu as pu

Phrasal Verbs:

- try on

- try out

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these things are sent to try us — hum tout ça c'est pour notre bien

English-French dictionary > try
6 size

size [saɪz]

noun

a. taille f ; [of room, building, car, chair] dimensions fpl ; [of egg, fruit, jewel] grosseur f ; [of sum] montant m ; [of estate, park, country] étendue f ; [of problem, operation, campaign] ampleur f ; ( = format) format m

• this jumper is the wrong size ce pull n'est pas la bonne taille

• the small/large size [of packet, tube] le petit/grand modèle

• to cut/make sth to size couper/faire qch sur mesure

• it's the size of a brick c'est de la taille d'une brique

• it's the size of a walnut c'est de la grosseur d'une noix

• it's the size of a house/elephant c'est grand comme une maison/un éléphant

• he's about your size il est à peu près de votre taille

• that's about the size of it! c'est à peu près ça !

• he cut the wood to size il a coupé le bois à la dimension voulue

b. [of coat, skirt, dress, trousers] taille f ; [of shoes] pointure f ; [of shirt] encolure f

• what size are you? (in dress) quelle taille faites-vous ? ; (in shoes) quelle pointure faites-vous ? ; (in shirts) vous faites combien d'encolure ?

• I take size 12 je prends du 40

• what size shoes do you take? vous chaussez du combien ?

• I take size 5 (in shoes) ≈ je chausse du 38

• what size waist are you? quel est votre tour de taille ?

• "one size" « taille unique »

• I need a size smaller il me faut la taille (or la pointure) en-dessous

► size up separable transitive verb

[+ person] jauger ; [+ situation] mesurer

• to size up the problem mesurer l'étendue du problème

• I can't quite size him up ( = don't know what he is like) je n'arrive pas vraiment à le juger ; ( = don't know what he wants) je ne vois pas bien où il veut en venir

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[saɪz] 1.
noun

1) ( dimensions) (of person, head, tree, envelope, picture) taille f; (of container, room, building, region) grandeur f; (of apple, egg, book, parcel) grosseur f; (of carpet, bed, machine) dimensions fpl

it's about the size of an egg/of this room — c'est à peu près de la grosseur d'un œuf/de la grandeur de cette pièce

he's about your size — il est à peu près de ta taille

to increase in size — [tree] pousser; [company, town] s'agrandir

to cut something to size — découper quelque chose à la dimension voulue

to be of a size — [people, boxes] être de la même taille

2) ( number) (of population, audience) importance f; (of class, school, company) effectif m

3) ( of garment) taille f; ( of collar) encolure f; (of shoes, gloves) pointure f

what size do you take? — ( in clothes) quelle taille faites-vous?; ( in shoes) quelle pointure faites-vous?, vous chaussez du combien?

to take size X — ( in clothes) faire du X; ( in shoes) chausser or faire du X

‘one size’ — ‘taille unique’

try this for size — lit essayez ceci pour voir si c'est votre taille; fig essayez ceci pour voir si cela vous convient

4) ( substance) (for paper, textiles) apprêt m; ( for plaster) colle f
2.
transitive verb

1) classer [quelque chose] selon la grosseur [eggs, fruit]

2) Technology apprêter [textile, paper]; encoller [plaster]

3) Computing dimensionner [window]

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Phrasal Verbs:

- size up

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that's about the size of it! — c'est à peu près ça!

to cut somebody down to size — remettre quelqu'un à sa place

English-French dictionary > size
7 size

size ⇒ Sizes

A n

1 ( dimensions) (of person, head, hand, nose) taille f ; (of box, glass, plate, stamp) grandeur f ; (of building, room, garden) grandeur f, dimensions fpl ; ( of tree) taille f, grandeur f ; (of apple, egg, bead) grosseur f, calibre m ; (of carpet, chair, bed, machine) dimensions fpl ; (of book, parcel) grosseur f, dimensions fpl ; (of paper, envelope, picture) taille f, dimensions fpl ; (of country, island, estate) étendue f ; a town of some size une ville assez importante or assez grande ; chairs of all sizes des chaises de toutes les grandeurs ; it's about the size of an egg/of this room c'est à peu près de la grosseur d'un œuf/de la grandeur de cette pièce ; he 's about your size il est à peu près de ta taille ; to increase in size [plant, tree] pousser, s'accroître ; [company, town] s'agrandir ; to cut sth to size découper qch à la dimension voulue ; to be of a size [people] être de la même taille ; [boxes] être de la même grandeur ;

2 ( number) (of population, audience) importance f ; (of class, school, company) effectif m ; to increase in size [population] augmenter ;

3 ⇒ Sizes Fashn (of jacket, dress, trousers, bra) taille f ; ( of shirt collar) encolure f ; (of shoes, gloves) pointure f ; what size are you?, what size do you take? (in jacket, trousers, dress) quelle taille faites-vous? ; ( in shoes) quelle pointure faites-vous? ; what size waist are you? quel est votre tour de taille? ; what size shoes do you take? quelle pointure faites-vous?, vous chaussez du combien? ; to take size X ( in clothes) faire du X ; to take size X shoes chausser or faire du X ; I think you need a size bigger je crois qu'il vous faut la taille or la pointure au-dessus ; that jacket is two sizes too big ce veston est deux tailles trop grand ; ‘one size’ ‘taille unique’ ; try this for size lit essayez ceci pour voir si c'est votre taille ; fig essayez ceci pour voir si cela vous convient ;

4 Tech ( substance) (for paper, textiles) apprêt m ; ( for plaster) colle f.

B vtr

1 classer [qch] selon la grosseur or le calibre, calibrer [eggs, fruit] ;

2 Tech apprêter [textile, paper] ; encoller [plaster] ;

3 [jeweller] ( make bigger) agrandir [ring] ; ( make smaller) rétrécir [ring] ;

4 Comput dimensionner [window].

Idioms

that's about the size of it! c'est à peu près ça! ; to cut sb down to size remettre qn à sa place, rabattre le caquet à qn ○.

Phrasal verb

■ size up:

▶ size up [sb/sth], size [sb/sth] up jauger, juger [person] ; évaluer [qch] du regard [room, surroundings] ; évaluer [situation] ; mesurer [problem, difficulty] ; they seemed to be sizing each other up ils avaient l'air de se mesurer des yeux.

Big English-French dictionary > size
8 try

1. noun
1) (attempt) Versuch, der

have a try at something/doing something — etwas versuchen/versuchen, etwas zu tun

give somebody/something a try — jemandem eine Chance geben/etwas einmal ausprobieren

I'll give him another try — (ask him again for help, a favour, etc.) ich versuche es noch einmal bei ihm; (give him another chance) ich versuche es noch einmal mit ihm; (on telephone) ich versuche noch einmal, ihn zu erreichen

give it a try — es versuchen

2) (Rugby) Versuch, der
2. transitive verb
1) (attempt, make effort) versuchen

it's trying to rain — es tröpfelt ein wenig

do try to be on time — bitte versuche, pünktlich zu sein

it's no use trying to do something — es hat keinen Zweck zu versuchen, etwas zu tun

I've given up trying to do something — ich versuche schon gar nicht mehr, etwas zu tun

try one's best — sein Bestes tun

2) (test usefulness of) probieren

if the stain is difficult to remove, try soap and water — wenn der Fleck schwer zu entfernen ist, versuche od. probiere es doch mal mit Wasser und Seife

I've tried all the bookshops for this book — ich habe in allen Buchhandlungen versucht, dieses Buch zu bekommen

try one's hand at something — sich an etwas (Dat.) versuchen

try shaking it! — probier es mal mit Schütteln!

I'll try anything once — ich probiere alles einmal aus

3) (test) auf die Probe stellen [Fähigkeit, Kraft, Mut, Geduld]

try the door/window [to see if it's locked] — versuchen, die Tür/das Fenster zu öffnen[, um zu sehen, ob sie/es verschlossen ist]

4) (Law.): (take to trial)

try a case — einen Fall verhandeln

try somebody [for something] — jemanden [wegen einer Sache] vor Gericht stellen; jemandem [wegen einer Sache] den Prozess machen

he was tried for murder — er stand wegen Mordes vor Gericht

he was tried before a jury — er wurde vor ein Schwurgericht gestellt
3. intransitive verb
es versuchen

she wasn't even trying — sie hat sich (Dat.) überhaupt keine Mühe gegeben od. es gar nicht erst versucht

it was not for want of trying — es lag nicht daran, dass er/sie usw. sich nicht bemüht hätte

try and do something — (coll.) versuchen, etwas zu tun

try hard/harder — sich (Dat.) viel/mehr Mühe geben

Phrasal Verbs:

- academic.ru/92970/try_for">try for

- try on

- try out

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1. verb
1) (to attempt or make an effort (to do, get etc): He tried to answer the questions; Let's try and climb that tree!) versuchen

2) (to test; to make an experiment (with) in order to find out whether something will be successful, satisfactory etc: She tried washing her hair with a new shampoo; Try one of these sweets.) probieren

3) (to judge (someone or their case) in a court of law: The prisoners were tried for murder.) vor Gericht stellen

4) (to test the limits of; to strain: You are trying my patience.) auf eine harte Probe stellen
2. noun
1) (an attempt or effort: Have a try (at the exam). I'm sure you will pass.) der Versuch

2) (in rugby football, an act of putting the ball on the ground behind the opponents' goal-line: Our team scored three tries.) der Versuch

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- trier
- trying
- try on
- try out
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try

[traɪ]

I. n

1. (attempt) Versuch m

it's worth a \try es ist einen Versuch wert

to give sth a \try etw ausprobieren

to have a \try at sth etw versuchen

2. (in rugby) Versuch m

II. vi

<- ie->

1. (attempt) versuchen

please \try and keep clean bitte versuch, sauber zu bleiben hum fam

▪ to \try for sth sich akk um etw akk bemühen

to \try for a job sich akk um eine Stelle bewerben

2. (make an effort) sich akk bemühen

she wasn't even \trying sie hat sich überhaupt keine Mühe gegeben

III. vt

<- ie->

1. (attempt to do sth)

▪ to \try sth etw versuchen

▪ to \try to do sth versuchen, etw zu tun

to \try one's best [or hardest] [or damnedest] sein Bestes versuchen

to \try one's hand at sth sich akk in etw dat versuchen

she tried her hand at cooking sie versuchte sich im Kochen

to \try one's luck [or fortune] sein Glück versuchen

2. (test sth by experiment)

▪ to \try sth etw probieren [o versuchen

3. (sample)

▪ to \try sth etw [aus]probieren

we don't sell newspapers, but have you tried the shop on the corner? wir verkaufen keine Zeitungen, aber haben Sie es schon einmal bei dem Laden an der Ecke versucht?

4. (put to test)

▪ to \try sb jdn auf die Probe stellen

to \try sb's patience jds Geduld auf die Probe stellen

5. (put on trial)

▪ to \try sb jdn vor Gericht stellen

▪ to \try sth etw verhandeln

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[traɪ]
1. n

1) (= attempt) Versuch m

to have a try — es versuchen

let me have a try — lass mich mal versuchen!, lass mich mal! (inf)

to have a try at doing sth — (sich daran) versuchen, etw zu tun, (es) probieren, etw zu tun

have another try (at it) — versuchs noch mal

I'll give him a try — ich werde ihm eine Chance geben

it was a good try — das war schon ganz gut

it's worth a try —

at the first try can I have a try at your bicycle? — beim ersten Versuch, auf Anhieb kann ich mal dein Rad ausprobieren?

2) (RUGBY) Versuch m

to score a try — einen Versuch erzielen

2. vt

1) (= attempt) versuchen

you have only tried two questions — du hast dich nur an zwei Fragen versucht (inf), du hast nur zwei Fragen zu beantworten versucht

to try one's hardest or one's best —

do try to understand — bitte versuche doch zu verstehen!

I've given up trying to help him — ich habe es aufgegeben, ihm helfen zu wollen

it's trying to snow (inf) —

the sun's trying to come out — es sieht so aus, als wollte die Sonne rauskommen

to try one's hand at sth — etw probieren

I'll try anything once — ich probiere alles einmal

2) (= try out) new detergent, bicycle etc ausprobieren; job applicant eine Chance geben (+dat), es versuchen mit (inf); glue, aspirin es versuchen mit; (= try to buy or get sth at) newsagent, next door es versuchen (bei); (= try to open) door, window ausprobieren

I can't shut this case – try sitting on it — ich kriege diesen Koffer nicht zu – setz dich doch mal drauf! (inf)

you could try seeing whether John would help — Sie könnten doch John mal um Hilfe angehen

I've tried everything —

try whether... — probieren Sie, ob...

try this for size — probieren Sie mal, ob dieser/diese etc passt; (fig inf) wie wärs denn damit? (inf)

to try one's strength — seine Kraft erproben

3) (= sample, taste) beer, olives probieren

4) (= test) courage, patience auf die Probe stellen; (= strain) eyes anstrengen

he was tried and found wanting (liter) — er wurde gewogen und zu leicht befunden

(just) try me! (inf) — wetten?, wetten dass?

they have been sorely tried — sie sind schwer geprüft (worden)

these things are sent to try us — ja, ja, das Leben ist nicht so einfach

See:

→ tried-and-tested

5) (JUR) person vor Gericht stellen; case verhandeln

he is being tried for theft — er steht wegen Diebstahls vor Gericht

3. vi
versuchen
try and arrive on time — versuch mal, pünktlich zu sein

try as he might, he didn't succeed — sosehr er es auch versuchte or sosehr er sich auch bemühte, er schaffte es einfach nicht

he didn't even try — er hat sich (dat) überhaupt keine Mühe gegeben

you can't say I didn't try — du kannst nicht sagen, ich hätte es nicht versucht

See:

→ succeed

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try [traı]

A s

1. Versuch m:

at the first try beim ersten Versuch;

have a try einen Versuch machen ( at sth mit etwas);

would you like to have a try? wollen Sie es mal versuchen?;

it’s worth a try es ist oder wäre einen Versuch wert

2. Rugby: Versuch m

B v/t

1. versuchen, probieren, es versuchen oder probieren mit oder bei, einen Versuch machen mit:

you had better try something easier du versuchst es besser mit etwas Leichterem;

try one’s best sein Bestes tun;

try a department store versuch es einmal in einem Kaufhaus;

try to do sth versuchen, etwas zu tun;

try to commit suicide einen Selbstmordversuch unternehmen;

he pulled a muscle trying to lift the piano bei dem Versuch oder als er versuchte, das Klavier anzuheben;

what I’m trying to say is that … was ich sagen will, ist, dass …;

try ringing the doorbell versuche es einmal mit Läuten; → hand Bes Redew

2. oft try out eine neue Methode etc (aus-, durch)probieren, erproben, testen, prüfen:

try the new wine den neuen Wein probieren;

try on ein Kleid etc anprobieren, einen Hut aufprobieren;

try it on bes Br umg probieren, wie weit man gehen kann;

try it on with sb bes Br umg

a) probieren, wie weit man bei jemandem gehen kann,

b) jemanden provozieren; → wing A 1

3. einen Versuch oder ein Experiment machen mit:

try the door die Tür zu öffnen suchen;

try one’s luck ( with sb bei jemandem) sein Glück versuchen

4. JUR

a) (über) eine Sache verhandeln, einen Fall (gerichtlich) untersuchen

b) gegen jemanden verhandeln, jemanden vor Gericht stellen, jemandem den Prozess machen ( alle:

for wegen)

5. entscheiden, zur Entscheidung bringen:

try rival claims by a duel; → conclusion 7

6. die Augen etc angreifen, (über)anstrengen, jemandes Mut, Nerven, Geduld auf eine harte Probe stellen

7. jemanden arg mitnehmen, plagen, quälen

8. meist try out TECH

a) Metalle raffinieren,

b) Talg etc ausschmelzen,

c) Spiritus rektifizieren

C v/i

1. versuchen (at akk), sich bemühen oder bewerben ( for um)

2. einen Versuch machen, es versuchen:

try again (versuch es) noch einmal!;

try and read versuche zu lesen!;

try back fig zurückgreifen, -kommen ( beide:

to auf akk); → hard B 2

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1. noun
1) (attempt) Versuch, der

have a try at something/doing something — etwas versuchen/versuchen, etwas zu tun

give somebody/something a try — jemandem eine Chance geben/etwas einmal ausprobieren

I'll give him another try — (ask him again for help, a favour, etc.) ich versuche es noch einmal bei ihm; (give him another chance) ich versuche es noch einmal mit ihm; (on telephone) ich versuche noch einmal, ihn zu erreichen

give it a try — es versuchen

2) (Rugby) Versuch, der
2. transitive verb
1) (attempt, make effort) versuchen

it's trying to rain — es tröpfelt ein wenig

do try to be on time — bitte versuche, pünktlich zu sein

it's no use trying to do something — es hat keinen Zweck zu versuchen, etwas zu tun

I've given up trying to do something — ich versuche schon gar nicht mehr, etwas zu tun

try one's best — sein Bestes tun

2) (test usefulness of) probieren

if the stain is difficult to remove, try soap and water — wenn der Fleck schwer zu entfernen ist, versuche od. probiere es doch mal mit Wasser und Seife

I've tried all the bookshops for this book — ich habe in allen Buchhandlungen versucht, dieses Buch zu bekommen

try one's hand at something — sich an etwas (Dat.) versuchen

try shaking it! — probier es mal mit Schütteln!

I'll try anything once — ich probiere alles einmal aus

3) (test) auf die Probe stellen [Fähigkeit, Kraft, Mut, Geduld]

try the door/window [to see if it's locked] — versuchen, die Tür/das Fenster zu öffnen[, um zu sehen, ob sie/es verschlossen ist]

4) (Law.): (take to trial)

try a case — einen Fall verhandeln

try somebody [for something] — jemanden [wegen einer Sache] vor Gericht stellen; jemandem [wegen einer Sache] den Prozess machen

he was tried for murder — er stand wegen Mordes vor Gericht

he was tried before a jury — er wurde vor ein Schwurgericht gestellt
3. intransitive verb
es versuchen

she wasn't even trying — sie hat sich (Dat.) überhaupt keine Mühe gegeben od. es gar nicht erst versucht

it was not for want of trying — es lag nicht daran, dass er/sie usw. sich nicht bemüht hätte

try and do something — (coll.) versuchen, etwas zu tun

try hard/harder — sich (Dat.) viel/mehr Mühe geben

Phrasal Verbs:

- try for

- try on

- try out

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(legal) v.

aburteilen v. v.

erproben v.

es wagen mit ausdr.

probieren v.

prüfen v.

sich bemühen v.

versuchen v.

English-german dictionary > try
9 size

I [saɪz]
nome

1) (dimensions) (of person) taglia f.; (of part of body, object, room) grandezza f., dimensioni f.pl.; (of book, envelope) formato m.; (of apple, egg) grandezza f., calibro m.; (of region) grandezza f., estensione f.

it's about the size of an egg — è all'incirca delle dimensioni di un uovo

he's about your size — è all'incirca della tua taglia

to increase in size — [ tree] crescere; [company, town] ingrandirsi

to cut sth. to size — tagliare qcs. della grandezza giusta

to be of a size — [ people] essere della stessa taglia; [ boxes] essere della stessa grandezza

2) (number) (of population, audience) ampiezza f.; (of class, school, company) grandezza f.

3) (of garment) taglia f.; (of gloves) misura f.; (of shirt collar) collo m.; (of shoes) numero m.

what size do you take? — (in clothes) che taglia porti? (in shoes) che numero porti?

to take size X — (in clothes) avere o portare la (taglia) X

to take size X shoes — portare il numero X (di scarpe)

"one size" — "taglia unica"

try this for size — prova se è della taglia giusta; fig. prova se questo va bene

••

that's about the size of it! — le cose stanno all'incirca così!

to cut sb. down to size — ridimensionare qcn., fare scendere qcn. dal piedistallo
II [saɪz]
verbo transitivo

1) classificare [qcs.] secondo la grandezza, calibrare [eggs, fruit]

2) inform. ridimensionare [ window]

•

- size up
III [saɪz]
nome tecn. (for paper) patina f.; (for textiles) appretto m.; (for plaster) colla f.
IV [saɪz]
verbo transitivo tecn. patinare [ paper]; apprettare [ textile]; incollare [ plaster]

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noun

1) (largeness: an area the size of a football pitch; The size of the problem alarmed us.) dimensioni

2) (one of a number of classes in which shoes, dresses etc are grouped according to measurements: I take size 5 in shoes.) taglia

•

- sizeable
- size up
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I [saɪz]
nome

1) (dimensions) (of person) taglia f.; (of part of body, object, room) grandezza f., dimensioni f.pl.; (of book, envelope) formato m.; (of apple, egg) grandezza f., calibro m.; (of region) grandezza f., estensione f.

it's about the size of an egg — è all'incirca delle dimensioni di un uovo

he's about your size — è all'incirca della tua taglia

to increase in size — [ tree] crescere; [company, town] ingrandirsi

to cut sth. to size — tagliare qcs. della grandezza giusta

to be of a size — [ people] essere della stessa taglia; [ boxes] essere della stessa grandezza

2) (number) (of population, audience) ampiezza f.; (of class, school, company) grandezza f.

3) (of garment) taglia f.; (of gloves) misura f.; (of shirt collar) collo m.; (of shoes) numero m.

what size do you take? — (in clothes) che taglia porti? (in shoes) che numero porti?

to take size X — (in clothes) avere o portare la (taglia) X

to take size X shoes — portare il numero X (di scarpe)

"one size" — "taglia unica"

try this for size — prova se è della taglia giusta; fig. prova se questo va bene

••

that's about the size of it! — le cose stanno all'incirca così!

to cut sb. down to size — ridimensionare qcn., fare scendere qcn. dal piedistallo
II [saɪz]
verbo transitivo

1) classificare [qcs.] secondo la grandezza, calibrare [eggs, fruit]

2) inform. ridimensionare [ window]

•

- size up
III [saɪz]
nome tecn. (for paper) patina f.; (for textiles) appretto m.; (for plaster) colla f.
IV [saɪz]
verbo transitivo tecn. patinare [ paper]; apprettare [ textile]; incollare [ plaster]

English-Italian dictionary > size
10 size

I noun
1) Größe, die; (fig. of problem, project) Umfang, der; Ausmaß, das

reach full size — auswachsen

be quite a size — ziemlich groß sein

be twice the size of something — zweimal so groß wie etwas sein

who can afford a car that size? — wer kann sich (Dat.) einen so großen Wagen leisten?

what size [of] box do you want? — welche Größe soll die [gewünschte] Schachtel haben?

be small in size — klein sein

be the size of something — so groß wie etwas sein

that's [about] the size of it — (fig. coll.) so sieht die Sache aus (ugs.)

try something for size — etwas [wegen der Größe] anprobieren; (fig.) es einmal mit etwas versuchen

what size? — wie groß?

2) (graded class) Größe, die; (of paper) Format, das

collar/waist size — Kragen-/Taillenweite, die

take a size 7 shoe, take size 7 in shoes — Schuhgröße 7 haben

Phrasal Verbs:

- academic.ru/91637/size_up">size up
II noun
Leim, der; (for textiles) Schlichte, die

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noun

1) (largeness: an area the size of a football pitch; The size of the problem alarmed us.) die Größe

2) (one of a number of classes in which shoes, dresses etc are grouped according to measurements: I take size 5 in shoes.) die Größe

•

- sizeable
- size up
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size¹

[saɪz]

I. n no pl [Grundier]leim m; (textiles) Schlichte f fachspr

II. vt

▪ to \size sth etw mit [Grundier]leim bestreichen [o grundieren]

to \size textiles Textilien schlichten fachspr

size²

[saɪz]

I. n

1. usu sing (magnitude) Größe f; amount, debt Höhe f

what is the \size of that window? wie groß ist das Fenster?

a company of that \size eine Firma dieser Größenordnung

six inches in \size sechs Zoll lang

the \size of a thumbnail daumennagelgroß

to be a good \size (quite big) ziemlich groß sein; (suitable size) die richtige Größe haben

to be the same \size genauso groß sein

to increase/decrease in \size größer/kleiner werden, an Größe gewinnen/verlieren

to cut sth to \size etw [auf die richtige Größe] zu[recht]schneiden

to double in \size seine Größe verdoppeln

of a \size ( dated) gleich groß

of any \size relativ groß

the nearest town of any \size is Plymouth die nächstgrößere Stadt ist Plymouth

2. (measurement) Größe f

a \size 12 dress ein Kleid nt [der] Größe 42

the shirt is a couple of \sizes too big das Hemd ist ein paar Nummern zu groß

what \size are you? — I'm a \size 10 welche Größe haben Sie? — ich habe Größe 36

children's \size Kindergröße f

collar/shoe \size Kragenweite f/Schuhgröße f

he takes a \size 17 collar er hat Kragenweite 17

economy \size pack Sparpackung f

to try sth for \size etw anprobieren, ob es passt

3.

▶ that's about the \size of it so könnte man sagen

II. vt

▪ to \size sth etw nach Größe ordnen

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I [saɪz]
1. n
(all senses) Größe f; (of problem, operation also) Ausmaß nt
collar/hip/waist size — Kragen-/Hüft-/Taillenweite f

shoe/dress size — Schuh-/Kleidergröße f

bra size — BH-Größe

it's the size of a brick — es ist so groß wie ein Ziegelstein

he's about your size — er ist ungefähr so groß wie du

what size is it? — wie groß ist es?; (clothes, shoes, gloves etc) welche Größe ist es?

it's quite a size — es ist ziemlich groß

it's two sizes too big — es ist zwei Nummern zu groß

to cut sth to size — etw auf die richtige Größe zurechtschneiden

do you want to try it for size? — möchten Sie es anprobieren, ob es Ihnen passt?

try this one for size (fig inf) — wie wärs denn damit?

that's about the size of it (inf) — ja, so ungefähr kann man es sagen

2. vt
größenmäßig ordnen II
1. n
(Grundier)leim m
2. vt
grundieren
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size¹ [saız]

A s

1. Größe f, Maß n, Format n, Umfang m, TECH auch Abmessung(en) f(pl):

what is the size of …? wie groß ist …?;

all of a size (alle) gleich groß, (alle) in oder von derselben Größe;

of all sizes in allen Größen;

the size of so groß wie;

that’s about the size of it umg (genau)so ist es;

a postcard-size piece of paper ein postkartengroßes Stück Papier; → next A 3

2. (Konfektions)Größe f, Nummer f:

children’s sizes Kindergrößen;

two sizes too big zwei Nummern zu groß;

she takes size 7 in gloves sie hat Handschuhgröße 7;

what size (of) collar do you take? welche Hals- oder Kragenweite haben Sie?;

they come in all sizes

a) die gibt es in allen Größen,

b) fig umg davon gibt es alle möglichen (Spiel)Arten

3. fig

a) Größe f, Ausmaß n, Bedeutung f

b) (geistiges etc) Format (eines Menschen):

cut ( oder chop) sbdown to size jemanden in die Schranken verweisen, jemanden auf Normalmaß stutzen

B v/t

1. nach Größe(n) sortieren oder ordnen

2. besonders TECH bemessen, in einer (bestimmten) Größe anfertigen

3. Holz etc zuschneiden

4. meist size up umg ab-, einschätzen, (ein)taxieren (alle a. fig)

C v/i size up umg gleichkommen (to, with dat)

size² [saız]

A s

1. (MAL Grundier)Leim m, Kleister m

2. a) Weberei: Schlichte f, Appretur f

b) Hutmacherei: Steife f

B v/t

1. leimen, mit Leim überstreichen

2. MAL grundieren

3. a) Stoff schlichten, appretieren

b) Hutfilz steifen

size³ [saız] → - sized

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I noun
1) Größe, die; (fig. of problem, project) Umfang, der; Ausmaß, das

reach full size — auswachsen

be quite a size — ziemlich groß sein

be twice the size of something — zweimal so groß wie etwas sein

who can afford a car that size? — wer kann sich (Dat.) einen so großen Wagen leisten?

what size [of] box do you want? — welche Größe soll die [gewünschte] Schachtel haben?

be small in size — klein sein

be the size of something — so groß wie etwas sein

that's [about] the size of it — (fig. coll.) so sieht die Sache aus (ugs.)

try something for size — etwas [wegen der Größe] anprobieren; (fig.) es einmal mit etwas versuchen

what size? — wie groß?

2) (graded class) Größe, die; (of paper) Format, das

collar/waist size — Kragen-/Taillenweite, die

take a size 7 shoe, take size 7 in shoes — Schuhgröße 7 haben

Phrasal Verbs:

- size up
II noun
Leim, der; (for textiles) Schlichte, die

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n.

Format -e n.

Größe -n f. v.

ausmessen v.

English-german dictionary > size
11 size

I
1. [saız] n

1. размер(ы), величина; объём

the size of an animal - величина животного

the size of an army - численность армии

the size of a building - размеры здания

to be of a /one/ size - быть одного /одинакового/ размера

in size - по величине, по размерам

to be the size of smth. - быть равным чему-л. по величине

to be the size of a pea - быть величиной с горошину

size in pages - количество страниц

full size - в натуральную величину

budget size - в мелкой упаковке (преим. о косметике, духах и т. п.)

economy size - экономичная расфасовка (большие пакеты, коробки и т. п. продовольственных или хозяйственных товаров)

2. номер, размер ( предметов одежды)

to take /to wear/ a large [a small] size in boots [in gloves, in hats] - носить большой [маленький] размер ботинок [перчаток, шляп]

to be a size too big - быть на номер больше, чем нужно

3. уровень способностей; склад характера

a man of (a) size - человек больших возможностей

a man of (a) larger size - более крупная фигура

the size(s) of smb.'s understanding - границы /пределы/ чьего-л. понимания

4. тех. калибр

5. спец. формат; размер, величина

nominal size - номинальный размер

6. полигр. кегль

7. инструмент для измерения величины жемчужин

8. ист. стандартная мера (веса и т. п.)

9. pl мор. жарг. скудный паёк

♢ that's about the size of it - вот что это такое; вот в чём дело; таковы факты

to cut smb. down to size - поставить кого-л. на место; оборвать, обрезать (зазнайку и т. п.)

to try for size - а) примерять; to try shoes for size - примерить обувь (подходит ли по размеру, не жмёт ли и т. п.); б) выяснять пригодность, ценность и т. п.; присматриваться к чему-л.; try this idea for size - обдумайте хорошенько эту мысль

2. [saız] v

1. 1) располагать, расставлять по величине (тж. size out)

to size soldiers [a company, a platoon] - выстраивать солдат [роту, взвод] по росту

2) сортировать по величине

2. ( часто size up)

1) определять размер, величину; измерять

2) тех. калибровать

3) = size up

3. устанавливать величину (чего-л.; тж. size out); подгонять по величине; доводить до какого-л. размера
II
1. [saız] n

1) спец. клей; шлихта

size colour - стр. клеевая краска

2) текст. аппрет

2. [saız] v

1) спец. проклеивать; шлихтовать

2) текст. аппретировать

НБАРС > size
12 size

size [saɪz]

1 noun

(a) (gen) taille f; (of ball, tumour) taille f, grosseur f; (of region, desert, forest) étendue f, superficie f; (of carpet, machine, car) dimensions fpl, taille f; (of difficulty, operation, problem) importance f, ampleur f; (of debt, bill, sum) montant m, importance f; Computing (of file) taille f; (of font) corps m, taille f;

∎ to buy a house of comparable size in London would be impossible on ne pourrait pas acheter une maison de cette taille à Londres;

∎ the two rooms are the same size les deux pièces sont de la même taille ou ont les mêmes dimensions;

∎ it's about the size of a dinner plate c'est à peu près de la taille d'une assiette;

∎ the kitchen is the size of a cupboard la cuisine est grande comme un placard;

∎ my garden is half the size of hers mon jardin fait la moitié du sien;

∎ average family size is four persons la famille moyenne est composée de quatre personnes;

∎ you should have seen the size of the truck! si tu avais vu la taille du camion!;

∎ it's a city of some size c'est une ville assez importante;

∎ the town has no hotels of any size la ville n'a pas d'hôtel important;

∎ I was surprised by the size of the bill j'ai été étonné par le montant de la note;

∎ we weren't expecting a crowd of this size nous ne nous attendions pas à une foule aussi nombreuse;

∎ the crowd was steadily growing in size la foule grossissait à vue d'œil;

∎ the tumour is increasing in size la tumeur grossit;

∎ the budget will have to double in size le budget devra être multiplié par deux;

∎ the army has doubled in size les effectifs de l'armée ont doublé;

∎ a block of marble one cubic metre in size un bloc de marbre d'un mètre cube;

∎ the cupboards can be built to size les placards peuvent être construits sur mesure;

∎ familiar that's about the size of it! en gros, c'est ça!

(b) (of clothes → gen) taille f; (of shoes, gloves, hat) pointure f, taille f;

∎ what size are you?, what size do you take? (for clothes) quelle taille faites-vous?; (for shoes) quelle est votre pointure?, vous chaussez du combien?;

∎ I take (a) size 40 je fais du 40;

∎ I take a size 5 shoe ≃ je chausse du 38;

∎ I need a size larger/smaller (clothes) il me faut la taille au-dessus/au-dessous; (shoes) il me faut la pointure au-dessus/au-dessous;

∎ we've nothing in your size nous n'avons rien dans votre taille;

∎ try this jacket on for size essayez cette veste pour voir si c'est votre taille;

∎ familiar try this one for size! prends ça!

(c) (for paper, textiles, leather) apprêt m; (for plaster) enduit m

2 transitive verb

(a) (sort) trier selon la taille

(b) (make) fabriquer aux dimensions voulues;

∎ the clothing is sized for the American market les vêtements sont faits pour le marché américain

(c) (paper, textiles, leather) apprêter; (plaster) enduire

(d) Computing dimensionner

►► Computing size box case f de dimensionnement

➲ size up separable transitive verb

(stranger, rival) jauger; (problem, chances) mesurer;

∎ we all waited outside, sizing each other up nous attendions tous dehors, nous observant les uns les autres;

∎ she sized up the situation immediately elle a tout de suite compris ce qui se passait

Un panorama unique de l'anglais et du français > size
13 size

noun

1) (largeness: an area the size of a football pitch; The size of the problem alarmed us.) tamaño, magnitud

2) (one of a number of classes in which shoes, dresses etc are grouped according to measurements: I take size 5 in shoes.) talla, número

•

- sizeable
- size up

size n

1. tamaño

the two boxes are the same size las dos cajas son del mismo tamaño

2. talla

what size are these trousers? ¿de qué talla es este pantalón?

what size do you take? ¿qué talla usas?

3. número

I take size five calzo el número 38

size

tr[saɪz]

noun

1 (gen) tamaño; (magnitude) magnitud nombre femenino

■ it's the size of an egg es del tamaño de un huevo

■ the size of the problem la magnitud del problema

2 (of clothes) talla; (of shoes) número; (of person) talla, estatura

■ what size are you? ¿qué talla tienes?, ¿qué talla gastas?

■ what size (shoes) are you? ¿qué número calzas?

■ she's a size 12 gasta la talla 12

■ I need the next size necesito una talla más grande

transitive verb

1 (sort according to size) poner la talla a

\

SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALL

that's about the size of it es más o menos así

to cut somebody down to size bajarle los humos a alguien

to try something on for size probarse algo para ver cómo le queda la talla

————————

size

tr[saɪz]

noun

1 (sticky substance for paper, cloth) cola, apresto

transitive verb

1 encolar, aprestar

size ['saɪz] vt, sized ; sizing

1) : clasificar según el tamaño

2)

to size up : evaluar, apreciar

size n

1) dimensions: tamaño m, talla f (de ropa), número m (de zapatos)

2) magnitude: magnitud f

size

n.

• estatura s.f.

• grandor s.m.

• importancia s.f.

• medida s.f.

• número s.m.

• porte s.m.

• proporción s.f.

• talla (Textil) s.f.

• tamaño s.m. (Materials)

v.

• aprestar v.

v.

• ajustar tamaño v.

• aparejar v.

• calibrar v.

• clasificar según el tamaño v.

• encolar v.

• engomar v.

saɪz
noun

1) ( dimensions) tamaño m; (of problem, task) magnitud f, envergadura f

what size is it? — ¿de qué tamaño es?, ¿qué tamaño tiene?, ¿cómo es de grande?

their house is half/twice the size of ours — su casa es la mitad/el doble de grande que la nuestra

that's about the size of it — (colloq) de eso se trata; ( as answer) tú lo has dicho, así es

to cut somebody down to size — poner* a alguien en su sitio, bajarle los humos a alguien (fam)

2) ( of clothes) talla f or (RPl) talle m; (of shoes, gloves) número m

what size do you take? — ¿qué talla or (RPl) talle tiene or usa?

I take (a) size 10 in shoes — calzo or (Esp tb) gasto el número 10

try this one on for size — pruébese éste a ver cómo le queda la talla or (RPl) el talle

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Phrasal Verbs:

- size up

I [saɪz]
1.

N [of object, place] tamaño m ; [of person] talla f, estatura f ; [of garments] talla f, medida f ; [of shoes, gloves] número m ; (=scope) [of problem] magnitud f, envergadura f

plates of various sizes — platos de varios tamaños

it's the size of a brick — es del tamaño de un ladrillo

the skirt is two sizes too big — la falda es dos tallas grande

a hall of immense size — una sala de vastas dimensiones

• try this (on) for size — prueba esto a ver si te conviene

• they're all of a size — tienen todos el mismo tamaño

• it's quite a size — es bastante grande

• I take size nine — (shoes) uso or tengo el número nueve

I take size 14 — (blouse etc) uso or tengo la talla 14

• to cut sth to size — cortar algo al tamaño que se necesita

• what size is the room? — ¿de qué tamaño or (LAm) qué tan grande es el cuarto?

what size are you? — ¿qué talla usas or tienes?, ¿de qué talla eres?

what size shoes do you take? — ¿qué número (de zapato) calzas or gastas?

what size shirt do you take? — ¿qué talla de camisa tiene or es la de usted?

• he's about your size — tiene más o menos tu talla

- that's about the size of it

- cut sb down to size

2.

VT clasificar según el tamaño

- size up

II [saɪz]
1.

N (for plaster, paper) cola f ; (for cloth) apresto m

2.

VT [+ plaster, paper] encolar; [+ cloth] aprestar

* * *
[saɪz]
noun

1) ( dimensions) tamaño m; (of problem, task) magnitud f, envergadura f

what size is it? — ¿de qué tamaño es?, ¿qué tamaño tiene?, ¿cómo es de grande?

their house is half/twice the size of ours — su casa es la mitad/el doble de grande que la nuestra

that's about the size of it — (colloq) de eso se trata; ( as answer) tú lo has dicho, así es

to cut somebody down to size — poner* a alguien en su sitio, bajarle los humos a alguien (fam)

2) ( of clothes) talla f or (RPl) talle m; (of shoes, gloves) número m

what size do you take? — ¿qué talla or (RPl) talle tiene or usa?

I take (a) size 10 in shoes — calzo or (Esp tb) gasto el número 10

try this one on for size — pruébese éste a ver cómo le queda la talla or (RPl) el talle

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Phrasal Verbs:

- size up

English-spanish dictionary > size
14 size

̈ɪsaɪz I
1. сущ.
1) а) размер, величина;
габариты, объем in size ≈ по величине, по объему full size ≈ в натуральную величину the size of a building ≈ размеры здания crew size ≈ численность группы Syn: volume б) калибр, формат Syn: format в) емкость memory size ≈ емкость памяти( запоминающего устройства) Syn: capacity, bulk
2) масштаб, размах Syn: scope
3) размер (одежды) to take разг., wear (a) certain size ≈ носить одежду/обувь определенного размера What size do you wear? ≈ Какой размер вы носите? an enormous, tremendous size ≈ очень большой размер large size ≈ большой размер moderate size ≈ средний размер small size ≈ маленький размер ight size ≈ нужный, подходящий размер wrong size ≈ не тот, неподходящий размер They gave me the wrong size. ≈ Они дали мне не тот размер. boys' sizes ≈ размеры для мальчиков children's sizes ≈ детские размеры girls' sizes ≈ размеры для девочек junior sizes ≈ подростковые размеры men's sizes ≈ размеры для мужчин misses' sizes ≈ размеры для девушек women's sizes ≈ размеры для женщин
4) полигр. кегль
2. гл. сортировать по величине size up II
1. сущ. клей, шлихта Syn: glue, paste
2. гл. проклеивать, шлихтовать Syn: paste, glue размер(ы), величина;
объем - the * of an animal величина животного - the * of an army численность армии - the * of a building размеры здания - to be of a * быть одного размера - in * по величине, по размерам - to be the * of smth. быть равным чему-либо по величине - to be the * of a pea быть величиной с горошину - * in pages количество страниц - full * в натуральную величину - budget * в мелкой упаковке (преим. о косметике, духах) - economy * экономичная расфасовка( большие пакеты, коробки продовольственных или козяйственных товаров) номер, размер ( предметов одежды) - to take a large * in boots носить большой размер ботинок - to be a * too big быть на номер больше, чем нужно уровень способностей;
склад характера - a man of (a) * человек больших возможностей - a man of (a) large * более крупная фигура the *(s) of smb.'s understanding границы чьего-либо понимания (техническое) калибр (специальное) формат;
размер, величина - nominal * номинальный размер (полиграфия) кегль инструмент для измерения величины жемчужин (историческое) стандартная мера( веса) (морское) (жаргон) скудный паек > that's about the * of it вот что это такое;
вот в чем дело;
таковы факты > to cut smb. down to * поставить кого-либо на место;
оборвать, обрезать( зазнайку) > to try for * примерять > to try shoes for * примерять обувь (подходит ли по размеру, не жмет ли > to try for * выяснять пригодность, ценность;
присматриваться к чему-либо > try this idea for * обдумайте хорошенько эту мысль располагать, расставлять по величине (тж. * out) - to * soldiers выстраивать солдат по росту сортировать по величине (часто * up) определять размер, величину;
измерять( техническое) калибровать оценивать;
составлять мнение( о ком-либо или о чем-либо) - to * a man правильно оценить человека - to * a situation правильно понять ситуацию - to * a customer at a glance с одного взгляда понять, что собой представляет клиент - he tried to * the reaction of the audience он старался уловить реакцию слушателей (американизм) (to, with) допускать сопоставление, быть сопоставимым;
соответствовать - he does not * to my expectations он не оправдывает моих ожиданий;
он не то, что я ожидал устанавливать величину (чего-либо;
тж. * out) ;
подгонять по величине;
доводить до какого-либо размера (специальное) клей;
шлихта - * colour (строительство) клеевая краска( текстильное) аппрет( специальное) проклеивать;
шлихтовать (текстильное) аппретировать average sample ~ средний объем выборки block ~ вчт. размер блока character ~ вчт. длина знака coin-vended ~ размер монеты, пригодный для торгового автомата disk ~ вчт. размер диска fixed sample ~ выборка постоянного объема full ~ вчт. полный grain ~ вчт. степень детализации increment ~ вчт. шаг line ~ вчт. длина строки memory ~ вчт. емкость запоминающего устройства memory ~ вчт. емкость памяти minimum sample ~ минимальный объем выборки postcard ~ формат почтовой открытки program ~ вчт. размер программы queue ~ вчт. длина очереди queue ~ вчт. число ожидающих требований record ~ вчт. длина записи relative ~ относительный размер sample ~ вчт. объем выборки sample ~ вчт. размер выборки size величина ~ разг. истинное положение вещей;
that's about the size of it вот что это такое ~ полигр. кегль ~ клей, шлихта ~ номер (перчаток и т. п.) ~ объем ~ проклеивать, шлихтовать ~ размер, величина;
объем ~ размер ~ сортировать по величине ~ формат, калибр ~ up определять размер, величину ~ up разг. составить мнение (о ком-л.) stack ~ вчт. размер стека storage ~ вчт. емкость ЗУ ~ разг. истинное положение вещей;
that's about the size of it вот что это такое trial ~ пробный объем type ~ полигр. кегль шрифта window ~ вчт. размер окна word ~ вчт. длина слова

Большой англо-русский и русско-английский словарь > size
15 try

1. verb
1) (to attempt or make an effort (to do, get etc): He tried to answer the questions; Let's try and climb that tree!) intentar

2) (to test; to make an experiment (with) in order to find out whether something will be successful, satisfactory etc: She tried washing her hair with a new shampoo; Try one of these sweets.) probar

3) (to judge (someone or their case) in a court of law: The prisoners were tried for murder.) juzgar, procesar

4) (to test the limits of; to strain: You are trying my patience.) poner a prueba

2. noun
1) (an attempt or effort: Have a try (at the exam). I'm sure you will pass.) tentativa, intento

2) (in rugby football, an act of putting the ball on the ground behind the opponents' goal-line: Our team scored three tries.) ensayo

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- trier
- trying
- try on
- try out

try¹ n intento / tentativa

after several unsuccessful tries, we gave up después de varios intentos fallidos, nos rendimos

let me have a try deja que lo intente yo / déjame intentarlo a mí

El plural de try se escribe tries

try² vb

1. intentar / tratar de

she tried to escape intentó escaparse

2. procurar

try not to make a noise procura no hacer ruido

3. probar

can I try your fish? ¿puedo probar tu pescado?

El pasado y participio pasado de try se escribe tried; el gerundio se escribe trying

try

tr[traɪ]

noun (pl tries)

1 intento, tentativa

■ why don't you give it a try? ¿por qué no lo pruebas?

■ I think it's worth a try creo que vale la pena probarlo

■ they gave up after a few tries se rindieron después de varios intentos

2 SMALLSPORT/SMALL (rugby) ensayo

transitive verb (pt & pp tried, ger trying)

1 (attempt) intentar

■ you tried your best hiciste lo que pudiste

2 (test, use) probar, poner a prueba, ensayar; (food) probar

■ have you ever tried caviar? ¿has probado el caviar alguna vez?

■ you must try some of our home-made wine tienes que probar nuestro vino casero

■ why don't we try it with the sofa here and the table over there? ¿por qué no lo probamos con el sofá aquí y la mesa allí?

■ she tried the door but it was locked intentó abrir pero estaba cerrada

3 SMALLLAW/SMALL juzgar, procesar

■ the case was tried before a jury el caso fue juzgado por un jurado

■ he was tried for murder fue procesado por asesinato

4 (be a strain on - eyes) cansar; (- patience, person) poner a prueba

intransitive verb

1 (make an attempt) intentar

■ I don't know if I can do it, but I'll try no sé si podré hacerlo, pero lo intentaré

■ you're not trying no haces ningún esfuerzo

■ he tried to swim the Channel but failed intentó cruzar el Canal de la Mancha nadando pero no lo logró

■ please try to get here on time in future procura llegar puntualmente en el futuro

■ I tried hard not to laugh procuré no reír

■ it's trying to snow quiere nevar

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SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALL

to try it on with somebody ver hasta dónde puede llegar con alguien

to try one's hand at something probar algo por primera vez

to try one's luck probar suerte

to try out for something SMALLAMERICAN ENGLISH/SMALL hacer una prueba para algo

try ['traɪ] v, tried ; trying vt

1) : enjuiciar, juzgar, procesar

he was tried for murder: fue procesado por homicidio

2) : probar

did you try the salad?: ¿probaste la ensalada?

3) test: tentar, poner a prueba

to try one's patience: tentarle la paciencia a uno

4) attempt: tratar (de), intentar

5) or to try on : probarse (ropa)

try vi

: tratar, intentar

try n, pl tries : intento m, tentativa f

try

v.

• enjuiciar v.

• ensayar v.

• esforzarse v.

• experimentar v.

• intentar v.

• probar v.

• tentar v.

• tratar de v.

n.

• conato s.m.

• ensayo s.m.

• prueba s.f.

• tentativa s.f.

traɪ
I

noun (pl tries)

1)

a) c ( attempt) intento m, tentativa f

it's worth a try — vale la pena intentarlo or hacer la tentativa or hacer la prueba

that's not the right answer, but it was a good try — ésa no es la respuesta, pero no estabas tan desencaminado

b) ( trial) (no pl)

we'll give him a try — le daremos una oportunidad

this wine should be worth a try — merece la pena probar este vino

2) c ( in rugby) ensayo m

II
1.

tries, trying, tried transitive verb

1)

a) ( attempt) intentar

to try to + INF — tratar de + inf, intentar + inf

try to o (colloq) try and concentrate — trata de or intenta concentrarte

try not to forget — procura no olvidarte

just you try it! — atrévete!, haz la prueba!

it's trying to rain — (colloq) parece que quiere llover (fam)

b) ( attempt to operate)

he tried all the windows — probó a abrir todas las ventanas

she tried the switch, but nothing happened — le dio al interruptor, pero nada de nada

2)

a) ( experiment with) \<\<product/technique/food\>\> probar*

try some — pruébalo, prueba un poquito

to try -ING: have you tried frying it? ¿has probado a freírlo?; try looking at the problem from another angle — prueba con un enfoque distinto del problema

b) ( have recourse to)

I'll try his work number — voy a probar a llamarlo al trabajo

I tried several bookshops before I found a copy — busqué en or recorrí varias librerías antes de encontrar un ejemplar

3)

a) ( put to the test) \<\<person/courage\>\> poner* a prueba

to try one's luck at something — probar* suerte con algo

b) ( put strain on) \<\<patience\>\> poner* a prueba

4) ( Law) \<\<person\>\> procesar, juzgar*; \<\<case\>\> ver*

to try somebody FOR something — juzgar* a alguien por algo

2.

vi

you must try harder — tienes que esforzarte más

the team just isn't trying — el equipo no está haciendo ningún esfuerzo

I can't do it: you try — no puedo, prueba or inténtalo tú

to try one's best o hardest — hacer* todo lo posible

she couldn't be hurtful if she tried — es incapaz de herir a nadie

Phrasal Verbs:

- try for

- try on

- try out

[traɪ]
1. N

1) (=attempt) intento m, tentativa f

after several tries they gave up — tras varios intentos or varias tentativas, se dieron por vencidos

it was a good try - better luck next time — no lo conseguiste pero no estuvo mal - otra vez será

nice try Dave, but I know you're lying — no cuela, Dave, sé que estás mintiendo

• to give sth a try — intentar (hacer) algo

she's out at the moment - give her a try in half an hour — en este momento ha salido, pero llámela dentro de media hora

• let me have a try — déjame intentarlo

they're going to have another try at the summit when the weather improves — van a volver a intentar llegar a la cumbre cuando el tiempo mejore

• it's worth a try — vale or merece la pena intentarlo

2) (=trial)

• to give sth a try — [+ product, food, experience] probar algo

you'll never know what snake is like if you don't give it a try — nunca sabrás a qué sabe la serpiente si no la pruebas

to give sb a try — darle una oportunidad a algn, poner a algn a prueba

we'll give her a try for a week — le daremos una semana de prueba

• these new burgers are worth a try — vale or merece la pena probar estas nuevas hamburguesas

3) (Rugby) ensayo m

to score a try — marcar un ensayo

2. VT

1) (=attempt) intentar

you've only tried three questions — solo has intentado hacer tres preguntas

to try to do sth — intentar hacer algo, tratar de hacer algo

he was shot while trying to escape — lo dispararon mientras intentaba escapar or trataba de escapar

• I tried not to think about it — intenté no pensar en ello, traté de no pensar en ello

try not to cough — procura no toser, procura contener la tos

he was trying his best not to laugh — estaba haciendo todo lo posible por no reírse

• it's trying to rain — tiene ganas como de llover

2) (=try out, sample) probar

have you tried these olives? — ¿has probado estas aceitunas?

to try doing sth — probar a hacer algo

have you tried soaking the curtains in vinegar? — ¿has probado a poner las cortinas en remojo con vinagre?

try turning the key — da vuelta a la llave y a ver qué pasa, prueba a or intenta darle la vuelta a la llave

you try bringing up four children on your own! — ¡prueba tú a criar cuatro niños solo!

• I'll try anything once — siempre estoy dispuesto a probarlo todo, al menos una vez

• we've tried everything but the car still won't start — lo hemos intentado or probado todo, pero el coche todavía no arranca
hand 1., 10), size I, 1.
3) (=attempt to work) [+ door handle] tirar de; [+ telephone number] intentar llamar a

he tried the phone but the line was dead — intentó usar el teléfono pero no había línea

he tried the door - to his surprise it opened — intentó abrir la puerta - para su sorpresa se abrió

4) (=inquire at)

we tried three hotels but they had no room — preguntamos en tres hoteles pero no tenían habitación

have you tried the local music shops? — ¿lo has buscado en las tiendas de música del barrio?

5) (=put to the test) [+ person, strength, patience] poner a prueba

why not try him for the job? — ¿por qué no ponerle a prueba en el puesto?

he was tried and found wanting — fue sometido a prueba y resultó ser deficiente

it would try the patience of a saint — pondría a prueba la paciencia de un santo

• to try one's luck — probar suerte

• to try sth on sb — probar algo con algn

they haven't tried the drug on humans yet — todavía no han probado la droga con personas

I tried the idea on a couple of people — le comenté la idea a un par de personas

• they have been sorely tried — liter han sufrido mucho

- these things are sent to try us

6) (Jur)

to try sb (for sth) — procesar or enjuiciar a algn (por algo)

to try a case — ver una demanda

3.

VI

he didn't even try — ni siquiera lo intentó

you're not trying! — ¡no estás poniendo todo tu empeño!

try again! — ¡vuelve a intentarlo!

try as I might I couldn't persuade her — por más que intenté persuadirla no lo conseguí

I couldn't have done that (even) if I'd tried — no podría haber hecho eso ni (siquiera) queriendo

you could do it if you tried — podrías hacerlo si lo intentaras

(just) you try! — ¡hazlo y verás!, ¡atrévete (y verás)!

• to try and do sth * — intentar hacer algo, tratar de hacer algo

I ought to try and get some sleep — debería tratar de or intentar dormir un rato

• to try one's (very) best, try one's (very) hardest — poner todo su empeño, hacer todo lo posible

• it is not for lack or want of trying — no será porque no se ha intentado
succeed 1., 1)
4.

CPD

try line N — (Rugby) línea f de marca

- try for

- try on

- try out

* * *
[traɪ]
I

noun (pl tries)

1)

a) c ( attempt) intento m, tentativa f

it's worth a try — vale la pena intentarlo or hacer la tentativa or hacer la prueba

that's not the right answer, but it was a good try — ésa no es la respuesta, pero no estabas tan desencaminado

b) ( trial) (no pl)

we'll give him a try — le daremos una oportunidad

this wine should be worth a try — merece la pena probar este vino

2) c ( in rugby) ensayo m

II
1.

tries, trying, tried transitive verb

1)

a) ( attempt) intentar

to try to + INF — tratar de + inf, intentar + inf

try to o (colloq) try and concentrate — trata de or intenta concentrarte

try not to forget — procura no olvidarte

just you try it! — atrévete!, haz la prueba!

it's trying to rain — (colloq) parece que quiere llover (fam)

b) ( attempt to operate)

he tried all the windows — probó a abrir todas las ventanas

she tried the switch, but nothing happened — le dio al interruptor, pero nada de nada

2)

a) ( experiment with) \<\<product/technique/food\>\> probar*

try some — pruébalo, prueba un poquito

to try -ING: have you tried frying it? ¿has probado a freírlo?; try looking at the problem from another angle — prueba con un enfoque distinto del problema

b) ( have recourse to)

I'll try his work number — voy a probar a llamarlo al trabajo

I tried several bookshops before I found a copy — busqué en or recorrí varias librerías antes de encontrar un ejemplar

3)

a) ( put to the test) \<\<person/courage\>\> poner* a prueba

to try one's luck at something — probar* suerte con algo

b) ( put strain on) \<\<patience\>\> poner* a prueba

4) ( Law) \<\<person\>\> procesar, juzgar*; \<\<case\>\> ver*

to try somebody FOR something — juzgar* a alguien por algo

2.

vi

you must try harder — tienes que esforzarte más

the team just isn't trying — el equipo no está haciendo ningún esfuerzo

I can't do it: you try — no puedo, prueba or inténtalo tú

to try one's best o hardest — hacer* todo lo posible

she couldn't be hurtful if she tried — es incapaz de herir a nadie

Phrasal Verbs:

- try for

- try on

- try out

English-spanish dictionary > try
16 try

{trai}
I. 1. изпитвам, опитвам, пробвам, изпробвам
to TRY the door опитвам да отворя/дали е отворена вратата
2. дразня, измъчвам, поставям на изпитание
this print tries my eyes този шрифт уморява очите ми
3. опитвам се, старая се, мъча се
to TRY one's best/hardest правя всичко възможно, полагам всякакви усилия
4. юр. давам под съд, съдя, водя съдебен процес срещу
5. топя, претопявам (сало), пречиствам/отделям чрез топене
try back връщам се на предишното място (за кучета, загубили дирята), прен. връщам се на предишна тема и пр., започвам отначало
try for опитвам се да получа/спечеля (нещо), домогвам се до
to TRY for the navy мъча се/опитвам се да постъпя във флотата
try on пробвам, премервам, меря (дреха и пр.), разг. пробвам дали ще мине (номер, нахалството ми и пр.)
to TRY it on опитвам докъде ще стигне търпението на другите
try out изпробвам, изпитвам качествата/способностите на
to TRY something out on someone изпробвам нещо на някого, за да видя ефекта му
II. 1. опит, експеримент
2. опит, опитване, проба
to have a TRY at something опитвам се/пробвам да направя нещо

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{trai} v 1. изпитвам, опитвам, пробвам, изпробвам; to try the door (2) {trai} n 1. опит, експеримент; 2. опит, опитване, проба; to h

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старая се; съдя; трудя се; опитвам; опит; пробване; пробвам;

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1. i. изпитвам, опитвам, пробвам, изпробвам 2. ii. опит, експеримент 3. this print tries my eyes този шрифт уморява очите ми 4. to have a try at something опитвам се/пробвам да направя нещо 5. to try for the navy мъча се/опитвам се да постъпя във флотата 6. to try it on опитвам докъде ще стигне търпението на другите 7. to try one's best/hardest правя всичко възможно, полагам всякакви усилия 8. to try something out on someone изпробвам нещо на някого, за да видя ефекта му 9. to try the door опитвам да отворя/дали е отворена вратата 10. try back връщам се на предишното място (за кучета, загубили дирята), прен. връщам се на предишна тема и пр., започвам отначало 11. try for опитвам се да получа/спечеля (нещо), домогвам се до 12. try on пробвам, премервам, меря (дреха и пр.), разг. пробвам дали ще мине (номер, нахалството ми и пр.) 13. try out изпробвам, изпитвам качествата/способностите на 14. дразня, измъчвам, поставям на изпитание 15. опит, опитване, проба 16. опитвам се, старая се, мъча се 17. топя, претопявам (сало), пречиствам/отделям чрез топене 18. юр. давам под съд, съдя, водя съдебен процес срещу
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try [trai] I. v 1. изпитвам, опитвам, пробвам; to \try o.'s hand at (с ger) опитвам се да; to \try o.'s paces изпитвам способностите си; поставям се на изпитание; опитвам щастието си; to \try s.th. for size меря (дреха, обувки); to \try it on the dog прен. изпробвам нещо върху хора, считани за низшестоящи или маловажни; 2. измъчвам; поставям на изпитание; you should not \try your eyes with that small print не бива да измъчваш очите си с този дребен шрифт; 3. опитвам се, старая се, мъча се; to \try o.'s best употребявам всички усилия, правя всичко възможно; 4. юрид. съдя, разследвам, преследвам съдебно, давам под съд; to be tried for murder съдят ме за убийство; 5. стопявам ( сало), пречиствам (отделям) чрез топене; II. n опит, книж. експеримент; опитване; проба; to have a \try (at) опитвам се (да).

English-Bulgarian dictionary > try
17 try on

1. put on new clothes to test them for size or look примерить одежду (перед покупкой)
Try on this leather coat, it’s very good. She tried it on, but it didn’t fit her at all.
2. to put on new clothes to see if they fit примерить новую одежду
She tried on a black coat, but it didn’t fit. Try it on, maybe you’ll like it.

English-Russian mini useful dictionary > try on
18 try on

['traɪ'ɔn]
v

примерять

Let him try the coat on for size. — Пусть он примерит пальто, чтобы посмотреть, годится ли оно по размеру/впору ли оно

- try this hat on

English-Russian combinatory dictionary > try on
19 probar

v.

1 to prove.

eso prueba que tenía razón that proves I was right

Einstein probó su teoría Einstein proved his theory.

2 to try.

lo hemos probado todo we've tried everything

Ella 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 shirt

4 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.

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probar

Conjugation model [ CONTAR], like link=contar contar

► verbo transitivo

1 (demostrar) to prove

■ esto prueba la veracidad de su testimonio this proves the truth of his testimony

2 (comprobar) to test, check

■ prueba el coche a ver cómo responde check the car to see how it performs

3 (vino, comida) to taste, try

■ prueba el estofado a ver si está bien de sal taste the stew for salt

■ ¿has probado alguna vez las judías con almejas? have you ever tried beans with clams?

■ nunca pruebo el cava porque me da sueño I never drink cava because it makes me sleepy

4 (prenda, zapato) to try on

■ pruébatelo antes de llevártelo try it on before buying it

► verbo intransitivo

1 to try

■ prueba a cambiarle la pila try changing the battery

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verb

1) to try

2) prove

3) taste

4) test

5) demonstrate

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1. VT

1) (=demostrar) [+ eficacia, inocencia, teoría] to prove

eso probaría la existencia de vida en Marte — that would prove the existence of life on Mars

probar que — to prove that

¿cómo puedes probar que no estabas allí? — how can you prove that you weren't there?

el juez consideró probado que era culpable — the judge considered that he had been proved guilty

2) (=poner a prueba) [+ sustancia, vacuna, persona] to test; [+ método] to try; [+ aparato, arma] to test, try out; [+ actor, músico] to audition

hemos 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

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

probaron a muchos actores para el papel — they auditioned a lot of actors for the part
fortuna 1), suerte 1)
3) (=catar) to try, taste

prueba un poco de este pescado — try o taste a bit of this fish

el médico me ha prohibido que pruebe el marisco — the doctor says I'm not allowed (to eat) seafood

yo el vino no lo pruebo — I never touch o drink wine

llevamos horas sin probar bocado — it's hours since we've had a bite to eat

- al probar se ve el mosto

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?

tengo que ir a la modista a que me pruebe — I have to go to the dressmaker for a fitting

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. VI

1) (=intentar) to try, have a go

déjame que pruebe yo — let me try, let me have a go

¿has probado con este bolígrafo? — have you tried this pen?

probar a hacer algo — to try doing sth

he probado a hacerlo yo sola, pero no he podido — I tried doing it on my own but I couldn't

- con o por probar nada se pierde

2) (=sentar) [actividad, ropa] to suit; [comida] to agree with

le probó mal ese oficio — that trade didn't suit him

no me prueba bien el café — coffee doesn't agree with me

3)

probar de algo —
see VT
See:

probar 1., 3)

3.

See:

probarse

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1.
verbo transitivo

1) ( demostrar) <teoría/inocencia> to prove

2)

a) <vino/sopa> to taste; ( por primera vez) to try

no he vuelto a probar la ginebra — I haven't touched gin since

no probé bocado en todo el día — I didn't eat a thing o have a bite to eat all day

b) < método> to try

prueba el coche antes de comprarlo — try out the car before buying it

llevé el coche a que le probaran los frenos — I took the car to have the brakes tested

c) < ropa> to try on

probarle algo A alguien — to try something on somebody

la modista me probó el vestido una vez — the dressmaker gave me one fitting for the dress

d) ( poner a prueba) <empleado/honradez> to test
2.
probar vi ( intentar) to try

probar no cuesta nada — there's no harm in trying

¿has probado con quitamanchas? — have you tried using stain remover?

probar A + INF — to try -ing
3.
probarse v pron <ropa/zapatos> to try on

quisiera probarme uno más grande — I'd like to try a larger size

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= 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.

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* 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.

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1.
verbo transitivo

1) ( demostrar) <teoría/inocencia> to prove

2)

a) <vino/sopa> to taste; ( por primera vez) to try

no he vuelto a probar la ginebra — I haven't touched gin since

no probé bocado en todo el día — I didn't eat a thing o have a bite to eat all day

b) < método> to try

prueba el coche antes de comprarlo — try out the car before buying it

llevé el coche a que le probaran los frenos — I took the car to have the brakes tested

c) < ropa> to try on

probarle algo A alguien — to try something on somebody

la modista me probó el vestido una vez — the dressmaker gave me one fitting for the dress

d) ( poner a prueba) <empleado/honradez> to test
2.
probar vi ( intentar) to try

probar no cuesta nada — there's no harm in trying

¿has probado con quitamanchas? — have you tried using stain remover?

probar A + INF — to try -ing
3.
probarse v pron <ropa/zapatos> to try on

quisiera probarme uno más grande — I'd like to try a larger size

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= 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.

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probar [ A10 ]

vt

A (demostrar) ‹teoría/acusación/inocencia› to prove

esto prueba que ella tenía razón this proves that she was right

B

1 ‹vino/sopa› to taste; (por primera vez) to try

nunca he probado el caviar I've never tried caviar

no puedo probar el vino, el médico me lo ha prohibido I can't drink wine, doctor's orders

desde entonces no he vuelto a probar la ginebra I haven't touched gin again since then

no ha probado bocado en todo el día she hasn't eaten a thing o had a bite to eat all day

2 ‹método› to try

prueba la aspiradora antes de comprarla try the vacuum cleaner (out) before buying it

estoy dispuesto a probar cualquier cosa con tal de curarme I'm prepared to try anything if it helps me to get better

llevaron el coche a que le probaran los frenos they took the car to have the brakes tested

fortuna, suerte

3 ‹ropa› to try on probarle algo A algn to try sth ON sb

no le puedo comprar zapatos sin probárselos I can't buy shoes for him without him trying them on o without trying them on him

la modista sólo me probó el vestido una vez the dressmaker only gave me one fitting for the dress

4 (poner a prueba) ‹empleado/honradez› to test

dejaron el dinero allí para probarlo they left the money there to test him

■ probar

vi

1 (intentar) to try

déjame probar a mí let me try, let me have a go

probar no cuesta nada there's no harm in trying

¿has probado con quitamanchas? have you tried using stain remover?

probar A + INF to try -ING

prueba a hacerlo de la otra manera try doing it the other way

2 ( ant) (sentar) (+ me/te/le etc) to suit

la vida de ciudad no le prueba city life doesn't suit him

■ probarse

v pron

‹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

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probar ( conjugate probar) verbo transitivo
1 ( demostrar) ‹teoría/inocencia› to prove
2
a) ‹vino/sopa› to taste;

( por primera vez) to try
b) ‹ método› to try;

‹coche/mecanismo› to try out
c) ‹ ropa› to try on;

probarle algo A algn to try sth on sb
d) ( poner a prueba) ‹empleado/honradez› to test;

‹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

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probar

♦ vt

1. [demostrar, indicar] to prove;

eso prueba que tenía razón that shows I was right

2. [comprobar] to test, to check;

prueba tú mismo la potencia de mi coche see for yourself how powerful my car is

3. [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 for

4. [ropa] to try on;

probar una camisa to try on a shirt

5. [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

♦ vi

1. [tratar de]
probar a hacer algo to try to do sth;

prueba 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

2. [degustar]
probar de todo to try a bit of everything

♦ See also the pronominal verb probarse

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probar

I v/t

1 teoría test, try out

2 ( comer un poco de) taste, try; ( comer por primera vez) try

3 ( justificar) prove

II v/i try;

probar a hacer try doing

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probar {19} vt

1) : to demonstrate, to prove

2) : to test, to try out

3) : to try on (clothing)

4) : to taste, to sample

probar vi

: to try

♦ See also the reflexive verb probarse

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probar vb

1. (examinar) to test / to try [pt. & pp. tried]

pruébalo para ver si funciona try it to see if it works

2. (demostrar) to prove

el abogado no pudo probar nada the lawyer couldn't prove anything

3. (catar) to taste

el cocinero probó el guiso the cook tasted the stew

4. (intentar) to try

probó a batir el récord she tried to break the record

Spanish-English dictionary > probar
20 mismo

adj.

same, selfsame, self-same, very same.

adv.

himself, per se, as such, in itself.

El hombre mismo The man himself. El mismo hombre = The same man.

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mismo

► adjetivo

1 (idéntico) same

■ el mismo color the same colour

■ tiene la misma cara que su padre he looks just like his dad

2 (enfático) very

■ en esta misma casa nací yo I was born in this very house

■ ni sus mismos amigos lo entienden even his own friends don't understand him

► pronombre

1 same

■ es el mismo del año pasado it's the same one as last year

► adverbio mismo

1 same

■ piensa lo mismo que tu he thinks the same as you

■ ahora mismo viene he'll be here in a second

■ parece que fue ayer mismo it seems like only yesterday

■ para mañana mismo lo tengo acabado I'll have it done by tomorrow

■ vamos a sentarnos aquí mismo let's sit right here

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FRASEOLOGÍA

yo (ti, etc) mismo,-a myself (yourself, etc)

■ lo hice yo mismo I did it myself

■ te estás perjudicando a ti mismo you're not doing yourself any favours

■ con el sr. Suárez por favor --yo mismo may I speak to Mr Suárez please? --speaking

es lo mismo (la misma cosa) it amounts to the same thing 2 (no importa) it doesn't matter

lo mismo da it doen't matter

o lo que es lo mismo that is to say

¡por eso mismo! precisely

■ por eso mismo no fui that's why I didn't go

volver a las mismas / estar en las mismas to be back at square one

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mismo

► adverbio

1 same

■ piensa lo mismo que tu he thinks the same as you

■ ahora mismo viene he'll be here in a second

■ parece que fue ayer mismo it seems like only yesterday

■ para mañana mismo lo tengo acabado I'll have it done by tomorrow

■ vamos a sentarnos aquí mismo let's sit right here

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(f. - misma)

adj.

1) same

2) very

3) oneself

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1. ADJ

1) (=igual) same

el mismo coche — the same car

estos dos vestidos son de la misma talla — these two dresses are the same size

respondieron al mismo tiempo — they answered together, they answered at the same time

• el mismo... que — the same... as

lleva la misma falda que ayer — she's wearing the same skirt as yesterday

tengo el mismo dinero que tú — I've got the same amount of money as you

tiene el mismo pelo que su padre — his hair's the same as his father's

2) [reflexivo]

hablaba consigo mismo — he was talking to himself

lo hizo por sí mismo — he did it by himself

perjudicarse a sí mismo — to harm oneself
valerse 2)
3) [enfático]

a) [relativo a personas]

yo mismo lo vi — I saw it myself, I saw it with my own eyes

estuvo el mismo ministro — the minister himself was there

ni ella misma lo sabe — she doesn't even know herself

ella misma se hace los vestidos — she makes her own dresses

-¿quién responde? -a ver, tú mismo — "who's going to answer?" - "well, why don't you answer yourself!"

b) [relativo a cosas]

-¿cuál quieres? -ese mismo — "which one do you want?" - "that one there"

-¡es un canalla! -eso mismo pienso yo — "he's a swine!" - "my thoughts exactly"

viven en el mismo centro de Córdoba — they live right in the centre of Córdoba

en todos los países europeos, España misma incluida — in all European countries, including Spain itself

Ana es la generosidad misma — Ana is generosity itself, Ana is the epitome of generosity

• en ese mismo momento — at that very moment

• por eso mismo, era pobre y por eso mismo su ascenso tiene más mérito — he was poor and for that very reason his promotion is all the more commendable

4) [como pronombre]

es el mismo que nos alquilaron el año pasado — it's the same one they rented us last year

-¿y qué edad tienes tú? -la misma que él — "and how old are you?" - "I'm the same age as him"

no es la misma desde su divorcio — she hasn't been the same since her divorce

-¿es usted la señorita Sánchez? -¡la misma! — "are you Miss Sánchez?" - "I am indeed!"

leyó el texto pero no reveló el origen del mismo — he read the text without revealing its source

- estamos en las mismas

5)

• lo mismo —

a) (=la misma cosa) the same (thing)

los políticos siempre dicen lo mismo — politicians always say the same (thing)

hizo lo mismo que ayer — he did the same as yesterday

¡hombre, no es lo mismo! — it's not the same (thing) at all!

- son unos canallas -lo mismo digo yo — "they're swine" - "that's (exactly) what I say"

-¡enhorabuena! -lo mismo digo — "congratulations!" - "likewise" o "the same to you"

- eres un sinvergüenza -lo mismo te digo — "you're completely shameless" - "you too" o "so are you"

nos contó lo mismo de siempre — she told us the usual story

-¿qué desea de beber? -lo mismo (de antes), por favor — "what would you like to drink?" - "(the) same again, please"

cuando le interese a él, o lo que es lo mismo, nunca — when it suits him, in other words never

• por lo mismo, no es inteligente y por lo mismo tiene que estudiar el doble — he's not clever, which is exactly why he has to study twice as hard

• lo mismo que, le dijo lo mismo que yo — she told him the same thing o the same as she told me

le multaron por lo mismo que a mi — she got fined for the same thing as me

no es lo mismo hablar en público que en privado — it's not the same thing to talk in public as to talk in private

b)

• dar lo mismo, da lo mismo — it's all the same, it makes no difference

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

da lo mismo que vengas hoy o mañana — it doesn't matter whether you come today or tomorrow

c) * (=a lo mejor)

lo mismo no vienen — maybe they won't come

no lo sé todavía, pero lo mismo voy — I don't know yet, but I may well come

pídeselo, lo mismo te lo presta — ask him for it; you never know, he may lend it to you

d)

• lo mismo que (=al igual que) —

en Europa, lo mismo que en América — in Europe, (just) as in America

lo mismo que usted es médico yo soy ingeniero — just as you are a doctor, so I am an engineer

suspendí el examen, lo mismo que Íñigo — I failed the exam, just like Íñigo

yo, lo mismo que mi padre, odio el baloncesto — I hate basketball, just like my father

nos divertimos lo mismo que si hubiéramos ido al baile — we had just as good a time as if we had gone to the dance

e)

• lo mismo... que (=tanto... como) —

lo mismo te puede criticar que alabar — she's just as likely to criticize you as to praise you

lo mismo puede durar una hora que dos — it could last anywhere between one and two hours

aquí lo mismo te venden una vajilla que una bicicleta — they'll sell you anything here, from a dinner service to a bicycle

lo mismo si viene que si no viene — whether he comes or not

2.

ADV [enfático]

delante mismo de la casa — right in front of the house

en la capital mismo hay barrios de chabolas — even in the capital there are shanty towns

• ahora mismo — (=inmediatamente) right away o now; (=hace un momento) just now

hazlo ahora mismo — do it right away o now

ahora mismo acabo de hablar con él — I've just been talking to him, I was talking to him only a moment ago

• aquí mismo, -¿dónde lo pongo? -aquí mismo — "where shall I put it?" - "right here"

aquí mismo acampamos el año pasado — this is the exact spot where we camped last year

• así mismo, -¿cómo quieres el filete? -así mismo está bien — "how would you like your steak?" - "it's fine as it is"

• ayer mismo — only yesterday

• hoy mismo, he llegado hoy mismo — I just arrived today

me dijo que me contestarían hoy mismo — he told me they'd give me an answer today

• mañana mismo, llegará mañana mismo — he's arriving tomorrow, no less

me contestarán mañana mismo — they'll give me an answer tomorrow

* * *
I
- ma adjetivo

1)

a) (delante del n) ( expresando identidad) same

hacer dos cosas al mismo tiempo — to do two things at once o at the same time

la misma historia de siempre — the same old story

nos gustan las mismas películas — we like the same movies

b) (como pron) same

Roma ya no es la misma — Rome isn't the same any more

¿usted es Pedro Lecue? - el mismo — are you Pedro Lecue? - I am indeed o that's right

es el mismo que vimos ayer — it's the same one we saw yesterday

en las mismas: no ha llegado, así que seguimos en las mismas it hasn't arrived so we're no further on; si vienes tú pero falta él, estamos en las mismas — if you come but he doesn't turn up, then we're no better off

2) ( uso enfático)

a) (refiriéndose a lugares, momentos, cosas)

en el mismo centro de Lima — right in the center of Lima

en este mismo instante — this very minute

eso mismo pienso yo — that's exactly o just what I think

b) ( refiriéndose a personas)

hablé con el mismísimo presidente — I spoke to the president himself

te perjudicas a ti mismo — you're only spiting o hurting yourself

él mismo lo trajo — he brought it himself

se corta el pelo ella misma — she cuts her own hair

él mismo se pone las inyecciones — he gives himself the injections

3)

lo mismo — ( la misma cosa)

siempre dice lo mismo — he always says the same (thing)

lo mismo para mí — the same for me, please

qué elegante te has venido! - lo mismo digo — you're looking very smart! - so are you o you, too

o lo que es lo mismo — in other words

pidió lo mismo que yo — he ordered the same as me

dar lo mismo: me da lo mismo si lo rompe I don't care if he breaks it; le da lo mismo con o sin azúcar he doesn't mind with or without sugar; da lo mismo quién lo haga — it doesn't matter o it makes no difference who does it

4)

lo mismo — (como adv)

a) (fam) ( expresando posibilidad)

te ve por la calle y lo mismo no te saluda — you can meet him in the street and sometimes he doesn't even say hello to you

¿pregúntaselo? lo mismo dice que sí — ask him, he might (well) o may (well) say yes

lo mismo puedes conseguir caramelos que una botella de whisky — you can get anything, from sweets to a bottle of whiskey

b) (RPl fam) ( de todos modos) just o all the same, anyway

5)

lo mismo que — ( al igual que)

nuestra empresa, lo mismo que tantas otras — our company, like so many others

los niños pueden ir lo mismo que los adultos — children can go as well as adults

6)

a) (como pron) (frml)

se detuvo un coche y tres individuos bajaron del mismo — a car pulled up and three individuals got out

b) (como pron relativo) (Méx frml)

agradecemos su donativo, mismo que fue aplicado a la compra de medicamentos — we thank you for your donation, which has been used to buy medicines
II
adverbio ( uso enfático)

aquí/ahora mismo — right here/now

hoy mismo te mando el cheque — I'll send you the check today

ayer mismo hablé con él — I spoke to him only yesterday

* * *

= identical, same, equal.

Ex. The DISPLAY command is identical to the TYPE command except when using a format which includes only a few lines per record.

Ex. The command function 'SAVE' is used to save a search formulation for later use on the same or another data base on the same system.

Ex. Collection development should ideally involve de-acquisitions as an on-going program of equal importance.

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* admitido por Uno mismo = self-professed.

* ahora mismo = right now, just now.

* a la misma altura que = in the same league as.

* allí mismo = on the spot, there and then.

* al mismo nivel de = flush with.

* al mismo nivel que = on a par with, in the same league as.

* al mismo tiempo = at once, at the same time, concurrently, in the process, simultaneously, at one and the same time, contemporaneously, at the same instant, in parallel, concomitantly, at the one time, all the while.

* al mismo tiempo que = in parallel to/with, while, as the same time as, cum, in conjunction with.

* al mismo tiempo que + Indicativo = whilst + Gerundio.

* a mí también me gustaría tener la misma oportunidad = turnabout is fair play.

* apuntar a la misma conclusión = point to + the same conclusion.

* aquí mismo = right here.

* a ti mismo = yourself, thyself.

* a usted mismo = thyself.

* bajo un mismo techo = under one roof.

* brillar por Uno mismo = shine on + Posesivo + own.

* concepto de uno mismo = self-image.

* conciencia de sí mismo = self-awareness.

* conciencia de uno mismo = self-awareness.

* con confianza en uno mismo = self-confident.

* con el mismo = therewith.

* con el mismo + Nombre + como el que... = as + Adverbio + as....

* con el mismo planteamiento que = on the same lines as.

* confianza en uno mismo = self-belief.

* conócete a ti mismo = know + thyself.

* consciente de uno mismo = self-conscious.

* cuestionario rellenado por uno mismo = self-administered questionnaire.

* cuidado de uno mismo = self-caring, self-care.

* definido por uno mismo = self-defined.

* definir por uno mismo = self-define.

* de la misma categoría que = in a class with.

* de la misma forma que = in the same way (as), in the same manner (as), in much the same way as.

* de la misma manera = by the same token.

* de la misma manera (que) = in the same way (as), in the same manner (as).

* del mismo calibre que = in a class with.

* del mismo modo = exactly, in the same vein, by the same token.

* del mismo modo que = as, in the form that, in the same way (as), in the same way that, just as, in the same manner (as), along the lines, after the fashion of, similar to, in common with.

* del mismo + Nombre = equally + Adjetivo.

* del mismo sexo = same-sex.

* del mismo tipo que las oficinas = office-type.

* desde esta misma perspectiva = along the same lines.

* de una misma manera = in a similar fashion.

* dirigido hacia uno mismo = self-oriented.

* dirigido por uno mismo = self-directed.

* ella misma = herself.

* él mismo = himself.

* el mismo + Nombre (+ que) = every bit as much + Nombre (+ as).

* el mismo número = as many.

* encerrado en sí mismo = closeted.

* en el mismo centro (de) = plumb in the middle (of).

* en el mismo número de años = in as many years.

* en el mismo orden que = in sync with.

* en ese mismo instante = at that very moment.

* en ese mismo momento = at that very moment.

* en este mismo sentido = along the same lines.

* en la misma época = contemporaneously.

* en la misma habitación = ensuite.

* en la misma línea de = in the vein of.

* en la misma línea que = in line with.

* en sí mismo = in itself, unto + Reflexivo, per se.

* en sí mismos = in themselves.

* escogido por uno mismo = self-chosen.

* estar a la misma altura que = rank with.

* estar al mismo nivel = be on a par.

* estar en la misma categoría que = rank with.

* estar en las mismas = be back to square one.

* estar hecho con la mismas dimensiones que el original = be to scale.

* estar todos en el mismo barco = be all in the same boat.

* evidente por sí mismo = self-evident.

* grupo de personas o cosas de la misma edad o categoría = peer group.

* hablar del mismo modo = talk + alike.

* hablar por Uno mismo = speak for + Reflexivo.

* hacer del mismo molde = cast in + the same mould as.

* hasta el mismo = right up to.

* imagen de uno mismo = self-presentation.

* intentar hacer Algo por uno mismo = try + Posesivo + own hand at.

* justo de la misma manera que = in just the same way as.

* la misma persona = one and the same person.

* la personificación de la confianza en uno mismo = confidence personified.

* lo mismo ocurre con = the same goes for.

* lo mismo que = the same as, along the lines of, in much the same way as.

* lo mismo que antes = the same as before.

* lo mismo que para = the same as that for.

* lo mismo se aplica a = the same is true (for/of/with).

* más de lo mismo = more of the same.

* mí mismo = myself.

* mismo, lo = same difference, the.

* mismo tipo de = same range of.

* no es lo mismo en el caso de = the same is not true (for/of/with).

* Nombre + mismo = very + Nombre.

* nosotros mismos = ourselves.

* orientado hacia uno mismo = self-oriented.

* pasar a Alguien lo mismo que a = suffer + the fate of.

* pensar del mismo modo = think + alike.

* percepción de uno mismo = self-perception.

* pero al mismo tiempo = but then again.

* perseguir los mismos fines = work + on the same lines.

* perseguir los mismos objetivos = work + on the same lines.

* poner al mismo nivel que = bring + Nombre + to a par with.

* por + Pronombre + mismo = all by + Reflexivo, by + Reflexivo.

* por sí mismo = for its/their own sake, in itself, itself, unto + Reflexivo.

* por sí mismos = in themselves.

* por uno mismo = on + Posesivo + own, for + Reflexivo.

* presentación de uno mismo = self-presentation.

* probar a hacer Algo por uno mismo = try + Posesivo + own hand at.

* quedarse en el mismo sitio = stay + put.

* que lo hace uno mismo = do-it-yourself (DIY).

* que se explica por sí mismo = self-explanatory [self explanatory/selfexplanatory].

* reconocido por Uno mismo, admitido por Uno mismo = self-professed.

* seguir lo mismo = remain + the same.

* seguir siendo lo mismo = remain + the same.

* seguridad en uno mismo = self-belief.

* seguro de sí mismo = assured, self-assured, poised.

* seguro de uno mismo = self-confident.

* ser la representación misma de = be a picture of.

* ser lo mismo = be one and the same.

* ser un fin en sí mismos = be ends in themselves.

* siempre lo mismo = the same old thing.

* tener el mismo destino = suffer + the same fate.

* tener la misma importancia = carry + equal weight.

* tener las mismas prerrogativas = have + an equal voice in.

* todo al mismo tiempo = all at once.

* tres goles en un mismo partido = hat trick.

* una misma cosa = one and the same.

* valerse de sí mismo = self-serve.

* valérselas por uno mismo = negotiate + Posesivo + way, fly + solo.

* valerse por sí mismo = self-serve.

* ver con los mismos ojos = see + eye to eye (with/on).

* y al mismo tiempo = and in the process, yet.

* yo mismo = myself.

* * *
I
- ma adjetivo

1)

a) (delante del n) ( expresando identidad) same

hacer dos cosas al mismo tiempo — to do two things at once o at the same time

la misma historia de siempre — the same old story

nos gustan las mismas películas — we like the same movies

b) (como pron) same

Roma ya no es la misma — Rome isn't the same any more

¿usted es Pedro Lecue? - el mismo — are you Pedro Lecue? - I am indeed o that's right

es el mismo que vimos ayer — it's the same one we saw yesterday

en las mismas: no ha llegado, así que seguimos en las mismas it hasn't arrived so we're no further on; si vienes tú pero falta él, estamos en las mismas — if you come but he doesn't turn up, then we're no better off

2) ( uso enfático)

a) (refiriéndose a lugares, momentos, cosas)

en el mismo centro de Lima — right in the center of Lima

en este mismo instante — this very minute

eso mismo pienso yo — that's exactly o just what I think

b) ( refiriéndose a personas)

hablé con el mismísimo presidente — I spoke to the president himself

te perjudicas a ti mismo — you're only spiting o hurting yourself

él mismo lo trajo — he brought it himself

se corta el pelo ella misma — she cuts her own hair

él mismo se pone las inyecciones — he gives himself the injections

3)

lo mismo — ( la misma cosa)

siempre dice lo mismo — he always says the same (thing)

lo mismo para mí — the same for me, please

qué elegante te has venido! - lo mismo digo — you're looking very smart! - so are you o you, too

o lo que es lo mismo — in other words

pidió lo mismo que yo — he ordered the same as me

dar lo mismo: me da lo mismo si lo rompe I don't care if he breaks it; le da lo mismo con o sin azúcar he doesn't mind with or without sugar; da lo mismo quién lo haga — it doesn't matter o it makes no difference who does it

4)

lo mismo — (como adv)

a) (fam) ( expresando posibilidad)

te ve por la calle y lo mismo no te saluda — you can meet him in the street and sometimes he doesn't even say hello to you

¿pregúntaselo? lo mismo dice que sí — ask him, he might (well) o may (well) say yes

lo mismo puedes conseguir caramelos que una botella de whisky — you can get anything, from sweets to a bottle of whiskey

b) (RPl fam) ( de todos modos) just o all the same, anyway

5)

lo mismo que — ( al igual que)

nuestra empresa, lo mismo que tantas otras — our company, like so many others

los niños pueden ir lo mismo que los adultos — children can go as well as adults

6)

a) (como pron) (frml)

se detuvo un coche y tres individuos bajaron del mismo — a car pulled up and three individuals got out

b) (como pron relativo) (Méx frml)

agradecemos su donativo, mismo que fue aplicado a la compra de medicamentos — we thank you for your donation, which has been used to buy medicines
II
adverbio ( uso enfático)

aquí/ahora mismo — right here/now

hoy mismo te mando el cheque — I'll send you the check today

ayer mismo hablé con él — I spoke to him only yesterday

* * *

= identical, same, equal.

Ex: The DISPLAY command is identical to the TYPE command except when using a format which includes only a few lines per record.

Ex: The command function 'SAVE' is used to save a search formulation for later use on the same or another data base on the same system.

Ex: Collection development should ideally involve de-acquisitions as an on-going program of equal importance.

* admitido por Uno mismo = self-professed.

* ahora mismo = right now, just now.

* a la misma altura que = in the same league as.

* allí mismo = on the spot, there and then.

* al mismo nivel de = flush with.

* al mismo nivel que = on a par with, in the same league as.

* al mismo tiempo = at once, at the same time, concurrently, in the process, simultaneously, at one and the same time, contemporaneously, at the same instant, in parallel, concomitantly, at the one time, all the while.

* al mismo tiempo que = in parallel to/with, while, as the same time as, cum, in conjunction with.

* al mismo tiempo que + Indicativo = whilst + Gerundio.

* a mí también me gustaría tener la misma oportunidad = turnabout is fair play.

* apuntar a la misma conclusión = point to + the same conclusion.

* aquí mismo = right here.

* a ti mismo = yourself, thyself.

* a usted mismo = thyself.

* bajo un mismo techo = under one roof.

* brillar por Uno mismo = shine on + Posesivo + own.

* concepto de uno mismo = self-image.

* conciencia de sí mismo = self-awareness.

* conciencia de uno mismo = self-awareness.

* con confianza en uno mismo = self-confident.

* con el mismo = therewith.

* con el mismo + Nombre + como el que... = as + Adverbio + as....

* con el mismo planteamiento que = on the same lines as.

* confianza en uno mismo = self-belief.

* conócete a ti mismo = know + thyself.

* consciente de uno mismo = self-conscious.

* cuestionario rellenado por uno mismo = self-administered questionnaire.

* cuidado de uno mismo = self-caring, self-care.

* definido por uno mismo = self-defined.

* definir por uno mismo = self-define.

* de la misma categoría que = in a class with.

* de la misma forma que = in the same way (as), in the same manner (as), in much the same way as.

* de la misma manera = by the same token.

* de la misma manera (que) = in the same way (as), in the same manner (as).

* del mismo calibre que = in a class with.

* del mismo modo = exactly, in the same vein, by the same token.

* del mismo modo que = as, in the form that, in the same way (as), in the same way that, just as, in the same manner (as), along the lines, after the fashion of, similar to, in common with.

* del mismo + Nombre = equally + Adjetivo.

* del mismo sexo = same-sex.

* del mismo tipo que las oficinas = office-type.

* desde esta misma perspectiva = along the same lines.

* de una misma manera = in a similar fashion.

* dirigido hacia uno mismo = self-oriented.

* dirigido por uno mismo = self-directed.

* ella misma = herself.

* él mismo = himself.

* el mismo + Nombre (+ que) = every bit as much + Nombre (+ as).

* el mismo número = as many.

* encerrado en sí mismo = closeted.

* en el mismo centro (de) = plumb in the middle (of).

* en el mismo número de años = in as many years.

* en el mismo orden que = in sync with.

* en ese mismo instante = at that very moment.

* en ese mismo momento = at that very moment.

* en este mismo sentido = along the same lines.

* en la misma época = contemporaneously.

* en la misma habitación = ensuite.

* en la misma línea de = in the vein of.

* en la misma línea que = in line with.

* en sí mismo = in itself, unto + Reflexivo, per se.

* en sí mismos = in themselves.

* escogido por uno mismo = self-chosen.

* estar a la misma altura que = rank with.

* estar al mismo nivel = be on a par.

* estar en la misma categoría que = rank with.

* estar en las mismas = be back to square one.

* estar hecho con la mismas dimensiones que el original = be to scale.

* estar todos en el mismo barco = be all in the same boat.

* evidente por sí mismo = self-evident.

* grupo de personas o cosas de la misma edad o categoría = peer group.

* hablar del mismo modo = talk + alike.

* hablar por Uno mismo = speak for + Reflexivo.

* hacer del mismo molde = cast in + the same mould as.

* hasta el mismo = right up to.

* imagen de uno mismo = self-presentation.

* intentar hacer Algo por uno mismo = try + Posesivo + own hand at.

* justo de la misma manera que = in just the same way as.

* la misma persona = one and the same person.

* la personificación de la confianza en uno mismo = confidence personified.

* lo mismo ocurre con = the same goes for.

* lo mismo que = the same as, along the lines of, in much the same way as.

* lo mismo que antes = the same as before.

* lo mismo que para = the same as that for.

* lo mismo se aplica a = the same is true (for/of/with).

* más de lo mismo = more of the same.

* mí mismo = myself.

* mismo, lo = same difference, the.

* mismo tipo de = same range of.

* no es lo mismo en el caso de = the same is not true (for/of/with).

* Nombre + mismo = very + Nombre.

* nosotros mismos = ourselves.

* orientado hacia uno mismo = self-oriented.

* pasar a Alguien lo mismo que a = suffer + the fate of.

* pensar del mismo modo = think + alike.

* percepción de uno mismo = self-perception.

* pero al mismo tiempo = but then again.

* perseguir los mismos fines = work + on the same lines.

* perseguir los mismos objetivos = work + on the same lines.

* poner al mismo nivel que = bring + Nombre + to a par with.

* por + Pronombre + mismo = all by + Reflexivo, by + Reflexivo.

* por sí mismo = for its/their own sake, in itself, itself, unto + Reflexivo.

* por sí mismos = in themselves.

* por uno mismo = on + Posesivo + own, for + Reflexivo.

* presentación de uno mismo = self-presentation.

* probar a hacer Algo por uno mismo = try + Posesivo + own hand at.

* quedarse en el mismo sitio = stay + put.

* que lo hace uno mismo = do-it-yourself (DIY).

* que se explica por sí mismo = self-explanatory [self explanatory/selfexplanatory].

* reconocido por Uno mismo, admitido por Uno mismo = self-professed.

* seguir lo mismo = remain + the same.

* seguir siendo lo mismo = remain + the same.

* seguridad en uno mismo = self-belief.

* seguro de sí mismo = assured, self-assured, poised.

* seguro de uno mismo = self-confident.

* ser la representación misma de = be a picture of.

* ser lo mismo = be one and the same.

* ser un fin en sí mismos = be ends in themselves.

* siempre lo mismo = the same old thing.

* tener el mismo destino = suffer + the same fate.

* tener la misma importancia = carry + equal weight.

* tener las mismas prerrogativas = have + an equal voice in.

* todo al mismo tiempo = all at once.

* tres goles en un mismo partido = hat trick.

* una misma cosa = one and the same.

* valerse de sí mismo = self-serve.

* valérselas por uno mismo = negotiate + Posesivo + way, fly + solo.

* valerse por sí mismo = self-serve.

* ver con los mismos ojos = see + eye to eye (with/on).

* y al mismo tiempo = and in the process, yet.

* yo mismo = myself.

* * *

mismo¹ -ma

adjective

A

1 ( delante del n) (expresando identidad) same

no puedo hacer dos cosas al mismo tiempo I can't do two things at once o at the same time

es la misma historia de siempre it's the same old story

mismo … QUE:

le gustan las mismas películas que a mí she likes the same movies as I do o as me

2 ( como pron) same

Roma ya no es la misma Rome isn't the same any more

¿mi hermana? siempre la misma, no escribe nunca my sister? just the same as ever o she hasn't changed, she never writes

¿usted es Pedro Lecue? — el mismo are you Pedro Lecue? — I am indeed o that's right o ( hum) the very same

mismo QUE:

es el mismo que vimos ayer it's the same one we saw yesterday

en las mismas: el pedido no ha llegado, así que seguimos en las mismas the order hasn't arrived so we're no further on

si vienes el sábado pero faltas mañana, estamos en las mismas if you come on Saturday but you don't turn up tomorrow, then we're no better off o we're back to square one

B (uso enfático)

1

(refiriéndose a lugares, momentos, cosas): queda en el centro mismo or en el mismo centro de Lima it's right in the center of Lima, it's in the very center of Lima

en este mismo instante lo estaba por hacer I was (just) about to do it this very minute

eso mismo pienso/digo yo that's exactly o just what I think/say

me resulta difícil — por eso mismo debes esforzarte más I find it difficult — that's just the reason o that's precisely o that's exactly why you have to make more of an effort

2

(referiéndose a personas): el obispo mismo salió a recibirlos the bishop himself came out to welcome them

hablé con el mismísimo presidente I spoke to the president himself

este niño es el mismísimo diablo this child is a real little devil! ( colloq)

lo haré yo misma I'll do it myself, I'll deal with it personally

te perjudicas a ti mismo you're only spiting o hurting yourself

él mismo lo trajo he brought it himself

tiene que aprender a valerse por sí mismo he has to learn to manage o cope by himself

se corta el pelo ella misma she cuts her own hair

él mismo se pone las inyecciones he gives himself the injections

C

lo mismo (la misma cosa): siempre dice lo mismo he always says the same (thing)

¿por qué llora? — por lo mismo de siempre why is she crying? — the same as usual o what does she ever cry about?

si lo haces con aceite ya no es lo mismo if you make it with oil it's not quite the same (thing)

un café y una tostada — lo mismo para mí a coffee and a slice of toast — the same for me, please o I'll have the same, please

¡qué elegante te has venido! — lo mismo digo you're looking very smart! — so are you o you, too

¡que lo pases bien! — lo mismo (te) digo have a good time — you too o I hope you do too o and you

lo despidieron o, lo que es lo mismo le dijeron que ya no necesitaban sus servicios they fired him, or at least they told him his services were no longer required, which comes to the same thing

lo mismo (…) QUE the same (…) AS

no es lo mismo cocinar para dos que para una familia cooking for a family is quite different from o is not the same as cooking for two

se murió de lo mismo que su padre he died of the same thing as his father

pidió lo mismo que yo he ordered the same as me

dar lo mismo: si sigues así lo vas a romper — me da lo mismo if you carry on like that you'll break it — I don't care

¿lo quieres con o sin leche? — me da lo mismo do you want it black or white? — I don't mind

¿prefieres un cheque o dinero en efectivo? — me da lo mismo, con tal de que me paguen … would you prefer a check or cash? — I don't mind o it makes no difference (to me) o ( BrE) it makes no odds (to me), as long as I get paid

da lo mismo quién lo haga it doesn't matter o it makes no difference who does it

D

lo mismo ( como adv)

1 ( fam)

(expresando posibilidad): te ve por la calle y lo mismo no te saluda you can meet him in the street and he might not even say hello to you o and sometimes he doesn't even say hello to you

¿por qué no le preguntas? lo mismo dice que sí why don't you ask him? he might (well) o may (well) say yes

lo mismo (…) QUE:

¿cuántos años crees que tiene? — lo mismo puede tener cuarenta que cincuenta how old do you think he is? — he could just as easily be forty as fifty o he could be anything from forty to fifty

lo mismo puedes conseguir un destornillador que una botella de whisky you can get anything, from a screwdriver to a bottle of whiskey

2 ( RPl fam) (de todos modos) just o all the same, anyway

ya sé que se va a enojar pero lo mismo se lo voy a decir I know he's going to get annoyed but I'm going to tell him just the same o all the same o anyway

yo le dije que no había sido yo pero me pegó lo mismo I told her it wasn't me but she still hit me o she hit me anyway

E

lo mismo que (al igual que): nuestra empresa, lo mismo que tantas otras, se ha visto afectada por la crisis our company, like so many others, has been affected by the crisis

si lo mismo que decidiste ir en tren hubieras ido en avión, no habrías contado el cuento if you'd decided to go by plane instead of by train, you wouldn't be here to tell the tale

F

1 ( como pron) ( frml):

se detuvo un coche y tres individuos bajaron del mismo a car pulled up and three individuals got out

2 ( como pron relativo)

( Méx frml): agradecemos su generoso donativo, mismo que fue aplicado a la compra de medicamentos we thank you for your generous donation, which has been used to buy medicines

veintidós millones de estudiantes reanudarán sus clases, mismos que serán atendidos por unos 900 mil maestros twenty-two million students will resume classes, to be taught by some 900 thousand teachers

mismo²

adverb

A

(uso enfático): aquí mismo podemos comer we can eat right here

hoy mismo te mando el cheque I'll send you the check today

mañana mismo nos podemos ver we can see each other tomorrow

¿cómo puede ser? si ayer mismo hablé con él y estaba de acuerdo how do you mean? I spoke to him only yesterday and he agreed

quiero que lo hagas ahora mismo I want you to do it right o ( BrE) straightaway, I want you to do it right now

B ( RPl fam) (hasta, incluso) even

se visten muy bien, mismo con la crisis they dress very well, even in these times of shortage

resultó muy difícil, mismo para él que tiene mucha experiencia it was very difficult, even for him with all his experience

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mismo 1
◊ -ma adjetivo

1
a) ( delante del n) ( expresando identidad) same;

◊ hacer dos cosas al mismo tiempo to do two things at once o at the same time

b) ( como pron) same;

◊ Roma ya no es la misma Rome isn't the same any more;

el mismo que vimos ayer the same one we saw yesterday
2 ( uso enfático)
a) (refiriéndose a lugares, momentos, cosas):

◊ en el mismo centro de Lima right in the center of Lima;

en este mismo instante this very minute;
eso mismo pienso yo that's exactly what I think
b) ( refiriéndose a personas):

◊ el mismísimo presidente the president himself;

te perjudicas a ti mismo you're only hurting yourself;
ella misma lo trajo she brought it herself
3
◊ lo mismo: siempre dice lo mismo he always says the same thing;

lo mismo para mí the same for me, please;
nuestra empresa, lo mismo que tantas otras our company, like so many others;
los niños pueden ir lo mismo que los adultos children can go as well as adults;
o lo que es lo mismo in other words;
da lo mismo it doesn't matter;
me/le da lo mismo I don't care/he/she doesn't care
mismo 2 adverbio ( uso enfático):
◊ aquí/ahora mismo right here/now;

hoy mismo te mando el cheque I'll send you the check today;
ayer mismo hablé con él I spoke to him only yesterday
mismo,-a
I adjetivo
1 same
el mismo acento, the same accent
2 (uso enfático) el rey mismo apareció en el umbral, the king himself appeared on the threshold
II pron same: comemos siempre lo mismo, we always eat the same thing
me da lo mismo, it makes no difference to me
es el mismo árbol, it's the same tree
por uno o sí mismo, by oneself
III adverbio
1 (intensificador) murió allí mismo, he died right there
ahora mismo, right now
2 (por ejemplo) for instance: Pedro mismo te ayudará, Pedro will help you, for instance
(incluso) yo mismo estoy de acuerdo, even I agree 3 así mismo, likewise

' mismo' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
abogada
- abogado
- actualmente
- ahora
- allí
- aquí
- aunar
- ayudarse
- balancearse
- bar
- barco
- batalla
- coincidir
- cojear
- confianza
- conforme
- congénere
- conmigo
- consigo
- contigo
- continuismo
- costearse
- decirse
- doblete
- dominio
- dueña
- dueño
- encerrarse
- encogerse
- enfoque
- enviudar
- esperar
- igual
- igualmente
- intentar
- machacar
- meter
- misma
- mismamente
- parecerse
- presentarse
- rasero
- replegarse
- ruin
- saber
- saco
- satisfecha
- satisfecho
- se
- sí
English:
alike
- assurance
- autograph
- boat
- central
- charity
- chase
- close
- complacent
- concurrently
- currently
- dare
- day
- diffidence
- directly
- ditto
- do-it-yourself
- end
- equal
- exam
- fabric
- fly
- follow
- fuck
- fund
- himself
- itself
- just
- lay
- level
- likewise
- maybe
- middle
- millionaire
- myself
- need
- neither
- now
- number one
- odds
- one
- oneself
- only
- outdo
- overconfident
- pace
- par
- presently
- price
- proper

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mismo, -a

♦ adj

1. [igual, idéntico] same;

son del mismo pueblo they're from the same town/village;

vive en la misma calle que yo she lives in the same street as me, she lives in my street;

del mismo color/tipo que the same colour/type as

2. [para enfatizar lugar, tiempo]
en este mismo sitio in this very place;

en aquel mismo momento at that very moment;

delante de sus mismas narices right in front of his nose;

eso mismo digo yo that's exactly what I say;

y por eso mismo deberíamos ayudarles and that is precisely why we should help them

3. [para reforzar pronombres]
yo mismo I myself;

¿lo hiciste tú mismo? did you do it (by) yourself?;

él mismo se construyó la casa he built his house (by) himself, he built his own house;

me dije a mí mismo… I said to myself…;

por mí/ti mismo by myself/yourself;
Fam
¡tú mismo! it's up to you!, suit yourself!

♦ pron

1. [igual cosa o persona]
el mismo/la misma the same;

el pueblo ya no era el mismo the town was no longer the same;

la misma del otro día the same one as the other day;

el mismo que vi ayer the same one I saw yesterday;
Fam
¿ése es el presidente? – sí, el mismo (que viste y calza) is that the president? – yes, the very same o yes, that's him all right;
Méx
enviamos un paquete a su oficina, mismo que no ha llegado a destino we sent a package to his office which didn't arrive o but it didn't arrive;

Comp

estar en las mismas to be no further forward

2.
lo mismo [igual cosa, iguales cosas] the same (thing);

¡qué aburrimiento, todos los días lo mismo! how boring, it's the same every day!;

pónganos otra de lo mismo (the) same again, please;
Fam
lo mismo se pone a hablar contigo que no te saluda one day he might start chatting to you and the next he won't even say hello;

lo mismo que the same as;

me gusta lo mismo que a él I like the same things as him;

yo tengo mis manías, lo mismo que todo el mundo I've got my idiosyncrasies just like everyone else;

lloraba lo mismo que un niño she was crying like a child;

me da lo mismo it's all the same to me, I don't mind o care;

¿vamos o nos quedamos? – da lo mismo should we go or should we stay? – it doesn't make any difference;

me da lo mismo I don't care;

lo mismo digo [como respuesta] likewise, you too;

más de lo mismo more of the same;

o lo que es lo mismo [en otras palabras] or in other words;

por lo mismo for that (very) reason

3. [tal vez]
lo mismo llegamos y ya no hay entradas it's quite possible that we might arrive there and find there are no tickets left;

lo mismo está enfermo maybe o perhaps he's ill, he may be ill;

lo mismo te saluda que te ignora por completo he's just as likely to say hello to you as to ignore you completely

4. [antes mencionado]
hay una cripta y un túnel para acceder a la misma there is a crypt and a tunnel leading to it

5. RP Fam
lo mismo [igualmente] still;

le dije que se callara y lo mismo siguió hablando I told him to be quiet but he still carried on talking o he carried on talking all the same;

está nevando pero lo mismo el avión va a salir it's snowing but the plane is still going to take off

♦ adv

1. [para enfatizar]
lo vi desde mi casa mismo I saw it from my own house;

ahora/aquí mismo right now/here;

ayer mismo only yesterday;

salimos hoy mismo we are leaving this very day;

llegarán mañana mismo they'll be arriving tomorrow, actually;

tiene que estar listo para mañana mismo it absolutely has to be ready by tomorrow;

por eso mismo precisely for that reason

2. [por ejemplo]
escoge uno cualquiera, este mismo choose any one, this one, for instance;

¿y ahora quién me arregla a mí esto? – yo mismo who's going to fix this for me now? – I will o I'll do it (myself)

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mismo

I adj same;

el mismo the (self)same;

lo mismo the same;

lo mismo que the same as;

yo mismo I myself;

da lo mismo it doesn’t matter, it’s all the same;

me da lo mismo I don’t care, it’s all the same to me;

el mismo rey the king himself

II adv

:

aquí mismo right here;

ahí mismo right there;

ahora mismo right now, this very minute;

hoy mismo today, this very day;

lo mismo llueve que hace sol you never know whether it’s going to be rainy or sunny

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mismo adv, (used as an intensifier) : right, exactly

hazlo ahora mismo: do it right now

te llamará hoy mismo: he'll definitely call you today

mismo, -ma adj

1) : same

2) (used as an intensifier) : very

en ese mismo momento: at that very moment

3) : oneself

lo hizo ella misma: she made it herself

4)

por lo mismo : for that reason

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mismo¹ adj

1. (igual) same

siempre lleva el mismo vestido she always wears the same dress

2. (uso enfático) myself, yourself, etc

tú mismo me lo dijiste you told me so yourself

dar lo mismo not to matter

da lo mismo it doesn't matter

me da lo mismo I don't mind

mismo² adv

hoy mismo te llamo I'll phone you today

quedamos aquí mismo let's meet right here

mismo³ pron same person

ya no eres el mismo you're not the same person any more

vinieron los mismos de siempre the same people came

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