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121 causa-efecto
(adj.) = causalEx. The writers argue that the use of the natural selection concept obscures an important difference between different causal processes that are relevant to understanding evolutionary change.* * *(adj.) = causalEx: The writers argue that the use of the natural selection concept obscures an important difference between different causal processes that are relevant to understanding evolutionary change.
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122 causal
adj.causal.f.cause, grounds, causative.* * *► adjetivo1 causal* * *1. ADJ1) [factor, relación] causal2) (Ling)2.SF reason, grounds pl* * *adjetivo causal* * *= causal.Ex. The writers argue that the use of the natural selection concept obscures an important difference between different causal processes that are relevant to understanding evolutionary change.* * *adjetivo causal* * *= causal.Ex: The writers argue that the use of the natural selection concept obscures an important difference between different causal processes that are relevant to understanding evolutionary change.
* * *causal( frml)reason, grounds (pl)* * *causal adj1. [relación, encadenamiento] causal2. Gram causal* * *adj causal* * *causal adj: causalcausal nm: cause, grounds pl -
123 cedazo
m.1 sieve.2 screen, flour bolt, sieve, strainer.* * *1 sieve* * *SM sieve* * *masculino sievepasar por el cedazo — < harina> to sift; < salsa> to sieve
* * *= strainer, mesh [meshes, -pl.], sieve.Ex. An understanding of the materials used in pastels is important to conservators: strainers, linen, paper, crayons, framing and glazing described using 18th-century sources.Ex. Wholly new forms of encyclopedias will appear, ready-made with a mesh of associative trails running through them, ready to be dropped into the memex and there amplified.Ex. As the water was draining away between the wires of the sieve, he gave the mould a sideways shake locking the fibres together and 'shutting' the sheet.----* pantalla separadora de cedazo = mesh screen.* * *masculino sievepasar por el cedazo — < harina> to sift; < salsa> to sieve
* * *= strainer, mesh [meshes, -pl.], sieve.Ex: An understanding of the materials used in pastels is important to conservators: strainers, linen, paper, crayons, framing and glazing described using 18th-century sources.
Ex: Wholly new forms of encyclopedias will appear, ready-made with a mesh of associative trails running through them, ready to be dropped into the memex and there amplified.Ex: As the water was draining away between the wires of the sieve, he gave the mould a sideways shake locking the fibres together and 'shutting' the sheet.* pantalla separadora de cedazo = mesh screen.* * *sievepasar por el cedazo ‹harina› to sift;‹verduras/salsa› to sieve, to put … through a sieve* * *
cedazo sustantivo masculino
sieve
cedazo sustantivo masculino sieve
' cedazo' also found in these entries:
English:
sieve
* * *cedazo nmsieve;pasar algo por un cedazo to sieve sth* * *m sieve* * *cedazo nm: sieve -
124 celebrar un contrato
(v.) = enter into + contractEx. One of the basic tenets of contract law is that both parties must be capable of understanding that they are entering into a contract.* * *(v.) = enter into + contractEx: One of the basic tenets of contract law is that both parties must be capable of understanding that they are entering into a contract.
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125 ciencias de la construcción
Ex. Library governing boards need a solid understanding of building sciences, prior to launching a new construction, renovation, or addition project.* * *Ex: Library governing boards need a solid understanding of building sciences, prior to launching a new construction, renovation, or addition project.
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126 civismo
m.1 community spirit.2 civility, politeness.3 civism, patriotism, community spirit, good citizenship.* * *1 good citizenship, community spirit2 (al servicio de los demás) civility* * *SM sense of civic responsibility, public-spiritedness* * *masculino public-spiritedness* * *= civic behaviour, civic mindedness, civic responsibility, civics, civil behaviour, social capital, civism.Ex. This study tested the relationship between civic behaviour and involvement in the job.Ex. Anywhere on the planet, the 'library' building serves as a proud monument to the civic mindedness of the local population.Ex. This program is designed to foster civic responsibility by teaching young people how to participate effectively in a democracy.Ex. The history of civics dates back to Plato in ancient Greece and Confucius in ancient China.Ex. In Poland this sort of civil behaviour is perhaps not dead, but is breathing on a lung-machine and has a bad case of tuberculosis.Ex. The author examines social capital as a theoretic construct with the potential to enhance the understanding of public relations contribution to the organisational bottom line.Ex. For them, it will be the taxpayers at the end of the day who will have to bear the cost of their lack of civism and responsibility.----* falta de civismo = lack of public spirit.* falto de civismo = uncivic.* * *masculino public-spiritedness* * *= civic behaviour, civic mindedness, civic responsibility, civics, civil behaviour, social capital, civism.Ex: This study tested the relationship between civic behaviour and involvement in the job.
Ex: Anywhere on the planet, the 'library' building serves as a proud monument to the civic mindedness of the local population.Ex: This program is designed to foster civic responsibility by teaching young people how to participate effectively in a democracy.Ex: The history of civics dates back to Plato in ancient Greece and Confucius in ancient China.Ex: In Poland this sort of civil behaviour is perhaps not dead, but is breathing on a lung-machine and has a bad case of tuberculosis.Ex: The author examines social capital as a theoretic construct with the potential to enhance the understanding of public relations contribution to the organisational bottom line.Ex: For them, it will be the taxpayers at the end of the day who will have to bear the cost of their lack of civism and responsibility.* falta de civismo = lack of public spirit.* falto de civismo = uncivic.* * *public-spiritedness, civic-mindedness* * *
civismo sustantivo masculino
public-spiritedness
civismo sustantivo masculino civility, civic-mindedness
* * *civismo nm1. [urbanidad] public-spiritedness, good citizenship2. [cortesía] civility, politeness* * *m civility* * *civismo nm: community spirit, civic-mindedness, civics* * *civismo n community spirit -
127 colador
m.1 strainer, sieve.2 sieve filter, strainer filter.* * *1 (de té, café) strainer2 (de caldo, alimentos) colander, sieve\como un colador familiar full of holes, like a sievedejar como un colador familiar to riddle with bullets* * *SM [para té, infusión] strainer; [con agujeros] colander; [de malla] sieve* * *dejar algo como un colador: las polillas dejaron el suéter como un colador (fam) the moths left the sweater full of holes; dejar a alguien como un colador — (fam) to riddle somebody with bullets
* * *= strainer, sieve.Ex. An understanding of the materials used in pastels is important to conservators: strainers, linen, paper, crayons, framing and glazing described using 18th-century sources.Ex. As the water was draining away between the wires of the sieve, he gave the mould a sideways shake locking the fibres together and 'shutting' the sheet.* * *dejar algo como un colador: las polillas dejaron el suéter como un colador (fam) the moths left the sweater full of holes; dejar a alguien como un colador — (fam) to riddle somebody with bullets
* * *= strainer, sieve.Ex: An understanding of the materials used in pastels is important to conservators: strainers, linen, paper, crayons, framing and glazing described using 18th-century sources.
Ex: As the water was draining away between the wires of the sieve, he gave the mould a sideways shake locking the fibres together and 'shutting' the sheet.* * *dejar algo/algn como un colador: las polillas me han dejado el suéter como un colador ( fam); the moths have eaten great holes in my sweaterlo dejaron como un colador ( fam); they riddled him with bulletstener la cabeza como un colador ( fam); to have a head like a sieve* * *
colador sustantivo masculino ( para té) tea strainer;
(para pastas, verduras) colander
colador m (para la leche, el té) strainer
' colador' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
coladera
English:
strainer
- tea strainer
- colander
- tea
* * *colador nm[para líquidos] strainer; [para verdura] colander; Famdejar como un colador [con agujeros] to leave full of holes;[a balazos] to riddle with bullets* * ** * *colador nm1) : colander, strainer* * *colador n strainer -
128 compasión
f.1 compassion, pity, charity, leniency.2 forgiveness, tender-heartedness, willingness to forgive.* * *1 compassion, pity\sin compasión mercilesstener compasión de alguien to feel sorry for somebody* * *noun f.1) compassion2) pity* * *SF (=pena) compassion, sympathy; (=piedad) pity¡por compasión! — for pity's sake!
tener compasión de — to take pity on, feel sorry for
* * *femenino pity, compassion* * *= compassion, commiseration, sympathy.Ex. Librarian need to have compassion for the people to be served, and an understanding of the role of the library in society.Ex. There was no discussion, only expressions of commiseration for her and wishes of good luck = No hubo discusión, sólo expresiones de condolencia y deseos de buena suerte.Ex. If they are non-librarians they might be released after a suitable period of chastisement but librarians should spend eternity there endlessly looking for 'Smith, E.S.' without rest or sympathy.----* sin compasión = mercilessly.* tener compasión de = have + compassion for.* * *femenino pity, compassion* * *= compassion, commiseration, sympathy.Ex: Librarian need to have compassion for the people to be served, and an understanding of the role of the library in society.
Ex: There was no discussion, only expressions of commiseration for her and wishes of good luck = No hubo discusión, sólo expresiones de condolencia y deseos de buena suerte.Ex: If they are non-librarians they might be released after a suitable period of chastisement but librarians should spend eternity there endlessly looking for 'Smith, E.S.' without rest or sympathy.* sin compasión = mercilessly.* tener compasión de = have + compassion for.* * *pity, compassion¡tenga compasión de mí! have pity on me! ( liter)lo dejan quedarse por compasión they let him stay out of compassion o because they feel sorry for himno siente compasión por nadie she has no sympathy for anybodyimágenes que despiertan la compasión or mueven a compasión images which arouse compassion o pity* * *
compasión sustantivo femenino
pity, compassion;
compasión sustantivo femenino compassion, pity: siento compasión por él, I feel sorry for him
' compasión' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
inhumano
- inspirar
- lástima
- piedad
- pobre
English:
compassion
- for
- mercy
- pity
- poor
- show
- sod
- stir
- surge
- sympathetically
- sympathy
- tender-heartedness
* * *compasión nfcompassion, pity;mover a la compasión to move to pity;trata a todo el mundo sin compasión she has no sympathy for anyone;disparó sin compasión contra los prisioneros he shot at the prisoners without pity;tener compasión de to feel sorry for;¡por compasión! for pity's sake!* * *f compassion;sin compasión without compassion* * ** * *compasión n pity / compassion
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