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81 ave
f.bird (animal).el Ave Fénix the phoenixave del Paraíso bird of paradiseave de presa bird of preyave rapaz o de rapiña (también figurative) bird of prey* * ** * *noun f.* * *SM ABR= Alta Velocidad Española high speed train* * *masculino (= Alta Velocidad Española) high-speed train•• Cultural note:A high-speed train service linking Madrid with Seville and Huelva via Cadiz, established in 1992 in time for the international exhibition Expo 92 in Seville. Lines under construction include: Madrid-Barcelona, with an extension to France and Barcelona-Valencia. An AVE service linking Madrid and Galicia is being planned* * *= bird.Ex. For example, the child doing a project about birds will require books to give him background information, a record or cassette to let him hear a bird-song, and a film to help him to appreciate bird flight.----* ave acuática = water bird.* ave carroñera = scavenger.* ave de caza = game bird.* ave del paraíso = bird of paradise.* ave de orilla = shorebird.* ave de paso = bird of passage.* ave de rapiña = raptor.* ave marina = sea bird.* ave migratoria = migratory bird.* ave nocturna = night owl, night owl.* ave pasajera = bird of passage.* ave rapaz = raptor.* aves acuáticas = waterfowl, fowl.* aves de corral = poultry.* aves y pájaros = bird life.* ave zancuda = wader, wading bird, shorebird.* cazador de aves = fowler.* cría de aves = poultry farming, aviculture, chicken farming.* criador de aves = aviculturist.* de la cría de aves = avicultural.* lugar donde las aves pasan la noche = roost.* observación de aves y pájaros = birdwatching [bird-watching], birding.* observador de aves y pájaros = birder, birdwatcher [bird-watcher].* relacionado con las aves = avian.* relativo a las aves = avian.* * *masculino (= Alta Velocidad Española) high-speed train•• Cultural note:A high-speed train service linking Madrid with Seville and Huelva via Cadiz, established in 1992 in time for the international exhibition Expo 92 in Seville. Lines under construction include: Madrid-Barcelona, with an extension to France and Barcelona-Valencia. An AVE service linking Madrid and Galicia is being planned* * *= bird.Ex: For example, the child doing a project about birds will require books to give him background information, a record or cassette to let him hear a bird-song, and a film to help him to appreciate bird flight.
* ave acuática = water bird.* ave carroñera = scavenger.* ave de caza = game bird.* ave del paraíso = bird of paradise.* ave de orilla = shorebird.* ave de paso = bird of passage.* ave de rapiña = raptor.* ave marina = sea bird.* ave migratoria = migratory bird.* ave nocturna = night owl, night owl.* ave pasajera = bird of passage.* ave rapaz = raptor.* aves acuáticas = waterfowl, fowl.* aves de corral = poultry.* aves y pájaros = bird life.* ave zancuda = wader, wading bird, shorebird.* cazador de aves = fowler.* cría de aves = poultry farming, aviculture, chicken farming.* criador de aves = aviculturist.* de la cría de aves = avicultural.* lugar donde las aves pasan la noche = roost.* observación de aves y pájaros = birdwatching [bird-watching], birding.* observador de aves y pájaros = birder, birdwatcher [bird-watcher].* relacionado con las aves = avian.* relativo a las aves = avian.* * *(= Alta Velocidad Española) high-speed train* * *
Multiple Entries:
AVE
ave
AVE sustantivo masculino (
ave feminine noun taking masculine article in the singular
bird;
ave de corral fowl;
ave de mal agüero bird of ill omen;
ave rapaz or de rapiña (Zool) bird of prey;
( persona) shark
AVE m Esp (abr de (tren de) alta velocidad español) high-speed train
' AVE' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
buche
- caldo
- cantor
- cantora
- chillar
- chillido
- copete
- deshuesar
- desplumar
- envergadura
- nacer
- P.º
- papo
- pechuga
- pelar
- peregrina
- peregrino
- picada
- picado
- pico
- picotear
- planear
- pluma
- plumaje
- rapaz
- rellena
- rellenar
- relleno
- remontar
- remontarse
- volar
- vuelo
- zancuda
- zancudo
- águila
- ala
- anilla
- Av.
- Avda.
- ave
- Avemaría
- carne
- cloaca
- depredador
- gallo
- guacamaya
- lapa
- molleja
- palomo
- papagayo
English:
Av
- Ave
- bird
- cock
- fowl
- Hail Mary
- leg
- migrant
- pluck
- poultry
- prey
- quill
- seabird
- shark
- soar
- swoop
- phoenix
- sea
- wader
* * *= Spanish high-speed trainAVEThe AVE is Spain's most modern train, and is designed to travel at speeds of over 300Km/h. It is a development of the French TGV, and Spanish, German and French companies are involved in its manufacture. It runs on a separate track from ordinary Spanish rolling stock, as the latter has a wider gauge than the European standard of the AVE track. The first AVE line was opened from Madrid to Seville to coincide with the Expo '92 in the latter city. The final section of the line from Madrid to Barcelona is under construction, and this will eventually extend to the French border. Further lines are being built and eventually it is intended that a single high-speed network will connect the cities of the Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts via Madrid. These projects have given rise to a certain amount of controversy, and some have encountered problems, whether due to technical, geological or human factors.* * *m abr (= alta velocidad española) high speed train* * *ave nf1) : bird2)aves de corral : poultry3)ave rapaz orave de presa : bird of prey* * *ave n birdave rapaz / ave de rapiña bird of prey -
82 batir
m.beating of wings, whirr.Se oyó un súbito batir de alas A sudden whirr was heard.v.1 to beat, to whisk.El ave bate las alas en el viento The bird beats its wings in the wind.2 to beat against.las olas batían las rocas the waves beat against the rocksel viento batía las ventanas the windows were banging in the wind3 to flap, to beat (alas).4 to beat.5 to beat down (sol, lluvia).6 to comb, to search.7 to whip, to beat, to churn, to scramble.Elsa bate las claras para el pastel Elsa whips the whites for the cake.* * *1 (huevos) to beat; (nata, claras) to whip2 (palmas) to clap3 (metales) to beat4 (alas) to flap, beat5 (derribar) to knock down6 (vencer) to beat, defeat7 DEPORTE (marca, récord) to break8 (explorar) to reconnoitre; (registrar) to comb, search9 (cazador) to beat1 to fight\batirse en duelo to fight a duelbatirse en retirada to retreat* * *verb1) to beat2) mix, whisk, whip* * *1. VT1) (=vencer, superar) [+ adversario, enemigo] to beat; [+ récord] to break, beatbatió el récord mundial de 400 metros vallas — she broke o beat the world 400 metres hurdles record
las ventas han batido todos los récords este año — sales have broken o beaten all records this year
2) (Culin) [+ huevos] to beat, whisk; [+ nata, crema] to whip; [+ mantequilla, margarina] to cream; [+ leche] [para hacer mantequilla] to churn3) (=recorrer) (Mil) to comb, search; (Caza) to beatla policía batió la zona pero no encontró nada — the police combed o searched the area but found nothing
4) (=agitar) [+ alas] to flap; [+ pestañas] to flutter; [+ brazos] to flap, wavebatir el vuelo — to fly off, take flight
5) (=golpear)a) [+ tambor, metal] to beatel batir de los martillos contra el metal — the sound of hammers beating the metal, the clang of hammers on metal
b) [lluvia, olas, viento] to beat on o against; [sol] to beat down onlas olas batían la orilla de la playa — the waves were beating on o against the shore
el viento batía con fuerza las ventanas — the wind was pounding on o against the windows
c) [+ moneda] to mintcobre 1)6) (=derribar) [+ edificio] to knock down, demolish; [+ privilegio] to do away with7) (Mil) [+ muro] to batter, poundlos cañones batieron las murallas de la ciudad — the cannons battered o pounded the city walls
8) (=cardar) [+ lana] to comb out, card; [+ pelo] to backcomb10) Arg (=denunciar) to inform on2. VI1) [lluvia, olas, viento] to beatel viento batía con fuerza contra los cristales — the wind pounded on o against the windows
2) [puerta, persiana]3) [tambor] to ring out, sound3.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo1) < huevos> to beat, whisk; <crema/nata> to whip; < mantequilla> to churnbatir las claras a punto de nieve — beat o whisk the egg whites until stiff
2) <marca/récord> to break; <enemigo/rival> to beat3)a) < ala> to beat, flapb)c) < metal> to beatd) (liter) viento/lluvia to beat against; olas/mar to beat o crash againste) (Mil) <muralla/posición> to pound, batter2.batir vi viento/lluvia/mar3.batir sobre/contra algo — to beat on/against something
batirse v pron1)a) ( enfrentarse)batirse a or en duelo — to fight a duel
b) (Chi)batírselas — to manage
2) (Méx) ( ensuciarse) to get dirty* * *= beat, churn, best, whisk, trounce.Ex. Flexible moulds made of laminated paper called 'flong' were first used in Lyons in 1829 and were blotting and tissue paper pasted together, and the mould was formed by beating damp flong on the face of the type.Ex. Everywhere, where the waters had hit, one saw this total devastation and strange debris created by these churning swirling waters.Ex. Back in 2001, the tossed salad they prepared fed some 5,000, which then bested the record held by a community in Utah in the United States.Ex. Whisk ingredients together, pour into oiled waffle iron, and cook on medium heat until steam starts coming out of the sides.Ex. Defending champions Japan fought back from 1-0 behind to trounce Thailand 4-1 to qualify for the quarter-finals.----* batir hasta hacer espuma = work up + a lather.* batirse en duelo = duel.* batir un récord = set + record, break + record, shatter + record.* cuenco para batir = mixing bowl.* escobilla de batir = wire whisk.* que bate todos los récords = record breaking.* * *1.verbo transitivo1) < huevos> to beat, whisk; <crema/nata> to whip; < mantequilla> to churnbatir las claras a punto de nieve — beat o whisk the egg whites until stiff
2) <marca/récord> to break; <enemigo/rival> to beat3)a) < ala> to beat, flapb)c) < metal> to beatd) (liter) viento/lluvia to beat against; olas/mar to beat o crash againste) (Mil) <muralla/posición> to pound, batter2.batir vi viento/lluvia/mar3.batir sobre/contra algo — to beat on/against something
batirse v pron1)a) ( enfrentarse)batirse a or en duelo — to fight a duel
b) (Chi)batírselas — to manage
2) (Méx) ( ensuciarse) to get dirty* * *= beat, churn, best, whisk, trounce.Ex: Flexible moulds made of laminated paper called 'flong' were first used in Lyons in 1829 and were blotting and tissue paper pasted together, and the mould was formed by beating damp flong on the face of the type.
Ex: Everywhere, where the waters had hit, one saw this total devastation and strange debris created by these churning swirling waters.Ex: Back in 2001, the tossed salad they prepared fed some 5,000, which then bested the record held by a community in Utah in the United States.Ex: Whisk ingredients together, pour into oiled waffle iron, and cook on medium heat until steam starts coming out of the sides.Ex: Defending champions Japan fought back from 1-0 behind to trounce Thailand 4-1 to qualify for the quarter-finals.* batir hasta hacer espuma = work up + a lather.* batirse en duelo = duel.* batir un récord = set + record, break + record, shatter + record.* cuenco para batir = mixing bowl.* escobilla de batir = wire whisk.* que bate todos los récords = record breaking.* * *batir [I1 ]vtA ‹huevos› to beat, whisk; ‹nata/crema› to whip; ‹mantequilla› to churnbatir las claras a punto de nieve beat o whisk the egg whites until stiffbatir la margarina con el azúcar cream the margarine and sugar togetherB1 ‹marca/récord› to breakbatir un récord mundial to break a world record2 (derrotar) ‹enemigo/rival› to beatC1 ‹ala› to beat, flap2batir palmas to clap3 ‹metal› to beat; ‹moneda› to mint4 ( liter); «viento/lluvia» to beat against; «olas/mar» pound, beat o crash against5 ( Mil) ‹muralla/posición› to pound, batterD ‹lugar› «ejército/policía» to comb, search; «cazador» to beatE ‹pelo› to backcomb■ batirvi«viento/lluvia/mar» to beatel agua batía sobre los cristales the rain beat on o against the windows■ batirseA1(enfrentarse): batirse a or en duelo to fight a duel2B ( Méx) (ensuciarse) to get dirtyllegó batido de lodo he was covered in mud when he arrived* * *
batir ( conjugate batir) verbo transitivo
1 ‹ huevos› to beat, whisk;
‹crema/nata› to whip;
‹ mantequilla› to churn
2 ‹marca/récord› to break;
‹enemigo/rival› to beat
3
b)
batirse verbo pronominal
1 ( enfrentarse): batirse a or en duelo to fight a duel
2 (Méx) ( ensuciarse) to get dirty;
batir verbo transitivo
1 to beat
2 Culin (mezclar ingredientes) to beat, (levantar claras, etc) to whip, whisk
3 Dep (un récord) to break
4 (vencer, derrotar) to beat: nuestro equipo fue batido dos veces seguidas, our team was beaten two times consecutively
5 (las alas) to flap
6 (un metal) to hammer
7 (recorrer un monte en busca de alguien) to search
(en busca de caza) to beat
' batir' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
esponjar
- palma
- récord
- marca
- molinillo
- nieve
- punto
English:
beat
- beating
- break
- cream
- fight
- flap
- flutter
- hammer
- out
- smash
- whip
- whisk
- churn
* * *♦ vt1. [mezclar] [huevos, mezcla líquida] to beat, to whisk;[nata] to whip; [mantequilla] to cream2. [golpear] to beat against;las olas batían las rocas the waves beat against the rocks;el viento batía las ventanas the windows were banging in the wind;batir palmas to clap3. [alas] to flap, to beat4. [metal] to beat5. [moneda] to mint6. [derrotar] to beat;batir al portero [superarlo] to beat the goalkeeper7. [récord] to break8. [explorar] [sujeto: policía] to comb, to search9. [explorar] [sujeto: cazador] to beat11. RP Fambatir la justa: preguntale a Santi que te bate la justa ask Santi, he can give you the goods;te lo digo yo que acabo de volver, te bato la justa I've just come back from there, so I know what I'm talking about♦ vi[sol, lluvia] to beat down* * *v/t2 récord break3 territorio comb4 monedas mint* * *batir vt1) golpear: to beat, to hit2) vencer: to defeat3) revolver: to mix, to beat4) : to break (a record)* * *batir vb5. (viento, olas) to beat against -
83 blanco3
3 = white [whiter -comp., whitest -sup.].Ex. When appropriate, give 'col.' for multicoloured objects, or name the colour(s) of the object if it is in one or two colours, or give 'b&w' for black and white objects; e.g., 1 bowl: porcelain, blue and white.----* águila de cabeza blanca = bald eagle.* armario de la ropa blanca = linen closet.* bandera blanca = white flag.* blanco como la nieve = snow-white.* blanco del ojo = white of + Posesivo + eye.* blanco hueso = off-white.* blanco roto = off-white.* blanco y negro = black & white.* caballero blanco = white knight, knight in shining armour.* carne blanca = white meat.* carta blanca = carte blanche, blank cheque [blank check, -USA].* Casa Blanca, la = White House, the.* cheque en blanco = blank cheque [blank check, -USA].* ciervo de cola blanca = white-tailed deer.* con la mirada en blanco = blankly.* darle a Alguien carta blanca = give + Nombre + a blank cheque.* darle a Alguien un cheque en blanco = give + Nombre + a blank cheque.* dejar en blanco = leave + blank.* demonio blanco = white devil.* de piel blanca = white-skinned.* de punta en blanco = dressed (up) to the nines, spic(k)-and-span.* elefante blanco = white elephant.* enarbolar la bandera blanca = raise + the white flag.* en blanco = blankly, blank.* en blanco y negro = b&w (black and white).* espacio en blanco = blank, blank space.* espacio en blanco final = trailing blank.* espacio en blanco inicial = beginning blank.* espino blanco = whitethorn.* estar sin blanca = not have a bean.* expresión en blanco = blank expression.* fósforo blanco = white phosphorous.* gran tiburón blanco = great white shark.* herida de arma blanca = stab wound.* Libro Blanco = White Paper.* mente + quedarse en blanco = mind + go blank.* mostaza blanca = white mustard.* negro sobre fondo blanco = black on white.* noche en blanco = sleepless night.* personas de piel blanca, las = fair skinned, the.* pescado blanco = whitefish.* pino blanco = white pine.* poner los ojos en blanco = roll + Posesivo + eyes.* ponerse blanco = turn + white, whiten.* quedarse en blanco = go + blank, mind + go blank.* ropa blanca = whites.* sin blanca = broke, penniless, skint.* sustancia blanca = white matter.* tener carta blanca = have + carte-blanche.* tiburón blanco = white shark.* trébol blanco = white clover.* vestirse de punta en blanco = tog out, tog up. -
84 congénere
adj.1 akin.2 congenerous.f. & m.relative, congener, kinsman, kin.* * *► adjetivo1 congeneric, congenerous1 sort, kind* * *SM fellow, person etc of the same sort* * *masculino y femeninomis/tus/sus congéneres — my/your/his kind
* * *= congener.Ex. Smooth dogfish is a common coastal shark species found in the Atlantic Ocean, but congeners are known from the Mediterranean Sea.* * *masculino y femeninomis/tus/sus congéneres — my/your/his kind
* * *= congener.Ex: Smooth dogfish is a common coastal shark species found in the Atlantic Ocean, but congeners are known from the Mediterranean Sea.
* * *mis/tus/sus congéneres my/your/his kindel hombre y sus congéneres man and his fellow human beingsel perro y sus congéneres the dog and animals of its kind* * *
congénere sustantivo masculino y femenino
1 (del mismo género animal) kind, fellow
el conejo y sus congéneres, rabbits and their kind
2 pey (compinche) buddy, pal: él y sus congéneres se dedicaron a romper escaparates, he and his buddies spent their time breaking windows
* * *congénere nmfme avergüenzo de mis congéneres I am ashamed of my kind;el cachorro fue devorado por sus congéneres the cub was eaten by other lions;el virus afecta más a los varones de más de 60 que a sus congéneres más jóvenes the virus tends to affect males over the age of 60 more than their younger counterparts* * *m/f:este chico y sus congéneres this boy and others like him -
85 divisa
f.1 foreign currency (moneda).divisa convertible convertible currencyuna divisa fuerte a strong currency2 emblem (distintivo).3 motto, brief legend or inscription in the coat of arms, device.pres.indicat.3rd person singular (él/ella/ello) present indicative of spanish verb: divisar.* * *1 (emblema) badge, emblem2 (en heráldica) device3 (moneda) currency, foreign currency* * *SF1) (=distintivo) emblem2) (Heráldica) device, motto3) (tb: divisas) (Econ) foreign currency* * *1) (Com, Fin) currency2)a) ( emblema) emblem, insigniab) (Taur) colored ribbons ( which indicate the bull's breeder)c) ( lema) motto* * *= currency [currencies, -pl.].Ex. Although DOBIS/LIBIS must keep its accounts in a single currency, prices for documents may be entered in foreign currencies.----* cambio de divisas = currency rate, currency exchange.* * *1) (Com, Fin) currency2)a) ( emblema) emblem, insigniab) (Taur) colored ribbons ( which indicate the bull's breeder)c) ( lema) motto* * *= currency [currencies, -pl.].Ex: Although DOBIS/LIBIS must keep its accounts in a single currency, prices for documents may be entered in foreign currencies.
* cambio de divisas = currency rate, currency exchange.* * *operaciones en pesos y en divisas transactions in pesos and in foreign currencydivisas fuertes strong currenciesun rígido control de divisas a rigid exchange controlel turismo es una fuente de divisas tourism is a source of foreign currencypara evitar la fuga de divisas to prevent the flight of capitalB1 (emblema) emblem, insignia2 ( Taur) colored ribbons ( which indicate the bull's breeder)3 (lema) motto* * *
Del verbo divisar: ( conjugate divisar)
divisa es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) presente indicativo2ª persona singular (tú) imperativo
Multiple Entries:
divisa
divisar
divisa sustantivo femenino
1 (Com, Fin) currency;
una fuente de divisas a source of foreign currency
2 ( emblema) emblem, insignia
divisar ( conjugate divisar) verbo transitivo ‹tierra/barco› to sight, make out;
divisa sustantivo femenino
1 (distintivo, insignia) symbol, emblem: el águila es nuestra divisa, the eagle is our emblem
(de una ganadería) brand, mark
2 Com divisas, foreign currency sing
divisar verbo transitivo to make out, discern: a lo lejos divisé la luz de una casa, in the distance I could make out lights in a house
' divisa' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
revalorización
English:
currency
- hard currency
- crest
* * *divisa nf1. [moneda] foreign currency;la principal fuente de divisas the main source of foreign currency;fuga de divisas flight of capital;una divisa fuerte a strong currency;una divisa débil a soft o weak currencydivisa convertible convertible currency;divisa de reserva reserve currency2. [distintivo] emblem3. [lema] motto4. Taurom = ribbons which identify the farm from which a bull comes* * *f currency;divisas pl foreign currency sg* * *divisa nf1) : currency2) lema: motto3) : emblem, insignia -
86 lanzarse
1 (actuar decididamente) to throw oneself, launch oneself into■ se lanzaron a la calle en protesta por la nueva ley they went out onto the streets to protest against the new law* * *1) to undertake* * *VPR1) (=arrojarse) [al suelo, al vacío] to throw o.s.; [al agua] to throw o.s., jumpse lanzaron al suelo — they threw o flung themselves to the ground
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lanzarse sobre algn — to pounce on sb, leap on sbel vigilante se lanzó sobre el ladrón — the guard pounced o leapt on the robber
la muchedumbre se lanzó sobre él — the crowd rushed towards o crowded round him
•
lanzarse en picado — to dive, swoop down2) (=ir rápidamente) to hurtle•
lanzarse a hacer algo, se lanzaron a comprar acciones — they rushed to buy shares3) * (=decidirse) to take the plunge *llevábamos años pensando montar un negocio hasta que nos lanzamos — after years wanting to set up a business, we finally took the plunge *
4)• lanzarse a (=dedicarse) —
no tienen dinero para lanzarse a la construcción de nuevas viviendas — they don't have the funds to embark upon o undertake new housing projects
se lanzó a la política en 1963 — she went into o took up politics in 1963
* * *(v.) = rush, dart, plunge intoEx. The computer can be a great boon to cataloging, but I don't think that we should rush at it in an overly simplistic way.Ex. 'That wouldn't be my problem,' Stanton said darting a sardonic glance at her antagonist.Ex. Preliminary decisions must be taken before plunging into the accumulation of index terms, and analysis of relationships.* * *(v.) = rush, dart, plunge intoEx: The computer can be a great boon to cataloging, but I don't think that we should rush at it in an overly simplistic way.
Ex: 'That wouldn't be my problem,' Stanton said darting a sardonic glance at her antagonist.Ex: Preliminary decisions must be taken before plunging into the accumulation of index terms, and analysis of relationships.* * *
■lanzarse verbo reflexivo
1 (tirarse, arrojarse) to throw o hurl oneself: se lanzó a sus brazos, she flung herself into his arms
lanzarse al vacío, to throw oneself into the void
2 (iniciar una tarea) to embark on
lanzarse al ataque, to attack
3 (decidirse) fam to make up one's mind
' lanzarse' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
lanzar
- paracaídas
- saltar
- tirar
- zambullirse
English:
come out
- hurtle
- jump
- launch into
- lunge
- fly
* * *vpr1. [tirarse] to throw oneself;lanzarse en paracaídas desde un avión to parachute from a plane;lanzarse a la piscina/al agua to jump into the pool/water;lanzarse de cabeza to divelos niños se lanzaron sobre la comida the children fell upon the food;varios espectadores se lanzaron al campo a number of spectators ran onto the pitch3. [empezar]era escritora y decidió lanzarse a la política she was a writer who decided to enter the world of politics;me lancé a correr calle abajo I dashed off down the street;hubo un grito y todos se lanzaron a disparar there was a shout and everyone suddenly started shooting;si se confirma la noticia los inversores se lanzarán a vender if the news is confirmed, investors will not hesitate to start selling4. [atreverse]¿escribir novelas? es fácil, sólo es cuestión de lanzarse writing novels? that's easy, it's just a question of giving it a go;después de meses, se lanzó y la invitó a cenar after several months, he plucked up his courage and asked her out to dinner* * *lanzarse al agua dive into the water;lanzarse en paracaídas parachute;lanzarse a hacer algo rush into doing sth* * *vr1) : to throw oneself (at, into)2)lanzarse a : to embark upon, to undertake* * *lanzarse vb1. (arrojarse) to jump2. (empezar) to start -
87 moneda
f.1 coin (pieza).una moneda de diez pesos a ten peso coinpagar a alguien con o en la misma moneda (figurative) to pay somebody back in kindmoneda falsa counterfeit coin2 currency (finance) (divisa).moneda de curso legal legal tendermoneda débil weak currencymoneda extranjera foreign currencymoneda fuerte strong currencymoneda única single currency* * *1 (pieza) coin2 (divisa) currency\pagar a alguien con la misma moneda to pay somebody back in kindser moneda corriente figurado to be commonplacemoneda corriente legal tendermoneda divisionaria/fraccionaria small changemoneda falsa counterfeit moneymoneda fuerte strong currencymoneda suelta small change* * *noun f.1) coin2) currency* * *SF1) (=pieza) coinmoneda menuda, moneda suelta — small change
2) [de un país] currencyel precio es 1.000 pesos, moneda nacional — LAm the price is 1,000 pesos
* * *1)a) ( pieza) coinuna moneda de cinco pesos — a five-peso coin o piece
b) ( de país) currencypagar con la misma moneda — to pay somebody back in kind
* * *= coin, currency [currencies, -pl.].Ex. It describes the annual hobby exchanges week for 6th grade pupils at King's Cristian School library, when pupils swap collectable items eg baseball cards, stamps, coins and shells.Ex. Although DOBIS/LIBIS must keep its accounts in a single currency, prices for documents may be entered in foreign currencies.----* cambio de moneda = exchange rate, foreign exchange, currency exchange rate, market rate of exchange, foreign exchange rate, currency rate, rate of exchange, currency exchange.* casa de la moneda = mint.* coleccionista de monedas = coin collector.* fabricación de monedas = coinage, minting.* fracción de moneda = penny, coin denomination.* máquina que funciona con monedas = coin-operated machine.* moneda de cambio = bargaining chip.* moneda de curso legal = legal tender.* moneda de diez centavos = dime.* moneda electrónica = electric money.* moneda extranjera = foreign currency.* moneda nacional = local currency.* monedas = coinage.* moneda única = single currency.* papel moneda = banknote, paper money.* que funciona con monedas = coin-operated, coin-op.* * *1)a) ( pieza) coinuna moneda de cinco pesos — a five-peso coin o piece
b) ( de país) currencypagar con la misma moneda — to pay somebody back in kind
* * *= coin, currency [currencies, -pl.].Ex: It describes the annual hobby exchanges week for 6th grade pupils at King's Cristian School library, when pupils swap collectable items eg baseball cards, stamps, coins and shells.
Ex: Although DOBIS/LIBIS must keep its accounts in a single currency, prices for documents may be entered in foreign currencies.* cambio de moneda = exchange rate, foreign exchange, currency exchange rate, market rate of exchange, foreign exchange rate, currency rate, rate of exchange, currency exchange.* casa de la moneda = mint.* coleccionista de monedas = coin collector.* fabricación de monedas = coinage, minting.* fracción de moneda = penny, coin denomination.* máquina que funciona con monedas = coin-operated machine.* moneda de cambio = bargaining chip.* moneda de curso legal = legal tender.* moneda de diez centavos = dime.* moneda electrónica = electric money.* moneda extranjera = foreign currency.* moneda nacional = local currency.* monedas = coinage.* moneda única = single currency.* papel moneda = banknote, paper money.* que funciona con monedas = coin-operated, coin-op.* * *(Palacio de) la Moneda (↑ moneda a1)A1 (pieza) coinuna moneda de dos euros a two-euro coincolecciona monedas antiguas she collects old coinsuna moneda conmemorativa a commemorative coin2 (de un país) currencyuna moneda estable a stable currencyacuñar moneda to mint moneypagar con la misma moneda to pay sb back in kindCompuestos:soft currency(de un país) currency; (cantidad de moneda) currency in circulationconvertible currencycurrencyel dólar es moneda corriente allí the currency there is the dollarser moneda corriente to be an everyday occurrencesoft currencylegal tenderreserve currency( Fin) fractional currency; (dinero suelto) correct o exact changelegal tendersingle currencysingle European currencyB* * *
moneda sustantivo femenino
1
◊ una moneda de cinco pesos a five-peso coin o piece
2
moneda sustantivo femenino
1 coin
2 (de un país) currency
♦ Locuciones: pagar con la misma moneda, to give sb a dose of their own medicine
papel moneda, bank notes
' moneda' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
acuñar
- cambiar
- cambio
- cara
- circular
- cobre
- convertible
- corona
- cotización
- cruz
- curso
- ducado
- dura
- duro
- emisión
- emitir
- franca
- franco
- introducir
- marco
- me
- papel
- queztal
- recuerdo
- reverso
- suelta
- suelto
- tálero
- vellón
- águila
- borde
- débil
- devaluar
- echar
- florín
- lado
- leyenda
- quinto
- revalorizar
- rodar
- sello
- sol
- tostón
- único
- volado
English:
back
- bit
- coin
- counterfeit
- currency
- dime
- edge
- euro
- face
- flip side
- head
- hold out
- kind
- legal tender
- mint
- money
- nickel
- paper money
- piece
- poof
- pound
- quarter
- reverse
- side
- single currency
- strength
- strike
- strong
- tender
- toss
- twopence
- yen
- flip
- legal
- penny
- slip
* * *moneda nf1. [pieza] coin;una moneda de diez pesos a ten peso coin;RPy monedas: costó 400 y monedas it cost just over 400moneda falsa counterfeit coin;moneda fraccionaria fractional money2. [divisa] currencymoneda convertible convertible currency;moneda corriente legal tender;ser moneda corriente to be commonplace;moneda de curso legal legal tender;moneda débil weak currency;moneda extranjera foreign currency;moneda fiduciaria fiat money;moneda fraccionaria fractional money;moneda fuerte strong currency;moneda nacional national o local currency;UE moneda única single currency3.La Moneda [en Chile] = Chile's presidential palaceLA MONEDAThe “Palacio de la Moneda”, also known simply as La Moneda, is the name of the Chilean Presidential Palace and the seat of the government in the capital, Santiago. Originally built under Spanish colonial rule as the Royal Mint (1805), it became the presidential palace in 1846. It was severely damaged on September 11 1973, when president Salvador Allende attempted to resist the military coup led by General Augusto Pinochet, though the palace was eventually rebuilt, and has now been opened to the public.* * *f1 coin;casa de la moneda mint;ser moneda corriente fig be an everyday occurrence;en la misma moneda fig pay s.o. back in their own coin2 ( divisa) currency* * *moneda nf1) : coin2) : money, currency* * *moneda n1. (pieza) coin2. (unidad) currency -
88 picadura
f.1 bite.2 pockmark.3 decay.4 (cut) tobacco (tabaco).5 sting, prick, bite.El águila se abatió y tomó al conejo The eagle swooped and got the rabbit6 cavity, tooth cavity.7 corrosion, hole, pit, nick.* * *1 (de insecto, serpiente) bite; (de abeja, avispa) sting2 (tabaco) cut tobacco3 (en los dientes) decay* * *noun f.sting, bite* * *SF1) [gen] prick; (=pinchazo) puncture; [de abeja, avispa] sting; [de serpiente, mosquito] bite2) (=tabaco picado) cut tobacco* * *1) (de mosquito, serpiente) bite; ( de abeja) sting; ( de polilla) hole2) ( tabaco) pipe tobacco* * *= worm-hole, sting, bite.Ex. Even though the facsimilist's paper is of the same period as that of the rest of the book, he is most unlikely to be able to match it precisely in all its characteristics thickness, texture, colour, chain-lines, watermark, and the propinquity of worm-holes and stains.Ex. This book deals with the general biology of dangerous reptiles and anthropods, the nature of animal venoms, immunological aspects of envenomation, and treatment of bites and stings.Ex. Likening this situation to eating an elephant, he advised: 'Start with a single bite' = Comparando la situación con comerse a un elefante, aconsejó: "Se comienza con un simple bocado".----* picadura de mosquito = mosquito bite.* * *1) (de mosquito, serpiente) bite; ( de abeja) sting; ( de polilla) hole2) ( tabaco) pipe tobacco* * *= worm-hole, sting, bite.Ex: Even though the facsimilist's paper is of the same period as that of the rest of the book, he is most unlikely to be able to match it precisely in all its characteristics thickness, texture, colour, chain-lines, watermark, and the propinquity of worm-holes and stains.
Ex: This book deals with the general biology of dangerous reptiles and anthropods, the nature of animal venoms, immunological aspects of envenomation, and treatment of bites and stings.Ex: Likening this situation to eating an elephant, he advised: 'Start with a single bite' = Comparando la situación con comerse a un elefante, aconsejó: "Se comienza con un simple bocado".* picadura de mosquito = mosquito bite.* * *A1 (de mosquito, serpiente) bite; (de abeja) sting2 (de una polilla) holeB (en un diente, una muela) cavitytiene una picadura he has a cavity, he needs a fillingC (tabaco) pipe tobacco* * *
picadura sustantivo femenino
1 (de mosquito, serpiente) bite;
( de abeja) sting;
( de polilla) hole
2 (en diente, muela) cavity
picadura sustantivo femenino
1 (de insecto, serpiente) bite
2 (de avispa, abeja) sting
' picadura' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
roncha
English:
bite
- mosquito
- sting
* * *picadura nf1. [de mosquito, serpiente] bite;[de avispa, escorpión] sting2. [de viruela] pockmark3. [de diente] decay4. [tabaco] (cut) tobacco* * *f2 tabaco cut tobacco* * *picadura nf1) : sting, bite2) : prick, puncture3) : decay, cavity* * *picadura n1. (de mosquito, serpiente) bite2. (de abeja, avispa) sting -
89 real1
1 = royal.Ex. No less prestigious an authority than a royal Commission was appointed to inquire into the charges brought against the man principally responsible for that volume.----* águila real = golden eagle.* cañada real = droving road.* carta real = charter.* glacé real = royal icing, glacé royal.* Nombre + real = majesty's + Nombre.* pagar derechos reales = pay + royalty.* pavo real = peacock. -
90 reducto
m.1 redoubt.2 stronghold, bastion (refugio).3 recourse, refuge, redoubt.* * *1 redoubt, stronghold* * *SM [de ideología, rebeldes] stronghold, redoubtel último reducto del águila imperial — the last stronghold o redoubt of the imperial eagle
el último reducto de los árabes en el reino de Castilla — the last Arab stronghold in the kingdom of Castile
* * *masculino redoubt* * *= redoubt.Ex. Privatization and liberalization have attacked the redoubts of workplace unionism.----* reducto de desempleo = pocket of unemployment.* * *masculino redoubt* * *= redoubt.Ex: Privatization and liberalization have attacked the redoubts of workplace unionism.
* reducto de desempleo = pocket of unemployment.* * *redoubt* * *reducto nm1. [fortificación] redoubt2. [refugio] stronghold, bastion* * *m redoubt -
91 singular
adj.1 peculiar, odd (raro).2 unique.singular batalla single combat3 singular (grammar).m.singular (grammar).en singular in the singular* * *► adjetivo1 (único) singular, single2 (excepcional) extraordinary, exceptional3 (raro) peculiar, odd1 GRAMÁTICA singular\en singular GRAMÁTICA in the singular* * *noun m.* * *1. ADJ1) (Ling) singular2)3) (=destacado) outstanding, exceptional4) (=raro) singular, odd2.SM (Ling) singularen singular — (lit) in the singular; (fig) in particular
* * *I1)a) (frml) (extraordinario, especial) singular (frml)b) (peculiar, raro) peculiar, oddc) (frml) ( excepcionalmente bueno) singularly good (frml)2) (Ling) singularIImasculino singularen singular — (Ling) in the singular
* * *= distinctive, singular, quaint, singular, one-of-a-kind, with a difference, unique, portentous.Ex. In addition to main or added entries under titles added entries are often also made in respect of distinctive series titles.Ex. All nouns have a plural and singular form.Ex. Clergymen practice the quaint custom of reading aloud at meal times.Ex. The second edition was also well received all over the world, and was accorded the singular honour of translation into Portuguese for use in library schools in Brazil.Ex. Join leading experts in cultural heritage informatics for a one-of-a-kind learning experience.Ex. The article 'Web authoring with a difference' reviews the current authoring tools available for organizations wishing to become involved in the World Wide Web (WWW).Ex. The basic requirement of a shelf arrangement system is that each document has a unique place in the sequence.Ex. This novel is once again a most peculiar combination of broad farce and portentous significance.* * *I1)a) (frml) (extraordinario, especial) singular (frml)b) (peculiar, raro) peculiar, oddc) (frml) ( excepcionalmente bueno) singularly good (frml)2) (Ling) singularIImasculino singularen singular — (Ling) in the singular
* * *= distinctive, singular, quaint, singular, one-of-a-kind, with a difference, unique, portentous.Ex: In addition to main or added entries under titles added entries are often also made in respect of distinctive series titles.
Ex: All nouns have a plural and singular form.Ex: Clergymen practice the quaint custom of reading aloud at meal times.Ex: The second edition was also well received all over the world, and was accorded the singular honour of translation into Portuguese for use in library schools in Brazil.Ex: Join leading experts in cultural heritage informatics for a one-of-a-kind learning experience.Ex: The article 'Web authoring with a difference' reviews the current authoring tools available for organizations wishing to become involved in the World Wide Web (WWW).Ex: The basic requirement of a shelf arrangement system is that each document has a unique place in the sequence.Ex: This novel is once again a most peculiar combination of broad farce and portentous significance.* * *Alo hizo con singular entusiasmo he did it with remarkable o extraordinary o singular enthusiasmun cuadro de singular colorido a singularly colorful picture2 (peculiar, raro) peculiar, oddlo dijo en un tonillo muy singular he said it in a very peculiar o odd o funny wayB ( Ling) singularsingularen singular ( Ling) in the singulartú habla en singular you speak for yourself* * *
singular adjetivo
singular
■ sustantivo masculino
singular;◊ en singular (Ling) in the singular
singular
I adjetivo
1 (raro, excepcional) peculiar, odd
2 frml (único, inigualable) un dibujo de singular belleza, a drawing of outstanding beauty
II adjetivo & m Ling singular
' singular' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
buen
- dato
- demasiada
- demasiado
- haber
- mucha
- mucho
- otra
- otro
- particular
- persona
- poca
- poco
- política
- sí
- singularizar
- tanta
- tanto
- toda
- todo
- acta
- África
- África del Sur
- agua
- águila
- ala
- alba
- alga
- álgebra
- algún
- alma
- alta
- alza
- ama
- anca
- ancla
- ánfora
- ánima
- ansia
- ara
- arca
- área
- aria
- arma
- arpa
- arte
- asa
- ascua
- Asia
- asma
English:
accused
- lady
- majority
- neither
- offspring
- propose
- singular
- statistics
- bad
- big
- first
- good
- large
- peculiarity
- third
- thirteenth
* * *♦ adj1. [raro] peculiar, odd;un hombre singular a peculiar man2. [único] unique;tiene dotes singulares de cantante she has unique talent as a singer3.singular batalla single combat4. Gram singular♦ nmGram singular;en singular in the singular* * *I adjsingular2 ( único) outstanding, extraordinaryII m GRAM singular* * *singular adj1) : singular, unique2) particular: peculiar, odd3) : singular (in grammar)♦ singularmente advsingular nm: singular* * *singular adj singular -
92 blanco
adj.white.m.1 target, bulls-eye, bull's-eye, bull's-eye of target.2 white, white color, white colour.3 white person, white man.4 blank.5 target, aim, objective, goal.6 Blanco.* * *► adjetivo1 white2 (complexión) fair-skinned■ tiene la piel muy blanca she has very fair skin, she's very fair-skinned► nombre masculino,nombre femenino1 (color) white2 (objetivo) target, mark3 figurado object4 (hueco) blank, gap; (en escrito) blank space5 (vino) white wine\dar en el blanco to hit the mark 2 figurado to hit the nail on the headblanco y negro black and whiteen blanco blankmás blanco,-a que la nieve as white as snowno tener ni blanca to be flat brokepasar la noche en blanco to have a sleepless nightblanco de España whitingblanco del ojo white of the eye————————1 (color) white2 (objetivo) target, mark3 figurado object4 (hueco) blank, gap; (en escrito) blank space5 (vino) white wine* * *1. noun m.1) white2) blank3) target2. (f. - blanca)adj.* * *blanco, -a1. ADJ1) (=de color blanco) white2) [raza] white3) (=pálido) [cara, cutis] fair4) (Literat) [verso] blank2.SM / F (=persona) white man/womanel ladrón era un blanco, fuerte, de 1,80 — the thief was white, heavily built, 6ft tall
trata•
los blancos — white people3. SM1) (=color) white•
calentar algo al blanco — to heat sth till it is white-hot•
de blanco, casarse de blanco — to get married in white, have a white weddingcarpintero 1), punta 1., 2)blanco y negro — (Culin) iced coffee with cream
2) (=parte blanca)blanco del huevo — white of the egg, egg white
3) (=blancura) whiteness4) (=objetivo) target•
dar en el blanco — (lit) to hit the targettus críticas han dado en el blanco — your criticisms were right on target o were spot on
has dado en el blanco escogiendo esta carrera — you did exactly the right thing in choosing that degree course
ese comentario tuyo dio en el blanco, por eso dolió tanto — that remark of yours hit home, that's why it hurt so much
•
hacer blanco — to hit the targetla prensa la hizo blanco de sus críticas — the press singled her out for criticism, she was the target of attacks by the press
tiro 1)la modelo fue el blanco de todas las miradas — the model was the centre of attention, all eyes were on the model
5) (=espacio sin escribir) blank, blank (space)6)• en blanco — blank
•
dejar algo en blanco — to leave sth blankhe dejado el examen en blanco — I left the exam paper blank, I didn't write anything on the exam paper
dejé varias preguntas en blanco en el examen — there were several questions I didn't answer in the exam
•
votar en blanco — to return a blank ballot paperquedarse en blanco —
no pude contestar porque se me quedó la mente en blanco — I couldn't answer because my mind went blank
7) (=pausa) gap, breakhay varios blancos entre las clases — there are several gaps o breaks between classes
8) (=mancha blanca) [pequeña] white spot; [más grande] white patch9) Puerto Rico (=formulario) blank, blank form10)blancalos Blancos — Uru (Pol) political party
* * *I- ca adjetivo1)a) <color/vestido/pelo> whiteen blanco: entregó el examen en blanco she handed in a blank exam (paper); rellenar los espacios en blanco fill in the blanks; voté en blanco I returned a blank ballot (AmE), I left my voting paper blank (BrE); quedarse en blanco or quedársele a alguien la mente en blanco: me quedé en blanco or se me quedó la mente en blanco — my mind went blank
b) ( pálido) [ser] fair-skinned, pale-skinned; [estar] whiteestoy muy blanco — I'm very white o pale
2) <persona/raza> whiteII- ca masculino, femenino white personIII1) ( color) whitedar en el blanco — ( literal) to hit the target; ( acertar)
diste en el blanco con ese regalo — you were right on (AmE) o (BrE) spot-on with that present (colloq)
3) ( vino) white (wine)* * *I- ca adjetivo1)a) <color/vestido/pelo> whiteen blanco: entregó el examen en blanco she handed in a blank exam (paper); rellenar los espacios en blanco fill in the blanks; voté en blanco I returned a blank ballot (AmE), I left my voting paper blank (BrE); quedarse en blanco or quedársele a alguien la mente en blanco: me quedé en blanco or se me quedó la mente en blanco — my mind went blank
b) ( pálido) [ser] fair-skinned, pale-skinned; [estar] whiteestoy muy blanco — I'm very white o pale
2) <persona/raza> whiteII- ca masculino, femenino white personIII1) ( color) whitedar en el blanco — ( literal) to hit the target; ( acertar)
diste en el blanco con ese regalo — you were right on (AmE) o (BrE) spot-on with that present (colloq)
3) ( vino) white (wine)* * *blanco11 = target, butt, bull's eye.Ex: Paid employees can have targets set for them and their prospects may well depend upon their meeting these targets.
Ex: The author discusses art critic Harry Quilter, usually remembered today as 'Arry,' the butt of merciless lampooning by J.M. Whistler.Ex: It has been dubbed the ' Bull's-Eye' due to its five layers, represented as concentric circles.* blanco de las bromas, el = butt of jokes, the.* blanco en movimiento = moving target.* blanco fácil = ripe target, sitting duck.* blanco móvil = moving target.* blanco perfecto = sitting duck.* blanco seguro = sitting duck.* conseguir ser el blanco de todas las miradas = grab + the limelight.* conseguir ser el blanco de todas las miradas = capture + spotlight, grab + the spotlight.* dar en el blanco = hit + the bull's eye, strike + home, put + Posesivo + finger on, hit + the truth, hit + home.* en el blanco de mira = in the spotlight, in the crosshairs.* expresión en blanco = blank look.* justo en el blanco = dead on target.* ser el blanco de = be a pushover for.* ser el blanco de las críticas = come under + fire.blanco22 = white, Caucasian.Nota: Persona de raza blanca.Ex: In 1971 Sanford Berman demonstrated the subject heading list's bias toward an American/Western-European, Christian, white, male point-of-view.
Ex: Although Hawaii's journalists are more ethnically diverse than US journalists, there are proportionately more Caucasian journalists than Caucasians in the Hawaii population.* armario de la ropa blanca = linen cupboard.* atinar en el blanco = hit + the bull's eye.* blanco protestante anglosajón americano = WASP.* contacto con los blancos = white contact.* de la clase blanca, protestante y anglosajona americana = WASPish.* escoria social de raza blanca = white trash.* hombre blanco = white man [white men, -pl.].* huida blanca = white flight.* persona de raza blanca = white.* supremacía de los blancos = white supremacism, white supremacy.blanco33 = white [whiter -comp., whitest -sup.].Ex: When appropriate, give 'col.' for multicoloured objects, or name the colour(s) of the object if it is in one or two colours, or give 'b&w' for black and white objects; e.g., 1 bowl: porcelain, blue and white.
* águila de cabeza blanca = bald eagle.* armario de la ropa blanca = linen closet.* bandera blanca = white flag.* blanco como la nieve = snow-white.* blanco del ojo = white of + Posesivo + eye.* blanco hueso = off-white.* blanco roto = off-white.* blanco y negro = black & white.* caballero blanco = white knight, knight in shining armour.* carne blanca = white meat.* carta blanca = carte blanche, blank cheque [blank check, -USA].* Casa Blanca, la = White House, the.* cheque en blanco = blank cheque [blank check, -USA].* ciervo de cola blanca = white-tailed deer.* con la mirada en blanco = blankly.* darle a Alguien carta blanca = give + Nombre + a blank cheque.* darle a Alguien un cheque en blanco = give + Nombre + a blank cheque.* dejar en blanco = leave + blank.* demonio blanco = white devil.* de piel blanca = white-skinned.* de punta en blanco = dressed (up) to the nines, spic(k)-and-span.* elefante blanco = white elephant.* enarbolar la bandera blanca = raise + the white flag.* en blanco = blankly, blank.* en blanco y negro = b&w (black and white).* espacio en blanco = blank, blank space.* espacio en blanco final = trailing blank.* espacio en blanco inicial = beginning blank.* espino blanco = whitethorn.* estar sin blanca = not have a bean.* expresión en blanco = blank expression.* fósforo blanco = white phosphorous.* gran tiburón blanco = great white shark.* herida de arma blanca = stab wound.* Libro Blanco = White Paper.* mente + quedarse en blanco = mind + go blank.* mostaza blanca = white mustard.* negro sobre fondo blanco = black on white.* noche en blanco = sleepless night.* personas de piel blanca, las = fair skinned, the.* pescado blanco = whitefish.* pino blanco = white pine.* poner los ojos en blanco = roll + Posesivo + eyes.* ponerse blanco = turn + white, whiten.* quedarse en blanco = go + blank, mind + go blank.* ropa blanca = whites.* sin blanca = broke, penniless, skint.* sustancia blanca = white matter.* tener carta blanca = have + carte-blanche.* tiburón blanco = white shark.* trébol blanco = white clover.* vestirse de punta en blanco = tog out, tog up.blanco44 = white paper.Nota: En imprenta, cara de un pliego que se imprime primero antes de imprimir la segunda cara o "reiteración".Ex: The reiteration was then printed off in much the same way as the white paper, this time in reverse order of sheets.
* * *A1 [ Vocabulary notes (Spanish) ] ‹color/vestido/pelo› whiteen blanco: entregó el examen en blanco she handed in a blank exam (paper)rellenar los espacios en blanco fill in the blanksdeja este espacio en blanco do not write anything in this space, leave this space blankno distingue/distinguen lo blanco de lo negro ( fam); he doesn't have/they don't have a clue ( colloq), he doesn't/they don't know left from right ( colloq)poner los ojos en blanco to roll one's eyesquedarse en blancoor quedársele a algn la mente en blanco: me quedé en blancoor se me quedó la mente en blanco my mind went blank2 (pálido) [ SER] fair-skinned, pale-skinned [ ESTAR] whiteten cuidado con el sol, eres muy blanco be careful of the sun, you're very fair-skinnedestoy muy blanco I'm very white o paleB ‹hombre/mujer/raza› whitemasculine, femininewhite personA (color) [ Vocabulary notes (Spanish) ] whiteel blanco es un color muy sucio white shows the dirtde un blanco luminoso dazzling whitefotos en blanco y negro black and white photosCompuestos:whitingwhite of the eyeno parecerse ni en el blanco de los ojos or del ojo ( fam); to be like night and day ( AmE colloq), to be like chalk and cheese ( BrE colloq)iced coffee with creamtirar al blanco to shoot at the targetfue el blanco de todas las miradas everyone was looking at herse ha convertido en el blanco de todas las críticas he has become the target for all the criticismdar en el blanco (literal) to hit the target(acertar): ¿te has peleado con Ana? — has dado en el blanco have you had a fight with Ana? — you're dead right, I havediste en el blanco con ese regalo you were right on ( AmE) o ( BrE) spot-on with that present ( colloq)C (vino) white, white wine* * *
blanco 1◊ -ca adjetivo
1
rellenar los espacios en blanco fill in the blanks;
me quedé en blanco my mind went blank
[estar] white;◊ estoy muy blanco I'm very white o pale
2 ‹persona/raza› white
3 ‹ vino› white
■ sustantivo masculino, femenino
white person
blanco 2 sustantivo masculino
1 ( color) white;
2 (Dep, Jueg) ( objeto) target;
( centro) bullseye;
dar en el blanco to hit the target/bullseye
3 ( vino) white (wine)
blanco,-a
I adjetivo
1 white
2 (pálido) fair
II m,f (hombre) white man
(mujer) white woman
los blancos, whites
LAm (patrón, cacique, sea blanco o no) landowner, powerful man
III sustantivo masculino
1 (color) white
2 (diana) target: es el blanco de todas las críticas, he's the target of all the criticism
dar en el blanco, to hit the target
fig (acertar con algo) to hit the nail on the head
3 (espacio sin imprimir) blank 4 blanco del ojo, white of the eye
♦ Locuciones: en blanco: dejó el examen en blanco, he left the exam blank
se quedó en blanco, her mind went blank
figurado pasar la noche en blanco, to have a sleepless night
' blanco' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
azúcar
- blanca
- cana
- cano
- canosa
- canoso
- diana
- entonces
- estar
- fotografía
- manzanilla
- mirlo
- narciso
- noche
- punta
- sucia
- sucio
- terrera
- terrero
- Tiro
- vino
- voto
- atinar
- cheque
- chocolate
- dar
- espacio
- glóbulo
- manjar
- mente
- pan
- papeleta
- pescado
- televisión
- tiro
English:
aim at
- angel food cake
- ashen
- black
- blank
- blood
- bread
- bull's-eye
- butt
- cottage cheese
- dappled
- deathly
- dress
- fill in
- gap
- hit
- mark
- milk-white
- monochrome
- nine
- object
- on
- or
- paper
- redneck
- rice
- rifle range
- riflery
- roll
- seal
- sheet
- shooting-match
- sleepless
- target
- target practice
- white
- white blood-cell
- wide
- butter
- fair
- haricot (bean)
- home
- lily
- miss
- pale
- pith
- poplar
- sitting
- sugar
* * *blanco, -a♦ adj1. [color] white;página/verso en blanco blank page/verse;votar en blanco to return a blank ballot paper;dejé cuatro respuestas en blanco I left four answers blank, I didn't answer four questions;se quedó con la mente en blanco his mind went blank;una noche en blanco [sin dormir] a sleepless night2. [pálido] white, pale;estás muy blanco you're so white;nunca se pone moreno porque es muy blanco he never tans because he's very fair-skinned;3. [raza] white♦ nm,f1. [persona] white;los blancos whites♦ nm1. [color] white;el blanco es mi color favorito white is my favourite colour;calentar algo al blanco to make sth white-hot;una televisión en blanco y negro a black-and-white television;filmado en blanco y negro filmed in black and white;prefiero el blanco y negro al color I prefer black-and-white to colourQuím blanco (de) España whiting;blanco del ojo white of the eye;blanco de la uña half-moon2. [diana, objetivo] target;[de miradas] object;se convirtió en el blanco de la crítica he became the target of criticism;dar en el blanco to hit the target;Fig to hit the nail on the head;la campaña publicitaria dio en el blanco the advertising campaign struck a chord;has dado en el blanco con tu último artículo your last article was spot-onblanco fácil sitting duck;blanco móvil moving target3. [espacio vacío] blank (space);ha dejado muchos blancos en el examen she left a lot of things blank in the exam4. [vino] white (wine)* * *I adj1 white;no distinguir lo blanco de lo negro not know what’s what;ponerse oquedarse blanco go whiteme quedé en blanco, me quedé con la mente en blanco my mind went blank;pasar la noche en blanco have a sleepless night3:arma blanca knifeII m1 persona white2 ( diana), figtarget;dar en el blanco hit the nail on the head;errar el blanco miss the target;hacer blanco hit the target;ser el blanco de todas las miradas be the center o Br centre of attention* * *blanco, -ca adj: whiteblanco, -ca n: white personblanco nm1) : white2) : target, bull's-eyedar en el blanco: to hit the target, to hit the nail on the head3) : blank space, blankun cheque en blanco: a blank check* * *blanco1 adj whiteblanco2 n3. (color) white4. (diana, objetivo) target -
93 piquete
m.1 peg, stake (tool).2 prick (informal) (picadura, pinchazo) (de aguja). (Mexican Spanish)3 bite, sting.El águila se abatió y tomó al conejo The eagle swooped and got the rabbit4 picket, strike picket, picket line.* * *1 (de huelga) picket2 (de soldados) squad* * *SM1) [de personas] (Mil) squad, party; [en huelga] picket2) Arg (=corral) yard, small corral3) (=pinchazo) prick, jab4) (=agujero) small hole ( in clothing)5) And (=merienda) picnic6) Caribe (Mús) street band* * *1) ( de huelguistas) picket; ( de soldados) squad, picket (arch)2) (Méx fam)b) ( de insecto) sting, bitec) ( de licor) drop* * *1) ( de huelguistas) picket; ( de soldados) squad, picket (arch)2) (Méx fam)b) ( de insecto) sting, bitec) ( de licor) drop* * *piquete11 = picket line, picket, picketing.Ex: Rather, diversity is emphasized by telling the stories of women in settings as various as the suburbs and the farms, the kitchens, and the picket lines.
Ex: This group of Republican women organized the first picket of Armagh and saw feminist demands as part of the struggle for national freedom.Ex: This study examines responses to antiabortion picketing by women encountering picketers as they entered abortion clinics to have an abortion.* formación de piquetes = picketing.* formar un piquete frente a = picket.piquete22 = picketer, picket striker.Ex: This study examines responses to antiabortion picketing by women encountering picketers as they entered abortion clinics to have an abortion.
Ex: With one exception, no picket striker or citizen was injured as a result of the presence of state troops.* * *A1 (de huelguistas) picket2 (de soldados) squad, picket ( arch)Compuesto:piquete móvil or volanteflying picket2 (de insecto) sting, bite3 (de licor) dropC ( Chi) (en una tela) small hole* * *
piquete sustantivo masculino
1 ( de huelguistas) picket;
( de soldados) squad, picket (arch)
2 (Méx fam)
( inyección) shot (colloq), jab (colloq)
piquete sustantivo masculino
1 (de soldados) squad
2 (de huelga) picket
' piquete' also found in these entries:
English:
flying picket
- picket
- picket-line
- prick
* * *piquete nm1. [herramienta] peg, stake2. [de huelguistas] picketpiquete informativo = picket concerned with raising awareness and informing workers about the need for industrial action3. piquete de ejecución firing squad[de insecto] stingdar un piquete a alguien to prod sb* * *m1 POL picket2 Méxpicadura bite3 Méxpunzada sharp pain* * *piquete nm1) : picketers pl, picket line2) : squad, detachment -
94 un
adj.one.art.an, a.* * *un1 a, an► adjetivo1 (numeral) one2 (indef) some* * *1. adj. 2. = una, art.a, an- una vez- unos I- unas I* * *un, -a1. ART INDEF1) [en singular] [refiriéndose a algo no conocido o de forma imprecisa] a; [antes de vocal o de h] an; [dando mayor énfasis, con expresiones temporales] one2) [en plural]a) [uso indefinido] (=algunos) some; (=pocos) a fewhay unas cervezas en la nevera — there are a few o some beers in the fridge
b) [con partes del cuerpo]c) [con objetos a pares] somed) [con cantidades, cifras] about, aroundhabía unas 20 personas — there were about o around 20 people, there were some 20 people
unos 80 dólares — about o around 80 dollars, some 80 dollars
3) [enfático]¡se dio un golpe...! — he banged himself really hard!
¡había una gente más rara...! — there were some real weirdos there! *
¡sois unos vagos! — you're so lazy!
2.ADJ [numeral] oneunouna excursión de un día — a one-day trip, a day trip
* * *[the masculine article un is also used before feminine nouns which begin with stressed a or ha e.g. un arma poderosa, un hambre feroz]1) (sing) a; (delante de sonido vocálico) an; (pl) some2) ( con valor ponderativo)tú haces unas preguntas... — you do ask some questions!
me dio una vergüenza... — I was so embarrassed!
3) ( con nombres propios) a4) (sing) ( como genérico)5) (pl) ( expresando aproximación) about* * *[the masculine article un is also used before feminine nouns which begin with stressed a or ha e.g. un arma poderosa, un hambre feroz]1) (sing) a; (delante de sonido vocálico) an; (pl) some2) ( con valor ponderativo)tú haces unas preguntas... — you do ask some questions!
me dio una vergüenza... — I was so embarrassed!
3) ( con nombres propios) a4) (sing) ( como genérico)5) (pl) ( expresando aproximación) about* * *un2= a (an).Ex: A good example is the British Catalogue of Music Classification.
* a uno u otro lado de = on either side of.* a un paso asombroso = at an astounding pace.* cada uno = apiece, each.* cambiar de una vez a otra = vary + from time to time.* cercano uno del otro = in close proximity.* cerca uno del otro = in close proximity.* dedicar unos minutos = take + a few minutes.* de uno a otro = across.* en unos momentos = momentarily, at any moment.* estar hecho el uno para el otro = be well suited to each other, be two of a kind, be a right pair.* estar un poco anticuado = be some years old.* los unos a costa de los otros = at each other's expense.* lo uno es tan malo como lo otro = one is as bad as the other.* más de unos cuantos + Nombre = not a few + Nombre.* ni lo uno ni lo otro = in-between, betwixt and between.* por mencionar sólo unos pocos = to name but a few.* por mencionar unos pocos = just to name a few.* por nombrar sólo unos cuantos = to name only some.* pospuesto una y otra vez = ever-postponed.* ser complementario el uno del otro = be integral one to another.* ser uno de entre varios + Nombre = be one of a number of + Nombre.* todos y cada uno = all and sundry, each and everyone.* todos y cada uno de = any and every, any and all.* tropezar los unos con los otros = trip over + each other.* una amplia gama de = a wide band of, a wide variety of, a wide range of, a broad variety of, a broad range of.* una amplia variedad de = a broad variety of, a wide range of, a broad range of.* una apuesta segura = a sure bet.* una avalancha de = a flood of, a flood tide of.* un abanico de = a palette of.* una bobadita = a little something.* una buena alternativa a = the next best thing to.* una buena cantidad de = a fair amount of.* una buena cosa = a good thing.* una buena forma de empezar = a good way to start.* una buena parte de = a large measure of, a good deal of, a great deal of.* una buena pesca = a good catch.* una cadena de = a necklace of.* una cadena de + Montañas = a range of + Montañas.* una cantidad ingente de = a wealth of.* una capa fina de = a skim of.* una causa perdida = a dead dog.* una cierta cantidad de = a measure of, a proportion of.* una clase de = a kind of.* una colección desordenada de = a scrapbook of.* una combinación de = a mixture of, a mix of, a rollup of.* una comparsa de = a cavalcade of.* una constelación de = a galaxy of.* una convocatoria de = a call for.* una cosa no + tener + nada que ver con la otra = one thing + have + nothing to do with the other.* una cosita = a little something.* una cubeta llena de = a pailful of.* una cucharadita de = a teaspoon of.* una cuestión de principios = a matter of principle.* una cuestión de vida o muerte = a matter of life and death.* una desgracia = a crying shame.* una de varios = one of a variety of.* una diversidad de = a variety of, an array of, a mosaic of, a diversity of, a menu of.* una escasez de = a dearth of.* una especie de = a kind of.* una especie de + Nombre = Nombre + of sorts.* una espléndida variedad de = a panoply of.* una estaca en el corazón = a stake in the heart.* una estructura de = a pattern of.* una eternidad = ages and ages (and ages).* una fortuna = a king's ransom.* una fuente de = a treasure trove of.* una gama de = a suite of, a palette of.* una gama de posibilidades = a palette of possibilities.* una gama muy variada de = a whole gamut of.* una gama variada de = a trawling of.* una gran = a large measure of.* una gran cantidad de = a good deal of, a great deal of, a large degree of, a mass of, a plethora of, a supply of, a vast amount of, a city of, a wealth of, a sea of, a cascade of, an army of, a good many, a huge number of, a great number of, a multitude of, scores of, a host of, a vast corpus of, a whole host of.* una gran cantidad y variedad de = a wealth and breadth of.* una gran diversidad de = a wide range of, a broad variety of, a wide variety of.* una gran experiencia = a wealth of experience.* una gran extensión de = a sea of.* una gran gama de = a wide range of, a rich tapestry of, a wide band of, a broad variety of, a wide variety of, a broad range of, a whole gamut of.* una gran mayoría de = a large proportion of.* una gran parte de = a broad population of, a lion's share of.* una gran pérdida = a great loss.* una gran proporción de = a large proportion of.* una gran variedad de = a wide range of, a multiplicity of, a rich tapestry of, a plurality of, a broad variety of, a broad range of, a whole gamut of.* una grupo impreciso de = a cloud of.* una guía general = a rough guide.* una idea general = a rough guide.* una inmensa cantidad de = a treasure chest of, a huge number of.* una intentona de = attempted.* un aire de = an air of, a whiff of.* una joya = a little gem.* una lotería = hit (and/or) miss.* un alto en el camino = a stop on the road, a pit stop on the road.* un aluvión de = a flood of, a rash of, a barrage of, a flurry of.* una manera de empezar = a foot in the door.* un amante = a little something on the side.* una mayor variedad de = a wider canvas of.* una mejor ocasión = a better time.* una mezcla de = a mixture of, a blend of, a mix of, a rollup of.* una mina de = a treasure trove of.* una mina de información = a mine of information.* una mina inagotable de = a treasure house of.* una minoría de = a minority of.* una minoría selecta = a select few.* una miscelánea de = a miscellany of.* una misma cosa = one and the same.* una montaña de = a mountain of.* un amplio espectro de = a broad band of, a broad spectrum of, a wide band of.* una muestra variada de = a mosaic of.* una mujer de mundo = a woman of the world.* una multidud de = a host of.* una multiplicidad de = a multiplicity of.* una multitud de = a swarm of.* una necesidad cada vez mayor = a growing need.* una negociación justa = a square deal.* una noche tras otra = night after night.* una nube de = a haze of, a cloud of, a swarm of.* un año tras otro = year after year.* una ola de = a wave of, a tide of.* una oleada de = an army of, a flurry of, a swell of.* una oportunidad casi segura = a sporting chance.* una oportunidad como es debido = a fair chance.* una oportunidad de triunfar = a fighting chance.* una oportunidad única en la vida = once in a lifetime opportunity.* una organización de = a pattern of.* una palmada en la espalda = a pat on the back.* una palmadita en la espala = a pat on the back.* una pareja ideal = a match made in heaven.* una pareja perfecta = a match made in heaven.* una parte de = a share of, a snatch of.* una pequeña minoría de = a marginal fringe of.* una pérdida constante de = a haemorrhage of.* una pila de = a pile of, a stack of, a sackful of, a whole slew of, a raft of, a mass of.* una pincelada de = a splash of, a hint of.* una pizca de = a dash of, a grain of, a pinch of.* una pizca de verdad = a grain of truth.* una plena convicción de = a strong sense of.* una posibilidad muy remota = a long shot.* una primera y última vez = a first and last time.* una probabilidad muy alta = a sporting chance.* una profusión de = a profusion of.* una provisión constante de = a diet of.* una racha de = a rash of, a stretch of.* una retahíla de = a volley of, a string of.* una ristra de = a long tail of, a volley of.* un arraigado sentido de = a strong sense of.* un arte = a fine art.* un arte en extinción = a dying art.* un arte que se está perdiendo = a dying art.* una salva de = a volley of.* una sarta de = a volley of.* una sarta de mentiras = a sackful of lies, a pack of lies.* unas cuantas ideas = a rough guide.* una segunda opinión = a second opinion.* una segunda vez = a second time around, a second time.* una selecta minoría, una minoría selecta, unos pocos elegidos = a select few.* una semblanza de = an air of.* una serie de = a choice of, a number of, a range of, a series of, a suite of, an array of, a string of, a pattern of, a stream of, a battery of, a succession of.* una serie de + Nombre + organizados por turnos = a rota of + Nombre.* un aspecto de = an air of.* una sucesión de = a succession of.* una tanda de = a flurry of.* un ataque de = an access of, a shock of.* una tentativa de = attempted.* una tira de = a raft of.* un atisbo de = a hint of.* una tontería = a little something.* una tormenta en un vaso de agua = a tempest in a teapot.* una última vez = one last time.* una única fuente para Algo = one-stop, one-stop shopping, one stop shop.* un auténtico infierno = a living hell.* una variada gama de = a whole gamut of.* una variedad de = a range of, a variety of, an array of, an assortment of, a spectrum of, a menu of, a diversity of, a palette of.* una variedad muy rica de = a treasure of.* una vasta cantidad de = a vast amount of.* una verdadera lástima = a crying shame.* una verdadera pena = a crying shame.* una vez cada quincena = once a fortnight.* una vez cumplimentado = completed.* una vez + Participio = upon + Nombre.* una vez + Participio Pasado = having + Participio Pasado, having + just + Participio Pasado.* una vez + Participio Pasado + Nombre = with + Nombre + Participio Pasado.* una vez que + Frase = once + Frase.* una vez quincenalmente = once a fortnight.* una vez relleno = completed.* una vista digna de contemplar = a sight to behold.* una vista digna de ver = a sight to behold.* una yarda de largo = a yard long.* una zona de = a stretch of.* un bariburrillo de = a welter of.* un bebé = a babe in arms.* un bocadito = a little something.* un bombardeo de = a barrage of.* un buen lugar de partida = a good place to start.* un buen número de = a good number of.* un buen partido = a good catch.* un camino largo y difícil = a long haul.* un camión de = a truckload of.* un caso perdido = a dead dog.* un caudal de experiencia = a wealth of experience.* un centro único = one stop shop.* un chorreón de = a splash of, a hint of.* un chorretón de = a splash of, a hint of.* un cierto grado de = a certain amount of, a modicum of.* un cierto número de = a number of.* un conglomerado de = a conglomeration of.* un conjunto cada vez mayor de = a growing body of.* un conjunto de = a set of, a suite of, a pool of, an assembly of, a pattern of, a universe of, a harvest of, a complement of.* un corpus de = a body of.* un costal de = a sackful of.* un cuarto = one in four.* un cuarto de = a quarter of.* un cúmulo de = a treasure trove of.* un detalle = a little something.* un día de descanso = a day away from.* un día fuera = a day out.* un día haciendo algo diferente = a day away from.* un día normal = on a typical day.* un día sí y otro no = every other day.* un día sí y otro también = day in and day out.* un día tras otro = day after day.* un día y medio = one and a half days.* un dineral = a king's ransom, a huge amount of money.* un donnadie = a nobody.* un ejemplo claro = a case in question, a case in point.* un ejército de = an army of.* un enjambre de = a swarm of.* un equipo de = a team of.* un espectáculo digno de contemplar = a sight to behold.* un espectáculo digno de ver = a sight to behold.* un fuerte sentimiento de = a strong sense of.* un gran diversidad de = a broad range of.* un gran espectro de = a wide band of, a wide band of.* un gran número de = a good deal of, a great deal of, a plethora of, a wide range of, a full roster of, a fair number of, a great number of, a broad variety of, a wide variety of, a broad range of, a vast corpus of.* un grano de arena en el desierto = a drop in the ocean, a drop of water in a bucket.* un gran repertorio de = an arsenal of, an armoury of [armory].* un gran volumen de = a vast corpus of.* un grupo aferrado de = a hard core of.* un grupo cada vez mayor de = a growing body of.* un grupo de = a set of, a bunch of, a crop of, a pool of, a cadre of, a cluster of, a galaxy of, a clutch of, a company of.* un grupo de gente variada = a cast of people.* un grupo incondicional de = a hard core of.* un grupo variado de = a collection of.* un halo de bruma = a veil of mist.* un hombre de gentes = a man of the people.* un hombre de mundo = a man of the world.* un hombre de palabra = a man of his word.* un hombre de pocas palabras = a man of few words, a man of few words.* un intento de = an exercise in, attempted.* un juego de = a battery of.* un kaleidoscopio de = a mosaic of.* un lecho de rosas = a bed of roses.* un lujo asiático = the lap of luxury.* un manojo de llaves = a set of + keys.* un manojo de nervios = a bundle of nerves.* un mar de = a sea of.* un mar de papel = a sea of + paper.* un medio para alcanzar un fin = a means to an end.* un medio para conseguir un fin = a means to an end.* un medio para llegar a fin = a means to an end.* un mejor momento = a better time.* un mequetrefe = a nobody.* un minuto en los labios, para siempre en las caderas = a minute on the lips, forever on the hips.* un momento bueno de = a peak of.* un momento determinado = a frozen moment in time, a given moment in time.* un montón = like crazy, like mad.* un montonazo = like crazy, like mad.* un montonazo de = a truckload of, a whole slew of, a raft of.* un montonazo de dinero = a huge amount of money.* un montón de = a pile of, a stack of, a bundle of, a truckload of, a sackful of, a raft of.* un montón de dinero = a huge amount of money.* un mundo aparte = a world apart, a breed apart.* un + Nombre + a altas horas de la noche = a late night + Nombre.* un + Nombre + a primera hora de la mañana = an early morning + Nombre.* un + Nombre + a última hora de la mañana = a late morning + Nombre.* un + Nombre + por la mañana temprano = an early morning + Nombre.* un no sé qué = a je ne sais quoi.* un nuevo comienzo = a fresh start.* un nuevo impulso = a new lease of life.* un número cada vez mayor = growing numbers.* un número cada vez mayor de = a growing number of, a growing body of.* un número de = a series of.* un número reducido de = a residue of, a small number of.* un número variado de + Nombre = any number of + Nombre.* un oásis de = an oasis of.* uno de los + Nombre + más + Adjetivo = not the least + Adjetivo + Nombre, not the least of the + Adjetivo + Nombre.* uno de los + Nombre + más importante = not the least + Nombre.* uno de los + Nombre + más importantes = not the least of + Nombre.* uno de tantos = little fish in a big pond.* uno más = one of equals.* unos + Cantidad = around + Cantidad.* unos con otros = one another.* unos cuantos = a few, a smattering of + Nombre Contable, a sprinkling of.* unos de otros = one another.* unos días más tarde = a few days later.* unos encima de los otros = one on another.* unos + Fecha = about + Fecha.* unos + Número = some + Número.* unos pocos elegidos = a select few.* unos segundos de reflexión = a moment's thought, a moment's reflection.* uno u otro = one or another.* un paquete de = a suite of.* un paquete integrado de programas = a suite of + programmes.* un paquete ofimático integrado = a suite of office automation software.* un par de = a couple of.* un par de minutos = a couple of moments.* un pasado oscuro = a dark past.* un paso por delante de = one step ahead of.* un pequeño puntito = just a little dot.* un período de = a stretch of.* un período determinado = a frozen moment in time.* un periodo intenso de = a flurry of.* un pilón de = a raft of, a mass of, a stack of.* un poco = a bit, somewhat, slightly, something of, a little bit, kinda [kind of].* un poco áspero = roughish.* un poco como = kind of like.* un poco de = a measure of, a touch (of), a bit of, a piece of, a spot of, a splash of, a hint of.* un poco + Nombre = a shade + Nombre.* un poco obscuro = dusky.* un poco perdido = a bit at sea.* un poco rugoso = roughish.* un popurrí de = a potpourri of, a welter of.* un poquito = a wee bit.* un poquito (de) = a dash of, a tiny bit of, a splash of, a hint of, a touch (of).* un porrón de tiempo = donkey's years.* un puñado de = a bunch of, a handful of, a clutch of.* un querido = a little something on the side.* un rato = awhile.* un rayo de = a shimmer of.* un rayo de esperanza = a faint glimmer of light.* un rayo de luz esperanzador = a faint glimmer of light, a peep of light.* un regalito = a little something.* un revoltijo de = a jumble of, a welter of.* un rosario de = a rash of.* un saco de = a sackful of.* un saco lleno de = a sackful of.* un servicio las 24 horas = a 24-hour service.* un sinfín de = a myriad of, a host of, a whole host of.* un sinnúmero de = a myriad of, a host of, a whole host of.* un sueño hecho realidad = a dream come true.* un surtido de = an assortment of.* un tanto + Adjetivo = vaguely + Adjetivo.* un tiempo = awhile.* un tipo de = a kind of.* un toque de = a touch of, a splash of, a hint of.* un torrente de = a cascade of.* un total de = a universe of, a total of.* un trabajo bien hecho = a job well done.* un trabajo cualquiera = casual job.* un tramo de = a stretch of.* un trato justo = a square deal.* un trozo de = a piece of, a snatch of, a stretch of.* un velo de bruma = a veil of mist.* un viso de = a whiff of.* variar de una vez a otra = vary + from time to time.* * *UN(en Col) = Universidad Nacional* * *
un (pl◊ unos), una (pl unas) art the masculine article un is also used before feminine nouns which begin with stressed a or ha e.g. un arma poderosa, un hambre feroz
1 ( sing) a;
( delante de sonido vocálico) an;
(pl) some;
un asunto importante an important matter;
hay unas cartas para ti there are some letters for you;
tiene unos ojos preciosos he has lovely eyes
2 ( con valor ponderativo):◊ tú haces unas preguntas … you do ask some questions!
3 ( con nombres propios) a;
4 (pl) ( expresando aproximación) about;
un, una
I art indet
1 a
una azafata, a hostess
(antes de vocal) an
un paraguas, an umbrella
2 unos,-as, some: pasamos unos días en la playa, we spent some days by the sea
II adj (cardinal) one: solo queda una, there is only one
un kilo de azúcar, one kilo of sugar ➣ tb uno,-a
'un' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
A
- abajo
- abanderar
- abandonar
- abandono
- abanico
- abatirse
- aberración
- abertura
- abierta
- abierto
- abismo
- ablandar
- abogada
- abogado
- abordar
- abrir
- abrazar
- abrazo
- abreviar
- abrigar
- abrochar
- abrupta
- abrupto
- absoluta
- absoluto
- absurda
- absurdo
- abusar
- abusiva
- abusivo
- abusón
- abusona
- acá
- acabada
- acabado
- acariciar
- acaudillar
- accidental
- accidente
- acelerón
- acento
- achatamiento
- achicar
- acidez
- acierto
- aclimatarse
- acoger
- acogida
- acompañar
English:
A
- abandon
- abandoned
- about
- abridged
- abroad
- abrupt
- absent
- absolute
- abuse
- academy
- accent
- accept
- acceptable
- accepted
- accidentally
- accommodation
- accomplishment
- accuracy
- accurate
- accustom
- achievement
- acknowledgement
- across
- act
- action
- actual
- addicted
- adjourn
- adjust
- administer
- administration
- admission
- admit
- advance
- advertise
- advice
- advise
- adviser
- afford
- Afro
- after
- after-sales
- aged
- agent
- aggravating
- aggregate
- aggressive
- agree
- agreement
* * *un, una1 (mpl unos, fpl unas) art indeterminado Un is used instead of una before feminine nouns which begin with a stressed “a” or “ha” (e.g. un águila an eagle; un hacha an axe).1. [singular] a;[ante sonido vocálico] an;un hombre/tren a man/train;una mujer/mesa a woman/table;una hora an hour;tengo un hambre enorme I'm extremely hungry;un Picasso auténtico a genuine Picasso;un niño necesita cariño children need o a child needs affection2. [plural] some;tengo unos regalos para ti I have some presents for you;llegaremos en unos minutos we will arrive in a few minutes;había unos coches mal estacionados there were some badly parked cars;son unas personas muy amables they are very kind people;tiene unas ganas enormes de viajar he is extremely keen to travel;unas tijeras/gafas a pair of scissors/glasses;llevaba unas gafas de sol she was wearing sunglasses3. [ante números] [indica aproximación]había unos doce muchachos there were about o some twelve boys there4. [con valor enfático]¡me dio una pena! I felt so sorry for her!;se te ocurren unas ideas you have some really odd ideas* * *un, unaunos coches/pájaros some cars/birds* * *un uno1) : a, an: some, a fewhace unas semanas: a few weeks ago: about, approximatelyunos veinte años antes: about twenty years before* * *un det a / an -
95 abalanzar
v.1 to rush on with impetuosity.Se abalanzaron sobre el enemigo they rushed at the enemy 2. To venture2 to swoop.3 to balance.El científico abalanza los pesos The scientist balances the weights.4 to weigh, to compare.5 to dart, to impel.6 to throw violently.Los enemigos abalanzaron piedras The enemies threw rocks violently.7 to ford, to make cross a river.* * *1. VT1) (=lanzar) to hurl, throw2) (=impeler) to impel3) (=pesar) to weigh4) (=equilibrar) to balance2.See:* * *♦ vt[lanzar] to fling, to hurl -
96 pájaro burro
• fregata aguila• frigate bird -
97 pájaro burro
m.frigate bird, fregata aguila.
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