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41 desmigajarse
VPR to crumble* * *verbo pronominal to crumble* * *= crumble.Ex. Clearly the old barriers between disciplines, which began to crumble in the problem-orientated era, have now effectively disappeared, which presents further difficulties in the transmission of information.----* que se desmigaja fácilmente = crumbly [crumblier -comp., crumbliest -sup.].* * *verbo pronominal to crumble* * *= crumble.Ex: Clearly the old barriers between disciplines, which began to crumble in the problem-orientated era, have now effectively disappeared, which presents further difficulties in the transmission of information.
* que se desmigaja fácilmente = crumbly [crumblier -comp., crumbliest -sup.].* * *
desmigajarse ( conjugate desmigajarse) verbo pronominal
to crumble
* * *vprto crumble* * *v/r crumble* * *vr -
42 destrozarse
VPR to disintegrate, fall apart* * *(v.) = come + undone, go to + rack and ruin, come apart at + the seams, fall apart at + the seams, go to + ruinEx. Ultimately, thought, understood as part of high culture, has come undone.Ex. It is a marvel to think that this is the place a few years back thought to be irretrievably gone to rack and ruin.Ex. The emergency services were frantically racing against the clock to try and hold together their city which was coming apart at the seams.Ex. Society is falling apart at the seams, causing individuals who have not been able to cope with the changes to feel unprotected and hopeless.Ex. Action is urgently needed to stop our village going to ruin.* * *(v.) = come + undone, go to + rack and ruin, come apart at + the seams, fall apart at + the seams, go to + ruinEx: Ultimately, thought, understood as part of high culture, has come undone.
Ex: It is a marvel to think that this is the place a few years back thought to be irretrievably gone to rack and ruin.Ex: The emergency services were frantically racing against the clock to try and hold together their city which was coming apart at the seams.Ex: Society is falling apart at the seams, causing individuals who have not been able to cope with the changes to feel unprotected and hopeless.Ex: Action is urgently needed to stop our village going to ruin.* * *vpr[objeto] to smash, to break into pieces* * *v/r be destroyed* * *vr -
43 disgregarse
VPR to disintegrate, break up (en into)* * *= straggle.Ex. After the music festival, campers began straggling out of town -- many of them looking to hitch a ride.* * *= straggle.Ex: After the music festival, campers began straggling out of town -- many of them looking to hitch a ride.
* * *
disgregarse ( conjugate disgregarse) verbo pronominal
[multitud/manifestantes] to break up, disperseb) (Tec) to disintegrate
* * *vpr1. [multitud, manifestación] to disperse, to break up;[familia, grupo, conjunto musical] to break up, to split up2. [roca] to disintegrate;[átomo] to split3. [imperio, estado] to break up* * *v/r disintegrate -
44 dislocarse
VPR(Med)* * *(v.) = dislocateEx. This article discusses the role of libraries serving the needs of immigrants dislocated by upheaval in various parts of the world.* * *(v.) = dislocateEx: This article discusses the role of libraries serving the needs of immigrants dislocated by upheaval in various parts of the world.
* * *
dislocarse ( conjugate dislocarse) verbo pronominal ‹ articulación› to dislocate
' dislocarse' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
zafar
English:
dislocate
- put
- wrench
* * *vpr* * *v/r be dislocated -
45 disociarse
VPR to dissociate o.s. (de from)* * *(v.) = dissociate, disassociateEx. Further, the grand tradition still reflects the anxiety of the `free library' to dissociate itself from the proselytising clamour of Victorian sectaries of various kinds.Ex. Schools that have dropped the word 'library' from their names are sending a clear signal that they want to disassociate themselves from the library profession.* * *(v.) = dissociate, disassociateEx: Further, the grand tradition still reflects the anxiety of the `free library' to dissociate itself from the proselytising clamour of Victorian sectaries of various kinds.
Ex: Schools that have dropped the word 'library' from their names are sending a clear signal that they want to disassociate themselves from the library profession.* * *vpr2. Quím to dissociate* * *v/r fig:disociarse de alguien/algo dissociate o.s. from s.o./sth -
46 distribuirse
VPR1) (=colocarse)2) (=repartirse) to share out* * *(v.) = spread overEx. Files will have to be spread over two or more disks, and it may not be convenient to divide the file in this way.* * *(v.) = spread overEx: Files will have to be spread over two or more disks, and it may not be convenient to divide the file in this way.
* * *vprlas ganancias se distribuirán entre los accionistas the profits will be divided up o shared out among the shareholders2. [colocarse] to spread out;los policías se distribuyeron alrededor del edificio the police surrounded o ringed the building;los alumnos se distribuyeron en pequeños grupos the pupils divided up into small groups* * *v/r be distributed -
47 engullirse
VPR to guzzle* * *(v.) = gobble up, scoffEx. From the 1680s several large publishers formed a more permanent association which came to be known as the `conger' (the name being variously derived from congerere, `to bring together', and from the big eel which gobbles up the small fry).Ex. The birds -- known as monk parakeets -- won't stop scoffing the farmers' crops -- they're not fussy about what they eat.* * *(v.) = gobble up, scoffEx: From the 1680s several large publishers formed a more permanent association which came to be known as the `conger' (the name being variously derived from congerere, `to bring together', and from the big eel which gobbles up the small fry).
Ex: The birds -- known as monk parakeets -- won't stop scoffing the farmers' crops -- they're not fussy about what they eat.* * *vprto gobble up, to wolf down* * *vr -
48 enrabietarse
VPR to throw a tantrum, get very cross* * *= throw + a tantrum.Ex. During the course of the observation, the researcher witnessed the teacher deal once with physical violence by helping a particularly dangerous student to 'take time out' instead of throwing a tantrum.* * *= throw + a tantrum.Ex: During the course of the observation, the researcher witnessed the teacher deal once with physical violence by helping a particularly dangerous student to 'take time out' instead of throwing a tantrum.
* * *enrabietarse vprto throw a tantrum -
49 exculparse
VPR to exonerate o.s.* * *(v.) = acquit + ReflexivoEx. In a sense she was relieved, because, while she thought that she had acquitted herself reasonably well, she wanted next time to be better prepared.* * *(v.) = acquit + ReflexivoEx: In a sense she was relieved, because, while she thought that she had acquitted herself reasonably well, she wanted next time to be better prepared.
* * *vpr* * *v/r apologize -
50 foguearse
VPR (Mil) to have one's baptism of fire; (=acostumbrarse) to gain experience, become hardened* * *verbo pronominal to undergo a baptism of fire* * *(v.) = gain + experienceEx. As the library gains experience with its vendors, these claim categories should be updated and the vendor records changed to reflect the delivery lags.* * *verbo pronominal to undergo a baptism of fire* * *(v.) = gain + experienceEx: As the library gains experience with its vendors, these claim categories should be updated and the vendor records changed to reflect the delivery lags.
* * *foguearse [A1 ]to undergo a baptism of fire* * *vprto gain experience;foguearse en algo to gain experience in sth* * *v/r figgo through a baptism of fire -
51 guardarse
VPR1) (=meter)2) (=conservar) to keepse guardó el dinero del grupo — he kept the group's money for himself, he kept the money that belonged to the group
¡puedes guardarte tus consejos! — you can keep your advice to yourself!
3)• guardarse de algo — to guard against sth
•
guardarse de hacer algo — to be careful not to do sthse guardó mucho de reconocer su participación en el asunto — he was careful not to admit his involvement in the affair
¡guárdate mucho de hacerlo! — don't you dare!, you'd better not do that!
4) (=recelar) to be on one's guard5) (=precaverse) to take care, look out for o.s. *6)¡esta te la guardo! — I won't forget this!, you haven't heard the end o last of this!
* * *(v.) = keep for + Reflexivo, be on guard (against)Ex. The clicker paid each man according to what he had set, keeping for himself a share equal to that of the most productive hand.Ex. Searchers need to be aware of the characteristics of the services and be on guard against bias, incompleteness, and lack of relevancy.* * *(v.) = keep for + Reflexivo, be on guard (against)Ex: The clicker paid each man according to what he had set, keeping for himself a share equal to that of the most productive hand.
Ex: Searchers need to be aware of the characteristics of the services and be on guard against bias, incompleteness, and lack of relevancy.* * *
■guardarse verbo reflexivo
1 (cuidarse, abstenerse) guárdate de decírselo, be careful not to tell him
2 (en el bolsillo, en el traje) se guardó la cartera en el bolsillo, he put his wallet in his pocket
' guardarse' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
ir
- guardar
English:
guard against
- pocket
- keep
- save
* * *vpr3.[abstenerse de] to be careful not to do sth;guardarse de hacer algo [evitar] to avoid doing sth;me guardaré de criticarle I'll be careful not to criticize him;guárdate de gente como él be on your guard against o be careful of people like him* * *v/r1 keep2:guardarse de refrain from;me guardaré muy mucho I’ll be very careful* * *vr1)guardarse de : to refrain from2)guardarse de : to guard against, to be careful not to -
52 iluminarse
VPR (=alegrarse) [cara, expresión] to light upel cielo se iluminó con los fuegos artificiales — the sky was lit up with fireworks, fireworks lit up the sky
* * *= light up.Ex. Toys are grouped into the following categories: (1) toys that light up or sing; (2) toys that catch your eye; (3) toys that shake, rattle, and roll; (4) switch toys; and (5) toys for the creative artist.* * *= light up.Ex: Toys are grouped into the following categories: (1) toys that light up or sing; (2) toys that catch your eye; (3) toys that shake, rattle, and roll; (4) switch toys; and (5) toys for the creative artist.
* * *vpr1. [con luz] to light up;el baño se ilumina por una pequeña ventana a small window provides the bathroom with light;el cielo se iluminó con la bengala the flare lit up the sky3. Rel to become enlightened -
53 imaginarse
VPR1) (=suponer) to imagine-no sabes lo cansados que estamos -sí, ya me imagino — "you've no idea how tired we are" - "yes, I can imagine"
¡pues, imagínate, se nos averió el coche en plena montaña! — just imagine, the car broke down right up in the mountains!
-¿lo habéis pasado bien? -imagínate — "did you have a good time?" - "what do you think? o we sure did"
imaginarse que — [en suposiciones] to imagine that, suppose that, guess that *; [en oraciones condicionales] to imagine that, suppose that
me imagino que tendrás ganas de descansar — I imagine o suppose o guess * you'll need a rest
no me imaginaba que tuvieras un hermano — I never imagined o guessed * you had a brother
me imagino que sí — I should think so, I (would) imagine so
2) (=visualizar) to imagine, pictureimagínatela cubierta de nieve — imagine o picture it covered in snow
me la imaginaba más joven — I had imagined o pictured her as being younger
* * *(v.) = pictureEx. One can now picture a future investigator in his laboratory, his hands are free, he is not anchored.* * *(v.) = pictureEx: One can now picture a future investigator in his laboratory, his hands are free, he is not anchored.
* * *
■imaginarse verbo reflexivo
1 to imagine: no soy capaz de imaginármelo, I can't imagine it
2 (suponer) to suppose: me imaginé que estarías aquí, I supposed you would be here ➣ Ver nota en imagine
' imaginarse' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
imaginar
- ver
English:
envisage
- envision
- fancy
- figure
- imagine
- picture
- suppose
- suspect
- think
- expect
- visualize
* * *vpr1. [suponer] to imagine;no te llamé porque me imaginé que estabas muy ocupada I didn't call you, because I thought you'd be very busy;me imagino que estarás cansado I imagine o suppose you must be tired;no te imaginas cómo me alegré you can't imagine how pleased I was;¡imagínate! just think o imagine!;me imagino que sí I suppose so;se puso muy contenta – me lo imagino she was very happy – I can well believe it;Fam¿te imaginas que viene? what if he were to come?2. [visualizar] to imagine, to picture;no me lo imagino vestido de indio I can't imagine o picture him dressed as an Indian;no me lo imaginaba así I hadn't imagined o pictured it like this* * *v/r imagine;¡ya me lo imagino! I can just imagine it!;¡imagínate! just imagine!* * *vr1) : to suppose, to imagine2) : to picture -
54 implantarse
se ha implantado el uso del catalán en la vida diaria — Catalan has become established in everyday life
* * *(v.) = take off, take + holdEx. But at some stage they are going to take off and public librarians will need to be ready to stake their claim to be the most appropriate people to collect and organize local community information.Ex. New computer-supported systems such as PRECIS will probably take hold only in languages and countries where a subject analysis system does not already exist.* * *(v.) = take off, take + holdEx: But at some stage they are going to take off and public librarians will need to be ready to stake their claim to be the most appropriate people to collect and organize local community information.
Ex: New computer-supported systems such as PRECIS will probably take hold only in languages and countries where a subject analysis system does not already exist.* * *vpr1. [establecerse] to be introduced;una costumbre que se está implantando a practice which is becoming more common;la moda no llegó a implantarse the fashion didn't catch on2. Biol to become implanted* * *v/r be introduced* * *vr -
55 ingeniarse
VPRingeniarse con algo — to manage with sth, make do with sth
* * *(v.) = contrive, deviseEx. Examples would include deliberately contriving an authoritarian atmosphere, either institutional, by means of rules and regulations, or personal, by means of academic status, for instance.Ex. Special classification schemes are generally devised for an application in which no major general scheme is suitable.* * *(v.) = contrive, deviseEx: Examples would include deliberately contriving an authoritarian atmosphere, either institutional, by means of rules and regulations, or personal, by means of academic status, for instance.
Ex: Special classification schemes are generally devised for an application in which no major general scheme is suitable.* * *vprFamingeniárselas to manage, to pull it off;no sé cómo se las ingenia, pero siempre gana él I don't know how he does it, but he always wins;ingeniárselas para hacer algo to manage to do sth;se las ingenió para no tener que lavar los platos she managed to wangle her way out of doing the dishes* * *v/r:ingeniárselas para manage to* * *vr: to manage, to find a way* * *ingeniarse vb -
56 intensificarse
VPR to intensify* * *(v.) = escalateEx. Over the past two to three years the numbers of full text data bases and data banks has started to escalate considerably.* * *(v.) = escalateEx: Over the past two to three years the numbers of full text data bases and data banks has started to escalate considerably.
* * *
■intensificarse verbo reflexivo to intensify
(amistad) to strengthen
' intensificarse' also found in these entries:
English:
deepen
- escalate
- intensify
- strengthen
* * *vprto intensify;el viento se intensificó the wind stiffened o got stronger* * *v/r intensify* * *vr -
57 inventarse
VPR [+ historia, excusa] to invent, make up, concoct* * *(v.) = deviseEx. Special classification schemes are generally devised for an application in which no major general scheme is suitable.* * *(v.) = deviseEx: Special classification schemes are generally devised for an application in which no major general scheme is suitable.
* * *vprto make up;una excusa que se ha inventado para no ir a clase an excuse he has made up to get out of going to school -
58 involucrarse
VPR1) (=participar) to get involved (en in)2) (=entrometerse) to meddle, interfere (en in)* * *(v.) = involve, implicate + ReflexivoEx. It recommends the establishment of a centralised Chinese collection by a joint venture involving a charitable trust.Ex. In addition to convincing the assembly to vote against war, they must figure out the mystery of the burned bodies without implicating themselves.* * *(v.) = involve, implicate + ReflexivoEx: It recommends the establishment of a centralised Chinese collection by a joint venture involving a charitable trust.
Ex: In addition to convincing the assembly to vote against war, they must figure out the mystery of the burned bodies without implicating themselves.* * *
■involucrarse verbo reflexivo to get involved [en, in]
' involucrarse' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
envolverse
- meterse
- mezclarse
- pringarse
- enredar
- intervenir
- involucrar
- meter
- mezclar
English:
barge in
* * *vprto get involved (en in);se involucró en un negocio de contrabando he got involved in a smuggling racket* * *vr: to get involved -
59 jalarse
VPR1) LAm (=irse) to go off2) LAm (=emborracharse) to get drunk3) CAm * [novios] to be courting4) *** (=masturbarse) to wank **** * *(v.) = scoffEx. The birds -- known as monk parakeets -- won't stop scoffing the farmers' crops -- they're not fussy about what they eat.* * *(v.) = scoffEx: The birds -- known as monk parakeets -- won't stop scoffing the farmers' crops -- they're not fussy about what they eat.
* * *vprto eat, to scoff;se jaló dos manzanas she ate o scoffed two apples* * *v/r Méx1 ( irse) go, leave2 fam ( emborracharse) get plastered fam -
60 labrarse
VPRlabrarse un porvenir — to carve out a future for o.s.
* * *(v.) = hewEx. All of the women hewed unconventional career paths mostly using convention.* * *(v.) = hewEx: All of the women hewed unconventional career paths mostly using convention.
* * *
■labrarse vr fig to build (for oneself)
labrarse un futuro, to build a future for oneself
' labrarse' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
labrar
English:
build up
- carve out
* * *vprlabrarse un porvenir to carve out a future for oneself
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