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41 cogollo
m.1 heart.2 shoot (brote).3 center, heart, core, nucleus.* * *1 (de lechuga etc) heart2 (brote) shoot3 figurado heart, centre (US center)4 el cogollo figurado the cream, the best\hasta el cogollo familiar to the core* * *SM1) (Bot) [de lechuga, col] heart; [de árbol] top; LAm [de caña de azúcar] sugar-cane top; (=brote) shoot, sprout2) (=lo mejor) best part, cream3) [de asunto, problema] heart, crux; [de ciudad] centre, center (EEUU)4) Caribe (=sombrero) straw hat* * *1) (Bot)a) (de lechuga, col) heart; ( de hinojo) bulbb) ( brote) bud2) (fam) ( meollo) heart3) (Ven fam) ( de organización) bigwigs (pl) (colloq)* * *Ex. They serve a range of Spannish dishes like a heart of lettuce served with filet of whitefish and fresh vegetables.----* cogollo de lechuga = heart of lettuce.* * *1) (Bot)a) (de lechuga, col) heart; ( de hinojo) bulbb) ( brote) bud2) (fam) ( meollo) heart3) (Ven fam) ( de organización) bigwigs (pl) (colloq)* * *Ex: They serve a range of Spannish dishes like a heart of lettuce served with filet of whitefish and fresh vegetables.
* cogollo de lechuga = heart of lettuce.* * *A ( Bot)1 (de una lechuga, col) heart; (de hinojo) bulb2 (brote) bud3 (tallo) shootel cogollo de la cuestión the heart o crux of the matterD ( Chi)* * *
cogollo sustantivo masculino (de lechuga, col) heart;
( de hinojo) bulb
cogollo sustantivo masculino
1 (de una lechuga) heart
2 (de un asunto) core, heart: vamos al cogollo del asunto, let's get to the heart of the matter
' cogollo' also found in these entries:
English:
heart
* * *cogollo nm1. [de lechuga] heartcogollo de Tudela gem lettuce2. [brote] shootel cogollo de la cuestión the heart o crux of the matter* * *m de lechuga, figheart* * *cogollo nm1) : heart (of a vegetable)2) : bud, bulb3) : core, cruxel cogollo de la cuestión: the heart of the matter -
42 cogollo de lechuga
(n.) = heart of lettuceEx. They serve a range of Spannish dishes like a heart of lettuce served with filet of whitefish and fresh vegetables.* * *(n.) = heart of lettuceEx: They serve a range of Spannish dishes like a heart of lettuce served with filet of whitefish and fresh vegetables.
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43 contundente
adj.1 blunt (arma, objeto).2 convincing, decisive, forceful, conclusive.* * *► adjetivo1 (arma) blunt2 figurado (categórico) convincing, overwhelming, weighty■ un "no" contundente a firm "no"* * *ADJ1) [arma] offensive; [instrumento] blunt2) (=aplastante) [argumento] forceful, convincing; [prueba] conclusive; [derrota, victoria] crushing, overwhelming; [tono] forceful; [efecto, método] severe; [arbitraje] strict, severe; [juego] tough, hard, aggressive* * *a) <objeto/instrumento> blunt; < golpe> severe, heavyb) <argumento/respuesta> forceful; < prueba> convincing; < victoria> resounding; < fracaso> crushing* * *= assertive, cogent, vociferous, vocal, forthright, uncompromising, categorical, unequivocal, categoric, unmitigaged, arresting, power-packed.Ex. I tried to say at the very outset of my remarks that there probably has not been sufficient consumer-like and assertive leverage exerted upon our chief suppliers.Ex. Children's librarians must plan to meet children's needs, and must be able to articulate the philosophy of children's library services in cogent terms.Ex. The reaction came in 1978 -- a vociferous social demand for reading and learning, including a new interest in librarianship.Ex. Koelling has been a vocal advocate for successful digitization projects in the museum community.Ex. We have been told once, in clear and forthright terms, what it is that we need.Ex. What precipitated that furor was that Panizzi's volume represented a uncompromising rejection of the comfortable ideology of the finding catalog.Ex. There is a categorical moral imperative for a deepening and a renewal of the concept of collegiality -- that is a blend of intense competition and mutual support -- in relations between research scholars and research librarians.Ex. The exhaustive and unequivocal definition of the nature and types of material qualifying to be described as ephemera could probably form the basis of a learned dissertation.Ex. The question of the need for categoric assurances is not locked into a 12 month timeframe or any other timeframe.Ex. Only Bush could take a horrible situation and create an unmitigated disaster.Ex. It is when speakers have no feeling for pause that their speech seems to burble on without any arresting quality; the club bore is a burbler: he has not learnt the eloquence of silence.Ex. Eating these power-packed vegetables in their natural state especially garlic increases their health benefits.----* demostrar de un modo contundente = demonstrate + beyond (all) doubt, prove + beyond all doubt.* pruebas contundentes = hard evidence.* * *a) <objeto/instrumento> blunt; < golpe> severe, heavyb) <argumento/respuesta> forceful; < prueba> convincing; < victoria> resounding; < fracaso> crushing* * *= assertive, cogent, vociferous, vocal, forthright, uncompromising, categorical, unequivocal, categoric, unmitigaged, arresting, power-packed.Ex: I tried to say at the very outset of my remarks that there probably has not been sufficient consumer-like and assertive leverage exerted upon our chief suppliers.
Ex: Children's librarians must plan to meet children's needs, and must be able to articulate the philosophy of children's library services in cogent terms.Ex: The reaction came in 1978 -- a vociferous social demand for reading and learning, including a new interest in librarianship.Ex: Koelling has been a vocal advocate for successful digitization projects in the museum community.Ex: We have been told once, in clear and forthright terms, what it is that we need.Ex: What precipitated that furor was that Panizzi's volume represented a uncompromising rejection of the comfortable ideology of the finding catalog.Ex: There is a categorical moral imperative for a deepening and a renewal of the concept of collegiality -- that is a blend of intense competition and mutual support -- in relations between research scholars and research librarians.Ex: The exhaustive and unequivocal definition of the nature and types of material qualifying to be described as ephemera could probably form the basis of a learned dissertation.Ex: The question of the need for categoric assurances is not locked into a 12 month timeframe or any other timeframe.Ex: Only Bush could take a horrible situation and create an unmitigated disaster.Ex: It is when speakers have no feeling for pause that their speech seems to burble on without any arresting quality; the club bore is a burbler: he has not learnt the eloquence of silence.Ex: Eating these power-packed vegetables in their natural state especially garlic increases their health benefits.* demostrar de un modo contundente = demonstrate + beyond (all) doubt, prove + beyond all doubt.* pruebas contundentes = hard evidence.* * *1 ‹objeto/instrumento› bluntfue golpeado con un objeto contundente he was hit with a blunt instrumentle asestó un golpe contundente he dealt her a severe o heavy blow2 ‹argumento› forceful, convincing; ‹prueba› convincing, conclusive; ‹victoria› resounding ( before n); ‹fracaso› crushing, overwhelmingel candidato fue elegido de forma contundente the candidate was elected by an overwhelming majorityhizo un ademán contundente he made an emphatic gesturefue contundente en sus declaraciones he was most emphatic o categorical in his statements* * *
contundente adjetivo
‹ golpe› severe, heavy
‹ prueba› convincing;
‹fracaso/victoria› resounding ( before n);
contundente adjetivo
1 (convincente) convincing
(concluyente) conclusive
2 (golpe) heavy
(objeto) blunt
' contundente' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
tajante
English:
forcible
- hard-hitting
- sound
- stunning
- telling
- blunt
- clinch
- decisive
* * *contundente adj1. [arma, objeto] blunt;lanzaron objetos contundentes contra la policía they threw heavy objects at the police2. [golpe] heavy;recibió un puñetazo contundente he was punched hard3. [razonamiento, argumento] forceful, convincing;[prueba] conclusive, convincing; [victoria] comprehensive, resounding;la empresa dio una respuesta contundente a los huelguistas the company dealt with the strikers decisively;se mostró contundente al exigir la dimisión del secretario general he was quite categorical in demanding the resignation of the general secretary* * ** * *contundente adj1) : bluntun objeto contundente: a blunt instrument2) : forceful, convincing♦ contundentemente adv -
44 cremoso
adj.creamy.* * *► adjetivo1 creamy* * *ADJ creamy* * ** * *= unctuous, creamy [creamier -comp., creamiest -sup.].Ex. In the summer months one of the greatest treats of all is home-made mayonnaise; a thick mass of unctuous golden ointment, perfect for dipping slices of raw vegetables.Ex. The paper was hand-made, rough-surfaced compared with modern book papers, and creamy or yellowish in colour.* * ** * *= unctuous, creamy [creamier -comp., creamiest -sup.].Ex: In the summer months one of the greatest treats of all is home-made mayonnaise; a thick mass of unctuous golden ointment, perfect for dipping slices of raw vegetables.
Ex: The paper was hand-made, rough-surfaced compared with modern book papers, and creamy or yellowish in colour.* * *cremoso -sa‹salsa› creamy; ‹queso› soft, creamy* * *
cremoso
‹ queso› soft, creamy
cremoso,-a adjetivo creamy
' cremoso' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
cremosa
English:
cream cheese
- creamy
* * *cremoso, -a adjcreamy* * *adj creamy* * *cremoso, -sa adj: creamy -
45 cítrico
adj.citric, citrus.m.citrus, citrus fruit.* * *► adjetivo1 citric1 citrus fruits* * *1.ADJ citric2.pl cítricosSMPL citrus fruits* * *I- ca adjetivo citrus (before n)IImasculino citrus* * *= citric, citrus.Ex. These packages deal with alcoholic fermentation and the reversal of glycolysis and the reactions of the citric cycle.Ex. Mandarin oranges are little segments of bright citrus flavor suitable for salads, vegetables, main dishes and, of course, desserts.* * *I- ca adjetivo citrus (before n)IImasculino citrus* * *= citric, citrus.Ex: These packages deal with alcoholic fermentation and the reversal of glycolysis and the reactions of the citric cycle.
Ex: Mandarin oranges are little segments of bright citrus flavor suitable for salads, vegetables, main dishes and, of course, desserts.* * *citrus* * *
cítrico 1◊ -ca adjetivo
citrus ( before n)
cítrico 2 sustantivo masculino
citrus
cítrico,-a
I adjetivo citric, citrus
II mpl cítricos, citrus fruits
' cítrico' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
cítrica
- exprimir
- gajo
English:
citrus
- skin
* * *cítrico, -a♦ adjcitric♦ cítricos nmplcitrus fruits* * *I adj citric;ácido cítrico citric acidII m citrus fruit;cítricos pl citrus fruit sg* * *cítrico, -ca adj: citriccítrico nm: citrus fruit -
46 dar un hervor
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47 delicia
f.1 delight.hacer las delicias de alguien to delight somebody2 Delicia.* * *1 delight, pleasure\hacer las delicias de alguien to delight somebody* * *SF delight* * *femenino delighthacer las delicias de alguien — to delight somebody
* * *= treat.Ex. In the summer months one of the greatest treats of all is home-made mayonnaise; a thick mass of unctuous golden ointment, perfect for dipping slices of raw vegetables.----* delicia culinaria = culinary delight.* * *femenino delighthacer las delicias de alguien — to delight somebody
* * *= treat.Ex: In the summer months one of the greatest treats of all is home-made mayonnaise; a thick mass of unctuous golden ointment, perfect for dipping slices of raw vegetables.
* delicia culinaria = culinary delight.* * *delightestos bombones son una delicia these chocolates are delicious o ( colloq) divineeste parque es una delicia this park is lovely o delightfulcorría una brisa que era una delicia there was a delightful o a very pleasant breezehacer las delicias de algn to delight sbCompuesto:Turkish delight* * *
delicia sustantivo femenino
delight;
delicia sustantivo femenino delight: los títeres hacían las delicias de los niños, the puppet show delighted the children
' delicia' also found in these entries:
English:
delight
- treat
- Turkish
* * *delicia nf1. [placer] delight;estos pasteles son una delicia these cakes are delicious;es una delicia escucharle it's a delight to listen to him;hacer las delicias de alguien to delight sb2. [pescado congelado] fish finger;delicias de merluza hake fish fingers* * *f delight;hacer las delicias de alguien delight s.o.* * *delicia nf: delight -
48 desigual
adj.1 different (diferente).2 changeable.3 unequal, irregular, different, asymmetric.4 rough, uneven, up-and-down.* * *► adjetivo1 (gen) unequal, uneven2 (diferente) different, unequal3 (irregular) uneven, irregular4 (no liso) uneven, rough5 (variable) changeable* * *adj.1) unequal2) uneven* * *ADJ1) (=diferente) differentlas mangas de la chaqueta me han salido desiguales — the sleeves of my jacket have come out different sizes
los ciudadanos reciben un trato desigual — people are treated differently, people are not treated equally o the same
2) [lucha, batalla] unequal3) (=irregular) [terreno, calidad] uneven; [letra] erraticlos resultados del alumno son muy desiguales — the pupil's marks vary widely o are not at all consistent
4) (=variable) [tiempo] changeable; [carácter] unpredictable* * *1)a) ( diferente)las mangas quedaron desiguales — one sleeve turned out longer (o wider etc) than the other
b) ( desequilibrado) < lucha> unequal; < fuerzas> unevenly-matched2) ( irregular) <terreno/superficie> uneven; < letra> uneven, irregular; < calidad> variable, varying (before n); < rendimiento> inconsistent, erratic* * *= patchy [patchier -comp., patchiest -sup.], uneven, unequal, asymmetric, inequal, inequitable, spotty, ragged, asymmetrical, craggy [craggier -comp., craggiest -sup.], lumpy [lumpier -comp., lumpiest -sup.], unbalanced, imbalanced.Ex. The retrospective bibliographic control mechanism is somewhat patchy but there are some large scale works.Ex. Not surprisingly this can lead to gaps in coverage, and uneven coverage of subjects.Ex. However, problems arose as a result of combining headings of unequal importance and the multiplicity of languages involved.Ex. These graphs are represented in the form of similarity matrices which are asymmetric.Ex. Statistics show the inequal geographical distribution of these libraries, with 74% of university libraries to be found in the north and central regions, while only 26% are found in the south.Ex. Librarianship is an occupation dominated by women and subject to inequitable compensation.Ex. Enforcement of library policies is spotty at best.Ex. Even in more mainstream publishing, despite the ubiquity of word processors, which can so easily produce justified text, ragged right margins are becoming more common, even fashionable.Ex. MPEG is more expensive and complicated but more powerful and better suited to asymmetrical applications such as CD-ROM data bases.Ex. This is a series of meditative poems in which the author chronicles an encounter with the craggy Atlantic coastline of Brittany.Ex. Between 9 and 12 months, lumpy or chopped foods, such as vegetables, meats, or cottage cheese, may be introduced.Ex. Another problem with the main classes is that are unbalanced.Ex. The article includes two great maps, which show regions in which there may be a danger of imbalanced markets.* * *1)a) ( diferente)las mangas quedaron desiguales — one sleeve turned out longer (o wider etc) than the other
b) ( desequilibrado) < lucha> unequal; < fuerzas> unevenly-matched2) ( irregular) <terreno/superficie> uneven; < letra> uneven, irregular; < calidad> variable, varying (before n); < rendimiento> inconsistent, erratic* * *= patchy [patchier -comp., patchiest -sup.], uneven, unequal, asymmetric, inequal, inequitable, spotty, ragged, asymmetrical, craggy [craggier -comp., craggiest -sup.], lumpy [lumpier -comp., lumpiest -sup.], unbalanced, imbalanced.Ex: The retrospective bibliographic control mechanism is somewhat patchy but there are some large scale works.
Ex: Not surprisingly this can lead to gaps in coverage, and uneven coverage of subjects.Ex: However, problems arose as a result of combining headings of unequal importance and the multiplicity of languages involved.Ex: These graphs are represented in the form of similarity matrices which are asymmetric.Ex: Statistics show the inequal geographical distribution of these libraries, with 74% of university libraries to be found in the north and central regions, while only 26% are found in the south.Ex: Librarianship is an occupation dominated by women and subject to inequitable compensation.Ex: Enforcement of library policies is spotty at best.Ex: Even in more mainstream publishing, despite the ubiquity of word processors, which can so easily produce justified text, ragged right margins are becoming more common, even fashionable.Ex: MPEG is more expensive and complicated but more powerful and better suited to asymmetrical applications such as CD-ROM data bases.Ex: This is a series of meditative poems in which the author chronicles an encounter with the craggy Atlantic coastline of Brittany.Ex: Between 9 and 12 months, lumpy or chopped foods, such as vegetables, meats, or cottage cheese, may be introduced.Ex: Another problem with the main classes is that are unbalanced.Ex: The article includes two great maps, which show regions in which there may be a danger of imbalanced markets.* * *A1(diferente): las mangas me quedaron desiguales one sleeve turned out longer ( o wider etc) than the otherreciben un trato muy desigual they are treated very differently2 (desequilibrado) ‹lucha› unequal; ‹fuerzas› unevenly-matchedB (irregular) ‹terreno/superficie› uneven; ‹letra› uneven, irregular; ‹calidad› variable, varying ( before n)su rendimiento ha sido desigual his performance has been variable o irregular o inconsistent* * *
desigual adjetivo
1
‹ fuerzas› unevenly-matched
2 ( irregular) ‹terreno/superficie› uneven;
‹ letra› uneven, irregular;
‹ calidad› variable, varying ( before n);
‹ rendimiento› inconsistent, erratic
desigual adjetivo
1 (irregular, poco igualado) uneven
2 (descompensado) unequal
3 (variable, cambiante) changeable
' desigual' also found in these entries:
English:
irregular
- patchy
- ragged
- rough
- unequal
- variable
- bumpy
- erratic
- mixed
- one
- uneven
* * *desigual adj1. [diferente] different;recibieron un trato desigual they weren't treated the same, they were treated differently;un triángulo de lados desiguales a triangle with unequal sides2. [irregular] [terreno, superficie] uneven;[alumno, actuación] inconsistent, erratic;ha publicado varias novelas con desigual fortuna he has published several novels, with mixed results3. [poco equilibrado] [lucha, competición] unequal;[fuerzas, rivales] unevenly matched4. [variable] [tiempo] changeable;[temperaturas] variable; [persona, humor] changeable* * *adj1 reparto unequal2 terreno uneven, irregular* * *desigual adj1) : unequal2) disparejo: uneven* * *desigual adj1. (distinto) different2. (combate) unequal3. (tiempo, carácter) changeable4. (superficie, terreno) uneven -
49 desintoxicación
f.disintoxication, detoxification, detoxication, drug withdrawal.* * *1 detoxication, detoxification* * *SF detoxification, disintoxicationcentro de desintoxicación — detoxification centre, detoxification center (EEUU)
* * *femenino detoxification* * *= detoxication, detoxification, detoxing.Ex. There are two very vital organ systems that have a direct role in detoxication: the liver and the kidneys.Ex. The concepts of internal cleansing and detoxification have been around for centuries.Ex. During detoxing you are encouraged to adhere to a diet consisting mainly of fruit and vegetables.* * *femenino detoxification* * *= detoxication, detoxification, detoxing.Ex: There are two very vital organ systems that have a direct role in detoxication: the liver and the kidneys.
Ex: The concepts of internal cleansing and detoxification have been around for centuries.Ex: During detoxing you are encouraged to adhere to a diet consisting mainly of fruit and vegetables.* * *detoxification, disintoxication* * *
desintoxicación sustantivo femenino
detoxification
' desintoxicación' also found in these entries:
English:
detoxication
* * *detoxification;centro de desintoxicación [para toxicómanos] detoxification centre;clínica de desintoxicación [para alcohólicos] drying-out clinic* * *f detoxification;hacer una cura de desintoxicación go into detox fam, have treatment for drug/alcohol abuse -
50 disparejo
adj.uneven, unleveled, disparate, unequal.pres.indicat.1st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: disparejar.* * *► adjetivo1 different, unequal, uneven* * *ADJ1) (=diferente) different2) (=desnivelado) unevenlos dos cuadros estaban disparejos en la pared — the two pictures weren't level with each other on the wall
* * *= lumpy [lumpier -comp., lumpiest -sup.].Ex. Between 9 and 12 months, lumpy or chopped foods, such as vegetables, meats, or cottage cheese, may be introduced.* * *= lumpy [lumpier -comp., lumpiest -sup.].Ex: Between 9 and 12 months, lumpy or chopped foods, such as vegetables, meats, or cottage cheese, may be introduced.
* * *disparejo -jauneventiene el pelo muy disparejo his hair is very uneven o is very unevenly cutuna superficie dispareja an uneven surfacesu rendimiento ha sido muy disparejo his performance has been very irregular o variable o inconsistentuna clase muy dispareja a class with pupils of very mixed abilities* * *disparejo, -a adjesp Am uneven, variable;la calidad es muy dispareja the quality is very uneven* * *disparejo, -ja adjdesigual: uneven -
51 empalagoso
adj.1 sickeningly sweet, fulsome, sickly sweet, cloying.2 too sweet, sickeningly sweet.* * *► adjetivo1 (dulces) too sweet, sickly* * *ADJ1) (=dulce) cloying2) (=pesado) sickly-sweet* * *- sa adjetivo <tarta/licor> sickly; <persona/sonrisa> sickly sweet, cloying* * *= mushy [mushier -comp., mushiest -sup.], unctuous, oily [oilier -comp., oiliest -sup.].Ex. However, these mushy words do little to reveal the refractory person uttering them.Ex. In the summer months one of the greatest treats of all is home-made mayonnaise; a thick mass of unctuous golden ointment, perfect for dipping slices of raw vegetables.Ex. The most important thing you can do to prevent or resolve oily hair is to shampoo your hair daily.* * *- sa adjetivo <tarta/licor> sickly; <persona/sonrisa> sickly sweet, cloying* * *= mushy [mushier -comp., mushiest -sup.], unctuous, oily [oilier -comp., oiliest -sup.].Ex: However, these mushy words do little to reveal the refractory person uttering them.
Ex: In the summer months one of the greatest treats of all is home-made mayonnaise; a thick mass of unctuous golden ointment, perfect for dipping slices of raw vegetables.Ex: The most important thing you can do to prevent or resolve oily hair is to shampoo your hair daily.* * *empalagoso -sa‹tarta/licor› sickly; ‹persona/sonrisa› sickly sweet, cloying* * *
empalagoso◊ -sa adjetivo ‹tarta/licor› sickly;
‹persona/sonrisa› sickly sweet, cloying
empalagoso,-a adjetivo
1 (excesivamente dulce) sickly sweet
2 (persona, película, libro) cloying
' empalagoso' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
empalagosa
- relajante
English:
oily
- rich
- sickly
- sugary
- cloying
- fulsome
- unctuous
* * *empalagoso, -a adj1. [pastel, dulce, licor] sickly sweet2. [persona, estilo, actitud] cloying;[obra, película, discurso] syrupy, saccharine* * *adj sickly; figsickly sweet, cloying* * *empalagoso, -sa adjmeloso: cloying, excessively sweet* * * -
52 enlatar
v.to can, to tin.* * *1 to can, tin* * *verb* * *VT1) to can, tin2) (=grabar) to record; (TV) to pre-record* * *verbo transitivo1) <alimentos/bebidas> to can2) < programa> to prerecord* * *= can.Ex. His family lived off of the land -- every summer his mother canned vegetables, fruits, jams, sauces, and meats for the winter.* * *verbo transitivo1) <alimentos/bebidas> to can2) < programa> to prerecord* * *= can.Ex: His family lived off of the land -- every summer his mother canned vegetables, fruits, jams, sauces, and meats for the winter.
* * *enlatar [A1 ]vtA ‹alimentos/bebidas› to canB ‹programa› to prerecord* * *
enlatar verbo transitivo to can, tin
' enlatar' also found in these entries:
English:
can
- tin
* * *enlatar vt1. [alimento] to can, Br to tin* * *v/t can, Br tbtin;música enlatada canned o piped music, Muzak®* * *enlatar vtenvasar: to can -
53 ensartar
v.1 to string (perlas).2 to gore (atravesar) (torero).ensartó las verduras en pinchos he threaded the vegetables on skewers* * *2 figurado to reel off, rattle off* * *verbto thread, string* * *1. VT1) (=pinchar) [+ cuentas] to string; [+ aguja] to thread; [+ carne] to spit2) [+ ideas] to string together; [+ disculpas] to reel off2.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) <perlas/cuentas> to stringb) ( con pincho) to skewerc) ( enhebrar) to threadd) ( clavar)2) < disparates> to reel off, trot out; < insultos> to come out with a string o stream of2.ensartarse v prona) (AmL fam) (en discusión, asunto) to get involvedb) (CS fam) ( engañarse)* * *= string.Nota: Verbo irregular: pasado y participio strung.Ex. There is no question of stringing together simple concepts in a preferred citation order to produce a single index description of the summarized subject content of a document.* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) <perlas/cuentas> to stringb) ( con pincho) to skewerc) ( enhebrar) to threadd) ( clavar)2) < disparates> to reel off, trot out; < insultos> to come out with a string o stream of2.ensartarse v prona) (AmL fam) (en discusión, asunto) to get involvedb) (CS fam) ( engañarse)* * *= string.Nota: Verbo irregular: pasado y participio strung.Ex: There is no question of stringing together simple concepts in a preferred citation order to produce a single index description of the summarized subject content of a document.
* * *ensartar [A1 ]vtA1 ‹perlas/cuentas› to string2 (con un pincho) to skewer3 ‹aguja› to threadB ‹disparates› to reel off, trot out; ‹insultos› to come out with a string o stream o barrage of2 (CS fam) (clavarse) to be taken in ( colloq), to be suckered ( AmE colloq) ensartarse CON algn to be wrong ABOUT sbme ensarté con el auto que compré the car turned out to be a bad buy* * *
ensartar ( conjugate ensartar) verbo transitivo
d) ( clavar) ensartar algo en algo to stick sth in(to) sth
ensartar verbo transitivo
1 (cuentas de un collar, etc) to string
2 (con un pincho) to spit
3 (ideas) to link
' ensartar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
brocheta
English:
string
- thread
* * *♦ vt1. [con hilo] [perlas] to string;[aguja] to thread2. [con algo puntiagudo] [comida] to skewer;[torero] to gore;ensartó las verduras en pinchos he threaded the vegetables on skewers;le ensartó el puñal en la espalda she plunged the dagger into his back3. [cosas inconexas] to reel o rattle off;ensartar mentiras to tell one lie after anotherme ensartaron con estos CDs these CDs were a rip-off* * *v/t1 en hilo string2 aguja thread4 L.Am. ( engañar) trick, trap* * *ensartar vt1) enhebrar: to string, to thread2) : to skewer, to pierce -
54 entrañas
f.pl.1 entrails, insides, innards, bowels.2 innermost parts, center, core, heart.pres.indicat.2nd person singular (tú) present indicative of spanish verb: entrañar.* * *2 figurado (parte importante) core, heart3 figurado (parte oculta) bowels4 figurado (sentimiento, afecto) feelings\de buenas entrañas figurado good-heartedde malas entrañas figurado heartlessechar las entrañas figurado to puke, throw upno tener entrañas figurado to be heartlesssacarle a uno las entrañas figurado to bleed somebody drysin entrañas figurado heartless* * *bowels, entrails* * *= innards, insides, offal.Ex. Maps of science are a metaphor to abstract from the intricate details of the innards of a scientific discipline.Ex. This book provides background information on the layers of the earth, the relationship between changes on the surface of the earth and its insides, and plate tectonics.Ex. This document discusses the factors to be considered in the purchase of meat and offal (liver, kidneys, heart, etc.), fish, fruit, vegetables, dairy produce, and frozen foods.* * *= innards, insides, offal.Ex: Maps of science are a metaphor to abstract from the intricate details of the innards of a scientific discipline.
Ex: This book provides background information on the layers of the earth, the relationship between changes on the surface of the earth and its insides, and plate tectonics.Ex: This document discusses the factors to be considered in the purchase of meat and offal (liver, kidneys, heart, etc.), fish, fruit, vegetables, dairy produce, and frozen foods.* * *
Del verbo entrañar: ( conjugate entrañar)
entrañas es:
2ª persona singular (tú) presente indicativo
Multiple Entries:
entrañar
entrañas
entrañar ( conjugate entrañar) verbo transitivo
to entail, involve
entrañas sustantivo femenino plural ( vísceras) entrails (pl)
entrañar verbo transitivo to entail
entrañas fpl
1 Anat (de persona) entrails
(de animal) guts
2 figurado bowels: un documental sobre las entrañas de la tierra, a documentary on the core of the earth
no tiene entrañas, he's a heartless person
' entrañas' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
seno
English:
bowel
- entrails
- heart
- innards
- loin
* * *entrañas nfpl1. [vísceras] entrails, insides;arrancar las entrañas a alguien to break sb's heart;Famno tener entrañas to be heartless;¿es que no tienes entrañas? do you have no feelings?, are you made of stone?2. [centro] heart;en las entrañas de la cueva/selva in the depths of the cave/forest;las entrañas de la Tierra the bowels of the earth* * *fpl entrails;no tener entrañas be cruel o hard-hearted -
55 envasar al vacío
to vacuum-pack* * *(v.) = vacuum-packEx. The vegetables were then vacuum-packed, poached in water for 15 minutes and cooled rapidly to room temperature.* * *(v.) = vacuum-packEx: The vegetables were then vacuum-packed, poached in water for 15 minutes and cooled rapidly to room temperature.
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56 enérgico
adj.1 energetic, strong, active, powerful.2 forceful, high-pressure, aggressive, drastic.* * *► adjetivo1 energetic, vigorous\en tono enérgico emphatically* * *(f. - enérgica)adj.* * *ADJ [persona] energetic, vigorous; [gesto, habla, tono] emphatic; [esfuerzo] determined; [ejercicio] strenuous; [campaña] vigorous, high-pressure; [medida, golpe] bold, drastic; [ataque] vigorous, strong; [protesta] forceful* * *- ca adjetivoa) ( físicamente) <ejercicio/movimiento> energetic, strenuous; < persona> energetic, vigorousb) (firme, resuelto) < carácter> forceful; <protesta/ataque> vigorous; < medidas> firm, strong; <desmentido/rechazo> flat, firm* * *= emphatic, energetic, forceful, assertive, aggressive, brisk [brisker -comp., briskest -sup.], spirited, vociferous, vocal, spry [spryer comp., spryest -sup.], sprightly [sprightlier -comp., sprightliest -sup.], power-packed.Ex. Her first hint that all was not well was with the sudden appearance of Consuelo Feng, whose no-nonsensen approach to her job was emphasized by the emphactic clicks of her heels along the highly polished terrazzo floors.Ex. She has been a vital and energetic voice in the movement to increase the sensitivity and responsibility of libraries to social issues, as well as a first-rate cataloger.Ex. The implications are that as resources are become scarcer, librarians will need to adopt more forceful attitudes.Ex. I tried to say at the very outset of my remarks that there probably has not been sufficient consumer-like and assertive leverage exerted upon our chief suppliers.Ex. Problem patrons include, but are not limited to, illiterates simply seeking shelter, alcoholics, the homeless, the mentally disturbed, aggressive young people, and those with offensive odours.Ex. The classic example quoted by Jourard is the brisk, super-efficient nurse, whose manner appears to be something that she puts on when she dons her uniform.Ex. Their aim was to mount a spirited attack on a consumer driven and marketeers' approach to reading and books, and on relativism and populism.Ex. The reaction came in 1978 -- a vociferous social demand for reading and learning, including a new interest in librarianship.Ex. Koelling has been a vocal advocate for successful digitization projects in the museum community.Ex. A spry 80 years young, Virginia has been painting murals for the last 50 years and a lot can be said for the advantages of experience.Ex. He was described as a ' sprightly nonagenarian' who was born in 1905.Ex. Eating these power-packed vegetables in their natural state especially garlic increases their health benefits.----* enérgico, poderoso, contundente, potente, potentísimo, impetuoso, formidable = power-packed.* * *- ca adjetivoa) ( físicamente) <ejercicio/movimiento> energetic, strenuous; < persona> energetic, vigorousb) (firme, resuelto) < carácter> forceful; <protesta/ataque> vigorous; < medidas> firm, strong; <desmentido/rechazo> flat, firm* * *= emphatic, energetic, forceful, assertive, aggressive, brisk [brisker -comp., briskest -sup.], spirited, vociferous, vocal, spry [spryer comp., spryest -sup.], sprightly [sprightlier -comp., sprightliest -sup.], power-packed.Ex: Her first hint that all was not well was with the sudden appearance of Consuelo Feng, whose no-nonsensen approach to her job was emphasized by the emphactic clicks of her heels along the highly polished terrazzo floors.
Ex: She has been a vital and energetic voice in the movement to increase the sensitivity and responsibility of libraries to social issues, as well as a first-rate cataloger.Ex: The implications are that as resources are become scarcer, librarians will need to adopt more forceful attitudes.Ex: I tried to say at the very outset of my remarks that there probably has not been sufficient consumer-like and assertive leverage exerted upon our chief suppliers.Ex: Problem patrons include, but are not limited to, illiterates simply seeking shelter, alcoholics, the homeless, the mentally disturbed, aggressive young people, and those with offensive odours.Ex: The classic example quoted by Jourard is the brisk, super-efficient nurse, whose manner appears to be something that she puts on when she dons her uniform.Ex: Their aim was to mount a spirited attack on a consumer driven and marketeers' approach to reading and books, and on relativism and populism.Ex: The reaction came in 1978 -- a vociferous social demand for reading and learning, including a new interest in librarianship.Ex: Koelling has been a vocal advocate for successful digitization projects in the museum community.Ex: A spry 80 years young, Virginia has been painting murals for the last 50 years and a lot can be said for the advantages of experience.Ex: He was described as a ' sprightly nonagenarian' who was born in 1905.Ex: Eating these power-packed vegetables in their natural state especially garlic increases their health benefits.* enérgico, poderoso, contundente, potente, potentísimo, impetuoso, formidable = power-packed.* * *enérgico -ca1 (físicamente) ‹ejercicio/movimiento› energetic, strenuous; ‹persona› energetic, vigorousle asestó un enérgico golpe en la cabeza she dealt him a fierce o heavy blow to the head2 (firme, resuelto) ‹carácter› forceful; ‹protesta› vigorous; ‹medidas› firm, stronglanzó un enérgico ataque contra ellos she launched a vigorous o fierce o strong attack on themun enérgico desmentido a flat o firm denial* * *
enérgico◊ -ca adjetivo
‹protesta/ataque› vigorous;
‹ medidas› firm, strong;
‹negativa/rechazo› flat, firm
enérgico,-a adjetivo
1 energetic
con un golpe enérgico, with a vigorous blow
2 (con decisión) firm
' enérgico' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
enérgica
- plumazo
- decidido
English:
active
- assertive
- brisk
- energetic
- forceful
- spirited
- sprightly
- strenuous
- strident
- vigorous
- vital
- vociferous
- emphatic
- high
- loud
- strength
- strong
* * *enérgico, -a adj1. [físicamente] [persona, salto] energetic;[golpe] vigorous, powerful; [gesto, movimiento] vigorous, energetic2. [decidido, firme] [persona, carácter] forceful;[medida] firm; [defensa, protesta] vigorous, energetic; [respuesta] emphatic* * *adj energetic; figforceful, strong* * *enérgico, -ca adj1) : energetic, vigorous2) : forceful, emphatic♦ enérgicamente adv* * *enérgico adj1. (persona) energetic / vigorous2. (respuesta, medida) strong -
57 enérgico, poderoso, contundente, potente, potentísimo, impetuoso, formidable
(adj.) = power-packedEx. Eating these power-packed vegetables in their natural state especially garlic increases their health benefits.* * *(adj.) = power-packedEx: Eating these power-packed vegetables in their natural state especially garlic increases their health benefits.
Spanish-English dictionary > enérgico, poderoso, contundente, potente, potentísimo, impetuoso, formidable
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58 escalfar
v.to poach.* * *1 to poach* * *VT1) [+ huevo] to poach2) Méx (=desfalcar) to embezzle* * *verbo transitivo to poach* * *= poach.Ex. The vegetables were then vacuum-packed, poached in water for 15 minutes and cooled rapidly to room temperature.* * *verbo transitivo to poach* * *= poach.Ex: The vegetables were then vacuum-packed, poached in water for 15 minutes and cooled rapidly to room temperature.
* * *escalfar [A1 ]vtto poach* * *
escalfar ( conjugate escalfar) verbo transitivo
to poach
escalfar vtr Culin to poach
' escalfar' also found in these entries:
English:
poach
* * *escalfar vtto poach* * *v/t poach* * *escalfar vt: to poach (eggs) -
59 estado natural
m.state of nature.* * *(n.) = natural stateEx. Eating these power-packed vegetables in their natural state especially garlic increases their health benefits.* * *(n.) = natural stateEx: Eating these power-packed vegetables in their natural state especially garlic increases their health benefits.
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60 formidable
adj.1 tremendous (enorme).2 formidable, ripping, huge, enormous.* * *► adjetivo1 (tremendo) tremendous, formidable2 (maravilloso) wonderful, terrific1 great!* * *adj.1) formidable2) huge* * *ADJ1) [enemigo, problema] formidable2) (=estupendo) terrific, tremendous¡formidable! — that's great! *, splendid!
* * *adjetivo/interjección (fam) fantastic (colloq)* * *= formidable, crackerjack, power-packed.Ex. 'It's up to you to see that things are done,' she defended herself, somewhat nervous and abashed by his formidable stare.Ex. What is needed is a crackerjack reference librarian who could help research this question.Ex. Eating these power-packed vegetables in their natural state especially garlic increases their health benefits.* * *adjetivo/interjección (fam) fantastic (colloq)* * *= formidable, crackerjack, power-packed.Ex: 'It's up to you to see that things are done,' she defended herself, somewhat nervous and abashed by his formidable stare.
Ex: What is needed is a crackerjack reference librarian who could help research this question.Ex: Eating these power-packed vegetables in their natural state especially garlic increases their health benefits.* * *( fam); ‹persona/película/idea› tremendoustiene un catarro formidable that's some cold she has!* * *
formidable adj/interj (fam) fantastic (colloq)
formidable adjetivo
1 (muy bueno) wonderful, terrific
2 (muy grande, impresionante) formidable
' formidable' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
arma
English:
formidable
- stupendous
- tremendous
* * *♦ adj1. [enorme] tremendous2. [extraordinario] amazing, fantastic♦ advFamlo pasaron formidable they had an amazing o a fantastic time* * *adj huge; ( estupendo) tremendous* * *formidable adj1) : formidable, tremendous* * *formidable adj (estupendo) wonderful / fantastic
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