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121 matter
ˈmætə
1. сущ.
1) а) вещество primed matter ≈ воспламеняющееся вещество gaseous matter ≈ газообразное вещество gray matter ≈ серое вещество мозга liquid matter ≈ жидкое вещество organic matter ≈ органическое вещество solid matter ≈ твердое вещество б) перен. материал, исходный материал reading matter ≈ литература, материал для чтения
2) филос. материя
3) сущность;
содержание to look from the manner to the matter of his speech ≈ обратить внимание не на стиль речи, а на ее содержание
4) а) тема, вопрос, предмет( обсуждения и т. п.) subject matter ≈ тема, предмет обсуждения Syn: topic б) разг. кое-что, кое-какие факты. I have a matter for your ear. ≈ Я должен Вам сообщить кое-что тет-а-тет.
5) вопрос, дело to arrange, clear up, settle, straighten out matters ≈ улаживать, устраивать дела to complicate matters ≈ усложнять ситуацию to give attention to the matter ≈ уделить внимание вопросу to give thought to the matter ≈ поразмыслить над вопросом to pursue, take up a matter ≈ обсуждать вопрос to simplify matters ≈ упрощать ситуацию to take matters into one's own hands ≈ брать дело в свои руки important, pressing, serious matter ≈ важный, серьезный вопрос petty, trifling matter ≈ незначительный, неважный вопрос matter of grave importance ≈ очень важный вопрос it is a matter of a few months ≈ это дело/вопрос нескольких месяцев not to mince matters ≈ говорить прямо, без обиняков the fact of the matter is that... ≈ дело в том, что... We have given this matter considerable thought. ≈ Мы очень много думали над этим вопросом. It's no easy matter to find a house in this city. ≈ В этом городе нелегко найти жилье. Being accused of assault is no laughing matter. ≈ Это не шутка - быть обвиненным в оскорблении.
6) причина, основание, повод (для чего-л., к чему-л. ≈ of, for) Syn: ground, reason
7) мед. гной Syn: pus
8) полигр. рукопись;
оригинал ∙ in the matter of... ≈ что касается... for that matter, for the matter of that ≈ что касается этого;
в этом отношении;
коли на то пошло no matter ≈ безразлично;
все равно, неважно no matter what ≈ несмотря ни на что;
что бы ни было
2. гл.
1) иметь значение;
значить It does not matter at all. ≈ Это не имеет никакого значения. Syn: signify
2) гноиться a mattering wound ≈ гноящаяся рана, гнойник Syn: suppurate вещество;
материал - radioactive * радиоактивное вещество - colouring * красящее вещество, краситель - grey * серое вещество головного мозга;
(разговорное) ум - * in suspension вещество, находящееся во взвешенном состоянии гной (философское) материя - the indestructibility of * неуничтожимость материи - victory of mind over * победа духа над плотью материал (содержащийся в книге, статье и т. п.) - there is not much reading * in this illustrated weekly в этом иллюстрированном еженедельнике не так много материала для чтения - the book contains much useless * в книге много бесполезного материала /бесполезных вещей/ содержание (книги и т. п.) - form and * форма и содержание - the * in your article is interesting but the style is deplorable содержание вашей статьи интересно, но форма изложения никуда не годится сущность, предмет (обсуждения, дискуссии, судебного разбирательства) - * of dispute предмет спора - to provide * for discussion дать тему для обсуждения /разговоров/;
явиться темой обсуждения /разговоров/ - the * in hand вопрос, который обсуждается дело, вопрос - business *s дела, деловый вопросы - a private * личное дело, личный вопрос - money *s денежные дела - small * пустяки - (it is) no laughing * (это) не шуточное дело - that is (quite) another *, that's another * (altogether), that'a a (very) different * это (совсем) другое дело - an easy * простое дело - it is no easy * это дело не простое, это не просто - a * of common knowledge общеизвестная вещь, общеизвестный факт - a * of conscience дело совести - a * of form вопрос формы;
формальность - a * of great importance очень важное дело, очень важный вопрос - a * of law вопрос права;
тяжба, процесс - a * of life and death вопрос жизни и смерти;
жизненно важный вопрос - a * of opinion спорный вопрос - a * of taste дело вкуса - in *s of religion в вопросах религии - in all *s of education во всем, что касается образования - it is simply a * of time это просто вопрос времени - that was a * of 40 years ago это дела сорокалетней давности - we'll deal with this * tomorrow этим делом мы займемся завтра;
мы рассмотрим этот вопрос завтра - as *s stand при существующем положении (дел), в создавшейся обстановке - let's see how *s stand посмотрим, как обстоят дела - that will only make *s worse это только ухудшит /усугубит/ положение (the *) неприятное дело, неприятность;
трудность - what's the *? в чем дело?, что случилось? - what is the * with him? что с ним? - is there anything the * with him? с ним что-нибудь случилось? - I don't know what is the * with me я не знаю, что со мной - what's the * with your hand? что у тебя с рукой? - nothing's the * ничего не случилось /не произошло/ - as if nothing was the * как будто ничего не случилось - there's nothing the * with me, nothing's the * with me у меня все в порядке (of, for) повод, причина, основание - a * of congratulation повод для поздравления - it is a * for regret об этом приходится сожалеть;
это достойно сожаления - there is no * for complaint нет повода жаловаться - it's a * of great concern to us это нас очень волнует, это причина глубокого беспокойства для всех нас( собирательнле) (специальное) почтовые отправления - first-class * (американизм) запечатанные письма - second-class * (американизм) периодические издания, посылаемые почтой - third-class * (американизм) печатные издания, посылаемые почтой (юридическое) заявление, утверждение. требующее доказательств - a * in deed факт, подтвержденный документально спорный вопрос, спорный пункт;
предмет спора (полиграфия) рукопись, оригинал (полиграфия) набор;
напечатанный, набранный материал > (it is, it makes) no * (это) не имеет значения > it made no * to him that his brother lost all his money ему было безразлично, что его брат потерял все деньги > no *! ничего!, неважно!, все равно! > (it is) no such * ничего подобного, ничуть не бывало > what *? какое это имеет значение? > in the * of studies что касается занятий > a * of что-нибудь вроде, около > a * of ten miles расстояние примерно в десять миль > a * of a few days дело нескольких дней > a * of five pounds вопрос пяти фунтов или около того > for that *, for the * of that в сущности, фактически, собственно говоря, по правде говоря, коли на то пошло;
что касается этого, в этом отношении > no * what несмотря ни на что;
что бы то ни было > no * how как бы ни было > to carry *s too far зайти слишком далеко > to take *s easy не волноваться, не обращать внимания > to make *s worse he was late более того /в довершение всего/, он еще и опоздал > not to mince *s говорить напрямик /без обиняков/ > what is the * with this? чем это не подходит?;
какие это вызывает возражения? > what's the * with trying to help him? что (здесь) особенного /такого, плохого/, если я попробую помочь ему? (чаще в отриц. и вопр. предложениях) иметь значение - not to * не иметь значения - not to * a bit /a hoot, a rap, a straw/ не иметь ни малейшего /ровно никакого/ значения - it doesn't * if I miss my train, there's another one later неважно /не имеет значения/, если я опоздаю на этот поезд, позже есть еще один - it *s a good deal to me для меня это очень важно - it *s little это не имеет большого значения - nothing else *s все остальное не имеет значения - it doesn't * это не имеет значения, это несущественно;
ничего, неважно - what does it *? какое это имеет значение? - what does it * what I say? разве мои слова имеют хоть какое-нибудь значение? - I shouldn't let what he says * я не обращал бы внимания на то, что он говорит гноиться - the cut got dirty and began to * в ранку попала грязь, и она загноилась adjudicatory ~ судебное дело as a ~ of fact в сущности;
собственно говоря as a ~ of fact фактически, на самом деле a ~ of taste (habit, etc.) дело вкуса (привычки и т. п.) ;
money matters денежные дела;
as matters stand при существующем положении (дел) commercial ~ относящийся к коммерции disciplinary ~ дисциплинарный вопрос evidential ~ вещественное доказательство evidential ~ доказательственный материал financial ~ финансовая сторона дела financial ~ финансовый вопрос for that ~, for the ~ of that что касается этого;
в этом отношении;
коли на то пошло for that ~, for the ~ of that что касается этого;
в этом отношении;
коли на то пошло ~ сущность;
содержание;
form and matter форма и содержание front ~ обложка и титульные листы grey ~ серое вещество мозга grey ~ разг. ум ~ полигр. рукопись;
оригинал;
in the matter of... что касается... incidental ~ несущественный вопрос internal ~ внутренний вопрос ~ иметь значение;
it doesn't matter это не имеет значения;
неважно, ничего a ~ of life and death вопрос жизни и смерти, жизненно важный вопрос;
it is a matter of a few hours( days, weeks, etc.) это дело нескольких часов( дней, недель и т. п.) ~ вопрос, дело;
it is a matter of common knowledge это общеизвестно;
a matter of dispute предмет спора, спорный вопрос judicial ~ предмет судебного разбирательства law ~ правовой вопрос legal ~ правовой вопрос market ~ рыночная сторона дела matter вещество ~ вопрос, дело;
it is a matter of common knowledge это общеизвестно;
a matter of dispute предмет спора, спорный вопрос ~ вопрос ~ гноиться ~ мед. гной ~ дело ~ заявление, требующее доказательства ~ иметь значение;
it doesn't matter это не имеет значения;
неважно, ничего ~ иметь значение ~ материал ~ материал ~ филос. материя ~ набранный материал ~ напечатанный материал ~ оригинал ~ основание ~ повод (of, for) ~ повод ~ почтовые отправления ~ предмет (обсуждения и т. п.) ~ предмет обсуждения ~ предмет спора ~ причина ~ полигр. рукопись;
оригинал;
in the matter of... что касается... ~ рукопись ~ содержание книги ~ спорный вопрос ~ спорный пункт ~ сущность;
содержание;
form and matter форма и содержание ~ сущность ~ of appropriation rules вопрос о порядке присвоения собственности ~ of confidence конфиденциальный вопрос ~ of confidence секретное дело ~ вопрос, дело;
it is a matter of common knowledge это общеизвестно;
a matter of dispute предмет спора, спорный вопрос ~ of dispute предмет спора ~ of fact реальная действительность ~ of form вопрос формы ~ of inducement вопрос встречного удовлетворения ~ of law вопрос права a ~ of life and death вопрос жизни и смерти, жизненно важный вопрос;
it is a matter of a few hours (days, weeks, etc.) это дело нескольких часов (дней, недель и т. п.) ~ of principle дело принципа ~ of principle принципиальный вопрос a ~ of taste (habit, etc.) дело вкуса (привычки и т. п.) ;
money matters денежные дела;
as matters stand при существующем положении (дел) a ~ of taste (habit, etc.) дело вкуса (привычки и т. п.) ;
money matters денежные дела;
as matters stand при существующем положении (дел) municipal ~ муниципальный вопрос no ~ безразлично;
все равно, неважно;
no matter what несмотря ни на что;
что бы ни было no: ~ matter безразлично, неважно;
no odds неважно, не имеет значения;
in no time очень быстро, в мгновение ока no ~ безразлично;
все равно, неважно;
no matter what несмотря ни на что;
что бы ни было official ~ служебное дело parochial ~ вопрос, находящийся в ведении местной администрации printed ~ бандероль printed ~ печатное издание printed ~ печатный материал public ~ вопрос, представляющий общественный интерес public ~ государственный вопрос secretarial ~ должностные обязанности секретаря secretarial ~ круг обязанностей секретаря subject ~ объект договора subject ~ предмет subject ~ содержание subject ~ тема urgent ~ срочное дело what's the ~? в чем дело?, что случилось?;
what's the matter with you? что с вами? what's the ~? в чем дело?, что случилось?;
what's the matter with you? что с вами? -
122 take
1. [teık] n1. 1) захват, взятие; получение2) шахм. взятие ( фигуры)2. 1) сл. выручка, барыши; сбор ( театральный)2) получка3. 1) улов ( рыбы)2) добыча ( на охоте)4. 1) аренда ( земли)2) арендованный участок5. разг. популярная песенка, пьеса6. мед. проф. хорошо принявшаяся прививка7. полигр. «урок» наборщика8. кино снятый кадр, кинокадр, дубль9. мед. пересадка ( кожи)10. запись (на пленку и т. п.)♢
give and take - а) взаимные уступки, компромисс; б) обмен любезностями; обмен шутками, колкостями, пикировка2. [teık] v (took; taken)on the take - корыстный, продажный
I1. брать; хвататьto take a pencil [a sheet of paper, a spade] - взять карандаш [лист бумаги, лопату]
to take smth. in one's hand - взять что-л. в руку
to take smb.'s hand, to take smb. by the hand - взять кого-л. за руку
to take smb. in one's arms - а) брать кого-л. на руки; б) обнимать кого-л.
to take smb.'s arm - взять кого-л. под руку
to take smth. in one's arms - взять что-л. в руки; схватить что-л. руками
to take smb. to one's arms /to one's breast/ - обнимать кого-л., прижимать кого-л. к груди
to take smb. by the shoulders - взять /схватить/ кого-л. за плечи
to take smb. by the throat - взять /схватить/ кого-л. за горло /за глотку/
to take smth. between one's finger and thumb - взять что-л. двумя пальцами
to take smth. (up) with a pair of tongs - взять что-л. щипцами
to take smth. on one's back - взвалить что-л. на спину
take a sheet of paper from /out of/ the drawer - возьми лист бумаги из ящика стола
take your bag off the table - снимите /уберите, возьмите/ сумку со стола
take this table out of the room - уберите /вынесите/ этот стол из комнаты
2. 1) захватывать; овладевать, завоёвыватьto take a fortress [a town] (by storm) - брать крепость [город] (штурмом)
to take prisoners - захватывать /брать/ пленных
he was taken prisoner - его взяли /он попал/ в плен
he was taken in the street - его взяли /арестовали/ на улице
2) ловитьa rabbit taken in a trap - заяц, попавшийся в капкан
he managed to take the ball (off the bat) - ему удалось поймать мяч (с биты)
to take smb. in the act - застать кого-л. на месте преступления
to take smb. by surprise /off his guard, unawares/ - захватить /застигнуть/ кого-л. врасплох
to take smb. at his word - поймать кого-л. на слове
4) уносить, сводить в могилуpneumonia took him - воспаление лёгких свело его в могилу, он умер от воспаления лёгких
3. 1) присваивать, брать (без разрешения)who has taken my pen? - кто взял мою ручку?
he takes whatever he can lay his hands on - он пользуется (всем), чем только может, он берёт всё, что под руку подвернётся
he is always taking other people's ideas - он всегда использует /присваивает себе/ чужие мысли, он всегда пользуется чужими мыслями
2) (from) отбирать, забиратьthey took his dog from him - они у него забрали /отобрали/ собаку
4. 1) пользоваться; получать; приобретатьto take a taxi - брать такси [см. тж. II А 2]
to take one's part - взять свою часть /долю/ [ср. тж. III А 2)]
to take a quotation from Shakespeare [from a book] - воспользоваться цитатой из Шекспира [из книги], взять цитату из Шекспира [из книги]
to take a holiday - а) взять отпуск; when are you taking your holiday? - когда ты идёшь в отпуск?; б) отдыхать; you must take a holiday - вам надо отдохнуть; I am taking a holiday today - я сегодня отдыхаю /не работаю/; сегодня у меня свободный день
he lived in my house and took my care and nursing - он жил у меня и принимал мои заботы и уход (как должное)
2) выбиратьhe took the largest piece of cake - он взял себе самый большой кусок пирога
to take any means to do smth. - использовать любые средства, чтобы сделать что-л.
which route shall you take? - какой дорогой вы пойдёте /поедете/?
she is old enough to take her own way - она достаточно взрослая, чтобы самой выбрать свой собственный путь
3) покупатьI take bread here - я покупаю /беру/ хлеб здесь
you will take - 2 lbs. - купишь /возьмёшь/ два фунта (чего-л.)
I shall take it for $3 - я возьму /куплю/ это за три доллара
4) выигрывать; брать, битьto take a bishop - взять /побить/ слона ( в шахматах)
he took little by that move - этот ход /шаг/ мало помог /мало что дал/ ему
5) юр. вступать во владение, наследоватьaccording to the will he will take when of age - согласно завещанию он вступит во владение (имуществом) по достижении совершеннолетия
5. 1) доставать, добыватьto take the crop - убирать /собирать/ урожай
2) взимать, собирать; добиваться уплатыto take contributions to the Red Cross - собирать пожертвования в пользу Красного Креста
3) получать, зарабатывать6. 1) принимать (что-л.); соглашаться (на что-л.)to take an offer [presents] - принимать предложение [подарки]
to take £50 for the picture - взять /согласиться на/ пятьдесят фунтов за картину
how much less will you take? - на сколько вы сбавите цену?, сколько вы уступите?
take what he offers you - возьми /прими/ то, что он тебе предлагает
I'll take it - ладно, я согласен
I will take no denial - отказа я не приму; не вздумайте отказываться
to take smb.'s orders - слушаться кого-л., подчиняться кому-л.
I am not taking orders from you - я вам не подчиняюсь, я не буду выполнять ваши приказы; ≅ вы мне не указчик
to take a wager /a bet/ - идти на пари
to take a dare /a challenge/ - принимать вызов
2) получатьtake that (and that)! - получай!, вот тебе!
7. воспринимать, реагироватьto take smth. coolly [lightly] - относиться к чему-л. спокойно /хладнокровно/ [несерьёзно /беспечно/]
to take smth. to heart - принимать что-л. (близко) к сердцу
I wonder how he will take it - интересно, как он к этому отнесётся
I can't take him [his words] seriously - я не могу принимать его [его слова] всерьёз, я не могу серьёзно относиться к нему [к его словам]
he took the joke in earnest - он не понял шутки, он принял шутку всерьёз
he is really kind-hearted if you take him the right way - он, в сущности, добрый человек, если (конечно) правильно его воспринимать
this is no way to take his behaviour - на его поведение нужно реагировать не так
take it easy! - а) не волнуйся!; б) смотри на вещи проще!; в) не усердствуй чрезмерно!
to take things as they are /as one finds them, as they come/ - принимать вещи такими, какие они есть
to take smth. amiss /ill, in bad part/ - обижаться на что-л.
you must not take it ill of him - вы не должны сердиться на него; он не хотел вас обидеть
to take kindly to smb. - дружески /тепло/ отнестись к кому-л. принять участие в ком-л.
he took kindly to the young author - он принял участие в начинающем писателе, он «пригрел» начинающего писателя
to take smth. kindly - благожелательно /доброжелательно/ отнестись к чему-л.
I should take it kindly if you would answer my letter - я буду вам очень благодарен, если вы ответите на моё письмо
8. 1) понимать; толковатьI take your meaning - я вас понимаю, я понимаю, что вы хотите сказать
I [don't] take you - уст. я вас [не] понимаю, я [не] понимаю, что вы хотите сказать
how did you take his remark? - как вы поняли его замечание?
to take smb. in the wrong way - неправильно понять кого-л.
your words may be taken in a bad sense - ваши слова можно истолковать дурно /превратно/
2) полагать, считать; заключатьto take the news to be true /as true/ - считать эти сведения верными /соответствующими действительности/
what time do you take it to be? - как вы думаете /как по-вашему/, сколько сейчас времени?
how old do you take him to be? - сколько лет вы ему дадите?
I take it that we are to wait here [to come early] - надо полагать /я так понимаю/, что мы должны ждать здесь [прийти рано]
let us take it that it is so - предположим, что это так
3) верить; считать истинным(you may) take it from me that he means what he says - поверьте мне, он не шутит /к тому, что он говорит, надо отнестись серьёзно/
take it from me!, take my word for it - можете мне поверить; уж я-то знаю!, можете не сомневаться!
we must take it at that - ничего не поделаешь, приходится верить
9. охватывать, овладеватьhis conscience takes him when he is sober - когда он трезв, его мучают угрызения совести
what has taken the boy? - что нашло на мальчика?
he was taken with a fit of coughing [of laughter] - на него напал приступ кашля [смеха]
to be taken ill /bad/ - заболеть
10. 1) захватывать, увлекать; нравитьсяto take smb.'s fancy - а) поразить чьё-л. воображение; the story took my fancy - рассказ поразил моё воображение; б) понравиться; her new novel took the fancy of the public - её новый роман понравился читателям
I was not taken with him - он мне не понравился, он не произвёл на меня (большого) впечатления
he was very much taken with the idea - он очень увлёкся этой мыслью, он был весь во власти этой идеи
2) иметь успех, становиться популярным (тж. take on)the play didn't take (with the public) - пьеса не имела успеха (у публики)
11. записывать, регистрировать, протоколироватьto take dictation - а) писать под диктовку; б) писать диктант
12. 1) снимать, фотографироватьto take a photograph of a tower - сфотографировать башню, сделать снимок башни
he liked to take animals - он любил фотографировать /снимать/ животных
2) выходить, получаться на фотографииhe does not take well, he takes badly - он плохо выходит /получается/ на фотографии; он нефотогеничен
13. использовать в качестве примераtake the French Revolution - возьмите /возьмём/ (например) Французскую революцию
take me for example - возьмите меня, например
14. вмешатьthis car takes only five - в этой машине может поместиться только пять человек
the typewriter takes large sizes of paper - в эту (пишущую) машинку входит бумага большого формата
15. 1) требовать; отниматьit takes time, means and skill - на это нужно время, средства и умение
the stuff takes sixty hours in burning - это вещество сгорает за шестьдесят часов
how long will it take you to translate this article? - сколько времени уйдёт у вас на перевод этой статьи?
it took him three years to write the book - ему потребовалось три года, чтобы написать книгу [ср. тж. 2)]
this trip will take a lot of money - на эту поездку уйдёт /потребуется/ много денег
it takes some pluck to do our work - для нашей работы требуется немало мужества
it took four men to hold him - потребовалось четыре человека, чтобы его удержать
it would take volumes to relate - нужны тома, чтобы это рассказать
it takes a lot of doing - разг. это сделать довольно трудно, это не так-то просто сделать
the work took some doing - работа потребовала усилий, работа попалась нелёгкая
it took some finding [explaining] - разг. это было трудно найти /разыскать/ [объяснить]
he has everything it takes to be a pilot - у него есть все (необходимые) качества (для того), чтобы стать лётчиком
she's got what it takes - разг. она очень привлекательна, она нравится мужчинам
2) требовать, нуждатьсяhe took two hours to get there - ему потребовалось два часа, чтобы добраться туда; дорога туда отняла у него два часа
wait for me, I won't take long - подожди меня, я скоро освобожусь
he took three years to write /in writing/ the book - ему потребовалось три года, чтобы написать книгу [ср. тж. 1)]
3) требовать ( грамматической формы)a plural noun takes a plural verb - существительное во множественном числе требует глагола /употребляется с глаголом/ во множественном числе
16. (in, on) цепляться (за что-л.); застревать, запутываться (в чём-л.)17. жениться; выходить замужshe wouldn't take him - она не хотела выходить за него замуж, она ему упорно отказывала
he took to wife Jane Smith - уст. он взял в жёны Джейн Смит
18. с.-х. приниматьthe cow [the mare] took the bull [the stallion] - корова [кобыла] приняла быка [жеребца]
19. 1) приниматьсяbefore the graft has taken - до тех пор, пока прививка не принялась
2) действовать; приниматьсяthe vaccination did not take - оспа не привилась /не принялась/
the medicine seems to be taking - лекарство, кажется, подействовало
3) держаться, закрепляться, оставатьсяthis ink does not take on glossy paper - этими чернилами нельзя писать на глянцевой бумаге
20. начинаться, расходиться, набирать силу21. 1) амер. схватываться, замерзать2) тех. твердеть, схватываться22. разг. становиться, делатьсяto take sick - заболеть, захворать; приболеть
II А1. 1) принимать (пищу, лекарство)to take an early breakfast [dinner] - рано позавтракать [пообедать]
will you take tea or coffee? - вы будете пить чай или кофе?
do you take sugar in your tea? - вы пьёте чай с сахаром?
I cannot take whiskey - я не могу пить /не выношу/ виски
he can't take his drink - разг. он не умеет пить
he can take his drink - разг. у него крепкая голова, он может много выпить
that's all he ever takes - это всё, что он ест
to take medicine [pills, sleeping powders] - принимать лекарство [пилюли, снотворное]
I must take smth. for my headache - мне нужно принять что-л. от головной боли
to be (well) shaken before taking - перед употреблением взбалтывать ( надпись на этикетке лекарства)
to be taken - принимать внутрь, для внутреннего употребления ( надпись на этикетке лекарства)
2) нюхать ( табак)3) клевать, брать ( приманку)the fish doesn't take (the bait /the hook/) - рыба не клюёт
2. ездить (на автобусе, такси и т. п.)to take a tram [a taxi] - поехать на трамвае [на такси] [см. тж. I 4, 1)]
3. 1) снимать, арендовать ( помещение)they've taken the large hall for the conference - они сняли большой зал для конференции
2) нанимать, приглашать (рабочих и т. п.)to take smb. as a servant - взять кого-л. в качестве слуги
he took me into partnership - он сделал меня своим компаньоном, он принял /пригласил/ меня в долю
he has been taken into the Air Ministry - его взяли /приняли на работу/ в министерство авиации
3) брать (постояльцев и т. п.)to take pupils [lodgers] - брать учеников [постояльцев]
which magazines and newspapers do you take? - какие журналы и газеты вы выписываете?
5. 1) принимать (руководство, обязанности и т. п.); нести (ответственность и т. п.)to take control - брать в свои руки руководство /управление/
to take charge of smb., smth. - взять на себя заботу о ком-л., чём-л.; осуществлять контроль /надзор/ за кем-л., чем-л.
when I go away she is to take charge of the children - когда я уеду, она будет заботиться о детях
I don't want to take the blame for what he did - я не хочу отвечать за то, что сделал он; ≅ он виноват, пусть он и отвечает /расхлёбывает/
I shall take it upon myself to convince him - я беру /возьму/ на себя (задачу) убедить его
2) вступать (в должность и т. п.)3) получать (степень и т. п.)to take a degree - получить учёную степень, стать магистром или доктором наук
to take holy orders - принять духовный сан, стать священником
6. занимать ( место)to take a front [a back] seat - садиться спереди [сзади] [ср. тж. ♢ ]
take a seat! - садитесь!
take the chair - садитесь /сядьте/ на (этот) стул [ср. тж. ♢ ]
take your seats! - занимайте места! (в поезде и т. п.)
7. держаться, двигаться (в каком-л. направлении)to take (a little) to the right - брать /держаться/ (немного) правее
take this street until you come to the big yellow house, then take the first street to the right, go another 100 yards and take the turning on the left - идите по этой улице до большого жёлтого дома, затем сверните в первую улицу направо, пройдите ещё сто ярдов и сверните (за угол) налево
8. занимать ( позицию); придерживаться (мнения, точки зрения и т. п.)to take the attitude of an outsider - занять позицию (стороннего) наблюдателя
if you take this attitude we shall not come to an agreement - если вы так будете к этому относиться, мы не договоримся /не придём к соглашению/
to take a strong stand - решительно настаивать на своём, упорно отстаивать свою точку зрения; занять жёсткую позицию
to take a jaundiced view - отнестись к чему-л. предвзято /предубеждённо, пристрастно/
to take a practical view of the situation - смотреть на дело /положение/ практически /с практической точки зрения/; трезво смотреть на ситуацию
9. 1) приобретать, принимать (вид, форму и т. п.)a pudding takes its shape from the mould - пудинг принимает форму посуды (в которой он пёкся)
the word takes a new meaning in this text - в этом тексте слово приобретает новое значение
this drink takes its flavour from the lemon peel - лимонная корочка придаёт этому напитку особый вкус /привкус/
2) получать, наследовать (имя, название и т. п.)the city of Washington takes its name from George Washington - город Вашингтон назван в честь Джорджа Вашингтона
this apparatus takes ifs name from the inventor - этот аппарат назван по имени изобретателя
10. 1) преодолевать (препятствие и т. п.)to take a hurdle [a grade] - брать барьер [подъём]
the horse took the ditch [the fence] - лошадь перепрыгнула через канаву [забор]
the car took the corner at full speed - машина свернула за угол на полной скорости
2) выигрывать, побеждать, одерживать верх (в спортивном состязании и т. п.)the visiting team took the game 8 to 1 - команда гостей выиграла встречу со счётом 8:1
3) выигрывать, завоёвывать, брать (приз и т. п.); занимать ( определённое место)to take (the) first prize - завоевать /получить/ первую премию
who took the first place? - кто занял первое место?
4) поразить ( ворота в крикете)11. (into)1) посвящать (в тайну и т. п.)to take smb. into the secret - посвятить кого-л. в тайну
to take smb. into one's confidence - оказать доверие /довериться/ кому-л.; поделиться с кем-л.; сделать кого-л. поверенным своих тайн
we took him into the details - мы ознакомили его с подробностями; мы ввели его в курс дела
2) принимать (в расчёт и т. п.)to take smth. into account /into consideration/ - принять что-л. во внимание, учесть что-л.
12. 1) изучать (предмет, ремесло)I shall take French - я буду изучать французский язык, я буду заниматься французским
you should take a course in physiology - вам следует заняться физиологией /прослушать курс физиологии/
2) вести (занятия и т. п.)he always takes botany in the park - он всегда проводит занятия по ботанике в парке
to take the evening service - церк. служить вечерню
13. определять (размер, расстояние и т. п.); снимать ( показания приборов)to take the /a/ temperature - измерять температуру
to take azimuth - засекать направление, брать азимут
to take bearings - а) ориентироваться; уяснять обстановку; б) пеленговать
14. носить, иметь размер (ноги и т. п.)what size do you take in shoes? - какой размер обуви вы носите?
she takes sevens /a seven/ in gloves - она носит седьмой номер перчаток
15. подвергаться (наказанию и т. п.); нести (потери, урон)to take a light [severe] punishment - воен. а) получить лёгкое [серьёзное] повреждение; б) нести незначительные [большие] потери
to take a direct hit - воен. получить прямое попадание
16. 1) выдерживать, переносить (неприятности, удары и т. п.)I don't know how he can take it - я не знаю, как он (это) выдерживает
she takes the rough with the smooth - она стойко переносит превратности судьбы
he always takes what comes to him - он всегда мирится с тем, что есть
2) (take it) сл. выносить, терпетьhe can dish it out but he can't take it - он может любого отделать /любому всыпать по первое число/, но сам такого обращения ни от кого не потерпит
4) выдерживать (физические нагрузки; о балке и т. п.)17. заболеть; заразиться ( болезнью)18. поддаваться (отделке, обработке и т. п.)19. впитывать, поглощать ( жидкость)20. спорт. принимать (подачу, мяч и т. п.)II Б1. 1) to take to á place направляться куда-л.to take to the field - направиться в поле; выйти в поле [ср. тж. ♢ ]
he took to the road again - он вновь вышел /вернулся/ на дорогу [см. тж. 4, 4)]
the guerillas took to the mountains - партизаны ушли в горы /скрылись в горах/
2) to take across smth. пересекать что-л., идти через что-л.3) it /smth./ takes somewhere диал. идти, течь и т. п. в каком-л. направлении (о дороге, реке и т. п.)2. to take smb., smth. to á place, to smb.1) доставлять, относить, отводить, отвозить кого-л., что-л. куда-л., к кому-л.to take smb. home - отвезти /отвести, проводить/ кого-л. домой
may I take you home? - можно мне проводить вас (домой)?
to take smb. to the hospital - доставить /отвезти/ кого-л. в больницу
he was taken to the police station - его доставили /отвели/ в полицейский участок
don't worry, I'll take the book to your father - не беспокойтесь, я отнесу книгу вашему отцу
it was I who took the news to him - это /именно/ я сообщил ему эту новость
the butler took the lawyer to the old lady - дворецкий провёл /проводил/ адвоката к старой даме
2) приводить кого-л. куда-л.what took you to the city today? - что привело вас сегодня в город?
business took him to London - он поехал в Лондон по делу, дела заставили его поехать в Лондон
3) брать кого-л., что-л. (с собой) куда-л.why don't you take the manuscript to the country? - почему бы тебе не взять рукопись с собой в деревню?
4) выводить, приводить кого-л. куда-л. (о дороге и т. п.)where will this road take me? - куда эта дорога выведет меня?
3. to take smb. for smth. выводить кого-л. (на прогулку и т. п.)to take smb. for a ride - взять кого-л. (с собой) на прогулку ( на лошади или на автомобиле) [см. тж. ♢ ]
4. to take to smth.1) пристраститься к чему-л.to take to drink /to drinking, to the bottle/ - пристраститься к вину, запить
2) проявлять интерес, симпатию к чему-л.he didn't take to the idea - его эта идея не заинтересовала, ему эта идея не понравилась /не пришлась по вкусу/
does he take to Latin? - он с удовольствием занимается латынью?
I took to instant coffee - я полюбил быстрорастворимый кофе, быстрорастворимый кофе пришёлся мне по вкусу
3) привыкать, приспосабливаться к чему-л.fruit trees take badly to the soil - фруктовые деревья плохо акклиматизируются на этой почве
4) обращаться, прибегать к чему-л.the ship was sinking and they had to take to the boats - корабль тонул, и им пришлось воспользоваться лодками
he took to the road again - он снова пустился в странствия, он вернулся к бродячему образу жизни [см. тж. 1, 1)]
to take to one's bed - слечь, заболеть
5) начинать заниматься чем-л.to take to literature - заняться литературой, стать писателем
to take to the stage - поступить в театр, стать актёром
5. 1) to take to smb. полюбить кого-л., почувствовать к кому-л. симпатиюthey have taken to each other - они понравились друг другу, они потянулись друг к другу
2) to take against smb. выступать против кого-л.6. to take after smb.1) походить на кого-л.2) подражатьhis followers take after him in this particular - его сторонники следуют его примеру в этом отношении
7. 1) to take smb., smth. for smb., smth. принимать кого-л., что-л. за кого-л., что-л.I am not the person you take me for - я не тот, за кого вы меня принимаете
do you take me for a fool? - вы принимаете меня за дурака?, вы считаете меня дураком?
2) to take smb., smth. to be smb., smth. считать кого-л., что-л. кем-л., чем-л., принимать кого-л., что-л. за кого-л., что-л.I took him to be an honest man - я принял его за честного человека; он мне показался честным человеком
do you take me to be a fool? - вы считаете меня дураком?, вы принимаете меня за дурака?
how old do you take him to be? - как по-вашему, сколько ему лет?
8. to take smth., smb. off smth., smb.1) снимать что-л. с чего-л.to take the saucepan off the fire [the lid off the pan] - снять кастрюлю с огня [крышку с кастрюли]
2) снимать, вычитать что-л. из чего-л.to take 3 shillings off the price of smth. - снизить цену на что-л. на три шиллинга
3) заимствовать что-л. у кого-л., подражать, копировать; пародировать, передразниватьher hairdo was taken off a famous actress - причёску она взяла /заимствовала/ у одной известной актрисы
she takes her manners off him - своими манерами /своим поведением/ она подражает ему
4) отвлекать что-л., кого-л. от чего-л., кого-л.to take smb.'s attention off smth. - отвлечь чьё-л. внимание от чего-л.
to take smb.'s mind off smth. - отвлечь чьи-л. мысли от чего-л.
I hope the child will take his mind off his troubles - я надеюсь, (что) ребёнок заставит его забыть неприятности
to take one's mind off smth. - забыть что-л.
I can't take my mind off this misfortune - я не могу забыть об этом несчастье
he couldn't take his eyes off the picture - он не мог оторваться /отвести глаз/ от картины
to take smb. off his work - отвлекать кого-л. от работы, мешать кому-л. работать
5) избавлять что-л., кого-л. от чего-л., кого-л.he took the responsibility [the blame] off me - он снял с меня ответственность [вину]
he took him [the responsibility, all the worries] off my hands - он избавил меня от него [от ответственности, от всех хлопот]
6) отстранять кого-л. от чего-л.to take smb. off the job - отстранить кого-л. от работы
7) вычёркивать, изымать кого-л. из чего-л.to take smb. off the list - вычеркнуть /изъять/ кого-л. из списка
to take a ship off the active list - вычеркнуть корабль из числа действующих
8) сбивать кого-л. с чего-л.the waves took me off my feet - волны сбили меня с ног [ср. тж. ♢ ]
9. 1) to take smth. from smth. вычитать что-л. из чего-л.if we take two from five we'll have tree left - если вычесть два из пяти, останется /в остатке будет/ три
the storekeeper took a dollar from the price - лавочник сбавил цену на доллар
2) to take from smth. снижать, ослаблятьto take from the value of smth. - снижать ценность, стоимость чего-л.
it doesn't take from the effect of the play - это не ослабляет впечатления, которое производит пьеса
to take from the merit of smb. - умалять чьи-л. достоинства
10. to take smth. out of smth.1) выносить что-л. откуда-л.books must not be taken out of the library - книги нельзя выносить из библиотеки
2) вынимать что-л. откуда-л.3) отвлекать, развлекать кого-л.a drive in the country will take her out of herself - поездка за город развлечёт её /отвлечёт её от мрачных мыслей/
4) устранять кого-л.to take smb. out of one's way - устранить кого-л. (со своего пути)
11. to take smb. through smth.1) заставить кого-л. сделать что-л.I took him through a book of Livy - я заставил его прочесть (одну) книгу Ливия
to take smb. through the first two books of English - прочитать с кем-л. первые две английские книги, помочь кому-л. справиться с двумя первыми английскими книгами
2) заставить кого-л. пройти через что-л.; подвергнуть кого-л. чему-л.12. to take smth., smb. down smth. вести что-л., кого-л. вниз по чему-л.to take a little boat down the Mississippi - пройти /совершить путешествие/ на маленькой лодке вниз по Миссисипи
13. to take smth. up to smth. доводить что-л. до какого-л. времени14. to take smb. over some place водить кого-л., показывать кому-л. что-л. (обыкн. помещение и т. п.)to take smb. over a house [a museum] - показывать кому-л. дом [музей], водить кого-л. по дому [по музею]
15. to take smb. on /in, across, over/ smth. попадать кому-л. по какому-л. месту, ударять кого-л. по чему-л.the blow took me across the arm [over the head] - удар пришёлся мне по руке [по голове]
16. to take upon oneself to do smth. браться за что-л., брать на себя выполнение чего-л.to take upon oneself to distribute food - взять на себя распределение продовольствия
III А1) обыкн. в сочетании с последующим отглагольным существительным выражает единичный акт или кратковременное действие, соответствующее значению существительного:to take a walk - погулять; прогуляться, пройтись
to take a turn - а) повернуть; б) прогуляться, пройтись; покататься, проехаться
to take a step - шагнуть [ср. тж. 2)]
to take a run - разбежаться [ср. тж. ♢ ]
to take a jump /a leap/ - прыгнуть
to take a nap - вздремнуть; соснуть
to take a leak - сл. помочиться
to take a look /a glance/ - взглянуть
to take a shot - выстрелить [ср. тж. ♢ ]
to take a risk /a chance/ - рискнуть
to take (a) breath - а) вдохнуть; б) перевести дыхание; he stopped to take (a) breath - он остановился, чтобы перевести дыхание /передохнуть/
to take (one's) leave - прощаться, уходить
to take an examination - сдавать /держать/ экзамен
to take an oath - а) дать клятву, поклясться; б) воен. принимать присягу
2) обыкн. в сочетании с существительным выражает действие, носящее общий характер:to take action - а) действовать, принимать меры; I felt I had to take action - я чувствовал, что мне необходимо что-то сделать /начать действовать, принять меры/; б) юр. возбуждать судебное дело
to take steps - принимать меры [ср. тж. 1)]
what steps did you take to help them? - какие вы приняли меры /что вы предприняли/, чтобы помочь им?
to take effect - а) возыметь, оказать действие; when the pills took effect - когда пилюли подействовали, б) вступить в силу; the law will take effect next year - закон вступит в силу с будущего года
to take place - случаться, происходить
to take part - участвовать, принимать участие [ср. тж. I 4, 1)]
take post! - по местам!
to take root - пустить корни, укорениться
to take hold - а) схватить; he took hold of my arm - он схватил меня за руку; он ухватился за мою руку; б) овладевать; my plane had taken hold upon his fancy - мой план захватил его воображение; the fashion took hold - мода укоренилась
to take possession - а) стать владельцем, вступить во владение; б) овладеть, захватить
to take aim /sight/ - прицеливаться
to take counsel - совещаться; советоваться
to take advice - а) советоваться, консультироваться; б) следовать совету; take my advice - послушайтесь доброго совета; to take legal advice - брать консультацию у юриста
to take account - принимать во внимание, учитывать
you must take account of his illness - вы должны учитывать, что он был болен
they took advantage of the old woman - они обманули /провели/ эту старую женщину
to take the privilege - воспользоваться правом /привилегией/
we take this opportunity of thanking /to thank/ you - мы пользуемся случаем, чтобы поблагодарить вас
to take interest - интересоваться, проявлять интерес; увлекаться (чем-л.)
to take pleasure /delight/ - находить удовольствие
to take pity - проявлять жалость /милосердие/
to take trouble - стараться, прилагать усилия; брать на себя труд
she took great pains with her composition - она очень усердно работала над своим сочинением
to take comfort - успокоиться, утешиться
to take courage /heart/ - мужаться; воспрянуть духом; приободриться; не унывать
take courage! - мужайся!, не робей!
to take cover - прятаться; скрываться
to take refuge /shelter/ - укрыться, найти убежище
in his old age he took refuge from his loneliness in his childhood memories - в старости он спасался /находил убежище/ от одиночества в воспоминаниях детства
to take fire - загораться, воспламеняться
to take warning - остерегаться; внять предупреждению
to take notice - замечать; обращать (своё) внимание
to take heed - а) обращать внимание; замечать; б) быть осторожным, соблюдать осторожность
to take care - быть осторожным; take care how you behave - смотри, веди себя осторожно
to take care of smb., smth. - смотреть, присматривать за кем-л., чем-л., заботиться о ком-л., чём-л.
who will take care of the baby? - кто позаботится о ребёнке?, кто присмотрит за ребёнком?
to take a liking /a fancy/ to smb. - полюбить кого-л.
to take a dislike to smb. - невзлюбить кого-л.
to take the salute - воен. а) отвечать на отдание чести; б) принимать парад
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take and - амер. диал. взять и
I'll take and bounce a rock on your head - вот возьму и тресну тебя камнем по башке
to take a drop - выпить, подвыпить
to take (a drop /a glass/) too much - хватить /хлебнуть/ лишнего
to take the chair - занять председательское место, председательствовать; открыть заседание [ср. тж. II А 6]
to take the veil - облачиться в одежду монахини; уйти в монастырь
to take the floor - а) выступать, брать слово; б) пойти танцевать
to take for granted - считать само собой разумеющимся /не требующим доказательств/; принимать на веру
to take too much for granted - быть слишком самонадеянным; позволять себе слишком много
to take smth. to pieces - разобрать что-л.
to take a stick to smb. - побить /отделать/ кого-л. палкой
take it or leave it - на ваше усмотрение; как хотите, как угодно
to take a turn for the better, to take a favourable turn - измениться к лучшему, пойти на лад
to take a turn for the worse - измениться к худшему, ухудшиться
to take stock (of smth., smb.) - [см. stock I ♢ ]
to take it out of smb. - а) утомлять, лишать сил кого-л.; the long climb took it out of me - длинный подъём утомил меня; the heat takes it out of me - от жары я очень устаю жара лишает меня сил; the illness has taken it out of him - он обессилел от болезни; б) отомстить кому-л.; I will take it out of you /of your hide/ - я отомщу тебе за это; это тебе даром не пройдёт, ты мне за это заплатишь, так просто ты не отделаешься; я с тобой рассчитаюсь /расквитаюсь/; he will take it out of me /of my hide/ - он отыграется на мне, он мне отомстит за это
to take smb.'s measure - а) снимать мерку с кого-л.; б) присматриваться к кому-л.; определять чей-л. характер; в) распознать /раскусить/ кого-л.
to take sides - присоединиться /примкнуть/ к той или другой стороне
to take smb.'s side /part/, to take sides /part/ with smb. - стать на /принять/ чью-л. сторону
to take to one's heels - улизнуть, удрать, дать стрекача, пуститься наутёк
to take one's hook - смотать удочки, дать тягу
to take it on the lam - амер. сл. смываться, скрываться; улепётывать
to take the cake /the biscuit, the bun/ - занять /выйти на/ первое место; получить приз
it takes the cake! - это превосходит всё!, дальше идти некуда!
to take off one's hat to smb. - восхищаться кем-л., преклоняться перед кем-л., снимать шляпу перед кем-л.
to take a back seat - а) отойти на задний план, стушеваться; б) занимать скромное положение; [ср. тж. II А 6]
to take a run at smth. - попытаться заняться чем-л. [ср. тж. III А 1)]
to take a shot /a swing/ at smth. /at doing smth./ - попытаться /рискнуть/ сделать что-л. [ср. тж. III А 1)]
to take liberties with smb. - позволять себе вольности по отношению к кому-л.; быть непозволительно фамильярным с кем-л.
not to be taking any - не быть склонным (делать что-л.)
I am not taking any - ≅ слуга покорный!
to take one's hair down - разойтись вовсю, разбушеваться
to take smb. for a ride - прикончить /укокошить/ кого-л. [см. тж. II Б 3]
to take the starch /the frills/ out of smb. - амер. сбить спесь с кого-л., осадить кого-л.
to take smth. with a grain of salt - относиться к чему-л. скептически /недоверчиво, критически/
to take the bit between the /one's/ teeth - закусить удила, пойти напролом
to take to earth - а) охот. уходить в нору; б) спрятаться, притаиться
to take a load from /off/ smb.'s mind - снять тяжесть с души у кого-л.
you've taken a load off my mind - ты снял тяжесть с моей души; у меня от сердца отлегло
to take a load from /off/ one's feet - сесть
to take a leaf out of smb.'s book - следовать чьему-л. примеру, подражать кому-л.
to take a rise out of smb. см. rise I 15
to take in hand - а) взять в руки, прибрать к рукам; б) взять в свои руки; взяться, браться (за что-л.)
to take smb. to task см. task I ♢
to take smb. off his feet - вызвать чей-л. восторг; поразить /увлечь, потрясти/ кого-л. [ср. тж. II Б 8, 8)]
to take smb. out of his way - доставлять кому-л. лишние хлопоты
to take it into one's head - вбить /забрать/ себе в голову
to take one's courage in both hands - набраться храбрости, собраться с духом
to take exception to smth. - возражать /протестовать/ против чего-л.
to take the name of God /the Lord's name/ in vain - богохульствовать, кощунствовать; упоминать имя господа всуе
to take a /one's/ call, to take the curtain - театр. выходить на аплодисменты
to take the field - а) воен. начинать боевые действия; выступать в поход; б) выйти на поле ( о футбольной команде); [ср. тж. II Б 1, 1)]
to take in flank [in rear] - воен. атаковать с фланга [с тыла]
to take out of action - воен. выводить из боя
take your time! - не спеши(те)!, не торопи(те)сь!
he took his time over the job - он делал работу медленно /не спеша/
to take time by the forelock см. time I ♢
the devil take him! - чёрт бы его побрал!
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1. top noun1) (the highest part of anything: the top of the hill; the top of her head; The book is on the top shelf.) cumbre, lo alto2) (the position of the cleverest in a class etc: He's at the top of the class.) a la cabeza, en primer lugar3) (the upper surface: the table-top.) lo alto de, sobre4) (a lid: I've lost the top to this jar; a bottle-top.) tapadera, (botella) tapón5) (a (woman's) garment for the upper half of the body; a blouse, sweater etc: I bought a new skirt and top.) blusa (corta), camiseta, top
2. adjective(having gained the most marks, points etc, eg in a school class: He's top (of the class) again.) mejor, primero
3. verb1) (to cover on the top: She topped the cake with cream.) cubrir, recubrir2) (to rise above; to surpass: Our exports have topped $100,000.) superar, sobrepasar3) (to remove the top of.) quitar la parte de encima•- topless- topping
- top hat
- top-heavy
- top-secret
- at the top of one's voice
- be/feel on top of the world
- from top to bottom
- the top of the ladderee
- top up
II top noun(a kind of toy that spins.) peonzatop1 adj1. superior / de más arriba / último2. más altotop2 n1. cima / cumbre / lo alto2. tapón / tapa3. parte de arriba4. camiseta / blusatr[tɒp]1 (highest/upper part) parte nombre femenino superior, parte nombre femenino de arriba, parte nombre femenino más alta■ an attic is the room at the top of a house el desván es el cuarto en la parte más alta de una casa3 (of mountain) cumbre nombre masculino4 (of tree) copa5 (surface) superficie nombre femenino■ who's the top of the organization? ¿quién es el jefe de la organización?8 (of list) cabeza■ who's at the top of the league? ¿quién encabeza la liga?■ what's top of the list? ¿qué es lo primero de la lista?9 (of car) capota11 (beginning) principio12 (gear) directa1 (highest) de arriba, superior, más alto,-a2 (best, highest, leading) mejor, principal■ only the top graduates get the top jobs sólo los mejores licenciados consiguen los mejores trabajos3 (highest, maximum) principal, máximo,-a1 (cover) cubrir, rematar2 (remove top of plant/fruit) quitar los rabillos4 (come first, head) encabezar5 (better, surpass, exceed) superar1 (of plant) hojas nombre femenino plural\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLat the top of the tree figurative use en el cumbreat the top of one's voice a voz en gritoat top speed a toda velocidadfrom top to bottom de arriba abajofrom top to toe de cabeza a pieson top encima de, sobreon top of encima de■ do you get commission on top of your salary? ¿ganas una comisión además de tu sueldo?on top of it all / to top it all para colmoto be on top of the world estar en la gloria, estar contento,-a y felizto be over the top (excessive) ser demasiadoto blow one's top perder los estribosto come out on top salir ganandoto get on top of somebody agobiar a alguiento go over the top pasarsetop copy original nombre masculinotop dog gallitotop gear directatop hat chistera, sombrero de copa————————tr[tɒp]1 peonza\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLto sleep like a top dormir como un tronco, dormir como un lirón1) cover: cubrir, coronar2) surpass: sobrepasar, superar3) clear: pasar por encima detop adj: superiorthe top shelf: la repisa superiorone of the top lawyers: uno de los mejores abogadostop n1) : parte f superior, cumbre f, cima f (de un monte, etc.)to climb to the top: subir a la cumbre2) cover: tapa f, cubierta f3) : trompo m (juguete)4)on top of : encima dev.• desmochar v.• rematar v.adj.• cimera adj.• culminante adj.• máximo, -a adj.• superior adj.n.• baca s.f.• cabeza s.f.• cima s.f.• cofa s.f.• coronilla s.f.• cumbre s.f.• morra s.f.• moño s.m.• parte superior s.m.• peón s.m.• tapa s.f.• tapadera s.f.• tejadillo s.m.• tope s.m.• trompo s.m.• vértice s.m.• ápice s.m.tɑːp, tɒp
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1)a) ( highest part) parte f superior or de arriba; ( of mountain) cima f, cumbre f, cúspide f; ( of tree) copa f; ( of page) parte f superior; ( of head) coronilla fhis name is at the top of the list — su nombre es el primero de la lista or encabeza la lista
off the top of one's head: I can't think of any of them off the top of my head — no se me ocurre ninguno en este momento
b) (BrE) ( of road) final m2) ( of hierarchy) (highest rank, position)3)a) ( upper part)the top of the milk — (BrE) crema que se acumula en el cuello de la botella de leche
to float/rise to the top — salir* a la superficie
b) (rim, edge) borde m4) ( Clothing)a blue top — una blusa (or un suéter or un top etc) azul
5)he's getting a bit thin on top — (colloq) se está quedando calvo or (AmC, Méx fam) pelón or (CS fam) pelado
to come out on top — salir* ganando
6)it's just been one thing on top of another — ha sido una cosa detrás de otra or una cosa tras otra
to feel on top of the world — estar* contentísimo
and on top of it all o on top of all that, she lost her job — y encima or para colmo or como si esto fuera poco, se quedó sin trabajo
7)over the top — ( exaggerated) (esp BrE colloq)
8) (cover, cap - of jar, box) tapa f, tapón m (Esp); (- of pen) capuchón m, capucha f; ( cork) tapón mto blow one's top — (colloq) explotar (fam)
9) top (gear) (BrE Auto) directa f10) ( spinning top) trompo m, peonza f; sleep II
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adjective (before n)1)a) ( uppermost) <layer/shelf> de arriba, superior; <step/coat of paint> último; < note> más altob) ( maximum) <speed/temperature> máximo, tope2)a) ( best)to be top quality — ser* de primera calidad
b) ( in ranked order)our top priority is... — nuestra prioridad absoluta es...
the Top 40 — ( Mus) los 40 discos más vendidos, ≈los 40 principales ( en Esp)
c) (leading, senior) <scientists/chefs> más destacado
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- pp- transitive verb1) (exceed, surpass) \<\<offer/achievement\>\> superarunemployment topped the 3 million mark — el índice de desempleo superó or rebasó los 3 millones
to top it all — para coronarlo, para colmo, (más) encima
2) ( beat) (AmE)the Tigers topped the Mariners 6-2 — (AmE) los Tigers se impusieron a los Mariners por 6 a 2
3) ( head) \<\<list/league\>\> encabezar*4) ( cover) \<\<column/building\>\> rematar, coronartopped with chocolate/cheese — con chocolate/queso por encima
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v refl1) ( surpass oneself) (AmE colloq) superarse2) ( commit suicide) (BrE sl) matarse, suicidarse•Phrasal Verbs:- top off- top out- top up
I [tɒp]1. N1) (=highest point, peak) cumbre f, cima f ; [of hill] cumbre f ; [of tree] copa f ; [of head] coronilla f ; [of building] remate m ; [of wall] coronamiento m ; [of wave] cresta f ; [of stairs, ladder] lo alto; [of page] cabeza f ; [of list, table, classification] cabeza f, primer puesto m, primera posición fto reach the top, make it to the top — [of career etc] alcanzar la cumbre (del éxito)
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the men at the top — (fig) los que mandan•
executives who are at the top of their careers — ejecutivos que están en la cumbre de sus carreras•
top of the charts — (Mus) el número uno•
to be at the top of the class — (Scol) ser el/la mejor de la claseblow II, 1., 3)•
top of the range — (Comm) lo mejor de la gama2) (=upper part) parte f superior, parte f de arriba; [of bus] piso m superior; [of turnip, carrot, radish] rabillo m, hojas fpl3) (=surface) superficie foil comes or floats or rises to the top — el aceite sube a la superficie
4) (=lid) [of pen, bottle, jar] tapa f, cubierta f, tapón m5) (=blouse) blusa fpyjama top — parte f de arriba del pijama
6) (Brit)(Aut) = top gear7) (US) (Aut) capota f8) (Naut) cofa f9)on top — encima, arriba
to be on top — estar encima; (fig) (=winning etc) llevar ventaja, estar ganando
seats on top! — (on bus) ¡hay sitio arriba!
let's go up on top — (Naut) vamos a (subir a) cubierta
thin on top * — con poco pelo, medio calvo
on top of — sobre, encima de
on top of (all) that — (=in addition to that) y encima or además de (todo) eso
on top of which — y para colmo, más encima
to be/get on top of things — estar/ponerse a la altura de las cosas
- come out on top- be/feel on top of the world10)tops: it's (the) tops * — es tremendo *, es fabuloso *
11) (in phrases)this proposal is really over the top — (Brit) esta propuesta pasa de la raya
to go over the top — (Mil) lanzarse al ataque (saliendo de las trincheras); (Brit) * (fig) pasarse (de lo razonable), desbordarse
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he doesn't have much up top * — (=stupid) no es muy listo que digamos; (=balding) tiene poco pelo, se le ven las ideas *she doesn't have much up top * — (=flat-chested) está lisa (basilisa) *
speaking off the top of my head, I would say... — hablando así sin pensarlo, yo diría que...
2. ADJ1) (=highest) [drawer, shelf] de arriba, más alto; [edge, side, corner] superior, de arriba; [floor, step, storey] último•
at the top end of the scale — en el extremo superior de la escalaat the top end of the range — (Comm) en el escalón más alto de la gama
2) (=maximum) [price] máximo•
at top speed — a máxima velocidad, a toda carrera3) (in rank etc) más importante•
a top executive — un(a) alto(-a) ejecutivo*, (-a)4) (=best, leading) mejorthe top 10/20/30 — (Mus) los 10/20/30 mejores éxitos, el hit parade de los 10/20/30 mejores
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to come top — ganar, ganar el primer puesto5) (=final) [coat of paint] último•
the top layer of skin — la epidermis6) (=farthest) superior•
the top end of the field — el extremo superior del campo3.ADVtops * — (=maximum, at most) como mucho
4. VT1) (=form top of) [+ building] coronar; [+ cake] cubrir, recubrira cake topped with whipped cream — una tarta cubierta or recubierta de nata or (LAm) crema
2) (=be at top of) [+ class, list] encabezar, estar a la cabeza de•
to top the bill — (Theat) encabezar el reparto•
to top the charts — (Mus) ser el número uno de las listas de éxitos or de los superventas•
the team topped the league all season — el equipo iba en cabeza de la liga toda la temporada3) (=exceed, surpass) exceder, superarprofits topped £50,000 last year — las ganancias excedieron (las) 50.000 libras el año pasado
we have topped last year's takings by £200 — hemos recaudado 200 libras más que el año pasado, los ingresos exceden a los del año pasado en 200 libras
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and to top it all... — y para colmo..., como remate..., y para rematar las cosas...•
how are you going to top that? — (joke, story etc) ¿cómo vas a superar eso?, te han puesto el listón muy alto4) [+ vegetables, fruit, plant] descabezar; [+ tree] desmochar5) (=reach summit of) llegar a la cumbre de6) ** (=kill) colgarto top o.s. — suicidarse
5.CPDtop banana * N — (US) pez m gordo *
top dog * N —
top dollar * N (esp US) —
top-drawerthe top drawer N — (fig) la alta sociedad, la crema
top dressing N — (Hort, Agr) abono m (aplicado a la superficie)
top floor N — último piso m
top gear N — (Brit) (Aut) directa f
in top gear — (four-speed box) en cuarta, en la directa; (five-speed box) en quinta, en la directa
top spin N — (Tennis) efecto m alto, efecto m liftado
top ten NPL (=songs) —
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the top ten — el top diez, los diez primerostop thirty NPL —
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the top thirty — el top treinta, los treinta primeros- top off- top up
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[tɒp]N* * *[tɑːp, tɒp]
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1)a) ( highest part) parte f superior or de arriba; ( of mountain) cima f, cumbre f, cúspide f; ( of tree) copa f; ( of page) parte f superior; ( of head) coronilla fhis name is at the top of the list — su nombre es el primero de la lista or encabeza la lista
off the top of one's head: I can't think of any of them off the top of my head — no se me ocurre ninguno en este momento
b) (BrE) ( of road) final m2) ( of hierarchy) (highest rank, position)3)a) ( upper part)the top of the milk — (BrE) crema que se acumula en el cuello de la botella de leche
to float/rise to the top — salir* a la superficie
b) (rim, edge) borde m4) ( Clothing)a blue top — una blusa (or un suéter or un top etc) azul
5)he's getting a bit thin on top — (colloq) se está quedando calvo or (AmC, Méx fam) pelón or (CS fam) pelado
to come out on top — salir* ganando
6)it's just been one thing on top of another — ha sido una cosa detrás de otra or una cosa tras otra
to feel on top of the world — estar* contentísimo
and on top of it all o on top of all that, she lost her job — y encima or para colmo or como si esto fuera poco, se quedó sin trabajo
7)over the top — ( exaggerated) (esp BrE colloq)
8) (cover, cap - of jar, box) tapa f, tapón m (Esp); (- of pen) capuchón m, capucha f; ( cork) tapón mto blow one's top — (colloq) explotar (fam)
9) top (gear) (BrE Auto) directa f10) ( spinning top) trompo m, peonza f; sleep II
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adjective (before n)1)a) ( uppermost) <layer/shelf> de arriba, superior; <step/coat of paint> último; < note> más altob) ( maximum) <speed/temperature> máximo, tope2)a) ( best)to be top quality — ser* de primera calidad
b) ( in ranked order)our top priority is... — nuestra prioridad absoluta es...
the Top 40 — ( Mus) los 40 discos más vendidos, ≈los 40 principales ( en Esp)
c) (leading, senior) <scientists/chefs> más destacado
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1.
- pp- transitive verb1) (exceed, surpass) \<\<offer/achievement\>\> superarunemployment topped the 3 million mark — el índice de desempleo superó or rebasó los 3 millones
to top it all — para coronarlo, para colmo, (más) encima
2) ( beat) (AmE)the Tigers topped the Mariners 6-2 — (AmE) los Tigers se impusieron a los Mariners por 6 a 2
3) ( head) \<\<list/league\>\> encabezar*4) ( cover) \<\<column/building\>\> rematar, coronartopped with chocolate/cheese — con chocolate/queso por encima
2.
v refl1) ( surpass oneself) (AmE colloq) superarse2) ( commit suicide) (BrE sl) matarse, suicidarse•Phrasal Verbs:- top off- top out- top up -
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1. adjectiveerst...; (for the first time ever) Erst[aufführung, -besteigung]; (of an artist's first achievement) Erstlings[film, -roman, -stück, -werk]he was first to arrive — er kam als erster an
for the [very] first time — zum [aller]ersten Mal
the first two — die ersten beiden od. zwei
come in first — (win race) [das Rennen] gewinnen
head/feet first — mit dem Kopf/den Füßen zuerst od. voran
first thing in the morning — gleich frühmorgens; (coll.): (tomorrow) gleich morgen früh
first things first — (coll.) eins nach dem anderen
he's always [the] first to help — er ist immer als erster zur Stelle, wenn Hilfe benötigt wird
2. adverbnot know the first thing about something — von einer Sache nicht das geringste verstehen
1) (before anyone else) zuerst; als erster/erste [sprechen, ankommen]; (before anything else) an erster Stelle [stehen, kommen]; (when listing): (firstly) zuerst; als erstesladies first! — Ladys first!; den Damen der Vortritt!
you [go] first — (as invitation) Sie haben den Vortritt; bitte nach Ihnen
first come first served — wer zuerst kommt, mahlt zuerst (Spr.)
say first one thing and then another — erst so und dann wieder so sagen (ugs.)
2) (beforehand) vorher... but first we must... —... aber zuerst od. erst müssen wir...
3) (for the first time) zum ersten Mal; das erste Mal; erstmals [bekannt geben, sich durchsetzen]4) (in preference) eher; lieber5)first of all — zuerst; (in importance) vor allem
3. nounfirst and foremost — (basically) zunächst einmal
1)be the first to arrive — als erster/erste ankommen
2)at first — zuerst; anfangs
from first to last — von Anfang bis Ende
3) (day)the first [of the month] — der Erste [des Monats]
* * *[fə:st] 1. adjective, adverb(before all others in place, time or rank: the first person to arrive; The boy spoke first.) erst, zuerst2. adverb 3. noun(the person, animal etc that does something before any other person, animal etc: the first to arrive.) der/die/das Erste- academic.ru/27554/firstly">firstly- first aid
- first-born
- first-class
- first-hand
- first-rate
- at first
- at first hand
- first and foremost
- first of all* * *[fɜ:st, AM fɜ:rst]adj attr, inv AM\First baby/cat Baby nt/Katze f des Präsidententhe \First couple der Präsident und die First Ladythe \First marriage die Ehe des Präsidenten* * *[fɜːst]1. adjerste(r, s)or in line (US) — er war der Erste in der Schlange
I'm first, I've been waiting longer than you — ich bin zuerst an der Reihe, ich warte schon länger als Sie
the first time I saw her... — als ich sie zum ersten Mal sah,...
is it your first time? — machst du das zum ersten Mal?
we managed it the very first time — wir haben es auf Anhieb geschafft
in first place (Sport etc) —
in the first place — zunächst or erstens einmal
why didn't you say so in the first place? — warum hast du denn das nicht gleich gesagt?
2. adv1) zuerst; (= before all the others) arrive, leave als erste(r, s)first, take three eggs — zuerst or als Erstes nehme man drei Eier
first come first served (prov) — wer zuerst kommt, mahlt zuerst (Prov)
on a first come first served basis — nach dem Prinzip "wer zuerst kommt, mahlt zuerst"
ladies first — Ladies first!, den Damen der Vortritt
he says first one thing then another —
before he says anything I want to get in first with a few comments — bevor er irgendetwas sagt, möchte ich einige Bemerkungen anbringen
what comes first in your order of priorities? —
but, darling, you know you always come first — aber, mein Schatz, du weißt doch, dass du bei mir immer an erster Stelle stehst
he always puts his job first — seine Arbeit kommt bei ihm immer vor allen anderen Dingen
2) (= before all else) als Erstes, zunächst; (in listing) erstensfirst (of all) I'm going for a swim —
why can't I? – well, first of all or first off (inf) it's not yours and secondly... —, it's not yours and secondly... warum denn nicht? – nun, zunächst or erstens einmal gehört es nicht dir und zweitens...
first and foremost, he is a writer — zuallererst ist er Schriftsteller
3) (= for the first time) zum ersten Mal, das erste Malwhen this model was first introduced — zu Anfang or zuerst, als das Modell herauskam
when it first became known that... — als erstmals bekannt wurde, dass...
this work was first performed/published in 1997 — dieses Werk wurde 1997 uraufgeführt/erstveröffentlicht
4) (= before in time) (zu)erstI must finish this first — ich muss das erst fertig machen
think first before you sign anything — überlegen Sie es sich, bevor Sie etwas unterschreiben
5) (in preference) eher, lieber6) (NAUT, RAIL)3. n1)the first — der/die/das Erste
he was among the ( very) first to arrive — er war unter den Ersten or Allerersten, die ankamen
he was the first home/to finish — er war als Erster zu Hause/fertig; (in race)
she wore a blouse and a skirt, but the first was too tight and the second too baggy — sie trug eine Bluse und einen Rock, aber erstere war zu eng und letzterer zu weit
2)the first he knew about it was when he saw it in the paper — er hat erst davon erfahren, als er es in der Zeitung las
3)at first — zuerst, zunächst
from first to last — von Anfang bis Ende
he got a first —
5)6) (AUT)See:→ also sixth* * *1. erst(er, e, es):first edition Erstausgabe f;first film Erst(lings)film m;a) aus erster Hand,b) direkt;first letter Anfangsbuchstabe m;first novel Erstlingsroman m;first thing (in the morning) (morgens) als Allererstes;that’s the first thing I’ve heard about it das ist das Erste, was ich davon höre;put first things first Dringendem den Vorrang geben;he does not know the first thing about it er hat keine blasse Ahnung davon;he doesn’t know the first thing about me er weiß überhaupt nichts von mir; → base1 A 10, bid1 A 1, blush B 4, installment1 1, offender 1, place A 17, prize1 A 2, rehearsal 1, release B 4, showing 3, sight A 2, view B2. fig erst(er, e, es):a) best(er, e, es), bedeutendst(er, e, es)b) erstklassig, -rangig:first cabin Kabine f erster Klasse;the first men in the country die führenden Persönlichkeiten des Landes;B adv1. zuerst, voran:first off, let’s see where … schauen wir doch erst einmal, wo …5. zuerst, als erst(er, e, es), an erster Stelle:first come, first served (Sprichwort) wer zuerst kommt, mahlt zuerst;first or last früher oder später, über kurz oder lang;a) vor allen Dingen,b) im großen Ganzen;C s1. (der, die, das) Erste oder (fig) Beste:be first among equals Primus inter pares sein2. Anfang m:from the (very) first von (allem) Anfang an;from first to last durchweg, von A bis Z;3. MUS erste Stimme5. (der) (Monats)Erste:the first of June der 1. Juni9. umg BAHN etc (die) erste Klasse* * *1. adjectiveerst...; (for the first time ever) Erst[aufführung, -besteigung]; (of an artist's first achievement) Erstlings[film, -roman, -stück, -werk]for the [very] first time — zum [aller]ersten Mal
the first two — die ersten beiden od. zwei
come in first — (win race) [das Rennen] gewinnen
head/feet first — mit dem Kopf/den Füßen zuerst od. voran
first thing in the morning — gleich frühmorgens; (coll.): (tomorrow) gleich morgen früh
first things first — (coll.) eins nach dem anderen
2. adverbhe's always [the] first to help — er ist immer als erster zur Stelle, wenn Hilfe benötigt wird
1) (before anyone else) zuerst; als erster/erste [sprechen, ankommen]; (before anything else) an erster Stelle [stehen, kommen]; (when listing): (firstly) zuerst; als erstesladies first! — Ladys first!; den Damen der Vortritt!
you [go] first — (as invitation) Sie haben den Vortritt; bitte nach Ihnen
first come first served — wer zuerst kommt, mahlt zuerst (Spr.)
2) (beforehand) vorher... but first we must... —... aber zuerst od. erst müssen wir...
3) (for the first time) zum ersten Mal; das erste Mal; erstmals [bekannt geben, sich durchsetzen]4) (in preference) eher; lieber5)first of all — zuerst; (in importance) vor allem
3. nounfirst and foremost — (basically) zunächst einmal
1)the first — (in sequence) der/die/das erste; (in rank) der/die/das Erste
be the first to arrive — als erster/erste ankommen
2)at first — zuerst; anfangs
3) (day)the first [of the month] — der Erste [des Monats]
* * *adj.erst adj.erstens adj.erster adj.erstes adj.frühest adj.zuerst adj.zunächst adj. -
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adj.separate.lo guardaré en un cajón aparte I'll keep it in a separate drawerser caso o capítulo aparte to be a different matteradv.1 aside, to one side.bromas aparte joking apart2 separately (por separado).la bufanda envuélvala aparte, es para regalar please wrap the scarf up separately, it's a gift3 besides.y aparte tiene otro todoterreno and she has another four-wheel drive besides o tooaparte de feo… besides being ugly…4 apart, aside, on one side, separately.m.1 new paragraph.2 aside (Teatro).3 private conference with the judge, sidebar.pres.subj.3rd person singular (él/ella/ello) Present Subjunctive of Spanish verb: apartar.* * *► adverbio1 apart, aside, separately► adjetivo1 (distinto) special1 TEATRO aside2 LINGÚÍSTICA paragraph■ punto y aparte full stop, new paragraph\* * *1. noun m. 2. adj.separate, special3. adv.1) aside, apart2) separately3) besides•* * *1.ADJ INV separateguárdalo en un cajón aparte — keep it in a different o separate drawer
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mantenerse aparte — to keep away2. ADV1) (=a un lado)bromas aparte, ¿qué os parece que me vaya a vivir a El Cairo? — joking aside o seriously though, what do you think of me going to live in Cairo?
diferencias ideológicas aparte, perseguimos el mismo fin — ideological differences aside, we're after the same thing
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dejando aparte el norte, este país no es muy montañoso — leaving aside the north, this country is not very mountainous•
hacerle a algn aparte — to exclude sb•
poner algo aparte — to put sth asidela ropa sucia ponla aparte — put the dirty clothes to one side, put aside the dirty clothes
modestia•
ser algo aparte — to be something superior2) (=por separado) separately3) (=además) besidesaparte, yo ya soy mayorcita para que me manden — besides, I'm too old to be bossed about like that
-¿y no paga el alquiler? -sí, eso aparte — "and he doesn't pay the rent?" - "yes, that as well"
300 euros, aparte impuestos — 300 euros, taxes aside
3.PREP•
aparte de — apart fromaparte del mal tiempo, las vacaciones fueron estupendas — apart from the bad weather, the holidays were great
4. SM1) (Teat) aside2) (Tip) paragraph, new paragraph* * *I1) (a un lado, por separado)pon las verduras aparte — put the vegetables to o on one side
¿me lo podría envolver aparte? — could you wrap it separately?
aparte de que no tiene experiencia... — apart from the fact that she has no experience...
2) ( además)IIy aparte yo no soy su criada — and anyway o besides I'm not his maid
adjetivo invariableIIImasculino aside* * *= aside, separate, of its own.Ex. Cost considerations aside, an informative abstract is to be preferred in most instances.Ex. One of the most obvious of the limitations of this approach is that it is difficult to decide what constitutes a separate work.Ex. The document has no title of its own.----* aparte de = apart from, other than, quite apart from, aside from.* dejar aparte = leave + aside.* mantener aparte = keep + separate.* mundos aparte = like chalk and cheese, like apples and oranges.* ser un caso aparte = be in a league of its own.* un mundo aparte = a world apart, a breed apart.* vivir en un mundo aparte = inhabit + a world of + Posesivo + own.* * *I1) (a un lado, por separado)pon las verduras aparte — put the vegetables to o on one side
¿me lo podría envolver aparte? — could you wrap it separately?
aparte de que no tiene experiencia... — apart from the fact that she has no experience...
2) ( además)IIy aparte yo no soy su criada — and anyway o besides I'm not his maid
adjetivo invariableIIImasculino aside* * *= aside, separate, of its own.Ex: Cost considerations aside, an informative abstract is to be preferred in most instances.
Ex: One of the most obvious of the limitations of this approach is that it is difficult to decide what constitutes a separate work.Ex: The document has no title of its own.* aparte de = apart from, other than, quite apart from, aside from.* dejar aparte = leave + aside.* mantener aparte = keep + separate.* mundos aparte = like chalk and cheese, like apples and oranges.* ser un caso aparte = be in a league of its own.* un mundo aparte = a world apart, a breed apart.* vivir en un mundo aparte = inhabit + a world of + Posesivo + own.* * *A (a un lado, por separado) separately¿me lo podría envolver aparte? could you wrap it separately?lavar la ropa de color aparte wash coloreds separatelyeste asunto lo vamos a tratar aparte we'll deal with this matter separatelylo llamó aparte y lo reprendió she called him aside o to one side and reprimanded himpon las verduras aparte put the vegetables to o on one sidedejando aparte la cuestión del dinero leaving aside the question of moneybromas aparte joking asidesoy muy buena cocinera, modestia aparte I'm a very good cook, although I say so myselfaparte de la pensión no tiene ningún otro ingreso apart from her pension, she has no other incomeaparte de que no tiene experiencia, es muy irresponsable apart from the fact that she has no experience, she's very irresponsibleB(además): y aparte tiene otra casa en el campo and she has another house in the country as welly aparte yo no soy su criada and anyway o besides o apart from anything else, I'm not his maidesto merece un capítulo aparte this deserves a separate chapter o a chapter to itselfes un caso aparte he's a special caseaside* * *
Del verbo apartar: ( conjugate apartar)
aparté es:
1ª persona singular (yo) pretérito indicativo
aparte es:
1ª persona singular (yo) presente subjuntivo3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) presente subjuntivo3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) imperativo
Multiple Entries:
apartar
aparte
apartar ( conjugate apartar) verbo transitivo
1
apartó los ojos he averted his eyes
2 (guardar, reservar) to set aside;
apartarse verbo pronominal ( refl)
b) (alejarse, separarse):◊ apártate de ahí get/come away from there;
no se aparta de su lado he never leaves her side;
¡apártate de mi vista! get out of my sight!;
se apartó de su familia she drifted away from her family;
nos estamos apartando del tema we're getting off the subject
aparte adverbio
1 (a un lado, por separado):◊ pon las verduras aparte put the vegetables to o on one side;
¿me lo podría envolver aparte? could you wrap it separately?;
lo llamó aparte y lo reprendió she called him aside and reprimanded him;
bromas aparte joking aside;
aparte de ( excepto) apart from;
( además de) as well as;
aparte de hacerlos, los diseña she designs them as well as making them
2 ( además) as well;
( por otra parte) anyway, besides
■ adjetivo invariable:
es un caso aparte he's a special case
apartar
I verbo transitivo
1 (alejar) to move away, remove
apartar la vista, to look away
2 (guardar) to put aside
II verbo intransitivo ¡aparta!, move out of the way!
aparte 1 adverbio
1 (en un sitio separado) aside: pon eso aparte, put it aside
2 (dejando a un lado) apart
modestia/bromas aparte, modesty/joking apart
3 (separadamente) separately: la bebida te la cobran aparte, they charge separately for the drinks
♦ Locuciones: aparte de, (además de) besides: aparte de educado es muy simpático, besides being polite he's also very nice
(independientemente de, a excepción de) no tiene a nadie aparte de mí, he has no one apart from me
aparte 2 I adj inv
1 (insólito) special: este hombre es un caso aparte, this man's a special case
2 (distinto) separated
II sustantivo masculino
1 Teat aside
2 Ling punto y aparte, full stop, new paragraph
' aparte' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
broma
- independientemente
- punto
- separar
- separada
- separado
- allá
- párrafo
English:
apart
- aside
- avert
- keep
- offprint
- otherwise
- outside
- separate
- away
- besides
- draw
- extra
- other
- plus
- segregate
- take
* * *♦ adv1. [en otro lugar, a un lado] aside, to one side;las cartas urgentes ponlas aparte put the urgent letters to one side;dejando aparte tu último comentario… leaving aside your last comment…;bromas aparte joking apart2. [por separado] separately;este paquete vino aparte this parcel came separately;poner aparte el grano y la paja to separate the grain from the chaff;la bufanda envuélvala aparte, es para regalar please wrap the scarf up separately, it's a gift3. [además] besides;y aparte tiene otro todoterreno and she has another four-wheel drive besides o too;y aparte no tengo por qué hacerte caso and anyway o besides, there's no reason why I should take any notice of you;aparte de apart from, except for;aparte de esta pequeña errata, el resto está perfecto apart from o except for this small mistake, the rest is perfect;aparte de feo… besides being ugly…;no encontré otra razón aparte de la que te he explicado I couldn't find any reason for it other than the one I've told you;aparte de eso, no hay nada más que decir other than that, there's nothing more to say;aparte de que no es un goleador nato, ha costado muy caro quite apart from the fact that he isn't an instinctive goal scorer, he cost a lot of money;es mi mejor amigo, aparte de ti, claro está he's my best friend, apart from you o except for you, of course♦ adj invseparate;lo guardaré en un cajón aparte I'll keep it in a separate drawer;es un poeta aparte, tremendamente original he's in a league o class of his own as a poet, he's incredibly original;tu hermana es un caso aparte your sister's a special case;constituir una clase aparte to be in a league o class of one's own♦ nm1. [párrafo] new paragraph2. Teatro aside;Figse lo dijo en un aparte she told him when the others couldn't hear her* * *I adv1 to one side;llevar a alguien aparte take s.o. aside o to one side3:aparte de aside from, Br apart from;aparte de guapa, es rica she’s not only pretty, she’s rich too, she’s rich as well as pretty;aparte de que apart from the fact thatII m1 TEA aside2 TIP new line;punto y aparte new paragraph* * *aparte adv1) : apart, asidemodestia aparte: if I say so myself2) : separately3)aparte de : apart from, besidesaparte adj: separate, specialaparte nm: aside (in theater)* * *aparte1 adj1. (distinto) special / different2. (separado) separateaparte2 adv1. (a un lado) aside / to one side2. (por separado) separately3. (a solas) on your ownaparte del susto, no le ha pasado nada apart from the shock, she's fineaparte de inteligente, es también guapo besides being clever, he's good looking too -
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v.1 to throw.echar algo a la basura to throw something in the binElla echa la basura She throws the garbage.2 to put.echa esos pantalones a la lavadora put those trousers in the washing machine3 to pour (añadir) (vino, agua).échame más zumo, por favor (sal, azúcar) could you pour me some more juice, please?4 to give (decir) (discurso).5 to post(postcard, letter).echar algo al correo to put something in the post, to post something, to mail something (United States)6 to give off, to emit (humo, vapor, chispas).El silenciador echa gases tóxicos The muffler emits toxic gases.7 to sprout, to shoot (hojas, flores).Mi mata de café echó hojitas My coffee plant sprouted leaves.8 to lie (down).9 to tell (buenaventura).10 to fire, to turn out, to dismiss.La empresa echó a los empleados The company fired the employees.11 to put in, to add in, to pour, to pour in.Ella le echó agua al balde She put water in the pail.12 to cast out, to throw out, to ditch, to drop.María echó al borracho Mary cast out the wino.13 to blame, to attribute.Le echó la culpa a Ricardo He attributed the blame to Ricardo.14 to blurt out.Nos echó una andanada de insultos He blurted out insults on us.* * *1 (lanzar) to throw2 (dejar caer) to put, drop4 (carta) to post, US mail5 (expulsar) to throw out6 (despedir de empleo) to sack, dismiss, fire8 (decir) to tell9 (emanar) to give out, give off10 (suponer, calcular) to guess11 (poner, aplicar) to put on, apply■ echa la llave lock the door, lock it■ echa el cerrojo bolt the door, fasten the bolt13 (multas, tributos) to give, impose14 (en naipes) to deal15 familiar (en el cine, teatro) to show, put on3 echar por (seguir, ir) to take, follow1 (arrojarse) to throw oneself2 (tenderse) to lie down3 (ponerse) to put on4 (novio, novia) to get oneself\echar a cara o cruz to toss forechar a un lado to push asideechar a perder to spoilechar a suertes to draw lotsechar abajo→ link=echarechar por tierraechar algo a suertes figurado to draw lots for somethingechar barriga / echar carnes to put on weightechar cuentas to calculateechar de menos / echar en falta to missechar el freno to put the brake onechar en cara to blameechar la buenaventura to tell somebody's fortuneechar la casa por la ventana figurado to spare no expense, splash outechar las bases de to lay the foundations forechar leña al fuego figurado to add fuel to the fireechar maldiciones to curseechar mano a algo to reach for somethingechar mano de to make use ofechar pelillos a la mar figurado to bury the hatchetechar un cigarrillo to smoke a cigaretteechar una mano to give a handechar una mirada / echar una ojeada to have a look, have a quick lookechar una parrafada to have a chatechar una partida to play a gameechar una regañina a alguien / echar un sermón a alguien to tell somebody offechar una siesta to have a siestaecharse a un lado to move to one sideechárselas de familiar to claim to be* * *verb1) to throw, throw out2) fire, dismiss3) put forth4) add5) launch6) put•- echar de menos
- echarse* * *Para las expresiones echar abajo, echar en cara, echar la culpa, echar en falta, echar de menos, echar a perder, echar raíces, echar a suertes, ver la otra entrada.1. VERBO TRANSITIVO1) (=tirar) [+ pelota, piedra, dados] to throw; [+ basura] to throw away; [+ ancla, red] to cast; [+ moneda al aire] to toss; [+ mirada] to cast, give; [+ naipe] to deal¿qué te han echado los Reyes? — ≈ what did you get for Christmas?
- echarlas2) (=poner) to put¿te echo mantequilla en el pan? — shall I put some butter on your bread?
leña 1)•
tengo que echar [gasolina] — I need to fill up (with petrol)3) (=verter) to pour4) (=servir) [+ bebida] to pour; [+ comida] to giveéchame agua — could you give {o} pour me some water?
¿te echo más whisky? — shall I pour you some more whisky?
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tengo que echar de [comer] a los animales — I have to feed the animalslo que le echen —
5) (=dejar salir)chispa 1., 1), espuma 1), hostia 6), leche 9), peste 3), sangre 1)¡qué peste echan tus zapatos! — * your shoes stink to high heaven! *
6) (=expulsar) [de casa, bar, tienda, club] to throw out; [del trabajo] to fire *, sack *; [de colegio] to expella echaron del trabajo — she's been fired {o} sacked *
echar algo de sí — to get rid of sth, throw sth off
7) (=producir) [+ dientes] to cut; [+ hojas] to sproutestá empezando a echar barriga — he's starting to get a bit of a belly {o} paunch
¡vaya mal genio que has echado últimamente! — you've become {o} got really bad-tempered recently!
8) (=cerrar)echar la llave/el cerrojo — to lock/bolt the door
9) (=mover)a) [+ parte del cuerpo]echar la cabeza a un lado — to tilt {o} cock one's head to one side
b) (=empujando) to push10) (=enviar) [+ carta] to post, mail (EEUU)¿dónde puedo echar esta postal? — where can I post this postcard?
11) (=calcular) to reckon¿cuántos kilos le echas? — how much do you think {o} reckon she weighs?
¿cuántos años le echas? — how old do you think {o} reckon he is?
12) (=dar) [+ discurso] to give, makeechar una reprimenda a algn — to tick sb off, give sb a ticking-off
13) [con sustantivos que implican acciones] [+ trago, partida] to have¿echamos un café? — shall we have a coffee?
salió al balcón a echar un cigarrillo — he went out onto the balcony for a smoke {o} cigarette
polvo 5), vistazoechar una multa a algn — to fine sb, give sb a fine
14) [+ tiempo]de jóvenes nos echábamos nuestros buenos ratos de charla — we used to spend a lot of time talking when we were younger
15) * [en cine, televisión] to showecharon un programa sobre Einstein — there was a programme about Einstein on, they showed a programme about Einstein
¿qué echan en el cine? — what's on at the cinema?
16) [+ cimientos] to lay17) (Zool) [para procrear]2.VERBO INTRANSITIVO (=tirar)•
¡echa [para] adelante! — lead on!ahora tienes que echar para adelante y olvidarte del pasado — you need to get on with your life and forget about the past
es un olor que echa para atrás — * it's a smell that really knocks you back *
echar a ({+ infin})•
echar [por] una calle — to go down a streetechar a correr — to break into a run, start running
echar a reír — to burst out laughing, start laughing
3.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) (lanzar, tirar) to throwlo eché a la basura — I threw it out o away
echaron el ancla/la red — they cast anchor/their net
echar de menos algo/a alguien — to miss something/somebody
b) ( soltar)c) (Jueg) < carta> to play, put down2) ( expulsar) < persona> ( de trabajo) to fire (colloq), to sack (BrE colloq); (de bar, teatro) to throw... out; ( de colegio) to expel3) < carta> to mail (AmE), to post (BrE)4)a) (pasar, correr) < cortinas> to pull, draw¿echaste el cerrojo? — did you bolt the door?
b) ( mover)lo echó para atrás — she pushed (o moved etc) it backward(s)
5) (expeler, despedir) <olor, humo, chispas> to give off6) ( producir)a) < hojas> to sproutb) < dientes> to cutestás echando barriga — (fam) you're getting a bit of a tummy (colloq)
7)¿le echas azúcar al café? — do you take sugar in your coffee?
échale valor y díselo — (fam) just pluck up your courage and tell him
b) (servir, dar) to give¿te echo más salsa? — do you want some more sauce?
8)a) (decir, dirigir) <sermón/discurso> (+ me/te/le etc)me echó un sermón — (fam) he gave me a real talking-to (colloq)
b) (fam) ( imponer) <condena/multa> (+ me/te/le etc) to givele echaron una multa — he got a fine, they gave him a fine
me echaron dos años — I got two years (colloq)
9) (fam) ( calcular) (+ me/te/le etc)¿cuántos años me echas? — how old do you think I am?
de aquí a tu casa échale una hora — it's o it takes about an hour from here to your house
10) (Esp fam) (dar, exhibir) <programa/película> to show¿qué echan en la tele? — what's on TV?
11) <cigarillo/trago> to haveecharle la culpa a alguien — to put o lay the blame on somebody
12)2.echar abajo — < edificio> to pull down; < gobierno> to bring down; < proyecto> to destroy; < esperanzas> to dash; < moral> to undermine
echar vi1) ( empezar)echar a + inf — to start o begin to + inf, start o begin -ing
echó a correr — he started to run o started running
2) ( dirigirse)3)3.echar para adelante or (fam) p'alante: echa para adelante un poco go forward a little; echa p'alante, que ya llegamos — keep going, we're nearly there
1) echarse v pron2)a) (tirarse, arrojarse) to throw oneselfecharse a perder — comida to go bad, go off (BrE); cosecha/proyecto/plan to be ruined
b) (tumbarse, acostarse) to lie downc) (apartarse, moverse) (+ compl)echárselas — (Chi fam)
se las echó — he upped and left (colloq)
echárselas de algo — (fam)
d) aves to brood3)a) ( ponerse) to put onb) (Esp fam) <novio/novia>se ha echado novia — he's found o got himself a girlfriend
c) (Méx fam) ( beberse) to drink4) ( expulsar)echarse un pedo — to fart (colloq)
5) (Méx fam) ( romper) to breakecharse a alguien — (Méx fam) to bump somebody off (colloq)
6) (Col fam) ( tardar) <horas/días> to take7) ( empezar) echar 1)* * *= throw, pour (in/into), toss, sack, give + Nombre + the boot, boot (out), give + Nombre + the sack, send + Nombre + packing, turf out, give off, billow out, spout.Ex. The point to be made for the novice abstractor is that editors are not ghouls who must be thrown raw meat before a check is issued.Ex. The water of the stuff poured into the middle of the cylinder through its wire-mesh cover, and was immediately pumped out from one end leaving a film of fibres on the surface.Ex. Everything being online, the exquisite oaken cabinets housing the card files were tossed.Ex. The author warns that shortsighted companies that believe all the information they need is on the Web may sack information professionals.Ex. He was given the boot for being discovered with a camera taking a photo of hula dancers.Ex. As Hartwick got older, the feds decided he was a major security risk and booted him out of the program.Ex. Justin pointed out that the government would not compromise and those found protecting illegal immigrants would be given the sack.Ex. Those who hold this view argued that the state government lacks the political will to send them packing for good.Ex. You will be disliked and turfed out as a sacrificial goat once your job is done but there will be many others queuing up for your services.Ex. Once the fronds have given off their spores, they die and can be cut back.Ex. Nearly everyone has seen a factory's smokestack billowing out black sooty smoke that dirties the air and blackens buildings.Ex. The weather cleared enough that we could get in to the volcanic islands (still spouting plumes of smoke) by copter in safety.----* culpa + echar a + Nombre = blame + lay + at the feet of + Nombre.* echando hostias = like the clappers.* echando mecha = like the clappers.* echar a Alguien de un Lugar = send + Nombre + on + Posesivo + way.* echar a andar = implement, leg it.* echar abajo = knock down.* echar a correr = bolt, make + a bolt for, take off + running, take to + Posesivo + heels, run off.* echar a la calle = evict, throw + Nombre + out.* echar Algo por tierra = blow + Nombre + out of the water.* echar amarras = moor.* echar anclas = drop + anchor.* echar a perder = ruin, bungle, bring out + the worst in, cast + a blight on, blight, go off.* echar a pique = scuttle.* echar a suerte = draw + lots.* echar a un lado = push aside.* echar a volar = take + flight.* echar brotes = bud, sprout.* echar chispas = fume, froth at + the mouth.* echar chispas por los ojos = glower, scowl (at).* echar coraje = pluck up + courage, gather up + courage.* echar de menos = miss.* echar dentro de = throw into.* echar el ancla = drop + anchor.* echar el candado = padlock.* echar en cara = fault.* echar espuma por la boca = froth at + the mouth.* echar espumarajos por la boca = froth at + the mouth.* echar fuera = throw + Nombre + out.* echar gasolina = pump + gas.* echar hojas = leaf out.* echar humo = blow + smoke, fume, steam, smoulder [smolder, -USA], froth at + the mouth.* echar humo por las orejas = go + berserk, go + postal, work up + a lather.* echar la bola a rodar = get + the ball rolling, set + the ball rolling, start + the ball rolling.* echar la culpa = place + blame, fault.* echarle el ojo a = eye.* echarle la culpa a = put + the blame on.* echar leña al fuego = pour + oil on the flames.* echarle una mano a = bat for, go to + bat for.* echar los dientes = cut + Posesivo + teeth.* echar los postigos = shutter.* echarlo todo a perder = upset + the applecart.* echarlo todo a rodar = upset + the applecart.* echarlo todo por tierra = upset + the applecart.* echar mano a/de = leverage.* echar mano a los ahorros = dip into + savings.* echar mano de = fall back on, call into + play.* echar marcha atrás = do + an about-face, back out, back up.* echar muchas horas al día = work + long hours.* echar muchísimo de menos = be sorely missed, be sadly missed.* echar muchísimo en falta = be sorely missed, be sadly missed.* echar mucho de menos = be sorely missed, be sadly missed.* echar mucho en falta = be sorely missed, be sadly missed.* echar poco a poco = dribble.* echar por alto = bungle.* echar por encima = top with.* echar por la borda = go by + the board, jettison.* echar por tierra = scupper, blight, cast + a blight on.* echar por tierra las ilusiones = shatter + Posesivo + hopes.* echar por tierra los planes de Alguien = spike + Posesivo + guns.* echar por tierra una idea = crush + idea.* echar + Posesivo + planes a perder = upset + Posesivo + plans, ruin + Posesivo + plans.* echar raíces = settle down, root.* echar sal = salt.* echar sal en la herida = add + salt to injury, add + salt to the wound, add + insult to injury, rub + salt in the wound.* echarse = stretch out, lie down.* echarse a la calle = take to + the road, take to + the streets.* echarse a la calles = spill (out) into + the streets.* echarse a temblar con sólo pensar en = shudder at + the thought of.* echarse atrás = draw back, draw back, chicken out (on/of), back out, get + cold feet, backpedal [back-pedal].* echarse encima de = bear down on.* echarse flores = blow + Posesivo + own trumpet.* écharsele a Uno el día encima = make + hay while the sun shines.* echarse una cabezada = get + forty winks, get + some shut-eye, snatch + some shut-eye, grab + some shut-eye, snatch + forty winks, grab + forty winks, take + forty winks.* echarse una cabezadita = get + forty winks, get + some shut-eye, snatch + some shut-eye, grab + some shut-eye, snatch + forty winks, grab + forty winks, take + forty winks.* echarse una cana al aire = have + a fling.* echarse una canita al aire = have + a fling.* echarse una siesta = take + a nap, nap, napping, kip.* echarse un duelo = duel.* echarse un pulso = arm wrestling.* echarse un sueñecito = get + forty winks, get + some shut-eye, snatch + some shut-eye, grab + some shut-eye, snatch + forty winks, grab + forty winks, take + forty winks.* echarse un trago = tipple.* echar suertes = draw + lots.* echar toda la carne en el asador = put + all (of) + Posesivo + eggs in one basket, shoot (for) + the moon, go for + broke.* echar una bronca = tell + Nombe + off, give + Nombre + a dressing-down, give + Nombre + a telling-off, chew + Nombre + up.* echar una buena bronca = give + Nombre + a good roasting.* echar una cana al aire = kick up + Posesivo + heels.* echar una cana al aire antes de sentar la cabeza = sow + Posesivo + wild oats.* echar una cana al aire cuando joven = sow + Posesivo + wild oats.* echar una canica al aire = disport + Reflexivo.* echar una mano = lend + a (helping) hand, put + Posesivo + shoulder to the wheel, set + Posesivo + shoulder to the wheel, muck in, pitch in.* echar una mano a Alguien = give + Nombre + a hand.* echar una meada = take + a leak, have + a leak.* echar una mirada = take + a look at, take + a peek, peek, have + a look, cast + a glance over, look through, glance at, take + a gander.* echar una mirada furtiva a = steal + a glance at.* echar una mirada mortal = look + daggers at.* echar una ojeada = look through, glance at, peek, take + a peek, take + a look at, take + a gander.* echar una ojeada a = cast + a glance over.* echar un cana al aire = one-night stand.* echar un casquete = fuck, screw, get + laid.* echar un chorro de = squirt.* echar un conjuro = cast + a (magic) spell.* echar un ojo = keep + an eye on, have + a look.* echar un polvo = fuck, screw, get + laid.* echar un rapapolvo = tell + Nombe + off, give + Nombre + a dressing-down, give + Nombre + a telling-off, chew + Nombre + up.* echar un tupido velo sobre = draw + a veil over.* echar un vistazo = take + a look at, glance at, check out, peek, have + a look, take + a peek, cast + a glance over, look through, browse, peruse, take + a gander.* echar valor = pluck up + courage, muster (up) + (the) courage, gather up + courage.* echar vino = pour + wine.* la suerte estaba echada = the die was cast, the die had been cast.* la suerte está echada = the die is cast.* para echar sal en la herida = to add insult to injury, to add salt to injury, to rub salt in the wound.* planta que echa flores = bloomer.* salir a echarse un cigarro = go out for + a smoke.* salir echando leches = bolt, take off, make + a bolt for, dash off, shoot off.* ser demasiado tarde para echar atrás = reach + the point of no return.* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) (lanzar, tirar) to throwlo eché a la basura — I threw it out o away
echaron el ancla/la red — they cast anchor/their net
echar de menos algo/a alguien — to miss something/somebody
b) ( soltar)c) (Jueg) < carta> to play, put down2) ( expulsar) < persona> ( de trabajo) to fire (colloq), to sack (BrE colloq); (de bar, teatro) to throw... out; ( de colegio) to expel3) < carta> to mail (AmE), to post (BrE)4)a) (pasar, correr) < cortinas> to pull, draw¿echaste el cerrojo? — did you bolt the door?
b) ( mover)lo echó para atrás — she pushed (o moved etc) it backward(s)
5) (expeler, despedir) <olor, humo, chispas> to give off6) ( producir)a) < hojas> to sproutb) < dientes> to cutestás echando barriga — (fam) you're getting a bit of a tummy (colloq)
7)¿le echas azúcar al café? — do you take sugar in your coffee?
échale valor y díselo — (fam) just pluck up your courage and tell him
b) (servir, dar) to give¿te echo más salsa? — do you want some more sauce?
8)a) (decir, dirigir) <sermón/discurso> (+ me/te/le etc)me echó un sermón — (fam) he gave me a real talking-to (colloq)
b) (fam) ( imponer) <condena/multa> (+ me/te/le etc) to givele echaron una multa — he got a fine, they gave him a fine
me echaron dos años — I got two years (colloq)
9) (fam) ( calcular) (+ me/te/le etc)¿cuántos años me echas? — how old do you think I am?
de aquí a tu casa échale una hora — it's o it takes about an hour from here to your house
10) (Esp fam) (dar, exhibir) <programa/película> to show¿qué echan en la tele? — what's on TV?
11) <cigarillo/trago> to haveecharle la culpa a alguien — to put o lay the blame on somebody
12)2.echar abajo — < edificio> to pull down; < gobierno> to bring down; < proyecto> to destroy; < esperanzas> to dash; < moral> to undermine
echar vi1) ( empezar)echar a + inf — to start o begin to + inf, start o begin -ing
echó a correr — he started to run o started running
2) ( dirigirse)3)3.echar para adelante or (fam) p'alante: echa para adelante un poco go forward a little; echa p'alante, que ya llegamos — keep going, we're nearly there
1) echarse v pron2)a) (tirarse, arrojarse) to throw oneselfecharse a perder — comida to go bad, go off (BrE); cosecha/proyecto/plan to be ruined
b) (tumbarse, acostarse) to lie downc) (apartarse, moverse) (+ compl)echárselas — (Chi fam)
se las echó — he upped and left (colloq)
echárselas de algo — (fam)
d) aves to brood3)a) ( ponerse) to put onb) (Esp fam) <novio/novia>se ha echado novia — he's found o got himself a girlfriend
c) (Méx fam) ( beberse) to drink4) ( expulsar)echarse un pedo — to fart (colloq)
5) (Méx fam) ( romper) to breakecharse a alguien — (Méx fam) to bump somebody off (colloq)
6) (Col fam) ( tardar) <horas/días> to take7) ( empezar) echar 1)* * *= throw, pour (in/into), toss, sack, give + Nombre + the boot, boot (out), give + Nombre + the sack, send + Nombre + packing, turf out, give off, billow out, spout.Ex: The point to be made for the novice abstractor is that editors are not ghouls who must be thrown raw meat before a check is issued.
Ex: The water of the stuff poured into the middle of the cylinder through its wire-mesh cover, and was immediately pumped out from one end leaving a film of fibres on the surface.Ex: Everything being online, the exquisite oaken cabinets housing the card files were tossed.Ex: The author warns that shortsighted companies that believe all the information they need is on the Web may sack information professionals.Ex: He was given the boot for being discovered with a camera taking a photo of hula dancers.Ex: As Hartwick got older, the feds decided he was a major security risk and booted him out of the program.Ex: Justin pointed out that the government would not compromise and those found protecting illegal immigrants would be given the sack.Ex: Those who hold this view argued that the state government lacks the political will to send them packing for good.Ex: You will be disliked and turfed out as a sacrificial goat once your job is done but there will be many others queuing up for your services.Ex: Once the fronds have given off their spores, they die and can be cut back.Ex: Nearly everyone has seen a factory's smokestack billowing out black sooty smoke that dirties the air and blackens buildings.Ex: The weather cleared enough that we could get in to the volcanic islands (still spouting plumes of smoke) by copter in safety.* culpa + echar a + Nombre = blame + lay + at the feet of + Nombre.* echando hostias = like the clappers.* echando mecha = like the clappers.* echar a Alguien de un Lugar = send + Nombre + on + Posesivo + way.* echar a andar = implement, leg it.* echar abajo = knock down.* echar a correr = bolt, make + a bolt for, take off + running, take to + Posesivo + heels, run off.* echar a la calle = evict, throw + Nombre + out.* echar Algo por tierra = blow + Nombre + out of the water.* echar amarras = moor.* echar anclas = drop + anchor.* echar a perder = ruin, bungle, bring out + the worst in, cast + a blight on, blight, go off.* echar a pique = scuttle.* echar a suerte = draw + lots.* echar a un lado = push aside.* echar a volar = take + flight.* echar brotes = bud, sprout.* echar chispas = fume, froth at + the mouth.* echar chispas por los ojos = glower, scowl (at).* echar coraje = pluck up + courage, gather up + courage.* echar de menos = miss.* echar dentro de = throw into.* echar el ancla = drop + anchor.* echar el candado = padlock.* echar en cara = fault.* echar espuma por la boca = froth at + the mouth.* echar espumarajos por la boca = froth at + the mouth.* echar fuera = throw + Nombre + out.* echar gasolina = pump + gas.* echar hojas = leaf out.* echar humo = blow + smoke, fume, steam, smoulder [smolder, -USA], froth at + the mouth.* echar humo por las orejas = go + berserk, go + postal, work up + a lather.* echar la bola a rodar = get + the ball rolling, set + the ball rolling, start + the ball rolling.* echar la culpa = place + blame, fault.* echarle el ojo a = eye.* echarle la culpa a = put + the blame on.* echar leña al fuego = pour + oil on the flames.* echarle una mano a = bat for, go to + bat for.* echar los dientes = cut + Posesivo + teeth.* echar los postigos = shutter.* echarlo todo a perder = upset + the applecart.* echarlo todo a rodar = upset + the applecart.* echarlo todo por tierra = upset + the applecart.* echar mano a/de = leverage.* echar mano a los ahorros = dip into + savings.* echar mano de = fall back on, call into + play.* echar marcha atrás = do + an about-face, back out, back up.* echar muchas horas al día = work + long hours.* echar muchísimo de menos = be sorely missed, be sadly missed.* echar muchísimo en falta = be sorely missed, be sadly missed.* echar mucho de menos = be sorely missed, be sadly missed.* echar mucho en falta = be sorely missed, be sadly missed.* echar poco a poco = dribble.* echar por alto = bungle.* echar por encima = top with.* echar por la borda = go by + the board, jettison.* echar por tierra = scupper, blight, cast + a blight on.* echar por tierra las ilusiones = shatter + Posesivo + hopes.* echar por tierra los planes de Alguien = spike + Posesivo + guns.* echar por tierra una idea = crush + idea.* echar + Posesivo + planes a perder = upset + Posesivo + plans, ruin + Posesivo + plans.* echar raíces = settle down, root.* echar sal = salt.* echar sal en la herida = add + salt to injury, add + salt to the wound, add + insult to injury, rub + salt in the wound.* echarse = stretch out, lie down.* echarse a la calle = take to + the road, take to + the streets.* echarse a la calles = spill (out) into + the streets.* echarse a temblar con sólo pensar en = shudder at + the thought of.* echarse atrás = draw back, draw back, chicken out (on/of), back out, get + cold feet, backpedal [back-pedal].* echarse encima de = bear down on.* echarse flores = blow + Posesivo + own trumpet.* écharsele a Uno el día encima = make + hay while the sun shines.* echarse una cabezada = get + forty winks, get + some shut-eye, snatch + some shut-eye, grab + some shut-eye, snatch + forty winks, grab + forty winks, take + forty winks.* echarse una cabezadita = get + forty winks, get + some shut-eye, snatch + some shut-eye, grab + some shut-eye, snatch + forty winks, grab + forty winks, take + forty winks.* echarse una cana al aire = have + a fling.* echarse una canita al aire = have + a fling.* echarse una siesta = take + a nap, nap, napping, kip.* echarse un duelo = duel.* echarse un pulso = arm wrestling.* echarse un sueñecito = get + forty winks, get + some shut-eye, snatch + some shut-eye, grab + some shut-eye, snatch + forty winks, grab + forty winks, take + forty winks.* echarse un trago = tipple.* echar suertes = draw + lots.* echar toda la carne en el asador = put + all (of) + Posesivo + eggs in one basket, shoot (for) + the moon, go for + broke.* echar una bronca = tell + Nombe + off, give + Nombre + a dressing-down, give + Nombre + a telling-off, chew + Nombre + up.* echar una buena bronca = give + Nombre + a good roasting.* echar una cana al aire = kick up + Posesivo + heels.* echar una cana al aire antes de sentar la cabeza = sow + Posesivo + wild oats.* echar una cana al aire cuando joven = sow + Posesivo + wild oats.* echar una canica al aire = disport + Reflexivo.* echar una mano = lend + a (helping) hand, put + Posesivo + shoulder to the wheel, set + Posesivo + shoulder to the wheel, muck in, pitch in.* echar una mano a Alguien = give + Nombre + a hand.* echar una meada = take + a leak, have + a leak.* echar una mirada = take + a look at, take + a peek, peek, have + a look, cast + a glance over, look through, glance at, take + a gander.* echar una mirada furtiva a = steal + a glance at.* echar una mirada mortal = look + daggers at.* echar una ojeada = look through, glance at, peek, take + a peek, take + a look at, take + a gander.* echar una ojeada a = cast + a glance over.* echar un cana al aire = one-night stand.* echar un casquete = fuck, screw, get + laid.* echar un chorro de = squirt.* echar un conjuro = cast + a (magic) spell.* echar un ojo = keep + an eye on, have + a look.* echar un polvo = fuck, screw, get + laid.* echar un rapapolvo = tell + Nombe + off, give + Nombre + a dressing-down, give + Nombre + a telling-off, chew + Nombre + up.* echar un tupido velo sobre = draw + a veil over.* echar un vistazo = take + a look at, glance at, check out, peek, have + a look, take + a peek, cast + a glance over, look through, browse, peruse, take + a gander.* echar valor = pluck up + courage, muster (up) + (the) courage, gather up + courage.* echar vino = pour + wine.* la suerte estaba echada = the die was cast, the die had been cast.* la suerte está echada = the die is cast.* para echar sal en la herida = to add insult to injury, to add salt to injury, to rub salt in the wound.* planta que echa flores = bloomer.* salir a echarse un cigarro = go out for + a smoke.* salir echando leches = bolt, take off, make + a bolt for, dash off, shoot off.* ser demasiado tarde para echar atrás = reach + the point of no return.* * *echar [A1 ]■ echar (verbo transitivo)A1 lanzar, tirar2 soltar3 Juegos: cartasB expulsar: personaC echar: cartaD1 pasar, correr2 moverE despedir: humoF1 echar: hojas2 echar: dientesA1 poner2 servir, darB1 dirigir: sermón, discurso2 imponerC calcularD dar: programa, películaE pasar: tiempoSentido III con sustantivosA echar abajoB echar de ver■ echar (verbo intransitivo)A empezarB dirigirseC echar para adelante■ echarse (verbo pronominal)A1 tirarse, arrojarse2 tumbarse, acostarse3 apartarse, moverseB1 ponerse2 echarse novio/novia3 tragarseC expulsarD romperE tardarSentido II echarse a + infinitivovtA1 (lanzar, tirar) to throwechó la botella por la ventanilla she threw the bottle out of the windowlo eché a la basura I threw it out o awayechó la moneda al aire he tossed the coinechó una piedra al agua she threw a stone into the wateréchame la pelota throw me the ball, throw the ball to meecharon el ancla they cast their anchor o dropped anchorechó la red he cast his netechó la cabeza hacia atrás she threw her head backechó la mano a la pistola he grabbed o made a grab for his gunle echó los brazos al cuello she threw her arms around his neckechar a algn a perder to spoil sbechar algo a perder ‹sorpresa/preparativos› to spoil sth, ruin sthha luchado tanto y ahora lo echa todo a perder he's fought so hard and now he's throwing it all awayla helada echó a perder la cosecha the frost ruined the harvestechar de menos algo/a algn to miss sth/sb¿cuándo lo echaste de menos? when did you miss it o realize it was missing?te echo mucho de menos I really miss you, I miss you terribly2(soltar): les echaron los perros they set the dogs on themechó el semental a la yegua he put the mare to the stud3 ( Juegos) ‹carta› to play, put downecharle las cartas a algn to read sb's cardsB (expulsar) ‹persona› (de un trabajo) to fire ( colloq), to sack ( BrE colloq); (de un bar, teatro) to throw … out; (de un colegio) to expelme echaron (del trabajo) I was fired, I got the sack ( BrE)me echó de casa he threw o turned me out (of the house)entre dos camareros lo echaron a la calle two of the waiters threw him outD1 (pasar, correr) ‹cortinas› to pull, drawéchale la llave lock itla persiana estaba echada the blinds were down¿echaste el cerrojo? did you bolt the door?2(mover): échalo a un lado push it to one sidelo echó para atrás she pushed ( o moved etc) it backward(s)E(expeler, despedir): echaba espuma por la boca he was foaming at the mouthel motor echa mucho humo there's a lot of smoke coming from the engineel volcán echaba humo y lava the volcano was belching out smoke and lava1 ‹hojas› to sproutla planta ya está echando flores the plant is already flowering2 ‹dientes› to cutA1 (poner) to putle echaste mucha sal a la sopa you put too much salt in the soup¿cuánto azúcar le echas al café? how many sugars do you take in your coffee?echa esa camisa a la ropa sucia put that shirt in with the dirty laundry, put that shirt out for the washecha más leña al fuego put some more wood on the fire¿qué te echaron los Reyes? ( Esp); ≈ what did Santa bring you?échale valor y díselo ( fam); just pluck up your courage and tell him2 (servir, dar) to giveéchame un poquito de vino can you pour o give me a little wine?¿te echo más salsa? do you want some more sauce?tenía que echar de comer a los cerdos he had to feed the pigstengo que echarles de comer a los niños ( fam hum); I have to feed the children, I have to get the children's dinner ( o lunch etc)lo que me/le echen ( Esp fam): yo, de trabajo, lo que me echen I'll do whatever needs doing ( colloq)éste come lo que le echen he'll eat whatever's put in front of him ( colloq)B1 (dirigir) ‹sermón/discurso› (+ me/te/le etc):le echó una maldición she put a curse on himle echaron una multa he was fined, they gave him a fine, he got a fineme echaron dos años I got two years ( colloq)¿cuántos años me echas? how old do you think I am?le echo 20 años I'd say he was 20, I'd put him at 20 ( colloq)¿cuánto te costó? — ¿cuánto le echas? how much did it cost you? — how much do you think? o have a guessde aquí a tu casa échale una media hora it's o it takes about half an hour from here to your house¿qué echan en el Imperial? what are they showing at the Imperial?, what's on at the Imperial?¿qué echan en la tele esta noche? what's on TV tonight?echamos un rato agradable con ellos we spent o had a pleasant few hours with themechar un cigarrillo ( fam); to have a cigaretteechar una firma ( fam); to signechar el freno to put the brake onme echó una mirada furibunda she gave o threw me a furious lookecharon unas manos de póquer they played o had a few hands of pokerAechar abajo ‹edificio› to pull down;‹gobierno› to bring down; ‹proyecto› to destroy; ‹esperanzas› to dashnos echó abajo la moral it undermined our moraleecharon la puerta abajo they broke the door downBechar de ver to notice, realizese echa de ver que está muy triste it's obvious that o you can see that she's not very happy■ echarviA (empezar) echar A + INF to start o begin to + INF, start o begin -INGal ver que lo seguían echó a correr when he saw they were following him he started to run o started running o broke into a runechó a andar sin esperarnos he set off without waiting for usel motor echó a andar a la primera the engine started (the) first timelas palomas echaron a volar the doves flew offB(dirigirse): echó calle abajo she went off down the streetecha por aquí a ver si podemos aparcar go down here to see if we can find a place to parkecharon por la primera calle a la derecha they took the first street on the rightCechar para adelante or ( fam) p'alante: echa para adelante un poco, si no vas a bloquear la salida del garaje go forward a little, or else you'll block the garage exitecha p'alante y verás cómo te sale bien go for it! everything will turn out all right, you'll see ( colloq)echa p'alante, que ya llegamos keep going, we're nearly there■ echarseA1 (tirarse, arrojarse) to throw oneselfnos echamos al suelo we threw ourselves to the groundse echó en sus brazos she threw o flung herself into his armsse echó de cabeza al agua she dived into the wateréchate hacia atrás lean backla noche se nos echó encima night fell suddenly, it was night before we knew itecharse a perder «comida» to go bad, go off ( BrE);«proyecto/preparativos» to be ruinedse me echó a perder el televisor my television's brokenera muy bonita pero se ha echado a perder she used to be very pretty but she's lost her looksdesde que se ha juntado con ellos se ha echado a perder since he started hanging out with them he's gone off the rails ( colloq)2 (tumbarse, acostarse) to lie downse echó en la cama he lay down on the bedme voy a echar un rato I'm going to lie down for a while, I'm going to have a lie-down ( BrE)3 (apartarse, moverse) (+ compl):se echó a un lado she moved to one sideme tuve que echar a la cuneta I had to go off the edge of the roadéchate para allá y nos podremos sentar todos if you move over that way a bit we can all sit downecharse atrás to back outdijo que iba a venir, pero luego se echó atrás she said she was going to come, but then she changed her mind o pulled out o backed outcuando vieron que iba a ser difícil se echaron atrás when they saw that it was going to be difficult, they got cold feet o backed outechárselas ( Chi fam): el jefe no le quiso pagar más y se las echó the boss didn't want to pay him any more so he upped and left ( colloq)se las echó cerro arriba he went off up the hillse las echa de gran conocedor de vinos he claims to be o makes out he is a bit of a wine connoisseur, he likes to think of himself as o ( BrE) he fancies himself as a bit of a wine connoisseur ( colloq)B1 (ponerse) to put onéchate crema o te quemarás con este sol put some cream on or you'll burn in this sunse echó el abrigo por los hombros she threw the coat around her shoulders2 ( fam) ‹novio/novia›se ha echado novia he's found o got himself a girlfriendC (expulsar) ‹pedo›¿quién se ha echado un pedo? who's let off o farted? ( colloq)Sentido II (empezar) echarse A + INF to start -ING o start to + INFse echó a llorar he started crying o to cry, he burst into tearsse echaron a reír they started laughing o to laugh, they burst out laughingse echó a correr cuesta abajo he ran o he set off at a run down the hillsólo de pensarlo me echo a temblar just thinking about it gives me the shivers ( colloq)* * *
echar ( conjugate echar) verbo transitivo
1
◊ lo eché a la basura I threw it out o away;
echó la moneda al aire he tossed the coin;
echaron el ancla/la red they cast anchor/their net;
echó la cabeza hacia atrás she threw her head back;
echar algo a perder to ruin sth;
echar de menos algo/a algn to miss sth/sbb)
‹ gobierno› to bring down;
‹ proyecto› to destroy;
‹ esperanzas› to dash;
‹ moral› to undermine;
‹puerta/valla› to break … down
2 ( expulsar) ‹ persona› ( de trabajo) to fire (colloq), to sack (BrE colloq);
(de bar, casa) to throw … out;
( de colegio) to expel
3 ‹ carta› to mail (AmE), to post (BrE)
4
¿echaste el cerrojo? did you bolt the door?b) ( mover):◊ lo echó para atrás/a un lado she pushed (o moved etc) it backward(s)/to one side
5
1
‹ gasolina› to put in;◊ ¿le echas azúcar al café? do you take sugar in your coffee?
2
◊ echarle la culpa a algn to put o lay the blame on sb
3 (fam) ( calcular) (+ me/te/le etc):◊ ¿cuántos años me echas? how old do you think I am?;
de aquí a tu casa échale una hora it's o it takes about an hour from here to your house
4 (Esp fam) (dar, exhibir) ‹programa/película› to show
echarse verbo pronominal
1
echarse de cabeza al agua to dive into the water;
echarse a perder [ comida] to go bad, go off (BrE);
[cosecha/proyecto/plan] to be ruined
c) (apartarse, moverse) (+ compl):
échate un poco para allá move over that way a bit;
echarse atrás to back out
2
c) (Esp fam) ‹novio/novia›:◊ se ha echado novia he's found o got himself a girlfriend
3 (Méx fam) ( romper) to break
4 (Col fam) ( tardar) ‹horas/días› to take
5 ( empezar) echarse a to start o begin to, start o begin;◊ se echó a correr he started to run o started running;
las palomas se echaron a volar the doves flew off
echar
I verbo transitivo
1 (por el aire) to throw: ¡echa la pelota!, throw us the ball
2 (añadir) to put
(una bebida) to pour
(gasolina) to put petrol (in the car): échale más agua al caldo, put more water in the soup
3 (despedir: humo, olor) to give off: este motor echa chispas, there are sparks coming out of this engine
(del trabajo) to sack, fire
(obligar a salir) to throw out: le echaron del instituto, they expelled him from school
4 (calcular subjetivamente) to reckon: le echó más años, he thought she was older
5 fam (un espectáculo) to show
6 (derribar) echar abajo, (edificio) to demolish
7 (+ sustantivo) figurado échale una ojeada a esto, have a look at this
figurado echarle una mano a alguien, to give sb a hand
8 echar de menos o en falta, to miss ➣ Ver nota en miss
II vi (+ a + infinitivo) (empezar) to begin to: echó a andar, she started to walk
de repente echó a correr, she suddenly started to run
' echar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
añorar
- balón
- bautizar
- borda
- botar
- bronca
- buenaventura
- cabezada
- campana
- cana
- capote
- cara
- cierre
- correo
- extrañar
- falta
- guante
- jarra
- jarro
- leña
- mano
- mirada
- ojo
- olvidarse
- papilla
- película
- perder
- peste
- polvo
- pulso
- resto
- saco
- salar
- sapo
- siesta
- sortear
- suerte
- tierra
- tirar
- vista
- vistazo
- amarra
- ancla
- barriga
- basura
- brote
- buzón
- calle
- carta
- casa
English:
anchor
- arm wrestle
- belch
- blame
- boot
- boot out
- brake
- browse
- bud
- cast
- catapult
- chase away
- chuck out
- demolish
- dip into
- discharge
- door
- doze
- draw
- evict
- explode
- eye
- fill out
- fire
- forget
- froth
- fuel
- fume
- glance down
- glance round
- hair
- hex
- jettison
- kick out
- lace
- launch
- lay
- lend
- lie down
- lock up
- look
- lot
- mail
- miss
- muck up
- peep
- post
- puff
- pull apart
- put
* * *♦ vt1. [tirar] to throw;[red] to cast;echar anclas, echar el ancla to drop anchor;échame el balón throw me the ball;echar una moneda al aire to toss a coin;échalo en la cesta de la ropa sucia put it in the dirty-clothes basket;echar una piedra por la ventana to throw a stone through the window;echar abajo [edificio] to pull down, to demolish;[puerta] to break down; [gobierno] to bring down; [proyecto] to ruin2. [meter, poner] to put;echa suficiente ropa en la maleta make sure you pack enough clothes in your suitcase;échalo en el asiento de atrás put it on the back seat;echa esta camisa a la lavadora put that shirt in the washing machine;echa una firma en esta postal sign o put your name on this postcard;echar leña al fuego to add fuel to the fire;Famechar el resto: queda sólo una semana, ahora hay que echar el resto there's only a week to go, so from now on we really have to give it our all3. [carta, postal] to post, US to mail;¿(me) podrías echar esta carta? could you post o US mail this letter (for me)?;echó la carta al buzón y siguió caminando he put the letter in the postbox o US mailbox and walked on;echar algo al correo to put sth in the post, to post sth, US to mail sth4. [trago, sorbo] to take, to have;[cigarrillo] to have5. [vistazo] to take, to have;le he echado una mirada, pero no me parece interesante I've had a look at it, but I don't think it's very interestingechó la cabeza hacia atrás she threw her head back;echa los hombros para atrás y saca el pecho put your shoulders back and stick your chest out7. [añadir] [vino, agua] to pour (a o en into); [sal, azúcar] to add (a o en to);échame más agua, por favor could you pour me some more water, please?;no me eches tanta azúcar en el café don't put so much sugar in my coffee8. [dar] [comida, bebida] to give;echa alpiste al canario give the canary some birdseed;hay que echar agua a las plantas we need to water the plants;Famlo que me/te/le etc[m5]. echen: [m5] Alberto come lo que le echen Alberto will eat whatever you put in front of him;es un hombre muy paciente, aguanta lo que le eches he's a very patient man, he puts up with anything you can throw at him9. [decir] [discurso, sermón] to give;[reprimenda] to dish out; [piropo, cumplido] to pay;echar una maldición a alguien to put a curse on sb;Famle echaron una bronca por llegar tarde they told her off for arriving late;me echó en cara que no le hubiera ayudado she reproached me for not helping her10. [humo, vapor, chispas] to give off, to emit;la fábrica echa mucho humo a la atmósfera the factory pours out a lot of smoke into the atmosphere;Famestá que echa humo he's fuming;Famechar pestes o Méx [m5]madres: volvió de vacaciones echando pestes o Méx [m5] madres del lugar she came back from her Br holiday o US vacation cursing the place where she had stayed11. [hojas, flores] to sprout, to shoot;[raíces, pelo, barba] to begin to grow; [diente] to cut;los almendros están echando flores the almond trees are beginning to flower;está empezando a echar los dientes she's beginning to cut her teeth;Famen los últimos meses ha echado mucha barriga he's developed quite a paunch over the past few monthsle han echado del partido he's been expelled from the party;le echaron de clase por hablar con un compañero he was thrown o sent out of the class for talking to a friend¡que lo echen! fire him!, sack him!, kick him out!14. [accionar]echar la llave/el cerrojo to lock/bolt the door;echar el freno to brake, to put the brakes on;Fam Fig¡echa el freno! ¿estás seguro de que podemos pagarlo? hold your horses, are you sure we can afford it?15. [acostar] to lie (down);¿has echado al bebé? have you put the baby to bed?16. [tiempo]le he echado dos semanas a este proyecto I've taken two weeks over this project, I've spent two weeks on this project;echaron dos horas en llegar a Bogotá it took them two hours to get to Bogotá17. [calcular]¿cuántos años le echas? how old do you reckon he is?;siempre me echan años de menos people always think I'm younger than I really am;échale que de aquí a Málaga haya 600 kilómetros let's say it's about 600 kilometres from here to Malaga18. [naipe, partida] to play;te echo una carrera I'll race you;¿echamos un dominó? shall we have a game of dominoes?19. [buenaventura] to tell;echar las cartas a alguien to read sb's fortune [from the cards]le echan mucha ilusión a todo lo que hacen they put a lot of enthusiasm into everything they do;échale más brío al pedaleo put a bit more energy into the pedalling;los ladrones le echaron mucho ingenio the thieves showed a lot of ingenuity22. Fam [documento]tengo que ir a echar una instancia al Ministerio I've got to go and hand in a form at the ministry¿qué echan esta noche en la tele? what's on TV o Br telly tonight?;¿qué echan en el Rialto? what's on o showing at the Rialto?;echan una película de acción they're showing an action movie24. Am [animales] to urge on[ocasión] to waste sth;no puedes echar todo a perder, después de tanto esfuerzo you can't just throw it all away after all that effort;echar algo a cara o cruz to toss (a coin) for sth;echar algo a suertes to draw lots for sth;echar de menos to miss;le echa mucho de menos he misses her a lot;echo de menos mi casa I miss my house;Chileecharlas to run away;echar algo por tierra to put paid to sth, to ruin sth;eso echa por tierra todas nuestras esperanzas that dashes all our hopes♦ viechar por la derecha to go (to the) rightechar a correr to break into a run;echar a llorar to burst into tears;echar a reír to burst out laughing;echar a volar to fly off* * *I v/tlo han echado del trabajo he’s been fired;echar abajo pull down, destroy2 humo give off3 ( poner) putpost5:echar la culpa a alguien blame s.o., put the blame on s.o.;me echó 40 años he thought I was 40II v/i:echar a start to, begin to;echar a correr start o begin to run, start running* * *echar vt1) lanzar: to throw, to cast, to hurl2) expulsar: to throw out, to expel3) emitir: to emit, give off4) brotar: to sprout, to put forth5) despedir: to fire, to dismiss6) : to put in, to add7)echar a perder : to spoil, to ruin8)echar de menos : to missechan de menos a su madre: they miss their motherechar vi1) : to start off2)echar a : to begin to* * *echar vb¿has echado sal al arroz? have you put any salt in the rice?me has echado demasiado, no creo que pueda comérmelo you've given me too much I don't think I can eat it all5. (verter) to pour6. (emitir) to give out7. (jugar) to play / to have¿echamos una partida de ajedrez? shall we have a game of chess?8. (proyectar) to be on¿qué echan hoy en televisión? what's on television tonight?¿cuántos años me echas? how old do you think I am? -
127 empezar
v.to begin, to start.empezó la conferencia dando la bienvenida a los asistentes she began o started her speech by welcoming everyone thereempezaron otra botella de vino they started o opened another bottle of winela clase empieza a las diez the class begins o starts at ten o'clock¡no empieces!, ¡ya hemos discutido este tema lo suficiente! don't you start, we've spent long enough on this subject already!al empezar la reunión when the meeting started o beganempezar a hacer algo to begin o start to do somethingempezar por hacer algo to begin o start by doing somethingpara empezar to begin o start withRicardo empezó la fiesta tarde Richard began the party late.La fiesta empezó tarde The party began late.Ricardo empezó el crucigrama Richard started the crossword puzzle.* * *(e changes to ie in stressed syllables and z changes to c before e)Present IndicativePast indempecé, empezaste, empezó, empezamos, empezasteis, empezaron.Present SubjunctiveImperative* * *verbto begin, start* * *1. VI1) (=comenzar) [gen] to start, begin; [en un puesto de trabajo] to startel curso empieza en octubre — the course starts o begins in October
el año ha empezado mal — the year got off to a bad start, the year started o began badly
antes de empezar, os recordaré que... — before we start o begin, I'd like to remind you that...
al empezar el año — at the start o beginning of the year
¿cuándo empieza el nuevo cocinero? — when does the new cook start?
¡no empieces! — * don't you start! *
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para empezar — to start with, begin withpara empezar quisiera agradecerte tu presencia entre nosotros — I would like to start o begin by thanking you for being with us, to start o begin with, I would like to thank you for being with us
- todo es cuestión de empezar2)• empezar a hacer algo — [gen] to start o begin to do sth, start o begin doing sth; [en un trabajo] to start to do o doing sth
empezó a llover — it started o began to rain, it started o began raining
la película me está empezando a aburrir — the film is starting o beginning to bore me
ya empiezo a entrar en calor — I'm starting o beginning to feel warm now
3)• empezar haciendo algo — to begin o start by doing sth
empezaremos pidiendo ayuda — we'll start o begin by asking for help
la canción empieza diciendo que... — the song begins o starts by saying that...
4)• empezar con algo — [película, curso, año] to start o begin with sth
la novela empieza con una referencia a Sartre — the novel starts o begins with a reference to Sartre
empezamos con cerveza y acabamos con vino — we started on o began with beer and ended up on wine
¿cuándo empezáis con las clases de inglés? — when do you start your English classes?
¡no empieces otra vez con lo mismo! — don't start on that again!
5)• empezar por algo/algn — to start with sth/sb, begin with sth/sb
empezaré por la cocina — I'll start o begin with the kitchen
"huelga" empieza por hache — "huelga" starts o begins with (an) h
empezar por hacer algo — to start by doing sth, begin by doing sth
2.VT [+ actividad, temporada] to start, begin; [+ botella, jamón] to starthemos empezado mal la semana — the week got off to a bad start for us, the week started badly for us
* * *1.verbo intransitivo1) película/conferencia/invierno to begin, startempezar a + inf — to start to + inf, start -ing
empezó a nevar — it started to snow o snowing
me empezó a entrar hambre — I began o started to feel hungry
2) persona to startempezar de nuevo or volver a empezar — to start again
todo es (cuestión de) empezar — it'll be fine once we/you get started
empezar a + inf — to start -ing, start to + inf
empezó a llorar — he began o started to cry
empezar + ger — to start by -ing
empezó diciendo que... — she started o began by saying that...
empezar por + inf — to start o begin by -ing
empecemos por estudiar el contexto histórico — let's begin o start by looking at the historical context
3)2.para empezar — first of all, to start with
empezar vt1) <tarea/actividad> to start2) <frasco/mermelada> to start, open* * *= begin, get + started, start, start off, kick off, set out, get + Nombre + underway, get + Posesivo + feet wet, set in, cut + Posesivo + spurs, commence.Ex. This section has begun to demonstrate some of the problems associated with the author approach.Ex. 'We'll get started as soon as everyone arrives,' the executive director shook her hand and smiled graciously.Ex. Over the past two to three years the numbers of full text data bases and data banks has started to escalate considerably.Ex. If you establish a principle of using the national language, where do you start off?.Ex. The article is entitled 'The bucks start here: ALA kicks off library funding campaign'.Ex. The person seeking information needs to have all the necessary documentation before setting out, otherwise it could result in considerable expense and much time wasting.Ex. The author describes two surveys which the IFLA Section has been involved in to acquire the information necessary to get the project underway.Ex. Coming clean to voters is something she's gonna have to get used to if she is really serious about getting her feet wet in elected politics.Ex. Open or compound fractures were usually fatal prior to the advent of antiseptics in the 1860s because infection would set in.Ex. Lorene, who cut her spurs fighting for equal pay, said she was `absolutely gobsmacked' at having won the award.Ex. This stop list is input to the computer before indexing can commence, and is a list of the words which appear in text which have no value as access words in an index.----* acabar mejor de lo que + empezar = end up on + a high note.* al empezar = first off.* bomba de relojería + empezar la cuenta atrás = time bomb + tick away.* empezar a = be on + Posesivo + way to.* empezar a acabarse = run + low (on).* empezar a actuar = swing into + action.* empezar a arder = catch + fire, catch on + fire.* empezar a caer en picado = hit + the skids, be on the skids.* empezar a calar en = grow on/upon + Pronombre.* empezar a comprender = grow on/upon + Pronombre.* empezar a dar carcajadas = burst into + a fit of laughter, burst into + side-splitting laughter.* empezar a darse cuenta de = grow on/upon + Pronombre.* empezar a debatir = embark on/upon + discussion.* empezar a deteriorarse = hit + the skids, be on the skids.* empezar a diluviar = the skies + open up.* empezar a empeorar = hit + the skids, be on the skids.* empezar a faltar = be in short supply, be at a premium.* empezar a fumar = take up + smoking.* empezar a funcionar = become + operational, get off + the ground, get + rolling, get + things going, get + things rolling, go + live, get + the ball rolling, set + the ball rolling, start + the ball rolling.* empezar a gustar la idea = warm up to + the idea.* empezar a hablar de = make + noises about, make + a noise about.* empezar a imprimir = go to + press.* empezar a ir bien = fall into + place.* empezar a irse al garete = hit + the skids, be on the skids.* empezar a jugar mejor = get back into + the game.* empezar Algo = get + Nombre + started.* empezar Algo con buen pie = start + Nombre + off on the right foot.* empezar a mejorar = turn + a corner, take + a turn, take + a turn for the better.* empezar a pensar en = turn + Posesivo + mind to.* empezar a reírse a carcajadas = burst into + a fit of laughter, burst into + side-splitting laughter.* empezar a resquebrajarse = develop + cracks.* empezar a saltar las lágrimas = eyes + start to well up with tears, eyes + start to well up.* empezar a sudar por el esfuerzo = work up + a sweat, work up + a lather.* empezar a tener dudas = get + cold feet.* empezar a tener sentido = become + meaningful.* empezar a trabajar = take + job.* empezar a tratar = scratch + the surface of, scrape + the surface.* empezar a utilizarse = come into + use.* empezar con buen pie = start + Nombre + on the right footing, hit + the ground running.* empezar de cero = start at + ground zero.* empezar de nuevo = a fresh start, start over, make + a fresh start.* empezar desde = work from, set out from.* empezar desde cero = start at + ground zero.* empezar desde la base = start at + ground zero.* empezar la casa por el tejado = tail wagging the dog.* empezar lento = be slow off the mark, be slow off the blocks.* empezar por el final = work back from.* empezar por el principio = start from + scratch, start at + ground zero.* empezar por lo más difícil = plunge in at + the deep end.* empezar rápido = be quick off the mark, be quick off the blocks.* empezar una nueva etapa en la vida = turn over + a new page, turn over + a new leaf.* enseñanza antes de empezar el trabajo = pre-service education.* hay que empezar por el principio = first things must come first.* bebé que empieza a andar = toddler.* para empezar = for one, initially, to start with, to begin with, for starters, first off.* terminar mejor de lo que + empezar = end up on + a high note.* una buena forma de empezar = a good way to start.* una manera de empezar = a foot in the door.* volver a empezar = return to + the drawing boards, back to the drawing board, a fresh start, start over, go back to + square one, be back to square one.* volver a empezar de cero = be back to square one, go back to + square one.* * *1.verbo intransitivo1) película/conferencia/invierno to begin, startempezar a + inf — to start to + inf, start -ing
empezó a nevar — it started to snow o snowing
me empezó a entrar hambre — I began o started to feel hungry
2) persona to startempezar de nuevo or volver a empezar — to start again
todo es (cuestión de) empezar — it'll be fine once we/you get started
empezar a + inf — to start -ing, start to + inf
empezó a llorar — he began o started to cry
empezar + ger — to start by -ing
empezó diciendo que... — she started o began by saying that...
empezar por + inf — to start o begin by -ing
empecemos por estudiar el contexto histórico — let's begin o start by looking at the historical context
3)2.para empezar — first of all, to start with
empezar vt1) <tarea/actividad> to start2) <frasco/mermelada> to start, open* * *= begin, get + started, start, start off, kick off, set out, get + Nombre + underway, get + Posesivo + feet wet, set in, cut + Posesivo + spurs, commence.Ex: This section has begun to demonstrate some of the problems associated with the author approach.
Ex: 'We'll get started as soon as everyone arrives,' the executive director shook her hand and smiled graciously.Ex: Over the past two to three years the numbers of full text data bases and data banks has started to escalate considerably.Ex: If you establish a principle of using the national language, where do you start off?.Ex: The article is entitled 'The bucks start here: ALA kicks off library funding campaign'.Ex: The person seeking information needs to have all the necessary documentation before setting out, otherwise it could result in considerable expense and much time wasting.Ex: The author describes two surveys which the IFLA Section has been involved in to acquire the information necessary to get the project underway.Ex: Coming clean to voters is something she's gonna have to get used to if she is really serious about getting her feet wet in elected politics.Ex: Open or compound fractures were usually fatal prior to the advent of antiseptics in the 1860s because infection would set in.Ex: Lorene, who cut her spurs fighting for equal pay, said she was `absolutely gobsmacked' at having won the award.Ex: This stop list is input to the computer before indexing can commence, and is a list of the words which appear in text which have no value as access words in an index.* acabar mejor de lo que + empezar = end up on + a high note.* al empezar = first off.* bomba de relojería + empezar la cuenta atrás = time bomb + tick away.* empezar a = be on + Posesivo + way to.* empezar a acabarse = run + low (on).* empezar a actuar = swing into + action.* empezar a arder = catch + fire, catch on + fire.* empezar a caer en picado = hit + the skids, be on the skids.* empezar a calar en = grow on/upon + Pronombre.* empezar a comprender = grow on/upon + Pronombre.* empezar a dar carcajadas = burst into + a fit of laughter, burst into + side-splitting laughter.* empezar a darse cuenta de = grow on/upon + Pronombre.* empezar a debatir = embark on/upon + discussion.* empezar a deteriorarse = hit + the skids, be on the skids.* empezar a diluviar = the skies + open up.* empezar a empeorar = hit + the skids, be on the skids.* empezar a faltar = be in short supply, be at a premium.* empezar a fumar = take up + smoking.* empezar a funcionar = become + operational, get off + the ground, get + rolling, get + things going, get + things rolling, go + live, get + the ball rolling, set + the ball rolling, start + the ball rolling.* empezar a gustar la idea = warm up to + the idea.* empezar a hablar de = make + noises about, make + a noise about.* empezar a imprimir = go to + press.* empezar a ir bien = fall into + place.* empezar a irse al garete = hit + the skids, be on the skids.* empezar a jugar mejor = get back into + the game.* empezar Algo = get + Nombre + started.* empezar Algo con buen pie = start + Nombre + off on the right foot.* empezar a mejorar = turn + a corner, take + a turn, take + a turn for the better.* empezar a pensar en = turn + Posesivo + mind to.* empezar a reírse a carcajadas = burst into + a fit of laughter, burst into + side-splitting laughter.* empezar a resquebrajarse = develop + cracks.* empezar a saltar las lágrimas = eyes + start to well up with tears, eyes + start to well up.* empezar a sudar por el esfuerzo = work up + a sweat, work up + a lather.* empezar a tener dudas = get + cold feet.* empezar a tener sentido = become + meaningful.* empezar a trabajar = take + job.* empezar a tratar = scratch + the surface of, scrape + the surface.* empezar a utilizarse = come into + use.* empezar con buen pie = start + Nombre + on the right footing, hit + the ground running.* empezar de cero = start at + ground zero.* empezar de nuevo = a fresh start, start over, make + a fresh start.* empezar desde = work from, set out from.* empezar desde cero = start at + ground zero.* empezar desde la base = start at + ground zero.* empezar la casa por el tejado = tail wagging the dog.* empezar lento = be slow off the mark, be slow off the blocks.* empezar por el final = work back from.* empezar por el principio = start from + scratch, start at + ground zero.* empezar por lo más difícil = plunge in at + the deep end.* empezar rápido = be quick off the mark, be quick off the blocks.* empezar una nueva etapa en la vida = turn over + a new page, turn over + a new leaf.* enseñanza antes de empezar el trabajo = pre-service education.* hay que empezar por el principio = first things must come first.* bebé que empieza a andar = toddler.* para empezar = for one, initially, to start with, to begin with, for starters, first off.* terminar mejor de lo que + empezar = end up on + a high note.* una buena forma de empezar = a good way to start.* una manera de empezar = a foot in the door.* volver a empezar = return to + the drawing boards, back to the drawing board, a fresh start, start over, go back to + square one, be back to square one.* volver a empezar de cero = be back to square one, go back to + square one.* * *empezar [A6 ]viA1 «película/conferencia/invierno» to begin, startel curso empieza el 16 the course begins o ( frml) commences on the 16th¿con qué letra empieza? what is the first letter?, what letter does it begin with?al empezar el siglo at the turn of the centuryya han empezado los fríos the cold weather has arrived o started2 empezar A + INF to start to + INF, start -INGha empezado a nevar it has started snowing, it has started to snowle empezó a entrar hambre she began o started to feel hungryempezó a hervir it began boiling o to boil, it came to the boil, it started boiling o to boille han empezado a salir espinillas she's getting o starting to get pimplesempieza a ser imposible conseguirlo it is becoming impossible to get itB «persona»1 (en una actividad) to start¿cuándo empieza la nueva secretaria? when is the new secretary starting?, when does the new secretary start?empezó de aprendiz he started o began as an apprenticetendremos que empezar de nuevo or volver a empezar we'll have to start againtodo es (cuestión de) empezar it'll be fine once we/you get started¡ya empezamos otra vez! here we go again!empezar POR algo/algn:empecemos por el principio let's begin o start at the beginningempezó por la pared del fondo he started o began with the back wallno sabe por dónde empezar she doesn't know where to begin o startvamos a empezar por ti let's start with you2 empezar A + INF to start -ING, start to + INFcuando empezó a hablar se le fueron los nervios once she started o began talking, her nervousness disappearedtenía dos años cuando empezó a hablar she started talking when she was twoempezó a llorar he began o started to cry3 empezar + GER to start BY -INGempezó diciendo que sería breve she started o began by saying that she would be briefempezó trabajando de mecánico he started by working as a mechanic, he started out as a mechanic4 empezar POR + INF to start o begin BY -INGempieza por sentarte begin o start by taking a seat, take a seat firstse empieza por marinar la carne first marinade the meatempecemos por estudiar el contexto histórico let's begin o start by looking at the historical contextCpara empezar: para empezar, me parece un disparate for a start o for one thing, I think it's a ridiculous ideapara empezar, ¿quién te dio permiso para leer mi correspondencia? who gave you permission to read my letters anyway?para empezar, hay que limpiar la superficie first of all o to start with, you have to clean the surface■ empezarvtA ‹tarea/actividad› to startse debe empezar el día con un buen desayuno you should start o begin the day with a good breakfast¿ya empezaste el tercer capítulo? have you started chapter three yet?B ‹frasco/lata/mermelada› to start, openno empieces otra botella don't start o open another bottle¿podemos empezar este jamón? can we start on this ham?* * *
empezar ( conjugate empezar) verbo intransitivo
1 [película/conferencia/invierno] to begin, start;◊ empezó a nevar it started to snow o snowing
2 [ persona] to start;
todo es cuestión de empezar it'll be fine once we/you get started;
no sé por dónde empezar I don't know where to begin;
vamos a empezar por ti let's start with you;
empezar a hacer algo to start doing sth, start to do sth;
empezó diciendo que … she started o began by saying that …;
empezó trabajando de mecánico he started out as a mechanic;
empecemos por estudiar el contexto histórico let's begin o start by looking at the historical context
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verbo transitivo
empezar verbo transitivo & verbo intransitivo
1 (dar principio a una actividad) to begin, start: aún no hemos empezado a comer, we still haven't started to eat
para empezar, first of all: para empezar, eso que dices no es cierto, to begin with what you're saying is just not true
no empieces con tus tonterías, don't start being stupid again
2 (un paquete, una caja) to open, start: la caja de galletas está sin empezar, the box of biscuits hasn't been opened yet
3 (tener principio) to start: la película empieza a las diez, the film starts at ten o'clock ➣ Ver nota en begin y start
♦ Locuciones: ya empezamos, here we go again
' empezar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
adormecerse
- arrancar
- cada
- cobrar
- compilación
- echar
- echarse
- ponerse
- pronta
- pronto
- romper
- soltarse
- trabar
- vaya
- volver
- ya
- a
- aclarar
- cero
- empiece
- entrar
- incendiar
- largar
- poner
English:
begin
- branch out
- clean up
- cotton on
- daunt
- fail
- flying
- get
- grow
- impatient
- kick off
- nervous
- open
- pipe up
- place
- set off
- spring
- square
- start
- start off
- start up
- strike up
- take off
- take up
- thing
- turn
- afresh
- beginning
- ground
- into
- keen
- kick
- originate
- over
- rampage
- roll
- scratch
- strike
- suppose
- undone
* * *♦ vtto begin, to start;empezó la conferencia dando la bienvenida a los asistentes she began o started her speech by welcoming everyone there;todavía no hemos empezado el colegio we still haven't started school;empecé el libro, pero no lo conseguí acabar I started (reading) the book, but didn't manage to finish it;hemos empezado la tarta we've started the cake;empezaron otra botella de vino they started o opened another bottle of wine♦ vito begin, to start (a/por to/by);la clase empieza a las diez the class begins o starts at ten o'clock;¿a qué hora empieza el partido? what time does the game start?;el concierto empezó tarde the concert started late;la película empieza con una escena muy violenta the film begins with a very violent scene;tuvieron que empezar de nuevo they had to start again;el aprender a nadar, todo es empezar with swimming, getting started is half the battle;¡no empieces!, ¡ya hemos discutido este tema lo suficiente! don't you start, we've spent long enough on this subject already!;¡ya empezamos con el vecino y su música! here we go again with our neighbour and his music!;al empezar la reunión when the meeting started o began;al empezar resulta un poco difícil it's quite hard at first o to begin with;en noviembre empezó a hacer frío it started getting colder in November;empezó pidiendo disculpas por su retraso she started o began by apologizing for being late;empezar por: empieza por el salón, yo haré la cocina you start on the living-room, I'll do the kitchen;empieza por aflojar los tornillos first, loosen the screws, start o begin by loosening the screws;empieza por portarte bien, y ya hablaremos first you start behaving well, then we'll talk;para empezar: para empezar, sopa I'd like soup for starters o to start with;para empezar, habrá que comprar los billetes first of all o to start with, we'll have to buy the tickets;no me gusta, para empezar, es demasiado pequeño I don't like it, it's too small to start with* * *I v/t start, beginII v/i1 start, begin;empezar a hacer algo start to do sth, start doing sth;empezar por hacer algo start o begin by doing sth;empezar por alguien start with s.o.;para empezar to begin with;ya empezamos fam here we go again* * *empezar {29} vcomenzar: to start, to begin* * * -
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adj.decent. ( Latin American Spanish)f.1 people (people).toda la gente everyone, everybodyson buena gente they're good peoplegente bien well-to-do peoplegente de bien decent folkgente de la calle ordinary peoplela gente corriente the common peoplela gente guapa the beautiful people, the smart set (peninsular Spanish)gente menuda kids2 folks (informal) (familia).* * *1 people plural3 (personal) staff\gente baja low-class peoplela gente bien peyorativo the well-to-do, the well-offgente de bien honest people* * *noun f.* * *1. SF1) (=personas) people plJuan es buena gente — * Juan is a nice guy *
gente bien — (=los ricos) well-off people, well-to-do people; (=los decorosos) decent people
gente bonita — Méx beautiful people
gente de bien — = gente bien
gente de capa parda — †† country folk
gente de color — coloured people, colored people (EEUU)
gente de la cuchilla — †† butchers pl
gente de medio pelo — people of limited means, common people
¡gente de paz! — (Mil) friend!
gente de pelo — †† well-to-do people
gente de pluma — †† clerks pl, penpushers pl
gente de trato — †† tradespeople
gente gorda — Esp * well-to-do people, rich people
gente guapa, gente linda — LAm beautiful people
gente menuda — children pl
gente natural — CAm Indians pl, natives pl
gente perdida — † riff-raff
don I, 1)gente principal — nobility, gentry
2) Méx (=persona) person3) * (=parientes) family, folks * plmi gente — my family, my folks *
4) (=nación) nation5) (Mil) men pl, troops pl6) (=séquito) retinue7) LAm upper-class people pl2.ADJes muy gente — * Chile he's very decent *; Méx he's very kind
* * *I IIadverbio (Chi, Méx)IIIse portó muy gente conmigo — she was very good o kind to me
1)a) ( personas) people (pl)había muy poca/tanta gente — there were very few/so many people
¿qué va a decir la gente? — what will people say?
estas Navidades las pasaré con mi gente — I'm spending this Christmas with my family o (colloq) folks
¿cómo está toda la gente del pueblo? — how's everyone back home?
como la gente — (CS fam) <regalo/camisa> decent (colloq)
ser buena gente — to be nice (o kind etc)
ser gente — (AmS) to behave (properly)
b) (Méx) ( persona) person2) gentes femenino plural (liter) ( habitantes) people (pl)* * *= humans, people, folk, public, peeps.Nota: Expresión coloquial derivada de la palabra people.Ex. The first of these categories does not involve indexing by humans.Ex. There are networks which have been designed for transmitting information to and from computers, rather than transmitting people's voices.Ex. On the other hand people passionately devoted to a hobby or sport or their work will endure without complaint conditions which less ardent folk think outrageously insupportable.Ex. There were 6 peeps in the water and most were familiar faces.----* ande yo caliente, ríase la gente = cry all the way to the bank, laugh all the way to the bank.* atraer gente = draw + people.* campaña de concienciación de la gente = awareness raising [awareness-raising].* caterva de gente = throng of people.* círculo cerrado de gente = clique.* concienciación de la gente = awareness raising [awareness-raising].* concienciar a la gente = build + public awareness, raise + awareness, raise + people's awareness, raise + public awareness, raise + consciousness, enhance + awareness.* conquistarse a la gente = win + hearts and minds.* contador de gente = people counter.* contratar gente = take on + people.* dignidad de la gente = people's dignity.* dirigido a la gente = people-oriented, people-centred, people-centric, people-driven.* formado por gente cotidiana de la calle = grassroots [grass-roots].* ganarse a la gente = win + hearts and minds.* gente bien = well-to-do, well-off.* gente común = pleb [plebe].* gente común, la = ordinary people, common people, the.* gente común y corriente, la = common people, the.* gente con éxito = successful people.* gente corriente, la = ordinary people.* gente de a pie = ordinary people.* gente de color = coloured people.* gente de éxito = successful people.* gente de la ciudad = townspeople.* gente del circo = circus performer.* gente de negocios = business people.* gente de poca importancia = small fry, the.* gente de poder = wielders of power, powerful people.* gente desfavorecida = small fry, the.* gente de todo tipo = people from all walks of life.* gente famosa = famous people.* gente influyente = powerful people.* gente, la = public, the.* gente lectora = reading people.* gente marginada socialmente = socially deprived people.* gente mayor = elderly people.* gente muy trabajadora = hard-working people.* gente normal = pleb [plebe], straight people, ordinary men and women.* gente normal, la = ordinary people, hoi polloi, the.* gente sin hogar = homeless people.* gente sin techo = homeless people.* gente trabajadora = toiling crowd, working people.* hacer que la gente se vuelva a mirar = make + heads turn.* influir en la gente = influence + people.* la gente decía que = rumour had it that.* la gente dice que = rumour has it that.* la gente se está inquietando = the natives are nervous.* la gente se está poniendo nerviosa = the natives are nervous.* la gente se puso de pie para aplaudir = standing ovation.* la mayoría de la gente = most people, the majority of the people.* marea de gente = foot traffic, maddening crowd.* menospreciar a la gente = look down + Posesivo + nose at people.* mirar a la gente con desprecio = look down + Posesivo + nose at people.* mirar por encima del hombro a la gente = look down + Posesivo + nose at people.* mucha gente + esperar que = be widely expected.* orientado al servicio de la gente = people-centred, people-centric.* orientado hacia la gente = people-driven.* para alguna gente = to some people.* paso de la gente = flow of people.* pensado para la gente = people-driven.* tarea orientada hacia la gente = people-oriented task.* tener buen ojo para juzgar a la gente = be a good judge of character.* tener mal ojo para juzgar a la gente = be a bad judge of character.* un grupo de gente variada = a cast of people.* un hombre de gentes = a man of the people.* violación del derecho de la gente a + Nombre = invasion of people's right to + Nombre.* * *I IIadverbio (Chi, Méx)IIIse portó muy gente conmigo — she was very good o kind to me
1)a) ( personas) people (pl)había muy poca/tanta gente — there were very few/so many people
¿qué va a decir la gente? — what will people say?
estas Navidades las pasaré con mi gente — I'm spending this Christmas with my family o (colloq) folks
¿cómo está toda la gente del pueblo? — how's everyone back home?
como la gente — (CS fam) <regalo/camisa> decent (colloq)
ser buena gente — to be nice (o kind etc)
ser gente — (AmS) to behave (properly)
b) (Méx) ( persona) person2) gentes femenino plural (liter) ( habitantes) people (pl)* * *la gente= public, theEx: Community education is another form of outreach that aims to educate the public about the availability of services that can help them, about their entitlement to benefits, or about their rights under the law.
= humans, people, folk, public, peeps.Nota: Expresión coloquial derivada de la palabra people.Ex: The first of these categories does not involve indexing by humans.
Ex: There are networks which have been designed for transmitting information to and from computers, rather than transmitting people's voices.Ex: On the other hand people passionately devoted to a hobby or sport or their work will endure without complaint conditions which less ardent folk think outrageously insupportable.Ex: There were 6 peeps in the water and most were familiar faces.* ande yo caliente, ríase la gente = cry all the way to the bank, laugh all the way to the bank.* atraer gente = draw + people.* campaña de concienciación de la gente = awareness raising [awareness-raising].* caterva de gente = throng of people.* círculo cerrado de gente = clique.* concienciación de la gente = awareness raising [awareness-raising].* concienciar a la gente = build + public awareness, raise + awareness, raise + people's awareness, raise + public awareness, raise + consciousness, enhance + awareness.* conquistarse a la gente = win + hearts and minds.* contador de gente = people counter.* contratar gente = take on + people.* dignidad de la gente = people's dignity.* dirigido a la gente = people-oriented, people-centred, people-centric, people-driven.* formado por gente cotidiana de la calle = grassroots [grass-roots].* ganarse a la gente = win + hearts and minds.* gente bien = well-to-do, well-off.* gente común = pleb [plebe].* gente común, la = ordinary people, common people, the.* gente común y corriente, la = common people, the.* gente con éxito = successful people.* gente corriente, la = ordinary people.* gente de a pie = ordinary people.* gente de color = coloured people.* gente de éxito = successful people.* gente de la ciudad = townspeople.* gente del circo = circus performer.* gente de negocios = business people.* gente de poca importancia = small fry, the.* gente de poder = wielders of power, powerful people.* gente desfavorecida = small fry, the.* gente de todo tipo = people from all walks of life.* gente famosa = famous people.* gente influyente = powerful people.* gente, la = public, the.* gente lectora = reading people.* gente marginada socialmente = socially deprived people.* gente mayor = elderly people.* gente muy trabajadora = hard-working people.* gente normal = pleb [plebe], straight people, ordinary men and women.* gente normal, la = ordinary people, hoi polloi, the.* gente sin hogar = homeless people.* gente sin techo = homeless people.* gente trabajadora = toiling crowd, working people.* hacer que la gente se vuelva a mirar = make + heads turn.* influir en la gente = influence + people.* la gente decía que = rumour had it that.* la gente dice que = rumour has it that.* la gente se está inquietando = the natives are nervous.* la gente se está poniendo nerviosa = the natives are nervous.* la gente se puso de pie para aplaudir = standing ovation.* la mayoría de la gente = most people, the majority of the people.* marea de gente = foot traffic, maddening crowd.* menospreciar a la gente = look down + Posesivo + nose at people.* mirar a la gente con desprecio = look down + Posesivo + nose at people.* mirar por encima del hombro a la gente = look down + Posesivo + nose at people.* mucha gente + esperar que = be widely expected.* orientado al servicio de la gente = people-centred, people-centric.* orientado hacia la gente = people-driven.* para alguna gente = to some people.* paso de la gente = flow of people.* pensado para la gente = people-driven.* tarea orientada hacia la gente = people-oriented task.* tener buen ojo para juzgar a la gente = be a good judge of character.* tener mal ojo para juzgar a la gente = be a bad judge of character.* un grupo de gente variada = a cast of people.* un hombre de gentes = a man of the people.* violación del derecho de la gente a + Nombre = invasion of people's right to + Nombre.* * *( AmL)1 (de buenas maneras) respectablees una familia muy or bien gente they're a very decent o respectable family2 (amable) kind, good(Chi, Méx): se portó muy gente conmigo she was very good o kind to meNótese que en español, cuando el nombre gente significa personas, se traduce al inglés por people con verbo en plural - allí la gente es muy amable = the people are very nice thereCuando tiene el sentido de familia se traduce al inglés por family con el verbo en singular o plural - mi gente está de vacaciones = my family is o are on holidayA(personas) people (pl)había mucha/muy poca/tanta gente there were a lot of/very few/so many people¿qué va a decir la gente? what will people say?tengo ganas de conocer gente nueva I want to meet some new peopleestas Navidades las pasaré con mi gente I'm spending this Christmas with my family o ( colloq) folks¿cómo está toda la gente del pueblo? how's everyone back home?toda la gente del cine everyone in the movie o film world‹hablar› properlymetido a gente ( Chi fam): es un roto metido a gente he's a jumped-up little nobody o a pretentious little upstartser buena gente to be nice ( o kind etc)son muy buena gente they're very nicees buena gente ( AmL); he's niceCompuestos:la gente bien no actúa de esa manera respectable people don't behave like thatsólo se relaciona con la gente bien she only mixes with the right kind of people o with people of a certain classdonde veranea la gente bien where well-to-do people spend their summer vacation ( AmE), where posh people spend their summer holidays ( BrE humor pej)la gente de a pie the man in the street, the ordinary citizenusa una jerga incomprensible para la gente de a pie he uses jargon which is incomprehensible to the layperson o to the layman o to the man in the street o to the average personla gente linda or ( Esp) guapa the beautiful people (pl)* * *
gente sustantivo femenino◊ Nota:
Nótese que en español, cuando el nombre gente significa personas, se traduce al inglés por people con verbo en plural - allí la gente es muy amable = people are very nice thereCuando tiene el sentido de familia se traduce al inglés por family con el verbo en singular o plural - mi gente está de vacaciones = my family is o are on holiday
había muy poca/tanta gente there were very few/so many people;
gente bien ( de respeto) respectable people;
( adinerada) well-to-do people;
ser buena gente to be nice (o kind etc);
ser gente (AmS) to behave (properly)
■ adjetivo (AmL) ( de buenas maneras) respectable;
( amable) kind, good
■ adverbio (Chi, Méx):◊ se portó muy gente conmigo she was very good o kind to me
gente sustantivo femenino
1 people pl
gente menuda, children
2 (familia) folks pl: lo celebrará con su gente, she'll celebrate it with her family
3 (persona) person: ese Manuel es muy mala gente, there's something dodgy about Manuel
♦ Locuciones: LAm ser gente, to be good, kind o respectable
' gente' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
abarrotada
- abarrotado
- aborregar
- agolparse
- alternar
- calaña
- casa
- cuánta
- cuánto
- demás
- demasiada
- demasiado
- desarraigar
- empujar
- enferma
- enfermo
- enjuiciar
- familia
- galería
- haber
- hacinarse
- hospitalaria
- hospitalario
- infestar
- juego
- lugar
- mayoría
- menuda
- menudo
- multitud
- pelaje
- peña
- poblar
- pulular
- qué
- rebosar
- remolino
- repleta
- repleto
- rozarse
- sesgada
- sesgado
- tipo
- trajín
- vivir
- acomodado
- aglomeración
- ambiente
- apestado
- apiñarse
English:
all
- anxiety
- batch
- body
- busload
- bustling
- circle
- congested
- congregate
- crush
- derive
- disorderly
- draw
- drift
- empathize
- few
- fill
- flock
- folk
- frisk
- gather
- get on
- good
- goodwill
- grating
- half
- handle
- hold back
- hold up
- hover
- humorous
- jam-packed
- join
- like
- lot
- magnificent
- mill about
- mill around
- mob
- most
- nice
- nowadays
- onrush
- onslaught
- outgoing
- overcrowded
- people
- play on
- play upon
- polite
* * *gente1 adj invAm [amable] decent;son muy gente they're very decent folkgente2 nf1. [personas] people;acudió muy poca gente very few people went;toda la gente everyone, everybody;son buena gente they're good people;David es buena gente David is a good guy;CSur Famcomo la gente: hacer algo como la gente to do sth properly;una comida como la gente a decent mealgente bien well-to-do people;gente de bien decent folk;Méx Fam gente bonita beautiful people;gente de la calle ordinary people;Esp Fam gente guapa beautiful people; Andes, RP Fam gente linda beautiful people;gente menuda kidsahora se ve con otra gente she goes around with a different crowd now4.gentes [habitantes] people;las gentes del lugar the local people, the locals* * *f1 people pl ;buena gente good o respectable people pl ;ser buena gente be nice;la gente mayor grown-ups pl ; ancianos elderly people pl, old people pl ;mi gente my family2 L.Am. ( persona) person* * *gente nf1) : people2) : relatives pl, folks pl3)4)ser buena gente : to be nice, to be kind* * *gente n1. (en general) people
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