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1 abierto
adj.1 open.2 sincere, candid, frank, out-front.3 open to communication, tolerant, receptive.4 open, unprotected from the wind, exposed.past part.past participle of spanish verb: abrir.* * *1→ link=abrir abrir► adjetivo1 open, unlocked2 (grifo) (turned) on4 (tolerante) open-minded5 LINGÚÍSTICA open\abierto,-a al mar seaward-lookingabierto,-a de par en par wide openquedarse con la boca abierta figurado to be left speechless* * *(f. - abierta)adj.* * *1.PP de abrir2. ADJ1) [puerta, armario, boca, herida] openme miró con los ojos muy abiertos — he looked at me with his eyes wide-open, he looked at me with wide-open eyes
boca, brazo, librodejar abierto — [+ ventana, cortina, válvula] to leave open; [+ grifo] to leave running, leave on
2) [comercio, museo, oficina] open3) (=sin obstáculos) [competición, billete] open4) (=extrovertido) [persona] open, outgoing; [carácter, mentalidad] opentiene una mentalidad muy abierta — he's very open-minded, he's got a very open mind
5)estar abierto a — [+ sugerencias, ideas] to be open to
6) (=directo) [contradicción, oposición] open; [desafío] direct7) (TV)en abierto: emitir un programa en abierto — to broadcast a programme unscrambled
8) (Ling) [vocal, sonido] open3.SM(Dep)* * *I- ta adjetivo1)a) <ventana/boca> openb) [estar] < válvula> opendejaste la llave abierto — you left the faucet (AmE) o (BrE) tap running o on
c) ( desabrochado) undoned) < herida> open; <madera/costura> split2) <comercio/museo> open3) (Ling) < vocal> open4)a) [ser] ( espontáneo) openb) ( receptivo) open-minded5) (manifiesto, directo) openII1) (Dep) open (tournament)2) (Col) ( claro) clearing* * *= receptive, open, overt, outgoing, open-ended, candid, wide open, up-front [up front], free-flowing, avowed, unreserved, unlocked.Ex. The greatest handicap was the fact that we weren't as receptive to change as we should have been and I think we're now on a different track.Ex. In natural language indexing which uses a stop-list only, the indexing language is open.Ex. Whether the conditioning was the result of overt analysis of the failure to learn lessons or whether they simply become covert factors subconsciously affecting the way later thought developed is something of a moot point.Ex. University librarians must adopt a more outgoing strategy to convince staff and students of the value of their collections.Ex. New systems incorporating such resources will produce an information environment that is dynamic and open-ended.Ex. To do this is to thwart the goal of eliciting genuine dialogue -- candid, searching, and purposeful discussion -- and motivating students to think, to study, to weigh ideas, and to develop their own solutions.Ex. The key to this broader world is the possession of books, but if the door stands wide open there is no need of a key.Ex. The author recommends the up-front negotiation of ownership accompanied by a written agreement to eliminate the possibility of doubt as to the identity of the owner.Ex. Creating an innovative organisation requires a sponsor followed by guidance by example and gradual change aided by free-flowing communication.Ex. Anne Bogart's novel combines avowed misogyny with postfeminist frolic.Ex. I will be thankful to the readers for their unreserved comments on the book.Ex. Theft or attempted theft of belongings is excluded if your car has been left unlocked, left with the keys in it or with a window or roof open.----* abierto al público = open for public viewing.* abierto a ofertas = ono [or nearest offer].* abierto de par en par = wide open.* abierto por la noche = late night.* acceso abierto = open access (OA).* aplicación de código abierto = open source software.* cajón abierto = tray.* caso abierto = cold case.* cirugía a corazón abierto = open heart surgery.* curva muy abierta = sweeping curve.* de diseño abierto = open-plan, open-planned.* dejar abierta la posibilidad de que = leave + open the possibility that.* dejar la cuestión abierta = leave + the question open.* dejar la puerta abierta de par en par = leave + the door wide open.* de plan abierto = open-plan, open-planned.* diseño abierto = open plan.* en mar abierto = on the open sea.* estar abierto a = be open to.* fractura abierta = open fracture, compound fracture.* jornada de puertas abiertas = open day.* mantener los ojos bien abiertos = keep + Posesivo + eyes (wide) open, keep + Posesivo + eyes peeled, keep + Posesivo + eyes skinned.* mar abierto = open sea, open ocean.* medio abierto = half-opened, half-way open.* plan abierto = openness, open plan.* pregunta abierta = open-ended question.* programa de código abierto = open source software.* puertas abiertas = open house.* puntas abiertas = split ends.* ser como un libro abierto = be an open book.* ser un libro abierto = be an open book.* software abierto = open software.* software de código abierto = open source software.* temporada abierta = open season.* tener la bragueta abierta = fly + be undone.* tienes la bragueta abierta = you've got egg on your chin.* zona abierta = open area.* * *I- ta adjetivo1)a) <ventana/boca> openb) [estar] < válvula> opendejaste la llave abierto — you left the faucet (AmE) o (BrE) tap running o on
c) ( desabrochado) undoned) < herida> open; <madera/costura> split2) <comercio/museo> open3) (Ling) < vocal> open4)a) [ser] ( espontáneo) openb) ( receptivo) open-minded5) (manifiesto, directo) openII1) (Dep) open (tournament)2) (Col) ( claro) clearing* * *= receptive, open, overt, outgoing, open-ended, candid, wide open, up-front [up front], free-flowing, avowed, unreserved, unlocked.Ex: The greatest handicap was the fact that we weren't as receptive to change as we should have been and I think we're now on a different track.
Ex: In natural language indexing which uses a stop-list only, the indexing language is open.Ex: Whether the conditioning was the result of overt analysis of the failure to learn lessons or whether they simply become covert factors subconsciously affecting the way later thought developed is something of a moot point.Ex: University librarians must adopt a more outgoing strategy to convince staff and students of the value of their collections.Ex: New systems incorporating such resources will produce an information environment that is dynamic and open-ended.Ex: To do this is to thwart the goal of eliciting genuine dialogue -- candid, searching, and purposeful discussion -- and motivating students to think, to study, to weigh ideas, and to develop their own solutions.Ex: The key to this broader world is the possession of books, but if the door stands wide open there is no need of a key.Ex: The author recommends the up-front negotiation of ownership accompanied by a written agreement to eliminate the possibility of doubt as to the identity of the owner.Ex: Creating an innovative organisation requires a sponsor followed by guidance by example and gradual change aided by free-flowing communication.Ex: Anne Bogart's novel combines avowed misogyny with postfeminist frolic.Ex: I will be thankful to the readers for their unreserved comments on the book.Ex: Theft or attempted theft of belongings is excluded if your car has been left unlocked, left with the keys in it or with a window or roof open.* abierto al público = open for public viewing.* abierto a ofertas = ono [or nearest offer].* abierto de par en par = wide open.* abierto por la noche = late night.* acceso abierto = open access (OA).* aplicación de código abierto = open source software.* cajón abierto = tray.* caso abierto = cold case.* cirugía a corazón abierto = open heart surgery.* curva muy abierta = sweeping curve.* de diseño abierto = open-plan, open-planned.* dejar abierta la posibilidad de que = leave + open the possibility that.* dejar la cuestión abierta = leave + the question open.* dejar la puerta abierta de par en par = leave + the door wide open.* de plan abierto = open-plan, open-planned.* diseño abierto = open plan.* en mar abierto = on the open sea.* estar abierto a = be open to.* fractura abierta = open fracture, compound fracture.* jornada de puertas abiertas = open day.* mantener los ojos bien abiertos = keep + Posesivo + eyes (wide) open, keep + Posesivo + eyes peeled, keep + Posesivo + eyes skinned.* mar abierto = open sea, open ocean.* medio abierto = half-opened, half-way open.* plan abierto = openness, open plan.* pregunta abierta = open-ended question.* programa de código abierto = open source software.* puertas abiertas = open house.* puntas abiertas = split ends.* ser como un libro abierto = be an open book.* ser un libro abierto = be an open book.* software abierto = open software.* software de código abierto = open source software.* temporada abierta = open season.* tener la bragueta abierta = fly + be undone.* tienes la bragueta abierta = you've got egg on your chin.* zona abierta = open area.* * *A1 ‹ventana/ojos/boca› openla puerta estaba abierta de par en par the door was wide open¡entra! está abierto come in! it's openme miró con los ojos muy abiertos she looked at me with eyes wide openno dejes la botella abierta don't leave the top off the bottlemándalo en un sobre abierto send it in an unsealed envelopela carta venía abierta the letter was already open o had already been opened when it arriveddejó el libro abierto sobre la mesa he left the book open on the tabledeja las cortinas abiertas leave the curtains openlos espacios abiertos de la ciudad the city's open spaces2 ‹válvula› openhas dejado el grifo abierto you've left the tap running o on3 (desabrochado) undonellevas la blusa abierta your blouse is undone4 ‹herida› open5 ‹madera/costura› splittengo todas las puntas abiertas I have a lot of split endsB ‹comercio/museo/tienda› openno había un solo restaurante abierto there wasn't a single restaurant openestará abierta al público a partir del próximo lunes it will be open to the public from next MondayC ( Ling) ‹vocal› openD1 (espontáneo) opentiene un carácter muy abierto she has a very open nature2 (receptivo) open-mindedtiene una mente muy abierta she has a very open mind, she's very open-mindedabierto A algo open TO sthes una persona muy abierta al diálogo/a ideas nuevas she's very open to dialogue/to new ideasestoy abierto a toda clase de sugerencias I'm open to all kinds of suggestionsE (manifiesto, directo) openla orden se dio con la abierta oposición de los militares the order was given despite overt o open opposition from the militaryse convirtió en un enfrentamiento bélico abierto it escalated into open warfareF* * *
Del verbo abrir: ( conjugate abrir)
abierto es:
el participio
Multiple Entries:
abierto
abrir
abierto 1◊ -ta adjetivo
1
con los ojos muy abiertos with eyes wide open;
un sobre abierto an unsealed envelope;
los espacios abiertos de la ciudad the city's open spaces
◊ dejaste la llave abierto you left the faucet (AmE) o (BrE) tap running
‹madera/costura› split
2 [estar] ‹comercio/museo› open
3 (Ling) ‹ vocal› open
4
abierto a algo open to sth
5 (manifiesto, directo) open
abierto 2 sustantivo masculino (Dep) open (tournament)
abrir ( conjugate abrir) verbo transitivo
1 ( en general) to open;
‹ paraguas› to open, put up;
‹ mapa› to open out, unfold;
‹ cortinas› to open, draw back;
‹ persianas› to raise, pull up;
‹ cremallera› to undo
2 ‹llave/gas› to turn on;
‹ válvula› to open;
‹ cerradura› to unlock
3
‹ agujero› to make
4
( inaugurar) to open (up);◊ ¿a qué hora abren la taquilla? what time does the box office open?
‹ frontera› to open (up)
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‹ negocio› to start, set up;
‹ suscripción› to take out;
‹ investigación› to begin, set up;
abierto fuego to open fire
6 ‹ apetito› to whet
abrirse verbo pronominal
1
abiertose a algo ‹a jardín/corredor› to open onto sth
[ paracaídas] to open
2 ( refl) ‹chaqueta/cremallera› to undo
3
[ perspectivas] to open up;
abierto,-a adjetivo
1 open
(grifo) (turned) on: dejaste la ventana abierta de par en par, you left the window wide open
2 (sin restricciones, cercas, límites) open: salimos a campo abierto, we went out to the open
el europeo es un mercado abierto, Europe is an open market
3 (sin tapujos) clear: es una abierta declaración de intenciones, it's an open declaration of her intentions
carta abierta al señor ministro, an open letter to the minister
4 (persona receptiva) open-minded
(extrovertido) open
5 Dep open
abrir
I verbo transitivo
1 (separar, permitir el acceso, desplegar) to open
(una cerradura) to unlock
(una cremallera) to undo
2 (una llave, un grifo) to turn on
3 (hacer una zanja, un túnel, etc) to dig
(hacer un ojal, el agujero de una ventana) to make: abriremos una ventana en esta pared, we'll make an opening for a window on this wall
4 (iniciar un discurso, una actividad) to open, start: van a abrir una tienda en la esquina, they're going to open a shop on the corner
tienes que abrir una cuenta en este banco, you've got to open an account at this bank
5 (ampliar, expandir) to open: deberíamos abrir nuestro mercado, we should open up our market
6 (rajar) to slit: cuando abrimos la sandía resultó que no estaba madura, when we cut open the watermelon we realised that it wasn't ripe
abrieron la res en canal, they slit open the animal
7 Jur a Álvarez le han abierto un expediente, they have started investigating Álvarez
II verbo intransitivo
1 to open
♦ Locuciones: en un abrir y cerrar de ojos, in the twinkling of an eye
' abierto' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
abierta
- abrir
- accesible
- brecha
- cerrar
- cielo
- expansiva
- expansivo
- plaza
- apetito
- carácter
- entre
- mar
- mina
- operación
- par
English:
all-night
- clash
- door
- establish
- gate
- half-open
- lest
- nowhere
- open
- outspoken
- raw
- restricted
- revolving credit
- run
- undone
- upfront
- wide
- wide open
- all
- beer
- gape
- gaping
- on
- overt
- somewhere
- undisguised
- work
* * *abierto, -a♦ participiover abrir♦ adj1. [puerta, boca, tienda] open;abierto de par en par wide open;abierto de 9 a 5 [en letrero] opening hours: 9 to 5;abierto hasta tarde open late;abierto al público open to the public;la cabaña está en pleno campo abierto the cabin is in open country2. [herida] open3. [desabrochado] undone;llevas abierta la camisa your shirt is undone5. [cheque] open6. [claro] open;mostró su abierta oposición al proyecto he was openly opposed to the project;existe una abierta enemistad entre los dos políticos the two politicians are quite openly enemies8. [liberal, tolerante] open-minded;tiene una mentalidad muy abierta she's very open-minded;estar abierto a cualquier sugerencia to be open to suggestions9. [franco, sincero] open;es una persona muy abierta, nunca oculta nada she's very open, she never hides anything10. [sin decidir] open;promete ser una final muy abierta it promises to be a very open o evenly contested final11. TVun programa en abierto = on pay TV, a programme which is not scrambled so that non-subscribers may also watch it♦ nm1. Dep open (tournament)el abierto británico the British Open;el abierto USA the US Open* * *I part → abrirII adj tb persona open;está abierto a nuevas ideas fig he’s open to new ideas* * *abierto, -ta adj1) : open2) : candid, frank3) : generous♦ abiertamente adv* * *abierto adj1. (en general) open¿está abierta la tienda? is the shop open?2. (grifo, gas) on3. (persona) open / open minded -
2 sopesar una idea
(v.) = weigh + ideaEx. To do this is to thwart the goal of eliciting genuine dialogue -- candid, searching, and purposeful discussion -- and motivating students to think, to study, to weigh ideas, and to develop their own solutions.* * *(v.) = weigh + ideaEx: To do this is to thwart the goal of eliciting genuine dialogue -- candid, searching, and purposeful discussion -- and motivating students to think, to study, to weigh ideas, and to develop their own solutions.
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3 con sentido
= meaningful, purposeful, in a meaningful wayEx. Each operator has a filing value which has been designate in order to ensure that terms appear in the index string in an order that will produce a meaningful set of index entries.Ex. To do this is to thwart the goal of eliciting genuine dialogue -- candid, searching, and purposeful discussion -- and motivating students to think, to study, to weigh ideas, and to develop their own solutions.Ex. If there is no god, it might eventually be possible to answer these questions in a meaningful way, a way that actually explains something.* * *= meaningful, purposeful, in a meaningful wayEx: Each operator has a filing value which has been designate in order to ensure that terms appear in the index string in an order that will produce a meaningful set of index entries.
Ex: To do this is to thwart the goal of eliciting genuine dialogue -- candid, searching, and purposeful discussion -- and motivating students to think, to study, to weigh ideas, and to develop their own solutions.Ex: If there is no god, it might eventually be possible to answer these questions in a meaningful way, a way that actually explains something. -
4 lleno de significado
(adj.) = purposefulEx. To do this is to thwart the goal of eliciting genuine dialogue -- candid, searching, and purposeful discussion -- and motivating students to think, to study, to weigh ideas, and to develop their own solutions.* * *(adj.) = purposefulEx: To do this is to thwart the goal of eliciting genuine dialogue -- candid, searching, and purposeful discussion -- and motivating students to think, to study, to weigh ideas, and to develop their own solutions.
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5 provocar un diálogo
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6 sincero
adj.1 sincere, truthful, open, aboveboard.2 sincere, heart-to-heart, heart-whole, heartfelt.pres.indicat.1st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: sincerar.* * *► adjetivo1 sincere* * *(f. - sincera)adj.* * *ADJ sinceresi quieres que te sea sincero, no estoy en absoluto de acuerdo — if you want my honest opinion, I don't agree at all
reciba nuestro más sincero pésame — frm please accept our deepest sympathies o our heartfelt condolences
* * *- ra adjetivo sincere* * *= outspoken, frank, candid, sincere [sincerer -comp., sincerest -sup.], heartfelt, forthcoming, avowedly, forthright, open-hearted, unreserved.Ex. Sanford Berman has been an early, continuing, and outspoken advocate of user-oriented cataloging service.Ex. He was a frank elitist living in an age of rampant equalitarianism.Ex. To do this is to thwart the goal of eliciting genuine dialogue -- candid, searching, and purposeful discussion -- and motivating students to think, to study, to weigh ideas, and to develop their own solutions.Ex. There are many sincere librarians who are alert to the dangers inherent when libraries take positions on issues.Ex. The author examines selected examples of the literature that generate conflict between cultural responsibility and artistic freedom along with a sampling of the heated and heartfelt exchange about that literature in Internet discussions.Ex. In addition, this method is preferable where patrons may be less than forthcoming using another method (e.g., questionnaire) regarding behaviors that would traditionally be frowned upon by librarians = Además, este método es preferible sobre otro (por ejemplo, un cuestionario) cuando los usuarios puede que no sean tan sinceros en sus respuestas como deberían de serlo con respecto a ciertos comportamientos que tradicionalmente estarían mal vistos por los bibliotecarios.Ex. Thus Jewett's rules, avowedly 'founded upon those adopted for the compilation of the catalogue of the British Museum,' will be found on comparison to resemble more strikingly those of the AACR published one and a quarter century later than those of Panizzi, published only one decade earlier.Ex. We have been told once, in clear and forthright terms, what it is that we need.Ex. I agree with you that there should be open-hearted dialogue and discussion between the people of these two countries.Ex. I will be thankful to the readers for their unreserved comments on the book.----* más sincero + Nombre = deeply felt + Nombre.* mostrar + Posesivo + sincero agradecimiento = pay + Posesivo + deep respects.* para ser sincero = to be blunt, to be honest, in all honesty.* poco sincero = insincere.* Posesivo + más sinceras felicitaciones = Posesivo + heartiest congratulations.* * *- ra adjetivo sincere* * *= outspoken, frank, candid, sincere [sincerer -comp., sincerest -sup.], heartfelt, forthcoming, avowedly, forthright, open-hearted, unreserved.Ex: Sanford Berman has been an early, continuing, and outspoken advocate of user-oriented cataloging service.
Ex: He was a frank elitist living in an age of rampant equalitarianism.Ex: To do this is to thwart the goal of eliciting genuine dialogue -- candid, searching, and purposeful discussion -- and motivating students to think, to study, to weigh ideas, and to develop their own solutions.Ex: There are many sincere librarians who are alert to the dangers inherent when libraries take positions on issues.Ex: The author examines selected examples of the literature that generate conflict between cultural responsibility and artistic freedom along with a sampling of the heated and heartfelt exchange about that literature in Internet discussions.Ex: In addition, this method is preferable where patrons may be less than forthcoming using another method (e.g., questionnaire) regarding behaviors that would traditionally be frowned upon by librarians = Además, este método es preferible sobre otro (por ejemplo, un cuestionario) cuando los usuarios puede que no sean tan sinceros en sus respuestas como deberían de serlo con respecto a ciertos comportamientos que tradicionalmente estarían mal vistos por los bibliotecarios.Ex: Thus Jewett's rules, avowedly 'founded upon those adopted for the compilation of the catalogue of the British Museum,' will be found on comparison to resemble more strikingly those of the AACR published one and a quarter century later than those of Panizzi, published only one decade earlier.Ex: We have been told once, in clear and forthright terms, what it is that we need.Ex: I agree with you that there should be open-hearted dialogue and discussion between the people of these two countries.Ex: I will be thankful to the readers for their unreserved comments on the book.* más sincero + Nombre = deeply felt + Nombre.* mostrar + Posesivo + sincero agradecimiento = pay + Posesivo + deep respects.* para ser sincero = to be blunt, to be honest, in all honesty.* poco sincero = insincere.* Posesivo + más sinceras felicitaciones = Posesivo + heartiest congratulations.* * *sincero -rasincerereciba nuestra más sincera felicitación ( frml); we would like to congratulate you most sincerely ( frml), please accept our sincerest congratulations ( frml)* * *
Del verbo sincerar: ( conjugate sincerar)
sincero es:
1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo
sinceró es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) pretérito indicativo
sincero◊ -ra adjetivo
sincere
sincero,-a adjetivo sincere
' sincero' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
franca
- franco
- noble
- sincera
English:
candid
- forthright
- genuine
- heartfelt
- honest
- insincere
- level with
- open
- perfectly
- sincere
- truthful
- upfront
- wholehearted
- frank
- heart
- honesty
- smooth
* * *sincero, -a adjsincere;para serte sincero,… to be honest o frank,…* * *adj sincere* * *sincero, -ra adj: sincere, honest, true♦ sinceramente adv* * *sincero adj sincere -
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8 franco2
2 = outspoken, frank, candid, sincere [sincerer -comp., sincerest -sup.], up-front [up front], blunt, avowedly, forthright, heart-to-heart, open-hearted, unreserved.Ex. Sanford Berman has been an early, continuing, and outspoken advocate of user-oriented cataloging service.Ex. He was a frank elitist living in an age of rampant equalitarianism.Ex. To do this is to thwart the goal of eliciting genuine dialogue -- candid, searching, and purposeful discussion -- and motivating students to think, to study, to weigh ideas, and to develop their own solutions.Ex. There are many sincere librarians who are alert to the dangers inherent when libraries take positions on issues.Ex. The author recommends the up-front negotiation of ownership accompanied by a written agreement to eliminate the possibility of doubt as to the identity of the owner.Ex. The author discusses the range of enquiries he deals with, the sources of information he uses, and the blunt attitude with which he deals with many enquirers.Ex. Thus Jewett's rules, avowedly 'founded upon those adopted for the compilation of the catalogue of the British Museum,' will be found on comparison to resemble more strikingly those of the AACR published one and a quarter century later than those of Panizzi, published only one decade earlier.Ex. We have been told once, in clear and forthright terms, what it is that we need.Ex. Be it your sweetheart/a family member/a friend, send a heart-to-heart message and let them know how much they mean to you.Ex. I agree with you that there should be open-hearted dialogue and discussion between the people of these two countries.Ex. I will be thankful to the readers for their unreserved comments on the book.----* para ser franco = to be blunt, in all honesty. -
9 franco
adj.1 frank, open, sincere, aboveboard.2 frank, sincere, out-front.3 Frankish.m.1 franc.2 Frank, Franco.3 Franco, Francisco Franco.* * *► adjetivo1 HISTORIA Frankish► nombre masculino,nombre femenino————————► adjetivo1 (persona) frank, open2 (cosa) clear, obvious3 COMERCIO free\franco,-a a bordo free on boardfranco de aduana duty-freefranco,-a de porte y embalaje post and packaging freefranco fábrica ex-works————————————————1 franc* * *(f. - franca)adj.1) frank2) clear3) exempt* * *ISM (Econ) francIIADJ1) (=directo) frankpara serte franco — to be frank o honest (with you)
si he de ser franco — frankly, to tell you the truth
2) (=patente) clear, evident3) (Com) (=exento) freeprecio franco (en) fábrica — price ex-factory, price ex-works
franco de porte — carriage-free; (Correos) post-free
4) (Com) [puerto] free; [camino] open5)franco de servicio — (Mil) off-duty
6) Cono Surestar de franco — to be off duty, be on leave
7) (=liberal) generousIII ( Hist)1.ADJ Frankish2.SM Frank* * *I- ca adjetivopara serte franco... — to be frank o honest...
una mirada franca — an honest o open expression
2) (delante del n) ( patente) markedha mostrado una franca mejoría — he has shown marked o clear signs of improvement
en franca rebeldía/oposición — in open rebellion/opposition
3) (Com) free4) [estar]a) (Mil) off dutyb) (RPl) ( libre de trabajo) off5) (Hist) FrankishII- ca masculino, femenino1) (Hist) Frank2) franco masculino ( unidad monetaria) franc* * *I- ca adjetivopara serte franco... — to be frank o honest...
una mirada franca — an honest o open expression
2) (delante del n) ( patente) markedha mostrado una franca mejoría — he has shown marked o clear signs of improvement
en franca rebeldía/oposición — in open rebellion/opposition
3) (Com) free4) [estar]a) (Mil) off dutyb) (RPl) ( libre de trabajo) off5) (Hist) FrankishII- ca masculino, femenino1) (Hist) Frank2) franco masculino ( unidad monetaria) franc* * *franco11 = franc.Ex: For example, if the local currency is Belgian francs, monetary amount are always entered in whole francs.
* franco belga = Belgian franc.* franco francés = French franc.franco22 = outspoken, frank, candid, sincere [sincerer -comp., sincerest -sup.], up-front [up front], blunt, avowedly, forthright, heart-to-heart, open-hearted, unreserved.Ex: Sanford Berman has been an early, continuing, and outspoken advocate of user-oriented cataloging service.
Ex: He was a frank elitist living in an age of rampant equalitarianism.Ex: To do this is to thwart the goal of eliciting genuine dialogue -- candid, searching, and purposeful discussion -- and motivating students to think, to study, to weigh ideas, and to develop their own solutions.Ex: There are many sincere librarians who are alert to the dangers inherent when libraries take positions on issues.Ex: The author recommends the up-front negotiation of ownership accompanied by a written agreement to eliminate the possibility of doubt as to the identity of the owner.Ex: The author discusses the range of enquiries he deals with, the sources of information he uses, and the blunt attitude with which he deals with many enquirers.Ex: Thus Jewett's rules, avowedly 'founded upon those adopted for the compilation of the catalogue of the British Museum,' will be found on comparison to resemble more strikingly those of the AACR published one and a quarter century later than those of Panizzi, published only one decade earlier.Ex: We have been told once, in clear and forthright terms, what it is that we need.Ex: Be it your sweetheart/a family member/a friend, send a heart-to-heart message and let them know how much they mean to you.Ex: I agree with you that there should be open-hearted dialogue and discussion between the people of these two countries.Ex: I will be thankful to the readers for their unreserved comments on the book.* para ser franco = to be blunt, in all honesty.* * *A (sincero) ‹persona› frankpara serte franco, no creo que valga la pena to be frank o honest, I don't think it's worth itvoy a ser franco contigo I'm going to be frank o honest with youun diálogo franco a frank o candid exchange of opinionstiene una mirada franca she has an honest o open expressionuna sonrisa franca a natural smileB ( delante del n) (patente) markedel paciente ha mostrado una franca mejoría the patient has shown marked o clear signs of improvementuna sociedad en franca decadencia a society that is in marked decline o is declining markedlyun clima de franca cordialidad an atmosphere of genuine warmthC ( Com) freefranco de porte carriage paid, postage and packing freepaso franco free passagefranco a bordo free on boardD1 [ ESTAR] ( Mil):un agente franco de servicio an off-duty officerestar franco to be off duty2el lunes estoy franco I have Monday offE ( Hist) Frankishmasculine, feminineA ( Hist) FrankBCompuesto:Swiss francfranco, así fue como pasó that's how it happened, honest!* * *
franco 1◊ -ca adjetivo
1 ( sincero) ‹ persona› frank;
‹ sonrisa› natural;◊ para serte franco … to be frank o honest …;
una mirada franca an honest o open expression
2 ( delante del n) ( patente) ‹mejoría/decadencia› marked;
3 (Com) free;
paso franco free passage;
franco de derechos duty-free
4 [estar]a) (Mil) off dutyb) (RPl) ( libre de trabajo):
franco 2 sustantivo masculino ( unidad monetaria) franc
franco,-a
I adjetivo
1 (sincero) frank
2 (camino, paso, acceso) free
3 Hist Frankish
4 (libre de impuestos) puerto franco, free port
zona franca, tax-free area
II sustantivo masculino
1 Fin (moneda) franc
2 Hist Frank
' franco' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
franca
- franquismo
- piso
- puerto
- caudillo
- época
English:
candid
- devalue
- downright
- ex
- F.O.B.
- forthright
- franc
- frank
- free port
- heart-to-heart
- honest
- line
- outspoken
- plain
- point
- straightforward
- upfront
- blunt
- direct
- level
- open
- out
- safe
- straight
- strain
* * *franco, -a♦ adj1. [sincero] frank, open;[directo] frank;si quieres que te sea franco… to tell you the truth…, to be honest with you…;sé franco y admite que te equivocaste be honest and admit you were wrong2. [sin obstáculos] free;golpe franco [en fútbol] free kick;Esppiso franco safe house;el camino estaba franco de obstáculos the road was clear3. [sin impuestos] free;puerto franco free port;franco de porte [carta] post-paid;[pedido] Br carriage-paid, US free shipping;franco a bordo free on board4. [manifiesto] clear, marked;el paciente ha experimentado una franca mejoría the patient is markedly better o has clearly improved;la economía ha sufrido un franco deterioro there has been a clear o marked downturn in the economy5. Hist Frankish6.CSur, Méxestar franco de servicio [de permiso] to be off duty;me dieron el día franco they gave me the day off♦ nm,fHist [persona] Frank♦ nm1. [moneda] francAntes franco belga Belgian franc; Antes franco francés French franc;franco suizo Swiss franc2. [lengua] Frankishayer tuvimos franco we had the day off yesterday* * *I adj1 ( sincero) frank2 ( evidente) distinct, marked3 COM free4 L.Am.estar franco have a day off (work)II m moneda franc* * *franco, -ca adj1) cándido: frank, candid2) patente: clear, obvious3) : freefranco a bordo: free on boardfranco nm: franc* * * -
10 idea
f.1 idea (concepto, ocurrencia).buena/mala idea good/bad ideahacerse una idea de algo to get an idea of somethinghacerse a la idea de que to get used to the idea thatno tengo ni idea (de) I don't have a clue (about)tener ideas de bombero (figurative) to have wild o crazy ideas (peninsular Spanish)tener idea de cómo hacer algo to know how to do somethingtener una ligera idea to have a vague ideaidea brillante brilliant idea, brainwaveidea fija obsessionser una persona de ideas fijas to be a person of fixed ideas2 intention.con la idea de with the idea o intention oftener idea de hacer algo to intend to do somethinga mala idea maliciously3 impression.cambiar de idea to change one's mindpres.indicat.3rd person singular (él/ella/ello) present indicative of spanish verb: idear.* * *1 idea2 (noción) notion3 (ingenio) imagination\cambiar de idea to change one's minddarle ideas a alguien to put ideas in somebody's headhacer algo a mala idea to do something on purpose, do something deliberatelyhacerse a la idea de algo to get used to the idea of something, accept somethingllevar idea de to intend to, have the intention of¡ni idea! no idea!, not a clue!no te puedes hacer una idea you have no ideano tener ni idea familiar to have no idea, not have a clueser de ideas fijas to be narrow-minded, have very fixed ideastener ideas de bombero to have funny ideas, have madcap ideastener mala idea familiar to be a nasty piece of workidea fija fixed idealigera idea vague ideamala idea evil intention* * *noun f.1) idea2) notion* * *SF1) (=concepto) ideatenía una idea falsa de mí — he had a false impression of me, he had the wrong idea about me
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formarse una idea de algo — to form an impression of sth•
hacerse una idea de algo — to get an idea of sthhacerse una idea equivocada de algn — to get a false impression of sb, get the wrong idea about sb
preconcebidohazte a la idea de que no va a volver nunca — you'd better get used to the idea that she's never coming back
2) (=sugerencia) idea¡qué idea! ¿por qué no vamos a Marruecos? — I've got an idea! why don't we go to Morocco?
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idea brillante, idea genial — brilliant idea, brainwave3) (=intención) idea, intentionmi idea era salir temprano — I had intended to leave early, my idea o intention was to leave early
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cambiar de idea — to change one's mindsalió del país con una idea fija: no volver nunca — he left the country with one fixed idea: never to return
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ir con la idea de hacer algo — to mean to do sthno iba nunca con la idea de perjudicar a nadie — it was never his intention to harm anybody, he never meant to harm anybody
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tiene muy mala idea — his intentions are not good, he's a nasty piece of work *•
metérsele una idea en la cabeza a algn, cuando se le mete una idea en la cabeza no hay quien se la saque — once he gets an idea into his head no one can talk him out of it•
tener idea de hacer algo — [en el pasado] to mean to do sth; [en el futuro] to be thinking of doing sthtenía idea de traerme varias botellas de vodka — I meant o I was meaning to bring some bottles of vodka
4) (=conocimiento) idea-¿a qué hora llega Sara? -no tengo ni idea — "what time is Sara arriving?" - "I've got no idea"
¡ni idea! — no idea!
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tener idea de algo — to have an idea of sth¿tienes idea de la hora que es? — do you have any idea of the time?
¡no tienes idea de las ganas que tenía de verte! — you have no idea how much I wanted to see you!
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no tener la menor idea — not to have the faintest o the foggiest ideapajolero 1), remoto 3)cuando me fui a Alemania no tenía la menor idea de alemán — when I went to Germany I couldn't speak a word of German
5) pl ideas (=opiniones) ideas•
una persona de ideas conservadoras/liberales/radicales — a conservative/liberal/radical-minded person* * *1)a) ( concepto) ideala idea de libertad — the idea o concept of freedom
b) (opinión, ideología) ideac) ( noción) ideadarse idea para algo — (RPl fam) to be good at something
hacerse (a) la idea de algo — to get used to the idea of something
2)a) ( ocurrencia) ideano sería buena/mala idea — it wouldn't be a good/bad idea
idea de bombero — (Esp fam) crazy idea
b) ( intención) intention, ideac) ( sugerencia) idea•* * *= idea, insight, notion, perspective, point, thought, conception, rationality, inkling, perception.Ex. Analytical cataloguing is valuable in respect of any type of media, but many of ideas have been tested most thoroughly in the context of monographs and serials.Ex. The human indexer works mechanically and rapidly; he should require no insight into the document content.Ex. A focus conveys the key or principal notion of a concept.Ex. It is easy to see that users and separate pieces of literature may hold different perspectives on one subject.Ex. Parts of the abstract are written in the informative style, whilst those points which are of less significance are treated indicatively.Ex. Amongst these are numbered: some specific legal and governmental works, such as laws, decrees, treaties; works that record the collective thought of a body, for example, reports of commissions and committees; and various cartographic materials.Ex. Different conceptions of what subject indexing means are described.Ex. A model of how librarians may actually go about book selection is presented in three ways: rationality; tacit knowledge; and symbolic content.Ex. Her experience with many children has shown that often they can repeat sentences and read quite well without any inkling of what they are saying.Ex. Nevertheless, citation indexes do seek to link documents according to their content (or at least the perception of their content held by the author of the source work).----* acariciar la idea de = toy with + idea of, flirt with + the idea of.* aceptar una idea = accept + notion, deal with + concept.* aclarar las ideas de Uno = clarify + Posesivo + mind.* acoger con ahínco la idea de = seize upon + the idea of.* acostumbrarse a una idea = get used to + idea, deal with + concept.* adquirir una idea = gain + impression.* aferrarse a una idea = hold fast to + idea.* aludir a una idea = allude to + idea.* aportación de ideas = brainstorming [brain-storming], brainstorm.* aportar ideas = contribute + ideas, brainstorm.* apoyar la idea = endorse + the idea.* apoyar una idea = favour + idea.* atraer la idea de = fancy + the idea of.* bombardeo de ideas = brainstorming [brain-storming], brainstorm.* cambio de idea = change of heart, change of mind.* cantera de ideas = hotbed.* casarse con una idea = wed to + view.* compartir ideas = share + ideas, share + thoughts, bounce off + ideas.* compartir ideas con Alguien = bounce + ideas off + Nombre.* compartir las ideas = pool + ideas.* composición por confrontación de ideas = brain-writing.* concebir una idea = conceive + idea.* confrontación de ideas = brainstorming [brain-storming], brainstorm.* confrontar ideas = brainstorm.* con sólo una mínima idea de = with only the sketchiest idea of.* contar las ideas a Alguien = run + ideas + past + Pronombre.* contrastar ideas = brainstorm.* contraste de ideas = brainstorming [brain-storming].* contribución de ideas = input of ideas.* con una idea muy superficial sobre = with only a sketchy idea of.* corroborar una idea = substantiate + point.* criticar las ideas de Alguien = trample on + Posesivo + ideas.* dar con una idea = hit on/upon + idea.* dar ideas = offer + clues.* dar la idea = give + the impression that.* darle vueltas a la idea = toy with, toy with + idea of.* darle vueltas a la idea de = flirt with + the idea of.* dar una idea = give + idea, give + glimpse, provide + an understanding.* dar una idea de = give + a feel for, give + indication, provide + a glimpse of, give + a flavour of, be indicative of, provide + insight into, give + a picture, give + an insight into, give + an inkling of.* dar una idea general = put in + the picture, give + a general picture, paint + a broad picture.* debatir una idea = discuss + idea.* deducir una idea = draw + idea.* defender + Posesivo + idea = support + Posesivo + case.* defender una idea = champion + idea.* de ideas afines = like-minded.* desaprobar una idea = disapprove of + the idea of.* desarrollar una idea = amplify + idea.* descartar una idea = dismiss + idea, discount + notion.* difundir una idea = spread + view, spread + an idea, circulate + Posesivo + idea.* discutir una idea = float + concept.* echar por tierra una idea = crush + idea.* empezar a gustar la idea = warm up to + the idea.* entusiasmarse con la idea = warm up to + the idea.* erradicar falsas ideas = erase + misconceptions.* erradicar una falsa ide = dispel + idea.* escaso de ideas = short of ideas.* estar a favor de una idea = favour + idea.* estar convencido de la idea de que = be committed to the idea that.* estar de acuerdo con una idea = subscribe to + idea.* expresar ideas = express + thoughts, put over + ideas.* extraer una idea = draw + idea.* falto de ideas = short of ideas.* germen de una idea = germ of an idea.* gustar la idea de = fancy + the idea of.* hacer hincapié en una idea = hammer + point.* hacer prevaler las ideas y valores de uno mismo = assert + own ideas and values.* hacer realidad una idea = follow through on/with + Posesivo + idea.* hacerse a una idea = deal with + concept.* hacerse una idea = form + impression, get + an inkling.* hacerse una idea de = catch + glimpse, glean + indication, glean + picture, have + an inkling of.* hacerse una idea mejor de = glean + insights.* hacer valer una idea = enforce + idea.* idea abstracta = abstract idea.* idea + aparecer = idea + surface.* idea aproximada = rough idea.* idea arraigada = ingrained attitude.* idea brillante = bright idea.* idea buena = cool idea.* idea central = focal point.* idea clara = clear idea.* idea cultural = meme.* idea + dar forma = idea + shape.* idea de reforma = reform idea.* idea estrafalaria = outlandish idea.* idea falsa = misconception, misperception, bogus idea, illusion.* idea favorita = pet idea.* idea + forjar = idea + shape.* idea fundamental = keynote.* idea general = rough idea.* idea genial = brain child [brainchild].* idea incoherente = disjointed idea.* idea loca = wild thought.* idea nueva = fresh idea.* idea original = brain child [brainchild].* idea pensada a posteriori = afterthought.* idea peregrina = outlandish idea.* idea preconcebida = preconception.* idea principal = drift.* idea reciclada = retread [re-tread].* ideas = food for thought, strands of thought.* idea secundaria = side issue.* ideas políticas = politics.* ideas principales = significant ideas.* idea + surgir = idea + come up.* ilustrar una idea = illustrate + point.* inspirar ideas = spark off + ideas.* intercambiar ideas = compare + notes, exchange + ideas, bounce off + ideas.* intercambiar ideas con Alguien = bounce + ideas off + Nombre.* intercambio de ideas = exchange of ideas, fertilisation [fertilization, -USA], cross-fertilisation [cross-fertilization, -USA], cross-fertilisation of ideas.* la idea que hay detrás de = the idea behind.* lanzar una idea = pilot + idea.* machacar un idea = squash + idea.* mencionar una idea = bring up + idea.* ¡ni idea! = beats me!.* no captar la idea = miss + the point.* no estar de acuerdo con la idea de = disapprove of + the idea of.* no pillar la idea = miss + the point.* no tener idea = have + no clue, have + no idea.* no tener idea de = be clueless about, have + no understanding of.* no tener la más mínima idea sobre Algo = Negativo + have + the foggiest idea.* no tener ni idea sobre Algo = not know the first thing about.* no tener ni puta idea = not get + Posesivo + shit together.* no tener ni puta idea sobre Algo = not know the first thing about.* nueva idea = reform idea.* obtener una idea = get + a sense of, gain + a sense of.* obtener una idea de = get + a taste of.* ocurrirse a Alguien una idea = hit on/upon + idea.* ocurrírsele a Alguien una idea = think up + idea.* ocurrírsele la idea = come up with + idea.* pensar en una idea = think up + idea.* perpetuar una idea preconcebida = perpetuate + preconception.* plantear una idea = raise + idea.* plasmar una idea en la realidad = translate + idea into + reality.* poner a prueba una idea = test + idea, pilot + idea.* poner en práctica una idea = put + Posesivo + idea + into practice.* presentar una idea = make + point, put forward + idea, offer + perspective, present + idea.* probar una idea = test + idea.* profundizar en una idea = carry + argument + one step further.* promover una idea = promote + idea, pioneer + idea.* proponer una idea = advance + proposition, advance + idea, put forward + idea.* quitar la idea = wipe away + idea.* recalcar una idea = hammer + point.* rechazar una idea = turn + idea + down.* reforzar una idea = reinforce + idea, reinforce + notion, strengthen + the view.* refutar una idea = quarrel with + notion.* replantearse las ideas = rethink + Posesivo + ideas.* representar una idea = dramatise + idea.* sacar a colación una idea = bring up + idea.* ser la idea central de = be at the core of, be at the heart of.* ser partidario de una idea = favour + idea.* sin idea = clueless.* sin ideas preconcebidas = open mind.* sin la menor idea = clueless.* sopesar una idea = weigh + idea.* sugerir ideas = contribute + ideas, brainstorm.* sugerir una idea = advance + proposition, suggest + idea, float + concept.* suscribir una idea = subscribe to + idea.* tener idea = have + a clue.* tener una idea = gain + impression, capture + glimpse, get + a sense of, have + an inkling of, gain + a sense of, have + a clue.* tener una idea de = gain + idea of.* tormenta de ideas = brainstorming [brain-storming], brainstorm.* una idea general = a rough guide.* unas cuantas ideas = a rough guide.* utilizar las ideas de (Alguien) = draw on/upon + Posesivo + ideas.* * *1)a) ( concepto) ideala idea de libertad — the idea o concept of freedom
b) (opinión, ideología) ideac) ( noción) ideadarse idea para algo — (RPl fam) to be good at something
hacerse (a) la idea de algo — to get used to the idea of something
2)a) ( ocurrencia) ideano sería buena/mala idea — it wouldn't be a good/bad idea
idea de bombero — (Esp fam) crazy idea
b) ( intención) intention, ideac) ( sugerencia) idea•* * *= idea, insight, notion, perspective, point, thought, conception, rationality, inkling, perception.Ex: Analytical cataloguing is valuable in respect of any type of media, but many of ideas have been tested most thoroughly in the context of monographs and serials.
Ex: The human indexer works mechanically and rapidly; he should require no insight into the document content.Ex: A focus conveys the key or principal notion of a concept.Ex: It is easy to see that users and separate pieces of literature may hold different perspectives on one subject.Ex: Parts of the abstract are written in the informative style, whilst those points which are of less significance are treated indicatively.Ex: Amongst these are numbered: some specific legal and governmental works, such as laws, decrees, treaties; works that record the collective thought of a body, for example, reports of commissions and committees; and various cartographic materials.Ex: Different conceptions of what subject indexing means are described.Ex: A model of how librarians may actually go about book selection is presented in three ways: rationality; tacit knowledge; and symbolic content.Ex: Her experience with many children has shown that often they can repeat sentences and read quite well without any inkling of what they are saying.Ex: Nevertheless, citation indexes do seek to link documents according to their content (or at least the perception of their content held by the author of the source work).* acariciar la idea de = toy with + idea of, flirt with + the idea of.* aceptar una idea = accept + notion, deal with + concept.* aclarar las ideas de Uno = clarify + Posesivo + mind.* acoger con ahínco la idea de = seize upon + the idea of.* acostumbrarse a una idea = get used to + idea, deal with + concept.* adquirir una idea = gain + impression.* aferrarse a una idea = hold fast to + idea.* aludir a una idea = allude to + idea.* aportación de ideas = brainstorming [brain-storming], brainstorm.* aportar ideas = contribute + ideas, brainstorm.* apoyar la idea = endorse + the idea.* apoyar una idea = favour + idea.* atraer la idea de = fancy + the idea of.* bombardeo de ideas = brainstorming [brain-storming], brainstorm.* cambio de idea = change of heart, change of mind.* cantera de ideas = hotbed.* casarse con una idea = wed to + view.* compartir ideas = share + ideas, share + thoughts, bounce off + ideas.* compartir ideas con Alguien = bounce + ideas off + Nombre.* compartir las ideas = pool + ideas.* composición por confrontación de ideas = brain-writing.* concebir una idea = conceive + idea.* confrontación de ideas = brainstorming [brain-storming], brainstorm.* confrontar ideas = brainstorm.* con sólo una mínima idea de = with only the sketchiest idea of.* contar las ideas a Alguien = run + ideas + past + Pronombre.* contrastar ideas = brainstorm.* contraste de ideas = brainstorming [brain-storming].* contribución de ideas = input of ideas.* con una idea muy superficial sobre = with only a sketchy idea of.* corroborar una idea = substantiate + point.* criticar las ideas de Alguien = trample on + Posesivo + ideas.* dar con una idea = hit on/upon + idea.* dar ideas = offer + clues.* dar la idea = give + the impression that.* darle vueltas a la idea = toy with, toy with + idea of.* darle vueltas a la idea de = flirt with + the idea of.* dar una idea = give + idea, give + glimpse, provide + an understanding.* dar una idea de = give + a feel for, give + indication, provide + a glimpse of, give + a flavour of, be indicative of, provide + insight into, give + a picture, give + an insight into, give + an inkling of.* dar una idea general = put in + the picture, give + a general picture, paint + a broad picture.* debatir una idea = discuss + idea.* deducir una idea = draw + idea.* defender + Posesivo + idea = support + Posesivo + case.* defender una idea = champion + idea.* de ideas afines = like-minded.* desaprobar una idea = disapprove of + the idea of.* desarrollar una idea = amplify + idea.* descartar una idea = dismiss + idea, discount + notion.* difundir una idea = spread + view, spread + an idea, circulate + Posesivo + idea.* discutir una idea = float + concept.* echar por tierra una idea = crush + idea.* empezar a gustar la idea = warm up to + the idea.* entusiasmarse con la idea = warm up to + the idea.* erradicar falsas ideas = erase + misconceptions.* erradicar una falsa ide = dispel + idea.* escaso de ideas = short of ideas.* estar a favor de una idea = favour + idea.* estar convencido de la idea de que = be committed to the idea that.* estar de acuerdo con una idea = subscribe to + idea.* expresar ideas = express + thoughts, put over + ideas.* extraer una idea = draw + idea.* falto de ideas = short of ideas.* germen de una idea = germ of an idea.* gustar la idea de = fancy + the idea of.* hacer hincapié en una idea = hammer + point.* hacer prevaler las ideas y valores de uno mismo = assert + own ideas and values.* hacer realidad una idea = follow through on/with + Posesivo + idea.* hacerse a una idea = deal with + concept.* hacerse una idea = form + impression, get + an inkling.* hacerse una idea de = catch + glimpse, glean + indication, glean + picture, have + an inkling of.* hacerse una idea mejor de = glean + insights.* hacer valer una idea = enforce + idea.* idea abstracta = abstract idea.* idea + aparecer = idea + surface.* idea aproximada = rough idea.* idea arraigada = ingrained attitude.* idea brillante = bright idea.* idea buena = cool idea.* idea central = focal point.* idea clara = clear idea.* idea cultural = meme.* idea + dar forma = idea + shape.* idea de reforma = reform idea.* idea estrafalaria = outlandish idea.* idea falsa = misconception, misperception, bogus idea, illusion.* idea favorita = pet idea.* idea + forjar = idea + shape.* idea fundamental = keynote.* idea general = rough idea.* idea genial = brain child [brainchild].* idea incoherente = disjointed idea.* idea loca = wild thought.* idea nueva = fresh idea.* idea original = brain child [brainchild].* idea pensada a posteriori = afterthought.* idea peregrina = outlandish idea.* idea preconcebida = preconception.* idea principal = drift.* idea reciclada = retread [re-tread].* ideas = food for thought, strands of thought.* idea secundaria = side issue.* ideas políticas = politics.* ideas principales = significant ideas.* idea + surgir = idea + come up.* ilustrar una idea = illustrate + point.* inspirar ideas = spark off + ideas.* intercambiar ideas = compare + notes, exchange + ideas, bounce off + ideas.* intercambiar ideas con Alguien = bounce + ideas off + Nombre.* intercambio de ideas = exchange of ideas, fertilisation [fertilization, -USA], cross-fertilisation [cross-fertilization, -USA], cross-fertilisation of ideas.* la idea que hay detrás de = the idea behind.* lanzar una idea = pilot + idea.* machacar un idea = squash + idea.* mencionar una idea = bring up + idea.* ¡ni idea! = beats me!.* no captar la idea = miss + the point.* no estar de acuerdo con la idea de = disapprove of + the idea of.* no pillar la idea = miss + the point.* no tener idea = have + no clue, have + no idea.* no tener idea de = be clueless about, have + no understanding of.* no tener la más mínima idea sobre Algo = Negativo + have + the foggiest idea.* no tener ni idea sobre Algo = not know the first thing about.* no tener ni puta idea = not get + Posesivo + shit together.* no tener ni puta idea sobre Algo = not know the first thing about.* nueva idea = reform idea.* obtener una idea = get + a sense of, gain + a sense of.* obtener una idea de = get + a taste of.* ocurrirse a Alguien una idea = hit on/upon + idea.* ocurrírsele a Alguien una idea = think up + idea.* ocurrírsele la idea = come up with + idea.* pensar en una idea = think up + idea.* perpetuar una idea preconcebida = perpetuate + preconception.* plantear una idea = raise + idea.* plasmar una idea en la realidad = translate + idea into + reality.* poner a prueba una idea = test + idea, pilot + idea.* poner en práctica una idea = put + Posesivo + idea + into practice.* presentar una idea = make + point, put forward + idea, offer + perspective, present + idea.* probar una idea = test + idea.* profundizar en una idea = carry + argument + one step further.* promover una idea = promote + idea, pioneer + idea.* proponer una idea = advance + proposition, advance + idea, put forward + idea.* quitar la idea = wipe away + idea.* recalcar una idea = hammer + point.* rechazar una idea = turn + idea + down.* reforzar una idea = reinforce + idea, reinforce + notion, strengthen + the view.* refutar una idea = quarrel with + notion.* replantearse las ideas = rethink + Posesivo + ideas.* representar una idea = dramatise + idea.* sacar a colación una idea = bring up + idea.* ser la idea central de = be at the core of, be at the heart of.* ser partidario de una idea = favour + idea.* sin idea = clueless.* sin ideas preconcebidas = open mind.* sin la menor idea = clueless.* sopesar una idea = weigh + idea.* sugerir ideas = contribute + ideas, brainstorm.* sugerir una idea = advance + proposition, suggest + idea, float + concept.* suscribir una idea = subscribe to + idea.* tener idea = have + a clue.* tener una idea = gain + impression, capture + glimpse, get + a sense of, have + an inkling of, gain + a sense of, have + a clue.* tener una idea de = gain + idea of.* tormenta de ideas = brainstorming [brain-storming], brainstorm.* una idea general = a rough guide.* unas cuantas ideas = a rough guide.* utilizar las ideas de (Alguien) = draw on/upon + Posesivo + ideas.* * *A1 (concepto) ideala idea de libertad the idea o concept of freedomla idea de un dios único the idea o notion of a single God2 (opinión, ideología) ideasus ideas políticas his political beliefs o ideases de ideas bastante conservadoras she has fairly conservative ideas o viewses un hombre de ideas fijas he has very set ideas about thingsyo no soy de la misma idea I don't agree, I don't share your opinion3 (noción) ideano tiene idea de cómo funciona he has no idea how it worksno tenía ni idea de todo esto I had no idea about any of thisno tengo idea no idea! o I don't have a clueno tenía ni la más remota idea or ( Esp fam) ni pajolera idea she didn't have the slightest idea, she didn't have the faintest o foggiest idea ( colloq)tenía idea de que ibas a llamar I had a feeling you'd callno tienes idea de lo que he sufrido you have no idea how much I've sufferedpara darse or hacerse una idea de la situación to give oneself o to get an idea of the situationes difícil hacerse una idea de cómo es si no lo has visto it's hard to imagine what it's like if you haven't seen itesto es sólo una idea del proyecto this is just a general idea of the projectse da mucha idea para cocinar she's a very good cookhacerse (a) la idea de algo: ya me voy haciendo (a) la idea de vivir allí I am getting used to the idea of living there nowno se hace (a) la idea de que está muerto she can't accept the fact that he's deadB1 (ocurrencia) idease me ocurre or tengo una idea I've got an idea¡qué ideas se te ocurren! you really o sure get some funny ideas! ( colloq)se le metió la idea en la cabeza de ir a escalar la montaña she got it into her head to go and climb the mountainno sería mala idea hacer las reservas hoy it wouldn't be a bad idea to make the reservations today¡quítate esa idea de la cabeza! you can get that idea out of your head!2 (intención) intention, ideano fui con esa idea I didn't go with that idea in mind o with that intentionmi idea era terminarlo hoy my intention was to finish it today, I had intended to finish it todaycambió de idea y tomó el tren she changed her mind and took the trainno han abandonado la idea de ir al parque they haven't given up the idea of going to the park3 (sugerencia) ideaideas para el hogar ideas for the homeescriban sus ideas en un papelito please write your suggestions o ideas on a piece of paperCompuesto:fixed idea, idée fixeC* * *
Del verbo idear: ( conjugate idear)
idea es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) presente indicativo2ª persona singular (tú) imperativo
Multiple Entries:
idea
idear
idea sustantivo femenino
idea;◊ la idea de libertad the idea o concept of freedom;
es de ideas fijas he has very set ideas about things;
no tiene idea de cómo funciona he has no idea how it works;
no tengo idea I don't have a clue;
hacerse una idea de la situación to get an idea of the situation;
se me ocurre una idea I've got an idea;
cambió de idea she changed her mind;
hacerse (a) la idea de algo to get used to the idea of sth
idea sustantivo femenino
1 idea
idea fija, fixed idea
2 (representación, concepto) idea: la simple idea de volver a verle me pone nervioso, the very thought of seeing him again makes me all jittery
(noción) idea: para que te hagas una idea..., so that you can get an idea...
tiene muy poca idea de lo que cuesta, she has very little idea of what it costs
3 (opinión, juicio) idea, opinion: te lo advierto, ésta no es la idea que yo tengo de la diversión, mind you, that's not my idea of fun
tiene ideas peligrosas sobre el poder, he has dangerous ideas about power
cambiar de idea, to change one's mind
4 (intención) intention
a mala idea, on purpose
5 (proyecto, plan, ocurrencia) idea: teme que le roben la idea, she's afraid someone might steal her idea
vino con la idea de ir a la playa, she came with the idea of going to the beach
exclamación ¡vaya una idea!, the very idea!
♦ Locuciones: hacerse a la idea de, to get used to the idea of
familiar no tener ni idea, to have no idea o not to have a clue: no tenía ni idea de que hubieras regresado, I had no idea that you were back
(ser ignorante) no tengo ni (la más remota/puñetera) idea de fútbol, I haven't got a clue about football
ideas de bombero, absurd ideas
idear verbo transitivo
1 (un invento, diseño) to devise, invent
2 (una teoría, un plan) to think up, conceive
' idea' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
abandono
- acariciar
- acierto
- acoger
- acogida
- advertir
- aferrarse
- añadidura
- anticipo
- borrosa
- borroso
- bosquejar
- bosquejo
- buena
- bueno
- cabeza
- cambiar
- chifladura
- concepto
- confusa
- confuso
- convencer
- cosa
- decir
- definida
- definido
- desechar
- desterrar
- dónde
- exclusión
- flor
- formarse
- fríamente
- gestarse
- gustar
- hacerse
- hoy
- impracticable
- inicialmente
- intención
- irse
- leve
- luminosa
- luminoso
- madurar
- menor
- mentalizarse
- neta
- neto
- noción
English:
abandon
- adjust
- advance
- afterthought
- amusement
- appealing
- assumption
- barmy
- better
- brainstorm
- brainwave
- brilliant
- bring forward
- bristle
- catch
- catch on
- change
- cling
- clue
- come up with
- conception
- confused
- convey
- crazy
- daft
- daring
- dated
- defunct
- dismiss
- distinct
- downside
- drift
- embody
- embrace
- face
- faint
- fall in with
- fanciful
- fasten on to
- flirt
- fluid
- foggy
- fundamental
- get across
- get through
- hit on
- hit upon
- idea
- idiotic
- illusion
* * *idea nf1. [concepto] idea;la idea del bien y del mal the concept of good and evil;yo tenía otra idea de Estados Unidos I had a different image of the United States;tiene una idea peculiar de lo que es la honradez he has a funny idea of (what's meant by) honesty;hazte a la idea de que no va a venir you'd better start accepting that she isn't going to come;no conseguía hacerme a la idea de vivir sin ella I couldn't get used to the idea of living without her;con lo que me has dicho ya me hago una idea de cómo es la escuela from what you've told me I've got a pretty good idea of what the school is like;no me hago una idea de cómo debió ser I can't imagine what it must have been likeidea fija obsession;ser una persona de ideas fijas to be a person of fixed ideas2. [ocurrencia] idea;una buena/mala idea a good/bad idea;ha sido muy buena idea escoger este restaurante it was a very good idea to choose this restaurant;se le ve falto de ideas en su última novela he seems short of ideas in his latest novel;lo que contaste me dio la idea para el guión what you said to me gave me the idea for the script;se me ocurre una idea, podríamos… I know what, we could…;¿a quién se le habrá ocurrido la idea de apagar las luces? can you believe it, somebody's gone and turned the lights out!;¡más vale que te quites esa idea de la cabeza! you can forget that idea!;cuando se le mete una idea en la cabeza… when he gets an idea into his head…;Esptener ideas de bombero to have wild o crazy ideas3. [conocimiento, nociones] idea;la policía no tenía ni idea de quién pudo haber cometido el crimen the police had no idea who could have committed the crime;no tengo ni idea I haven't got a clue;no tengo ni idea de física I don't know the first thing about physics;Esp muy Fam Vulgno tengo ni puta idea I haven't got a fucking clue;Fam¡ni idea! [como respuesta] search me!, I haven't got a clue!;tener idea de cómo hacer algo to know how to do sth;tener una ligera idea to have a vague idea;por la forma en que maneja las herramientas se ve que tiene idea from the way she's handling the tools, you can tell she knows what she's doing;¡no tienes idea o [m5] no puedes hacerte una idea de lo duro que fue! you have no idea o you can't imagine how hard it was!4. [propósito] intention;nuestra idea es volver pronto we intend to o our intention is to return early;con la idea de with the idea o intention of;tener idea de hacer algo to intend to do sth;a mala idea maliciously;¡mira que tienes mala idea! that's really nasty of you!5. [opinión] opinion;mi idea de ella era totalmente errónea I had completely the wrong impression of her;no tengo una idea formada sobre el tema I don't have a clear opinion on the subject;cambiar de idea to change one's mind;yo soy de la idea de que mujeres y hombres deben tener los mismos derechos I'm of the opinion that men and women should have equal rights;somos de la misma idea we agree, we're of the same opinion6.ideas [ideología] ideas;mi padre es de ideas progresistas my father is a progressive o has progressive attitudes;fue perseguido por sus ideas he was persecuted for his beliefs o ideasle tengo idea a eso that drives me nuts;si te vas a poner el vestido con idea, mejor ponete otra cosa if you're not sure about the dress, you'd do better to wear something else* * *f idea;dar (una) idea de algo give an idea of sth;hacerse a la idea de que … get used to the idea that …;no tener ni idea not have a clue* * *idea nf1) : idea, notion2) : opinion, belief3) propósito: intention* * *idea n idea¡qué buena idea! what a good idea!no tengo ni idea I have no idea / I haven't got a clue -
11 cargar
v.1 to load (llenar) (vehículo, arma, cámara).cargar algo de to load something withcargar algo en un barco/en un camión to load something onto a ship/onto a lorrycargar algo demasiado to overload somethingcargar las tintas (figurative) to exaggerate, to lay it on thickPedro cargaba los camiones en la noche Peter loaded up the trucks at night2 to give (responsabilidad, tarea).siempre le cargan de trabajo they always give him far too much work to do3 to charge ( electricity and electronics).Missy cargó la batería Missy charged the battery.Pedro cargó la cuenta Peter charged the account.4 to bug (informal) (molestar). (peninsular Spanish)me carga su pedantería his pretentiousness really gets on my nerves5 to carry, to bear, to take the weight of, to bear in arms.Bernardo cargó a María Bernardo carried Mary.6 to fill, to load.Missy cargó su bolso con recuerdos Missy filled her bag with souvenirs.7 to make heavier by overloading, to overload.La aerolínea cargó el avión The airline overloaded the plane.8 to mount.Cargar el revólver Mount the gun.* * *1 (poner peso) to load2 (arma, máquina de fotos) to load3 ELECTRICIDAD to charge4 (pluma etc) to fill5 (precio) to charge; (en cuenta) to debit■ nos cargaron un 7% de IVA we were charged 7% VAT6 figurado (poner muchas cosas) to fill (de, with), cram (de, with)7 figurado (trabajo) to burden with, lumber with; (responsabilidad) to burden (de, with); (culpa) to put on, lay on9 DERECHO to charge10 INFORMÁTICA to load11 MILITAR to charge1 (gen) to load2 (batería) to charge3 (toro, elefante, etc) to charge4 (atacar) to charge (contra/sobre, -)1 (llenarse) to load oneself (de, with)2 (el cielo) to get cloudy, become overcast3 ELECTRICIDAD to become charged5 familiar (destrozar) to smash, ruin\cargar algo en la cuenta de alguien COMERCIO to debit somebody's account with somethingcargar con alguien figurado to take charge of somebodycargar con la culpa to take the blamecargar con la responsabilidad to take the responsibilitycargar con las consecuencias to suffer the consequencescargar las culpas a alguien to put the blame on somebodycargar las tintas familiar to exaggeratecargarse de algo figurado to weigh oneself down with something, saddle oneself with something, burden oneself with somethingcargarse de paciencia to summon up one's patiencecargárselas familiar to get into trouble■ te las vas a cargar you'll get into trouble, you're in for it* * *verb1) to load2) carry3) charge* * *1. VT1) [+ peso] (=echar) to load; (=llevar) to carry2) (=llenar)a) [+ vehículo, pistola, lavadora, cámara] to loadb) (=llenar de combustible) [+ mechero, pluma] to fill; [+ batería, pilas] to charge; [+ horno] to stokec) [en exceso]has cargado la sopa de sal — you've overdone the salt o put too much salt in the soup
tratamos de no cargar a los alumnos con demasiadas horas de clase — we try not to overburden the students with too many teaching hours
d) [+ imaginación, mente] to fille) (Inform) to load3) (=cobrar)a) [en cuenta] to chargeb) [+ contribución] to charge for; [+ impuesto] to levy4) (=hacer recaer)cargar las culpas (de algo) a algn — to blame sb (for sth), put the blame (for sth) on sb
buscan a alguien a quien cargar la culpa — they are looking for somebody to blame o to put the blame on
cargar la culpabilidad en o sobre algn — to hold sb responsible, put the blame on sb
5) (=agobiar)cargar a algn de algo: el ser campeones nos carga de responsabilidad — being champions places a lot of responsibility on our shoulders
6) (=acusar) to charge, accusecargar algo a algn, cargar a algn con algo — to charge sb with sth, accuse sb of sth
cargar a algn de poco escrupuloso — to accuse sb of being unscrupulous, charge sb with being unscrupulous
7) (=soportar) [+ culpa] to take; [+ responsabilidad] to accept; [+ carga] to shoulder8) * (=fastidiar)esto me carga — this gets on my nerves *, this bugs me *
9) * (=suspender) to fail10) (Mil) (=atacar) to charge, attack11) (Náut) [+ vela] to take in12) [+ dados] to load13) LAm (=llevar)¿cargas dinero? — have you got any money on you?
2. VI1) (=echar carga) (Aut) to load up; (Náut) to take on cargo2)cargar con —
a) [+ objeto] (=levantar) to pick up; (=llevar) to carryb) [+ culpa, responsabilidad] to take; [+ consecuencias] to suffer3) (=atacar)cargar sobre algn — (=presionar) to urge sb, press sb; (=molestar) to pester sb
4) (=apoyarse)cargar en o sobre algo — [persona] to lean on o against sth; [muro, bóveda] to rest on sth, be supported by sth
5) (Ling) [acento] to fall (en, sobre on)6) (Meteo) to turn, veer (a to) ( hacia towards)3.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) <barco/avión/camión> to loadb) <pistola/escopeta> to load; <pluma/encendedor> to fill; < cámara> to load, put a film inc) (Elec) to charge2)a) < mercancías> to loadb) < combustible> to fueltengo que cargar nafta — (RPl) I have to fill up with gasoline (AmE) o (BrE) petrol
c) (Inf) to load3)a) ( de obligaciones)b) < culpa> (+ me/te/le etc)me cargaron la culpa — they put o laid the blame on me
4) ( llevar)a) <paquetes/bolsas> to carry; < niño> (AmL) to carryb) (AmL exc RPl) < armas> to carryc) (Ven fam) ( llevar puesto) to wear; ( tener consigo)5) ( a una cuenta) to chargeme lo cargaron en cuenta or lo cargaron a mi cuenta — they charged it to my account
6)a) (Esp fam) profesor to fail, flunk (AmE colloq)b) (Méx fam) ( matar) to kill2.cargar vi1)a) ( con un bulto)b) ( con responsabilidad)cargar con algo: tiene que cargar con todo el peso de la casa she has to shoulder all the responsibility for the household; acabó cargando con la culpa — he ended up taking the blame
2) tropas/policía3) batería to charge4) (fam) (+ me/te/le etc) ( fastidiar)5)a) pilas/flash to charge; partícula to become chargedb) (de peso, obligaciones)cargarse de algo: no te cargues de equipaje don't take too much luggage; cargarse de responsabilidades to take on a lot of responsibilities; se cargó de deudas he saddled himself with debts; ya se ha cargado de hijos — she's had too many children
6)a) (fam) ( matar) to killcargársela(s) — (fam)
te la vas a cargar — you'll be in trouble (colloq)
* * *= encumber, upload, load, burden, debit, charge.Ex. If the copy price is entered, the system will encumber the appropriate binding fund.Ex. Once the data has been edited, the user can go online again to upload this amended file to the host computer.Ex. This article describes the functionality of CARL software for this purpose, loads a brief rundown of data bases, and gives the criteria for selecting data bases.Ex. Libraries that aren't burdened by millions of volumes do not need subject heading lists prepared for million-volume libraries.Ex. An acquisitions file is intended to indicate the status of each title on order, together with information on its ordering (supplier, date etc., for whom it was ordered, and the heading or budget to which the cost is to be debited).Ex. Each donkey drawn cart is provided with a solar unit installed on the roof; a battery charged by this solar energy supplies the electric power.----* acabar cargando con Algo = wind up with + Nombre.* cargar con = saddle with.* cargar con ello = live with it.* cargar con la responsabilidad = shoulder + the burden, shoulder + the responsibility.* cargar con las consecuencias = bear + the consequences, live with + the consequences.* cargar de electricidad = charge with + electricity.* cargar el mochuelo = pass + the bucket.* cargar el muerto = pass + the bucket.* cargar información = load + information.* que se carga por la boca = muzzle-loading.* tener que cargar con = be stuck with, saddle with, get + stuck with.* tener que cargar con el peso de = be burdened with.* tener que cargar con el peso de la tradición = be burdened with + tradition.* volver a cargar = reload.* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) <barco/avión/camión> to loadb) <pistola/escopeta> to load; <pluma/encendedor> to fill; < cámara> to load, put a film inc) (Elec) to charge2)a) < mercancías> to loadb) < combustible> to fueltengo que cargar nafta — (RPl) I have to fill up with gasoline (AmE) o (BrE) petrol
c) (Inf) to load3)a) ( de obligaciones)b) < culpa> (+ me/te/le etc)me cargaron la culpa — they put o laid the blame on me
4) ( llevar)a) <paquetes/bolsas> to carry; < niño> (AmL) to carryb) (AmL exc RPl) < armas> to carryc) (Ven fam) ( llevar puesto) to wear; ( tener consigo)5) ( a una cuenta) to chargeme lo cargaron en cuenta or lo cargaron a mi cuenta — they charged it to my account
6)a) (Esp fam) profesor to fail, flunk (AmE colloq)b) (Méx fam) ( matar) to kill2.cargar vi1)a) ( con un bulto)b) ( con responsabilidad)cargar con algo: tiene que cargar con todo el peso de la casa she has to shoulder all the responsibility for the household; acabó cargando con la culpa — he ended up taking the blame
2) tropas/policía3) batería to charge4) (fam) (+ me/te/le etc) ( fastidiar)5)a) pilas/flash to charge; partícula to become chargedb) (de peso, obligaciones)cargarse de algo: no te cargues de equipaje don't take too much luggage; cargarse de responsabilidades to take on a lot of responsibilities; se cargó de deudas he saddled himself with debts; ya se ha cargado de hijos — she's had too many children
6)a) (fam) ( matar) to killcargársela(s) — (fam)
te la vas a cargar — you'll be in trouble (colloq)
* * *= encumber, upload, load, burden, debit, charge.Ex: If the copy price is entered, the system will encumber the appropriate binding fund.
Ex: Once the data has been edited, the user can go online again to upload this amended file to the host computer.Ex: This article describes the functionality of CARL software for this purpose, loads a brief rundown of data bases, and gives the criteria for selecting data bases.Ex: Libraries that aren't burdened by millions of volumes do not need subject heading lists prepared for million-volume libraries.Ex: An acquisitions file is intended to indicate the status of each title on order, together with information on its ordering (supplier, date etc., for whom it was ordered, and the heading or budget to which the cost is to be debited).Ex: Each donkey drawn cart is provided with a solar unit installed on the roof; a battery charged by this solar energy supplies the electric power.* acabar cargando con Algo = wind up with + Nombre.* cargar con = saddle with.* cargar con ello = live with it.* cargar con la responsabilidad = shoulder + the burden, shoulder + the responsibility.* cargar con las consecuencias = bear + the consequences, live with + the consequences.* cargar de electricidad = charge with + electricity.* cargar el mochuelo = pass + the bucket.* cargar el muerto = pass + the bucket.* cargar información = load + information.* que se carga por la boca = muzzle-loading.* tener que cargar con = be stuck with, saddle with, get + stuck with.* tener que cargar con el peso de = be burdened with.* tener que cargar con el peso de la tradición = be burdened with + tradition.* volver a cargar = reload.* * *cargar [A3 ]vtA1 ‹barco/avión/camión› to loadcargaron el camión con 20 toneladas de fruta they loaded the truck with 20 tons of fruit, they loaded 20 tons of fruit onto the truck2 ‹pistola/escopeta› to load; ‹pluma/encendedor› to fill; ‹cámara› to load, put a film incargó la lavadora he loaded the washing machine, he put the washing in the machinecargué la estufa de leña I put some wood in the stove, I filled the stove with woodno cargues tanto ese baúl don't put so much into that trunk, don't fill that trunk so full3 ‹batería/pila› to charge; ‹condensador/partícula› to chargeB1 ‹mercancías› to loadcargaron los muebles en el camión they loaded the furniture into/onto the truck2 ‹combustible› to fuelel avión hizo escala en Roma para cargar combustible the plane stopped in Rome to refuelC1 (de obligaciones) cargar a algn DE algo to burden sb WITH sthlo cargaron de responsabilidades they gave him a lot of responsibility o burdened him with responsibility2 ‹culpa› (+ me/te/le etc):quieren cargarme la culpa de lo que pasó they're trying to put o lay the blame on me o they're trying to blame me for what happened3D (llevar)1 ‹paquetes/bolsas› to carry; ‹niño› ( AmL) to carryte cargo en mi mente ( liter); you're in my thoughts2¿cargas carro? do you have the car with you?3 ( Chi) ‹armas› to carrycargaba una camisa azul he was wearing a blue shirtsiempre carga una sonrisa de felicidad she always wears o has a happy smilecarga una fama de ladrón he has a reputation as a thiefE (a una cuenta) to chargeme lo cargaron en cuenta or lo cargaron a mi cuenta they charged it to my accountFlo cargan porque está tan gordo they tease him o ( colloq) poke fun at him because he's so fatsabía que me estaban cargando I knew they were pulling my leg ( colloq), I knew they were putting ( AmE) o ( BrE) having me on ( colloq)G «toro» to mount, cover■ cargarviA1 (con un bulto) cargar CON algo to carry sth2 (con una responsabilidad) cargar CON algo:tiene que cargar con todo el peso de la casa she has to shoulder all the responsibility for the householdvaya a donde vaya tiene que cargar con los niños wherever she goes she has to take the children with heracabó cargando con la culpa he ended up taking the blame3 ( Arquit) cargar SOBRE algo to rest ON sthla cúpula carga sobre estas cuatro columnas the dome rests on o is supported by these four columns4 ( Indum):cargar a la derecha/izquierda to dress to the right/leftB1 «tropas/policía» to charge cargar CONTRA algn to charge ON o AT sbla policía cargó contra los manifestantes the police charged on o at the demonstrators2 «toro» to chargeC «batería» to chargeD ( fam) (+ me/te/le etc)(fastidiar): me cargan los fanfarrones como él I can't stand show-offs like him, show-offs like him really annoy me o ( colloq) get on my nervesme carga levantarme temprano I hate o can't stand getting up early■ cargarseA1 «pilas/flash» to charge; «partícula» to become charged2 (de peso, obligaciones) cargarse DE algo:no te cargues de equipaje don't take too much luggage, don't weigh yourself down with luggagese había cargado de responsabilidades he had taken on a lot of responsibilitiesse cargó de deudas he saddled himself with debts, he got deep into debta los pocos años ya se había cargado de hijos within a few years she already had several childrenBse han cargado el pueblo they've ruined the villagecargársela(s) ( fam): si no me dices dónde está te las vas a cargar if you don't tell me where it is you'll be for it o you'll get what for o you'll be in trouble ( colloq)1 (inclinarse, propender) cargarse A algo:se cargan a la flojera they tend to be lazy2 (favorecer) cargarse PARA algn to favor* sb* * *
cargar ( conjugate cargar) verbo transitivo
1
no cargues tanto el coche don't put so much in the car
‹pluma/encendedor› to fill;
‹ cámara› to load, put a film inc) (Elec) to charge
2
◊ tengo que cargar nafta (RPl) I have to fill up with gasoline (AmE) o (BrE) petrolc) (Inf) to load
3 ( de obligaciones) cargar a algn de algo to burden sb with sth;◊ me cargaron la culpa they put o laid the blame on me
4
‹ niño› (AmL) to carry
( tener consigo):
5 ( a una cuenta) to charge
6 (Méx fam) ( matar) to kill
verbo intransitivo
1 cargar con algo ‹ con bulto› to carry sth;◊ tiene que cargar con todo el peso de la casa she has to shoulder all the responsibility for the household
2 cargar contra algn [tropas/policía] to charge on o at sb
3 [ batería] to charge
4 (fam) ( fastidiar):
cargarse verbo pronominal
1
[ partícula] to become chargedb) cargarse de algo ‹de bolsas/equipaje› to load oneself down with sth;
‹ de responsabilidades› to take on a lot of sth;
‹ de deudas› to saddle oneself with sth
2
‹ jarrón› to smash
cargar
I verbo transitivo
1 to load: cargó al niño en brazos, she took the boy in her arms
2 (un mechero, una pluma) to fill
3 (poner carga eléctrica) to charge
4 (atribuir algo negativo) cargar a alguien con las culpas, to put the blame on sb
le cargan la responsabilidad a su padre, they put the blame on his father
5 Com to charge: cárguelo a mi cuenta, charge it to my account
6 familiar Educ to fail
II verbo intransitivo
1 (soportar, hacerse cargo) to lumber [con, with]: carga con la casa y con la suegra, she has to do all the housework as well as having to take care of her mother-in-law
figurado cargar con las consecuencias, to suffer the consequences
2 (llevar un peso) to carry: siempre carga con lo más pesado, he always takes the heaviest
3 (arremeter, atacar) to charge [contra, against]
' cargar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
gravar
- pila
- tinta
- muerto
English:
burden
- charge
- debit
- download
- hump
- land
- load
- load up
- lumber
- shoulder
- weigh down
- bear
- boot
- carry
- cart
- encumber
- pin
- rap
- recharge
- top
- up
* * *♦ vt1. [vehículo] to load;cargar algo de to load sth with;cargar algo en un barco/en un camión to load sth onto a ship/onto a truck o Br lorry;cargaron la furgoneta con cajas they loaded the van up with boxes;cargar algo demasiado to overload sth2. [arma, cámara] to load;[pluma, mechero] to refill; RP [tanque] to fill (up);ha cargado el guiso de sal he's put too much salt in the stew, he's overdone the salt in the stew;cargar las tintas to exaggerate, to lay it on thick3. [peso encima] to throw over one's shoulder;cargué la caja a hombros I carried the box on my shoulder4. Elec to chargeme carga su pedantería his pretentiousness really gets on my nerves;me carga tener que aguantarlo it bugs the hell out of me that I have to put up with him6. [adeudar] [importe, factura, deuda] to charge (a to);cargar un impuesto a algo/alguien to tax sth/sb;cargar algo a alguien en su cuenta to charge sth to sb's account;no me han cargado todavía el recibo de la luz the payment for the electricity bill still hasn't gone through;cargar de más to overcharge;cargar de menos to undercharge7. [responsabilidad, tarea] to give;siempre lo cargan de trabajo they always give him far too much work to do;le cargaron la culpa a ella they laid o put the blame on her8. [producir pesadez] [sujeto: olor] to make stuffy;[sujeto: comida] to bloat;el humo ha cargado la habitación the atmosphere in the room is thick with smoke9. Informát to load12. RP Fam [bromear][llevar puesto] to wear, to have on;José se casó – ¡me estás cargando! José got married – you're having me on o you're kidding!cargar una pistola to carry a gun;cargar anteojos to wear specs;cargar un niño [en brazos] to carry a child;[de la mano] to lead a child by the hand;no cargo carro hoy I haven't got my wheels today;aún cargo aquella imagen conmigo I can still picture the scene;carga siempre una cara triste he always has a sad face on him;carga una gran pena he's sick at heart;carga dolor de espalda she has a bad back;cargamos fama de deshonestos we have a name for being dishonest15. Chile, Perú [atacar] to attack♦ vi1.[coste, responsabilidad] to bear; [consecuencias] to accept; [culpa] to get;cargar con [paquete, bulto] to carry;cargué con todos los paquetes I carried all the packages;hoy me toca a mí cargar con los niños it's my turn to look after the children today2.cargar contra [atacar] to charge;la policía cargó contra los alborotadores the police charged (at) the rioters;Depcargar contra alguien to brush sb aside, to push sb [with one's body]3.Arquit to lean o rest on;cargar sobre [acento] to fall on;cargar sobre alguien [recaer] to fall on sb;el pelotón cargó sobre la posición enemiga the platoon charged the enemy position;la bóveda carga sobre cuatro pilares the vault is supported by four pillars4. [toro] to charge5. [tormenta] to turn, to veer6. Elec to charge;esta batería ya no carga this battery won't charge any more8. RP Fam [intentar seducir]se pasó la noche cargando he spent the night Br trying to get off with someone o US hitting on people* * *I v/t3 COM charge (en to);cargar algo en cuenta a alguien charge sth to s.o.’s account4 L.Am. ( traer) carry5:esto me carga L.Am. I can’t stand thisII v/i2 ( fastidiar) be annoying3:cargar con algo carry sth;cargar con la culpa fig shoulder the blame;tuvo que cargar con toda la familia durante las vacaciones I had the whole family to contend with during the vacation4:cargar contra alguien MIL, DEP charge (at) s.o.* * *cargar {52} vt1) : to carry2) : to load, to fill3) : to chargecargar vi1) : to load2) : to rest (in architecture)3)cargar sobre : to fall upon* * *cargar vb1. (vehículo, mercancías, arma, etc) to load¿sabes cargar la cámara? do you know how to load the film?2. (pluma) to fill3. (pila) to chargecargar con (llevar) to carry [pt. & pp. carried] (responsabilidad) to take on [pt. took; pp. taken] / to shoulder -
12 cuánto
adj.as much.conj.as much as, all.* * *► adjetivo (pl cuántos,-as)1 (singular) as much as; (plural) as many as1 (singular) everything, all2 (plural) all who, everybody who\cuanto a with respect to, regarding, as forcuanto antes as soon as possiblecuanto más (máximo) all the morecuanto más... más the more... the morecuantos,-as más, mejor the more, the merriercuanto menos... menos the less... the less■ cuanto menos comas, menos engordarás the less you eat, the less weight you'll put oncuantos,-as... tantos,-as as many... as■ cuantas cabezas, tantos sombreros as many heads as hatsen cuanto as soon as, when■ en cuanto llegue dile... as soon as he arrives tell him...en cuanto a with respect to, regarding, as for■ en cuanto a mí as for me, as far as I'm concerneden cuanto que insofar as, inasmuch aspor cuanto given that, sinceunos,-as cuantos,-as some, a few————————1 FÍSICA quantum* * *1. adv. 2. (f. - cuanta)pron.all what, everything3. (f. - cuanta)adj.- cuanto menos* * *1. ADJ1) [indicando cantidad]daremos cuantos créditos se precisen — we will give as many loans as (are) needed o whatever loans are needed
2) [en correlación]cuantos más invitados vengan más comida habrá que preparar — the more guests come, the more food we'll have to prepare
cuanto menos dinero tiene la gente, menos gasta en salir a comer — the less money people have, the less they spend on eating out
cuantos menos errores hagas mejor — the fewer mistakes you make, the better
3)• unos cuantos — (=no muchos) a few; (=bastantes) quite a few
solo unos cuantos funcionarios permanecerán en el país — only a few officials will stay in the country
2. PRON1) [indicando cantidad] alltiene todo cuanto desea — he has everything o all (that) he wants
tome cuanto quiera — take as much as you want, take all you want
2) [en correlación]3)• unos cuantos — (=no muchos) a few; (=bastantes) quite a few
lo sabíamos unos cuantos, pero la mayoría no — a few of us knew, but most people didn't
hay unos cuantos en clase que no hacen más que molestar — there are a few people in the class who do nothing but cause trouble
-¿cuántos vinieron? -unos cuantos — "how many people came?" - "quite a few"
3. ADV CONJ1) [expresando correlación]•
cuanto antes mejor — the sooner the bettercuanto más intentes convencerlo, menos caso te hará — the more you try to persuade him, the more he will ignore you
cuanto más corto mejor — the shorter, the better
cuanto menos se hable sobre este asunto mejor — the less (that is) said about this issue, the better
2) [locuciones]a)• cuanto antes — as soon as possible
ven cuanto antes — come as soon as you can o as soon as possible
b)en cuanto — (=tan pronto como) as soon as; (=en calidad de) as
el cuento infantil, en cuanto género literario — children's stories, as a literary genre
c)en cuanto a — as regards, as for
en cuanto a tu aumento de sueldo, lo discutiremos en diciembre — as regards o as for your pay rise, we'll discuss it in December
el sistema tiene ventajas en cuanto a seguridad y comodidad — as regards o with regard to safety and comfort, the system has advantages
d)e)• cuanto más — especially
siempre está nervioso, cuanto más en época de exámenes — he's always nervous, all the more so o especially at exam time
no escribe a nadie, cuanto más a nosotros — he doesn't write to anyone, let alone us
f)• cuanto menos — to say the least
esta interpretación es, cuanto menos, discutible — this interpretation is debatable to say the least
g)• por cuanto — in that, inasmuch as frm
es un delito por cuanto vulnera los derechos constitucionales — it is a crime in that o inasmuch as frm it violates constitutional rights
llama la atención por cuanto supone de innovación — it attracts attention because of its novelty value
* * *I1) ( tanto como) as much as2) (como conj)cuantos más/menos seamos, mejor — the more/the fewer of us there are the better
cuanto antes empecemos, más pronto terminaremos — the sooner we begin, the sooner we'll finish
3) (en locs)es duro para una persona sana, cuanto más para un enfermo — it's hard enough for a healthy person, let alone somebody who's ill
en cuanto — ( tan pronto como) as soon as; (como, en calidad de) as
en cuanto a — ( en lo que concierne) as for, as regards
en cuanto a rentabilidad — as for o as regards profitability
en cuanto a conocimientos del tema... — as far as knowledge of the subject is concerned...
IIpor cuanto — (liter o frml) insofar as (frml)
- ta adjetivo1)a) (todo, todos)b) (sing) ( con valor plural)2)IIIhabía unas cuantas personas — there were several o quite a few people there
- ta pronombreIVmasculino quantum* * *= how much, just how much.Ex. 'I don't know how much I have to work with then?' he said, moving his neck as though his collar was not comfortable.Ex. Yet just how much greater the cost would be depends on the application.----* cada cuantos + Nombre = every few + Nombre.* con cuanta creatividad = how creatively.* con unos cuantos + Expresión de Tiempo + de antelación = at a few + Expresión Temporal + notice.* cuantas veces se quiera = any number of times.* cuanto antes = as soon as possible (asap).* cuanto antes mejor = sooner the better, the.* cuanto ha progresado + Nombre = how far along + Nombre + be.* cuanto más = all the more so, all the more, a fortiori.* cuanto más..., más... = the + Comparativo..., the + Comparativo....* cuanto menos = at least, let alone, at best.* cuantos más, mejor = the more the merrier, the more the better.* cuántos + Nombre Contable = how many + Nombre Contable.* cuantos + Nombre + se quiera = any number of + Nombre.* dentro de unos cuantos años = in a few years' time.* durante cuánto tiempo = how long.* en cuanto a = as to, in extent of, in regard to, in terms of, in the way of, with regard(s) to, as for, as regards, as to the matter of, in reference to, now as to, moving on to.* en cuanto a él = as for him.* en cuanto a ella = as for her.* en cuanto a ellos = as for them.* en cuanto a los hechos = factually.* en cuanto a mí = as for me.* en cuanto a nosotros = as for us.* en cuanto a ti = as for you.* en cuanto a usted = as for you.* en cuanto a vosotros = as for you.* en cuanto + nacer = at birth.* en cuanto que = in that.* en tanto en cuanto = as long as, so long as.* en tanto en cuanto que = inasmuch as, insomuch as.* en tanto en cuanto + Subjuntivo = provided (that).* en unos cuantos años = within a few years, in a few years' time.* hace unos cuantos días = a few days ago.* más de unos cuantos + Nombre = not a few + Nombre.* otros cuantos = several other.* por cuanto que = because.* por mencionar sólo unos cuantos = to mention only a few.* por nombrar sólo unos cuantos = to name only some, to name only some.* predecible en cuanto a lo que dice = platitudinous.* unas cuantas ideas = a rough guide.* unos cuantos = a few, a smattering of + Nombre Contable.* y cuanto mucho menos = much less.* y unos cuantos más = and a few others.* * *I1) ( tanto como) as much as2) (como conj)cuantos más/menos seamos, mejor — the more/the fewer of us there are the better
cuanto antes empecemos, más pronto terminaremos — the sooner we begin, the sooner we'll finish
3) (en locs)es duro para una persona sana, cuanto más para un enfermo — it's hard enough for a healthy person, let alone somebody who's ill
en cuanto — ( tan pronto como) as soon as; (como, en calidad de) as
en cuanto a — ( en lo que concierne) as for, as regards
en cuanto a rentabilidad — as for o as regards profitability
en cuanto a conocimientos del tema... — as far as knowledge of the subject is concerned...
IIpor cuanto — (liter o frml) insofar as (frml)
- ta adjetivo1)a) (todo, todos)b) (sing) ( con valor plural)2)IIIhabía unas cuantas personas — there were several o quite a few people there
- ta pronombreIVmasculino quantum* * *= how much, just how much.Ex: 'I don't know how much I have to work with then?' he said, moving his neck as though his collar was not comfortable.
Ex: Yet just how much greater the cost would be depends on the application.* cada cuantos + Nombre = every few + Nombre.* con cuanta creatividad = how creatively.* con unos cuantos + Expresión de Tiempo + de antelación = at a few + Expresión Temporal + notice.* cuantas veces se quiera = any number of times.* cuanto antes = as soon as possible (asap).* cuanto antes mejor = sooner the better, the.* cuanto ha progresado + Nombre = how far along + Nombre + be.* cuanto más = all the more so, all the more, a fortiori.* cuanto más..., más... = the + Comparativo..., the + Comparativo....* cuanto menos = at least, let alone, at best.* cuantos más, mejor = the more the merrier, the more the better.* cuántos + Nombre Contable = how many + Nombre Contable.* cuantos + Nombre + se quiera = any number of + Nombre.* dentro de unos cuantos años = in a few years' time.* durante cuánto tiempo = how long.* en cuanto a = as to, in extent of, in regard to, in terms of, in the way of, with regard(s) to, as for, as regards, as to the matter of, in reference to, now as to, moving on to.* en cuanto a él = as for him.* en cuanto a ella = as for her.* en cuanto a ellos = as for them.* en cuanto a los hechos = factually.* en cuanto a mí = as for me.* en cuanto a nosotros = as for us.* en cuanto a ti = as for you.* en cuanto a usted = as for you.* en cuanto a vosotros = as for you.* en cuanto + nacer = at birth.* en cuanto que = in that.* en tanto en cuanto = as long as, so long as.* en tanto en cuanto que = inasmuch as, insomuch as.* en tanto en cuanto + Subjuntivo = provided (that).* en unos cuantos años = within a few years, in a few years' time.* hace unos cuantos días = a few days ago.* más de unos cuantos + Nombre = not a few + Nombre.* otros cuantos = several other.* por cuanto que = because.* por mencionar sólo unos cuantos = to mention only a few.* por nombrar sólo unos cuantos = to name only some, to name only some.* predecible en cuanto a lo que dice = platitudinous.* unas cuantas ideas = a rough guide.* unos cuantos = a few, a smattering of + Nombre Contable.* y cuanto mucho menos = much less.* y unos cuantos más = and a few others.* * *A (tanto como) as much aspuedes gritar cuanto quieras you can shout all you like o as much as you like [ for examples with adjectives see cuan]B ( como conj):cuantos menos seamos, mejor the fewer of us there are the bettercuanto antes empecemos, más pronto terminaremos the sooner we begin, the sooner we'll finishC ( en locs):cuanto antes as soon as possiblecuanto más: es un trabajo duro para una persona fuerte, cuanto más para un enfermo it's hard work for a healthy person, let alone o never mind someone who's illtienen mal tiempo en verano, cuanto más en invierno they have bad weather in summer, and the winter's even worsevendré en cuanto pueda I'll come as soon as I canen cuanto a (en lo que concierne) as for, as regardsen cuanto a rentabilidad as for o as regards profitabilityen cuanto a conocimientos del tema, no lo supera nadie as far as knowledge of the subject is concerned nobody can match himno le dieron ninguna indicación en cuanto a la forma de hacerlo he was given no indication as to how to do itA1(todo, todos): llévate cuantos discos quieras take as many records as you want o like2 ( sing)(con valor plural): se ha leído cuanto libro hay sobre el tema she's read every book there is on the subjectle compran cuanto juguete se le antoja they buy him any toy(s) he wantsBunos cuantos: ponle unas cuantas cucharadas de jugo de limón add several spoonfuls of lemon juiceya había unas cuantas personas there were already several o quite a few people theresólo unos cuantos amigos just a few friendsle di todo cuanto tenía I gave her everything I hadno fuimos todos, sólo unos cuantos we didn't all go, only a few of usunos cuantos que yo conozco a few people I can think of o I could mentionquantum* * *
Multiple Entries:
cuanto
cuánto
cuanto 1 adverbio
b) ( como conj):◊ cuántos más/menos seamos, mejor the more/the fewer of us there are the better;
cuánto antes empecemos, más pronto terminaremos the sooner we begin, the sooner we'll finishc) ( en locs)
en cuanto ( tan pronto como) as soon as;
en cuanto a ( en lo que concierne) as for, as regards
cuanto 2◊ -ta adjetivo: llévate cuántos discos quieras take as many records as you want o like;
unos cuántos amigos a few friends;
tiene cuánto libro hay sobre el tema she has every book there is on the subject
■ pronombre: le di todo cuánto tenía I gave her everything I had;
fuimos solo unos cuántos only a few of us went
cuánto 1 adverbio
b) ( uso indirecto):◊ si supieras cuánto la quiero/lo siento if you knew how much I love her/how sorry I am
cuánto 2◊ -ta adjetivo
(pl) how many;◊ ¿cuánto café queda? how much coffee is there left?;
¿cuántos alumnos tienes? how many students do you have?;
¿cuántos años tienes? how old are you?;
¿cuánto tiempo tardarás? how long will you take?
(pl) how many;◊ no sé cuánto dinero/cuántos libros tengo I don't know how much money/how many books I havec) ( en exclamaciones):◊ ¡cuánto vino! what a lot of wine!;
¡cuánto tiempo sin verte! I haven't seen you for ages! (colloq)
■ pronombre
1 ( en preguntas)
(pl) how many;◊ ¿cuánto pesas? how much do you weigh?;
¿cuánto mides? how tall are you?;
¿cuántos quieres? how many do you want?;
¿a cuánto estamos hoy? what's the date today?
◊ ¿cuánto falta para llegar? how long before we get there?
◊ ¿cuánto cuesta? how much is it?;
¿cuánto es? how much is that (altogether)?
2 ( uso indirecto):
no sé cuánto puede costar/cuántos tiene I don't know how much it might cost/how many she has
3 ( en exclamaciones):◊ ¡cuánto has tardado! it's taken you a long time!
cuanto,-a
I adjetivo all: come cuanto arroz quieras, eat as much rice as you want
unas cuantas veces, a few times
II pron rel as much as: dice todo cuanto piensa, he says everything he thinks
gasta cuanto tiene, he spends all he has
III pron indef pl unos cuantos, a few
IV adverbio
1 (cantidad) cuanto más..., más, the more... the more: cuanto más trabajo, más me canso, the more I work the more tired I get
cuantos más (seamos), mejor, the more the merrier
2 (tiempo) ven cuanto antes, come as soon as possible
cuanto antes, mejor, the sooner the better
♦ Locuciones: en cuanto, (tan pronto como) as soon as
(en condición de) as
en cuanto a, with respect to, regarding
en cuanto a Javier, as for Javier o as far as Javier is concerned
cuánto,-a
I adjetivo & pron interr sing how much?
(pl) how many?: ¿cuánto es?, how much is it?
¿cuántos días faltan?, how many days are left?
¡cuánta gente!, what a lot of people!
II adverbio how, how much: ¿cuánto quieres a mamá?, how much do you love mummy?
¡cuánto dormiste!, what a long time you slept!
' cuánto' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
acostumbrar
- amanecer
- antes
- cada
- cerrojo
- cómo
- congelación
- contumaz
- costar
- cuanta
- cuánta
- cuanto
- desbandada
- desorden
- despojar
- dicotomía
- ducha
- durante
- embalarse
- ser
- estar
- honda
- hueso
- interesar
- irresoluta
- irresoluto
- larga
- largo
- limitación
- moscón
- mucha
- mucho
- mullida
- mullido
- rebotarse
- saber
- tardar
- tiempo
- apenas
- equivaler
- hoy
- más
- mejor
- mientras
- posible
- vanidoso
English:
action
- ago
- ahead
- altogether
- as
- asap
- be
- better
- bring round
- chance
- come to
- complaint
- disagree
- divorce
- doze off
- dread
- due
- duration
- far
- few
- for
- heavy
- height
- hold out
- how
- immediately
- ingrained
- less
- line
- lionise
- long
- more
- much
- play down
- possible
- publicity
- rate
- realize
- respect
- scrap
- soon
- strength
- subscription
- tall
- term
- the
- unpack
- wage
- what
- worth
* * *cuanto1, -a♦ adjsoporté todas cuantas críticas me hizo I put up with every single criticism he made of me;todos cuantos intentos hicimos fracasaron every single one of our attempts met with failurenecesitaré unas cuantas hojas I'm going to need a few sheets of paper3. (antes de adv) [expresa correlación]cuantas más mentiras digas, menos te creerán the more you lie, the less people will believe you;cuantos más amigos traigas, tanto mejor the more friends you bring, the better♦ pron relativo1. [todo lo que] everything, as much as;come cuanto quieras eat as much as you like;comprendo cuanto dice I understand everything he says;herederás todo cuanto tengo you will inherit everything I have;esto es todo cuanto puedo hacer this is as much as o all I can do2.[cosas] everything (that);cuantos [todos] [personas] everyone who;cuantos fueron alabaron el espectáculo everyone who went said the show was excellent;dio las gracias a todos cuantos le ayudaron he thanked everyone who helped him3.unos cuantos [algunos] some, a few;no tengo todos sus libros, sólo unos cuantos I don't have all of her books, only some o a few of them♦ adv[expresa correlación]cuanto más se tiene, más se quiere the more you have, the more you want;cuantos menos vayamos, más barato saldrá the fewer of us who go, the cheaper it will be;cuanto más come, más gordo está the more he eats, the fatter he gets;cuanto más lo pienso, menos lo entiendo the more I think about it, the less I understand it;cuanto menos nos distraigas, mejor the less you distract us, the better;cuanto antes llegues, antes empezaremos the sooner you arrive, the sooner we'll start♦ cuanto antes loc advas soon as possible;hazlo cuanto antes do it as soon as possible o as soon as you can♦ en cuanto loc prep[en calidad de] as;en cuanto cabeza de familia as head of the family♦ en cuanto loc conj[tan pronto como] as soon as;en cuanto acabe as soon as I've finished;la reconocí en cuanto la vi I recognized her as soon as I saw her o instantly♦ en cuanto a loc prepas regards;en cuanto a tu petición as regards your request, as far as your request is concerned;en cuanto a temas de literatura, nadie sabe más que él no one knows more about literature than he does, when it comes to literature, no one knows more than he doescuanto2 nmFís quantum* * *1I adj:cuanto dinero quieras as much money as you want;unos cuantos chavales a few boysII pron all, everything;se llevó cuanto podía she took all o everything she could;le dio cuanto necesitaba he gave her everything she needed;unas cuantas a few;todo cuanto everythingIII adv:cuanto antes, mejor the sooner the better;en cuanto as soon as;en cuanto a as for;cuanto más the more;cuanto más, mejor the more the better;cuanto más … más … the more …, the more …;por cuanto inasmuch as;todos cuantos all those who2 m FÍS quantum;teoría de los cuantos quantum theory* * *cuánto adv: how much, how many¿a cuánto están las manzanas?: how much are the apples?no sé cuánto desean: I don't know how much they wantcuánto, -ta adj: how much, how many¿cuántos niños tiene?: how many children do you have?cuánto pron: how much, how many¿cuántos quieren participar?: how many want to take part?¿cuánto cuesta?: how much does it cost?cuanto adv1) : as much ascome cuanto puedas: eat as much as you can2)cuanto antes : as soon as possible3)en cuánto : as soon as4)en cuanto a : as for, as regardscuanto, -ta adj: as many, whateverllévate cuantas flores quieras: take as many flowers as you wishcuanto, -ta pron1) : as much as, all that, everythingtengo cuanto deseo: I have all that I want2)unos cuantos, unas cuantas : a few* * *cuanto1 adj allcuantos más / menos... the more / fewer...cuanto2 adv as much ascuanto más / menos... the more / less...cuanto más dinero tiene, más avaro es the more money he has, the greedier he iscuanto menos trabajes, menos cobrarás the less you work, the less you'll earnen cuanto a as for / regardingcuanto3 pron everything / all -
13 barajar
v.1 to shuffle (cards).María baraja las cartas Mary shuffles the cards.2 to consider.3 to give consideration to.María barajó el asunto Mary gave consideration to the issue.4 to explain.* * *1 (naipes) to shuffle3 (problema) to solve; (obstáculo) to overcome* * *verb1) to shuffle2) consider* * *1. VT1) [+ cartas] to shuffle2) (=considerar) [+ nombres, candidatos] to consider, weigh upse baraja la posibilidad de que... — the possibility that... is being weighed up o considered, there is discussion about the possibility that...
las cifras que se barajan ahora — the figures now being put o bandied about
3) (=mezclar) to jumble up, mix up5) Cono Sur (=ofrecer) to pass round, hand round2.VI to quarrel, squabble3.See:* * *verbo transitivo1) < cartas> to shuffle2) <nombres/posibilidades> to consider, look at; < cifras> to talk about, mention3)a) (Col, Méx, Ven fam) ( explicar) to explainbarájamela más despacio — explain it o (colloq) give it to me more slowly
b) (Col fam) ( enredar)* * *Ex. Libraries are looking towards some sort of cooperative system.----* barajar la posibilidad = entertain + the possibility.* barajar nombres = bandy + names.* * *verbo transitivo1) < cartas> to shuffle2) <nombres/posibilidades> to consider, look at; < cifras> to talk about, mention3)a) (Col, Méx, Ven fam) ( explicar) to explainbarájamela más despacio — explain it o (colloq) give it to me more slowly
b) (Col fam) ( enredar)* * *Ex: Libraries are looking towards some sort of cooperative system.
* barajar la posibilidad = entertain + the possibility.* barajar nombres = bandy + names.* * *barajar [A1 ]vtA ‹cartas› to shuffleB ‹nombres/posibilidades›se barajaron varias posibilidades/diversas hipótesis several possibilities/various hypotheses were consideredestamos barajando varias ideas acerca de la forma de hacer el libro we are looking at o toying with o considering various ways of doing the booklas cifras que se barajan son las de 144 aviones y 22 barcos the figures being talked about o mentioned are 144 airplanes and 22 shipsCbarájamela más despacio explain it o ( colloq) give it to me more slowly2( Col fam) (enredar): el nuevo jefe le barajó la vida his new boss made life very complicated for himel nacimiento del bebé les barajó la vida the birth of the baby turned their life upside downD ( Chi) ‹golpe› to parry, block; ‹balón› to stop■ barajarvito quarrel* * *
barajar ( conjugate barajar) verbo transitivo
1 ‹ cartas› to shuffle
2 ‹nombres/posibilidades› to consider, look at;
‹ cifras› to talk about, mention
barajar verbo transitivo
1 (los naipes) to shuffle
2 fig (considerar distintas posibilidades) to consider, juggle with
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English:
shuffle
* * *barajar vt1. [cartas] to shuffle;barajar a la americana to riffle2. [posibilidades] to consider;la policía baraja tres teorías diferentes the police are looking at o considering three different theories;se barajan varios nombres para el puesto various names are being mentioned in connection with the postbarajé la taza a pocos centímetros del piso I grabbed the cup just before it hit the floor* * *I v/t1 naipes shuffle2 figconsiderII v/i quarrel* * *barajar vt1) : to shuffle (cards)2) : to consider, to toy with* * *
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