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1 head

head [hed]

tête ⇒ 1 (a), 1 (b), 1 (e), 1 (i), 1 (j), 1 (l), 1 (n), 1 (p), 1 (v) mal de tête ⇒ 1 (f) chef ⇒ 1 (g) côté face ⇒ 1 (k) être à la tête de ⇒ 2 (a) être en tête de ⇒ 2 (b) diriger ⇒ 2 (c) intituler ⇒ 2 (d) aller ⇒ 3 principal ⇒ 4 (a) premier ⇒ 4 (b)

(pl sense (l) inv)

1 noun

(a) (of human, animal) tête f;

∎ she has a fine head of hair elle a de très beaux cheveux ou une très belle chevelure;

∎ he's already a head taller than his mother il dépasse déjà sa mère d'une tête;

∎ Horseracing to win by a head gagner d'une tête;

∎ from head to toe or foot de la tête aux pieds;

∎ he was covered in mud from head to toe or foot il était couvert de boue de la tête aux pieds;

∎ she was dressed in black from head to toe or foot elle était tout en noir ou entièrement vêtue de noir;

∎ to fall head over heels tomber la tête la première;

∎ to fall head over heels in love with sb tomber éperdument amoureux de qn;

∎ to have one's head in the clouds avoir la tête dans les nuages;

∎ he wanders around with his head in the clouds il est toujours dans les nuages;

∎ wine always goes to my head le vin me monte toujours à la tête;

∎ all this praise has gone to his head toutes ces louanges lui ont tourné la tête;

∎ to give a horse its head lâcher la bride à un cheval;

∎ figurative give him his head and put him in charge lâchez-lui la bride et laissez-le prendre des responsabilités;

∎ to stand on one's head faire le poirier;

∎ familiar I could do it standing on my head c'est simple comme bonjour;

∎ that's the kind of thing he could do standing on his head c'est le genre de choses qu'il peut faire les yeux fermés;

∎ familiar she's got her head screwed on (the right way) elle a la tête sur les épaules;

∎ the girl's got a good head on her shoulders cette fille a la tête sur les épaules;

∎ he's an old head on young shoulders il est très mûr pour son âge;

∎ figurative she's head and shoulders above the rest les autres ne lui arrivent pas à la cheville;

∎ familiar to laugh one's head off rire à gorge déployée;

∎ familiar to shout or to scream one's head off crier à tue-tête;

∎ they'll have your head (on a plate) for this ils auront ta tête pour ça;

∎ heads will roll des têtes tomberont;

∎ American heads up! attention la tête!;

∎ American familiar to give sb a heads up tuyauter qn

(b) (mind, thoughts) tête f;

∎ to do sums in one's head calculer de tête;

∎ to take it into one's head to do sth se mettre en tête de faire qch;

∎ the idea never entered my head ça ne m'est jamais venu à l'esprit;

∎ don't put silly ideas into his head ne lui mettez pas des idées stupides en tête;

∎ to get sth into one's head se mettre qch dans la tête;

∎ I can't get these dates into my head je n'arrive pas à retenir ces dates;

∎ she got it into her head that she was being persecuted elle s'est mis en tête ou dans l'idée qu'on la persécutait;

∎ I can't get that into his head je n'arrive pas à le lui faire comprendre;

∎ the answer has gone right out of my head j'ai complètement oublié la réponse;

∎ I think he made it up out of his own head je crois que c'est lui qui a inventé ça;

∎ familiar use your head! fais travailler tes méninges!;

∎ familiar it's doing my head in! ça me tape sur le système!, ça me prend la tête!;

∎ familiar I just can't get my head round the idea that she's gone je n'arrive vraiment pas à me faire à l'idée qu'elle est partie;

∎ familiar to get one's head straight or together se ressaisir

(c) (aptitude)

∎ to have a good head for business avoir le sens des affaires, s'entendre aux affaires;

∎ she has no head for business elle n'a pas le sens des affaires;

∎ in my job, you need a good head for figures pour faire mon métier, il faut savoir manier les chiffres;

∎ to have a (good) head for heights ne pas avoir le vertige;

∎ I've no head for heights j'ai le vertige

(d) (clear thinking, common sense)

∎ keep your head! gardez votre calme!, ne perdez pas la tête!;

∎ to keep a cool head garder la tête froide;

∎ you'll need a clear head in the morning vous aurez besoin d'avoir l'esprit clair demain matin;

∎ to let one's head be ruled by one's heart laisser son cœur gouverner sa raison;

∎ British familiar he's off his head il est malade, il n'est pas net;

∎ familiar he's not quite right in the head, he's a bit soft in the head il est un peu timbré;

∎ familiar to be out of one's head (drunk) être bourré; (on drugs) être défoncé

(e) (intelligence, ability) tête f;

∎ we'll have to put our heads together and find a solution nous devrons nous y mettre ensemble pour trouver une solution;

∎ off the top of my head, I'd say it would cost about £1,500 à vue de nez, je dirais que ça coûte dans les 1500 livres;

∎ I don't know off the top of my head je ne sais pas, il faudrait que je vérifie;

∎ she made some figures up off the top of her head elle a inventé des chiffres;

∎ he's talking off the top of his head il raconte n'importe quoi;

∎ her lecture was completely over my head sa conférence m'a complètement dépassé;

∎ to talk over sb's head s'exprimer de manière trop compliquée pour qn;

∎ proverb two heads are better than one deux avis valent mieux qu'un

(f) familiar (headache) mal m de tête^□ ;

∎ I've got a bit of a head this morning j'ai un peu mal à la tête ce matin

(g) (chief, boss → of police, government, family) chef m; (→ of school, company) directeur(trice) m,f;

∎ the European heads of government les chefs mpl de gouvernement européens;

∎ the crowned heads of Europe les têtes fpl couronnées de l'Europe;

∎ head of department (in school) chef m de département; (in company) chef m de service

(h) (authority, responsibility)

∎ she went over my head to the president elle est allée voir le président sans me consulter;

∎ they were promoted over my head ils ont été promus avant moi;

∎ on your (own) head be it! c'est toi qui en prends la responsabilité!, à tes risques et périls!;

∎ literary his blood will be upon your head la responsabilité de sa mort pèsera sur vos épaules

(i) (top → of racquet, pin, hammer) tête f; (→ of staircase) haut m, tête f; (→ of bed) chevet m, tête f; (→ of arrow) pointe f; (→ of page) tête f; (→ of letter) en-tête m; (→ of cane) pommeau m; (→ of valley) tête f; (→ of river) source f; (→ of mineshaft) bouche f; (→ of column, rocket, still) chapiteau m; (→ of torpedo) cône m; (→ of cask) fond m;

∎ at the head of the procession/queue en tête de (la) procession/de (la) queue;

∎ sitting at the head of the table assis au bout de la ou en tête de table;

∎ to be at the head of the list venir en tête de liste

(j) Botany & Cookery (of corn) épi m; (of garlic) tête f, gousse f; (of celery) pied m; (of asparagus) pointe f; (of flower) tête f;

∎ a head of cauliflower un chou-fleur

(k) (of coin) côté m face;

∎ heads or tails? pile ou face?;

∎ I can't make head nor tail of this pour moi ça n'a ni queue ni tête;

∎ familiar humorous heads I win, tails you lose pile je gagne, face tu perds;

∎ it's a case of heads I win, tails you lose de toutes les façons je suis gagnant

(l) (of livestock) tête f;

∎ 50 head of cattle 50 têtes de bétail

(m) (in prices, donations)

∎ tickets cost £50 a head les billets valent 50 livres par personne

(n) Electronics (of tape recorder, VCR, disk drive) tête f

(o) (in rugby)

∎ to win the scrum against the head prendre le ballon à l'adversaire sur son introduction

(p) (title → of chapter) tête f;

∎ under this head sous ce titre;

∎ heads of agreement (draft) protocole m d'accord

(q) Typography en-tête m

(r) (on beer) mousse f; (on fermenting liquid) chapeau m

(s) Physics (of fluid, gas) charge f, pression f;

∎ loss of head perte f de pression;

∎ head of water charge f ou pression f d'eau;

∎ figurative to get up or to work up a head of steam s'énerver

(t) (of drum) peau f

(u) (of ship) proue f

(v) Medicine (of abscess, spot) tête f;

∎ to come to a head (abscess, spot) mûrir; figurative (problem) arriver au point critique;

∎ his resignation brought things to a head sa démission a précipité les choses

(w) vulgar (fellatio)

∎ to give sb head tailler une pipe à qn

(x) American familiar or Nautical (toilet) toilettes^□ fpl;

∎ I'm going to the head je vais pisser

2 transitive verb

(a) (command → group, organization) être à la tête de; (→ project, revolt) diriger, être à la tête de; (chair → discussion) mener; (→ commission) présider;

∎ she headed the attack on the Government's economic policy elle menait l'attaque contre la politique économique du gouvernement

(b) (be first in, on) être ou venir en tête de;

∎ Madrid heads the list of Europe's most interesting cities Madrid vient ou s'inscrit en tête des villes les plus intéressantes d'Europe;

∎ Sport she headed the pack from the start elle était en tête du peloton dès le départ

(c) (steer → vehicle) diriger; (→ person) guider, diriger;

∎ we headed the sheep down the hill nous avons fait descendre les moutons de la colline;

∎ they are heading the country into chaos ils conduisent le pays au chaos;

∎ just head me towards the nearest bar dirigez-moi vers le bar le plus proche;

∎ where are you headed? où vas-tu?;

∎ Nautical to head a ship westwards mettre le cap à l'ouest

(d) (provide title for) intituler; (be title of) être en tête de;

∎ the essay is headed 'Democracy' l'essai s'intitule ou est intitulé 'Démocratie'

(e) Football (ball) jouer de la tête;

∎ he headed the ball into the goal il a marqué de la tête

(f) old-fashioned (skirt around → lake) contourner par l'amont; (→ river) contourner par sa source

(g) (plant) écimer, étêter

3 intransitive verb

(car, crowd, person) aller, se diriger; Nautical mettre le cap sur;

∎ where are you heading? où vas-tu?;

∎ you're heading in the right direction vous allez dans la bonne direction;

∎ I'm going to head home je vais rentrer;

∎ the train headed into/out of a tunnel le train est entré dans un/sorti d'un tunnel

4 adjective

(a) (main → person) principal

(b) (first in series) premier

►► head barman chef m barman;

British School head boy = élève chargé d'un certain nombre de responsabilités et qui représente son école aux cérémonies publiques;

head cashier chef m caissier;

head chef chef m de cuisine;

Commerce head clerk premier commis m, chef m de bureau;

head cold rhume m de cerveau;

head count vérification f du nombre de personnes présentes;

∎ the teacher did a head count la maîtresse a compté les élèves;

head foreman chef m d'atelier;

Mining head frame chevalement m;

head gardener jardinier(ère) m,f en chef;

Cars head gasket joint m de culasse;

Technology head gate (of lock) porte f d'amont;

British School head girl = élève chargée d'un certain nombre de responsabilités et qui représente son école aux cérémonies publiques;

head housekeeper (in hotel) gouvernante f générale;

head louse pou m;

head office siège m social, bureau m central;

∎ it's British head office or American the head office on the phone c'est le siège au téléphone;

head porter (in hotel) chef-portier m; (in university college) appariteur m principal;

head race

(a) (in rowing) tête-de-rivière f

(b) Technology canal m de prise ou d'amenée; (of water mill) bief m d'amont;

head receptionist chef m de réception;

Music head register voix f de tête;

British Cars head restraint appuie-tête m, repose-tête m;

Television & Cinema head shot gros plan m de tête;

head start (lead) avance f; (advantage) avantage m;

∎ he had a ten-minute head start over the others il a commencé dix minutes avant les autres;

∎ I got a head start j'ai pris de l'avance sur les autres;

∎ go on, I'll give you a head start allez, vas-y, je te donne un peu d'avance;

∎ being bilingual gives her a head start over the others étant bilingue, elle est avantagée par rapport aux autres;

head of state chef m d'État;

School head teacher (man) proviseur m, directeur m, chef m d'établissement; (woman) directrice f, chef m d'établissement;

head torch lampe f frontale;

Music head voice voix f de tête;

head waiter maître m d'hôtel;

British School head of year conseiller(ère) m,f (principal(e)) d'éducation

➲ head back intransitive verb

rentrer, retourner;

∎ we headed back to the office nous sommes retournés au bureau;

∎ when are you heading back? quand comptez-vous rentrer?

➲ head for inseparable transitive verb

(of car, person) se diriger vers; Nautical mettre le cap sur;

∎ where are you headed for? où vas-tu?;

∎ she headed for home elle rentra (à la maison);

∎ the country is heading for civil war le pays va droit à la guerre civile;

∎ he's heading for trouble il va s'attirer des ennuis;

∎ figurative to be heading for a fall courir à l'échec;

∎ familiar to head for the hills filer

➲ head off

1 separable transitive verb

(a) (divert → animal, vehicle, person) détourner de son chemin; (→ enemy) forcer à reculer;

∎ figurative she headed off all questions about her private life elle a éludé toute question sur sa vie privée

(b) (crisis, disaster) prévenir, éviter; (rebellion, revolt, unrest) éviter

2 intransitive verb

partir;

∎ the children headed off to school les enfants sont partis pour ou à l'école

➲ head up separable transitive verb

(be leader of) diriger

Un panorama unique de l'anglais et du français > head
2 ♦ with

♦ with /wɪð/
A prep.

1 (compl. di compagnia o unione) con; insieme con; insieme a: DIALOGO → - New flame- Who with?, con chi?; Come with me!, vieni con me!; She lives with her parents, vive con i genitori; to mix flour with milk, mescolare la farina con il latte; If you go on strike, we'll all be with you, se scendi in sciopero, saremo tutti con te

2 ( contemporaneità) con: He used to get up with the sun, era solito levarsi col sole; Wine improves with age, il vino migliora con gli anni

3 ( affidamento, dipendenza) con; a; da; presso: I've been with this firm for years, sono anni che lavoro con (o presso) questa ditta; My son has left his cats with me, mio figlio mi ha lasciato (o ha lasciato da me) i suoi gatti; Leave the papers with the secretary!, lascia i documenti alla segretaria!

4 ( vicinanza) accanto a; vicino a: to sit with strangers, essere seduto ( a una riunione, ecc.) accanto a persone che non si conoscono

5 ( mezzo) con; per mezzo di; mediante; da: Cut it with a knife!, taglialo col coltello!; He was shot in the leg with a rifle, è stato ferito alla gamba da una fucilata; DIALOGO → - Booking a room by phone- Is that Taylor with a ‘y’ or an ‘i’?, Taylor con la ‘y’ o con la ‘i’?

6 ( causa) a causa di; con; di; da; per: He was tired with all his work, era stanco a causa di (o per) tutto il lavoro che aveva fatto; He was shaking with a high fever, tremava per la febbre alta; He was trembling with fear, tremava di (o dalla) paura; He is down with fever, è a letto con la febbre; a man bent with age, un uomo curvo per gli anni

7 ( modo, qualità) con; di; per; da; a: to listen with interest, ascoltare con interesse; with all one's heart, di tutto cuore; The grass was wet with rain, l'erba era bagnata per la pioggia (o di pioggia); a jacket with four pockets, una giacca con quattro tasche; a man with a long beard, un uomo dalla barba lunga; to cross a stream with dry feet, attraversare un ruscello a piedi asciutti; a word ending with a consonant, una parola che finisce per consonante

8 ( materia) con; di: Fill the stove with wood!, riempi la stufa di legna!; The hills are covered with woods, le colline sono coperte di boschi; His neck was wet with sweat, aveva il collo bagnato di sudore; The ball is filled with air, la palla è riempita con aria (o piena d'aria)

9 ( opposizione, contrasto) con; contro: to quarrel with sb., litigare con q.; to fight with sb., battersi contro q.; to compete with foreign firms, essere in concorrenza con ditte estere

10 ( vantaggio) per; a favore di: I voted with the Democrats, ho votato per il partito democratico

11 col favore di: to sail with the wind, navigare col favore del vento

12 ( separazione) da; di: to part with a friend, separarsi da un amico; to part with the loot, disfarsi del bottino; a break with tradition, un abbandono della tradizione

13 ( concessivo) con; malgrado; nonostante: With all her faults, I still love her, con tutti i suoi difetti, le voglio ancora bene

14 ( confronto) con; di: to compare sb. [st.] with sb. [st.] else, confrontare q. [qc.] con q. [qc.] altro; The door is level with the street, la porta è allo stesso livello della strada

15 ( relazione) nel caso di; riguardo a; per: With him, pleasure is more important than business, per lui, il piacere è più importante del lavoro; It's all the same with me, per me fa lo stesso!

16 – to be with sb., essere con q.; appoggiare, sostenere q.; ( anche) esserci, seguire: Are you with me?, mi segui?; ci sei?; (è) chiaro?

17 (nei verbi frasali, è idiom.; per es.:) to break with, rompere con (q.); liberarsi, disfarsi di (qc.); to do away with, abolire, sopprimere; ecc. (► to break, to do, to make, ecc.)

B a. pred.

( USA: detto di cibo o bevanda) servito nel solito modo; come sempre: Coffee with!, caffè con la panna!

● ( sui pacchi) «Handle with care», «fragile» □ (form.) to be with child, essere incinta □ (fin.: di un titolo) with coupon (o with dividend), con cedola; con dividendo □ with an eye to, tenendo d'occhio; non trascurando; senza dimenticare: with an eye to the future, in previsione del futuro □ to be with God, essere con Dio; essere in paradiso □ with no, senza: He went out with no hat on, è uscito senza cappello □ (leg.: di una cambiale) with recourse, con regresso; con rivalsa □ with respect (o regard) to what you said before, quanto a (a proposito di) ciò che hai detto prima □ (fin.: di titolo) with rights, con opzione □ with that [this], con ciò; al che; e allora □ ( d'animale) to be with young, essere gravida (o pregna) □ along with, con; insieme con (o a): You must show your passport along with your ticket, occorre esibire il passaporto insieme al biglietto □ as is usual with him, com'è sua abitudine; al suo solito □ to begin with, per cominciare; per dirne una: We have no money, to begin with, (tanto) per cominciare, non abbiamo soldi □ to have it out with sb., fare (o saldare) i conti con q. (fig.); risolvere una lite □ (fam.) to be in with sb., essere in società con q.; essere alleato di q.; essere intimo di q.; essere in combutta con q. □ to be in love with sb., essere innamorato di q. □ Down with drugs!, abbasso la droga! □ Off with those filthy jeans!, togliti quei jeans luridi! □ What's the matter with you?, che cos'hai?; che c'è che non va? □ I have done with it, non voglio più sentirne parlare □ I've done with you, con te ho chiuso; non voglio più avere a che fare con te □ Have done with it!, falla finita!; smettila! □ Off with his head!, tagliategli la testa! □ (fam.) Be off with you!, vattene! □ (fam.) Get along with you!, avanti, muoviti! □ That's always the way with you, fai sempre così!; lo vedi come sei? □ I am with you there, su questo punto sono d'accordo; ne convengo.

English-Italian dictionary > ♦ with
3 head

[hed]
n

1) голова, череп

See:

parts of the head

The water was over his head. — Вода была ему выше головы.

She has a good head for heights. — Она хорошо переносит высоту.

She has no head for heights. — Она не переносит высоту.

His proud, noble head bowed to nothing. — Он ни перед чем не склонял своей гордой, благородной головы.

I want a covering for the head. — Мне надо что-нибудь, чем покрыть голову.

He felt a sharp pain in his head. — Он почувствовал резкую боль в голове.

It cost him his head. — Это стоило ему головы/жизни.

to be/to sit at the head of the table — сидеть во главе стола/сидеть на почетном месте за столом;

Two heads are better than one. — Одна голова хорошо, а две лучше.

I cannot make head or tail of it. — Ничего не возможно разобрать/понять.

- shaven head
- majestic head
- bumpy head
- shaking head
- sore head
- grey head
- elegant head
- egg-shaped head
- irregular head
- heavy head
- curly head
- bristling head
- nodding head
- drooping head
- giddy head
- bruised head
- bloody head head
- bleeding head
- hot head
- hooded head
- feathered head
- death's head

- patient's head
- horse's head
- head net
- head phone
- head piece
- sharp pain in the back of one's head
- bandage on the head
- constant buzzing in the head
- blow knock on the head
- nod of the head
- shake of the head
- crown of the head
- sharp pain in smb's head
- head with hair
- head of classical form and beauty
- head from a doll
- head of hair
- good head of hair
- with a heavy head
- with a feeling of dullness in one's head
- with confusion in one's head
- over the heads of others
- from head to foot
- with a bare head
- with an uncovered head
- with a bruise on the head
- aim at smb's head
- balance smth on one's head
- bandage smb's head
- apply a bandage to smb's head
- be taller by a head
- be head over ears in debt
- beat oneself on the head with one's fist
- beat smb's head off
- bend one's head over the book
- bite smb's head off
- hang one's head in confusion
- hang one's head down
- hang one's head on one's chest
- bow one's head in admiration
- bow one's head to the ground
- give one's head for a washing
- brandish a sword over one's head
- bring down a sword over smb's head
- break one's head
- bump one's head against smth
- bump heads together
- bury one's head in one's hands
- bury one's head in the sand
- chuck one's head to avoid the blow
- complain of a throbbing pain in the head
- cover one's head to protect it from the sun
- cradle smb's head in one's breasts
- cross one's hands behind one's head
- cry one's head off
- cut off smb's head
- cut one's head open
- dip one's head into the water
- do smth standing on one's head
- do smth over smb's head
- give orders over smb's head
- give answers over smb's head
- sell a house over smb's head
- draw one's head into one's shoulders
- drop one's head on one's breast
- fall head first
- fall head over heels
- fall on one's head
- feel heavy in the head
- feel one's head
- get a bump on the head
- go about with one's head high in the air
- give one's head for smth, state one's head on smth
- go queer in the head
- have a good head for heights
- have a strong head for drink
- have pain in one's head
- hit one's head on the wall
- hit one's head against smth
- hit smb on the head
- hurt one's head
- hold one's head up
- hold one's head with one's hands
- injure one's head
- keep one's head above ground
- keep jerking one's head
- keep one's head covered
- lay one's head on smb's chest
- lift up one's head
- look smb over from head to foot
- nod one's head
- nod one's head in greeting
- plunge head over heels into the fighting
- pull one's hat down on the head
- pull the blanket over one's head
- put one's head out of the window
- put one's head in a noose
- raise one's head
- rest one's head on the pillow
- scratch one's head
- scream one's head off
- seize one's head in one's hands
- set a price on smb's head
- shake one's head
- shake one's head at smth
- sit with one's head propped on one's hand
- snap smb's head off
- stand on one's head
- stand with bare heads
- stand with one's head down
- stand with averted head
- stand smth on its head
- stick one's head in the door
- stroke smb on the head
- talk smb's head off
- talk one's head off
- throw one's head back
- tip one's head to one side
- toss one's head up
- toss one's head in pride
- toss one's head in dissent
- touch one's head to the ground
- tremble from head to foot
- turn away one's head
- turn one's head towards smb
- walk with one's head high
- wear nothing on one's head
- work one's head off
- wound smb in the head
- head sitting deep between the shoulders
- head covered with a kerchief
2) руководитель, глава, начальник

I must telephone the head office. — Мне надо позвонить в центр.

- executive head
- titular head
- administrative head
- military head
- family head
- union heads
- learned heads
- head teacher
- head gardener
- head nurse
- head surgeon
- head-cook
- head waiter
- head workman
- head electrician
- head office
- head master
- department head
- royal heads of Europe
- head of the delegation
- head of the tribe
- head of the department
- heads of all states
- Head of the Government
- Head of the Army
- head of the expedition
- under a competent head
- be at the head of smth
- put smb at the head of the movement
- be at the head of the whole business
- stand at the head of all nations in matters of art
- be at the head of the epoch
- be at the head of the field
- be at the head of the race
- those at the head of the whole business
3) ум, интеллект, умственные способности; (а.) a clear (bright, logical) head светлый (ясный, логичный) ум

The problem is over/beuond our heads. — Нам эту проблему не понять.

He talked over our heads. — То, что он говорил, не доходило до/было выше нашего понимания.

He is positively/quite out of his head. — Он определенно выжил из ума.

Such an idea never entered my head. — Такая мысль мне никогда не приходила в голову/на ум.

What put that into you head? — С чего вы это взяли?

I can't get that into his head. — Я не могу ему этого растолковать/втолковать.

He made it up out of his own head. — Он все это сам придумал/очинил/выдумал.

(b) a wise head — умница/мудрая голова/умник;

the wiser heads — мудрецы;

a hot head — горячая голова/вспыльчивый человек;

a wooden head — тупица;

a competent head — знающий человек;

to have a good head upon one's shoulders — иметь хорошую голову на плечах/быть умным;

to have an old head on young shoulders — иметь здравый смысл/быть не по годам умудрённым

- steady head
- cool head
- level head
- bother one's head about smth
- be over smb's head
- get a swollen head
- be over the heads of the pupils
- come to smb's head
- do smth off the top of one's head
- do calculations in one's head
- fill one's head with trifles
- give smb his head
- have a good head for figures
- have a head for details
- have no head for names
- have a good head for politics
- keep a level head
- keep one's head
- keep one's head shut
- keep smth in one's head
- keep a cool head in emergencies
- lose one's head
- be of one's head
- be off one's head about smb
- have a good head on one's shoulders
- have an old head on young shoulders
- put smth into smb's head
- put ideas into smb's head
- put two heads together
- puzzle one's head about smth
- show much head for business
- take smth into one's head
- turn smb's head with flattery
- trouble one's head about smth
- use one's head
- write out of one's head
4) скот, голова скота (единица счёта), поголовье скота; 20 heads of deer двадцать голов оленей

How many head of cattle are there on the farm? — Каково поголовье скота на этой ферме?

- fifty head of cattle
- large head of game
- consumption of milk per head of the population
5) верхняя главная часть предмета, верх, верхушка, верхняя часть, головная часть, передняя часть, головка, шляпка

We'll have to knock in the head of the barrel. — Нам придется пробить верх бочки.

heads I win, tails I lose. — Орел - я выигрываю, решка - проигрываю.

Coins often bear the head of a famous ruler. — На монетах нередко высечена голова известного правителя.

- forked head
- wooden head
- tape-recorder head
- pit head
- pointed arrow head
- axe head
- missile head
- pin head
- figure head
- crumpled head
- head tide
- head wind
- head lights
- head stone
- head land
- a head of cabbage

- head division of a parade
- head of the bed
- head of the column
- head of the river
- head of the bay
- the head of a flower

- head of a hammer
- head of a rail
- head of a violin
- head of cane
- head of the stairs
- head of the barrel
- head of barley
- head of a rock
- head of a peer
- mountain head overgrown by shrubbery
- nails with a wide head
- bolts with a square head
- axe with a heavy head
- glass of beer with a good head on it
- car with a folding head
- at the head of a page
- at the head of the list
- stand at the head of the bay
- boil is gathering head
6) раздел, рубрика, параграф, пункт, заголовок

The story has a double head. — У рассказа двойное название.

He arranged his speech under four main heads. — Он разбил свою речь на четыре основных пункта/раздела.

It may be included under this head. — Это может быть включено в этот параграф/раздел.

It comes/it is kept/it is included under the head of "miscellavous". — Это помещено в параграфе "разное".

To hit the nail on the head. — ◊ Попасть в самую точку. /Попасть не в бровь, а в глаз.

Two heads are better than one. — ◊ Ум хорошо, а два лучше. /Одна голова хорошо, а две лучше.

To toss heads or tails. — ◊ Бросать жребий.

I cannot make head or tail of it. — ◊ Не могу ничего понять/разобрать.

- heads of chapters
- document arranged under five heads
- under two colums head
- group the facts under three heads
- remark on this head
- speak on this head
- treat the subject under three main heads
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USAGE:

See arm, n; USAGE (1.).

English-Russian combinatory dictionary > head
4 with

wið
preposition

1) (in the company of; beside; among; including: I was walking with my father; Do they enjoy playing with each other?; He used to play football with the Arsenal team; Put this book with the others.) con

2) (by means of; using: Mend it with this glue; Cut it with a knife.) con

3) (used in expressing the idea of filling, covering etc: Fill this jug with milk; He was covered with mud.) de

4) (used in describing conflict: They quarrelled with each other; He fought with my brother.) con

5) (used in descriptions of things: a man with a limp; a girl with long hair; a stick with a handle; Treat this book with care.) con

6) (as the result of: He is shaking with fear.) de

7) (in the care of: Leave your case with the porter.) a

8) (in relation to; in the case of; concerning: Be careful with that!; What's wrong with you?; What shall I do with these books?) con

9) (used in expressing a wish: Down with fascism!; Up with Manchester United!) abajo/arriba el...

with prep

1. con

clean it with bleach límpialo con lejía

a man with big ears un hombre con las orejas grandes

come with me ven conmigo

he won with ease ganó con facilidad

2. de

the balloon filled with air el globo se llenó de aire

he trembled with fear tembló de miedo

with

tr[wɪð, wɪɵ]

preposition

1 (accompanying) con

come with me ven conmigo

do you live with your parents? ¿vives con tus padres?

she went off with a friend se fue con una amiga

mix the flour with the sugar mezclar la harina con el azúcar

I've got an appointment with the bank manager tengo una cita con el director del banco

they leave their child with a babysitter dejan al niño al cuidado de una canguro

have you brought your swimsuit with you? ¿te has traído el bañador?

2 (having, possessing) con, de; (including, and also) con, incluido

the man with the beard el hombre de la barba

the woman with glasses la mujer de las gafas

a room with a view una habitación con vistas

a flat with a terrace un piso con terraza

someone with experience alguien con experiencia

he speaks with an accent habla con acento

with wine it cost 25 euros costó 25 euros, vino incluido

3 (using, by means of) con

cut it with a knife córtalo con un cuchillo

he cleaned it with turps lo limpió con aguarrás

4 (cover, fill, contain) de

you fill it with water lo llenas de agua

the furniture was covered with dust los muebles estaban cubiertos de polvo

5 (agreeing, in support of) con

we're with you all the way! ¡estamos contigo hasta el final!

I agree with Lesley estoy de acuerdo con Lesley

6 (against) con

I've had a row with Daniel he discutido con Daniel

at war with the Serbs en guerra con los serbios

don't argue with your mother! ¡no discutas con tu madre!

7 (because of, on account of) de

trembling with fear temblando de miedo

blue with cold amoratado de frío

he split his sides with laughter se tronchó de risa

with things as they are tal como están las cosas

with my luck I'll come last con la suerte que tengo llegaré el último

8 (indicating manner) con

with pleasure con mucho gusto

with ease con facilidad

with a smile con una sonrisa

9 (in same direction as) con

with the flow con la corriente

10 (at the same time and rate as) con

wine improves with age el vino mejora con los años

11 (regarding, concerning) con

this has nothing to do with you esto no tiene nada que ver contigo

the trouble with Ian is that... lo que pasa con Ian es que...

he's in love with Ellen está enamorado de Ellen

be patient with her sea paciente con ella

is there something wrong with her? ¿le pasa algo?

12 (in the case of, as regards) con respecto a, en cuanto a

with Mrs Smith what happened was that... en el caso de la Señora Smith lo que pasó fue que...

13 (as an employee or client of) en

she's with the council now trabaja en el ayuntamiento ahora

he's been with the company for fifteen years lleva quince años trabajando en esta empresa

who do you bank with? ¿en qué banco tienes una cuenta?

14 (remaining)

with only half an hour to go cuando tan sólo falta media hora

with five laps remaining cuando sólo faltan cinco vueltas para el final de la carrera

15 (despite, in spite of) con

with all his faults con todos sus defectos

16 (in comparisons) con

if we compare this brand with a cheaper one si comparamos esta marca con una más barata

17 (illness) con

he's in bed with flu está en cama con la gripe

18 (according to) según, de acuerdo con

prices vary with the seasons los precios varían según la temporada

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SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALL

down with capitalism! ¡abajo el capitalismo!

on with the show! ¡que siga el espectáculo!

to be with somebody (accompany) estar con alguien, acompañar a alguien 2 (understand) seguir a alguien, entender a alguien

with it (fashionable) de moda 2 (alert) al tanto, al día

with that con lo cual

with ['wɪð, 'wɪɵ] prep

1) : con

I'm going with you: voy contigo

coffee with milk: café con leche

2) against: con

to argue with someone: discutir con alguien

3) (used in descriptions) : con, de

the girl with red hair: la muchacha de pelo rojo

4) (indicating manner, means, or cause) : con

to cut with a knife: cortar con un cuchillo

fix it with tape: arréglalo con cinta

with luck: consuerte

5) despite: a pesar de, aún con

with all his work, the business failed: a pesar de su trabajo, el negocio fracasó

6) regarding: con respecto a, con

the trouble with your plan: el problema con su plan

7) according to: según

it varies with the season: varía según la estación

8) (indicating support or understanding) : con

I'm with you all the way: estoy contigo hasta el fin

with

prep.

• con prep.

• de prep.

• en compañía de prep.

• según prep.

wɪð, wɪθ
preposition

1)

a) ( in the company of) con

she went with him/them/me/you — fue con él/con ellos/conmigo/contigo

go with your sister — ve con tu hermana, acompaña a tu hermana

I'm staying with a friend — estoy en casa de un amigo

I'll be with you in a moment — enseguida estoy contigo (or te atiendo etc)

she had brought it with her — lo había traído (consigo)

the bad weather is still with us — seguimos con mal tiempo

are you with me? — (colloq) ¿entiendes (or entienden etc)?, ¿me sigues (or siguen etc)?

b) (member, employee, client etc of) en

are you still with Davis Tools? — ¿sigues en Davis Tools?

I've been banking with them for years — hace años que tengo cuenta en ese banco

c) (in agreement, supporting) con

I'm with you on that — en eso estoy contigo

2) ( in descriptions)

the shirt is black with white stripes — la camisa es negra a or con rayas blancas

the man with the beard/the red tie — el hombre de barba/corbata roja

a tall woman with long hair — una mujer alta con el pelo largo or de pelo largo

he is married, with three children — está casado y tiene tres hijos

3)

a) ( indicating manner) con

the proposal was greeted with derision — la propuesta fue recibida con burlas

it was done with no fuss — se hizo sin aspavientos

b) (by means of, using) con

she ate it with her fingers — lo comió con la mano

c) ( as a result of)

trembling with fright — temblando de miedo

this wine improves with age — este vino mejora con el tiempo

with luck — con suerte

4) (where somebody, something is concerned) con

you can never tell with her — con ella nunca se sabe

the trouble with Roy is that... — lo que pasa con Roy es que...

what's up with you/him today? — (colloq) ¿qué te/le pasa hoy?

5)

a) ( in the same direction as)

with the tide/flow — con la marea/corriente

b) ( in accordance with) según

6) (after adv, adv phrase)

come on, out with it! — vamos, suéltalo!

away with him! — llévenselo!

off with her head! — que le corten la cabeza!

[wɪð, wɪθ]
PREPOSITION When with is part of a set combination, eg good with, pleased with, to agree with, look up the other word. The commonest translation of is. Note that whenever it combines with, or the forms,, are used.
1) con

he had an argument with his brother — tuvo una discusión con su hermano

she mixed the sugar with the eggs — mezcló el azúcar con los huevos

I'll be with you in a moment — un momento y estoy con vosotros, en un momento or enseguida estoy con vosotros

come with me! — ven conmigo

he took it away with him — se lo llevó consigo

with the Alcántara it is the biggest ship in or of its class — junto con el Alcántara es el mayor buque de esa clase
down I, 1., 7), off 1., 3), out 1., 1) along {or}3} together with junto con
he was arrested along or together with four other terrorists — fue detenido junto con otros cuatro terroristas
to be with sb (=in the company of) estar con algn
I was with him — yo estaba con él

I'm with you there — en eso estoy de acuerdo contigo

are you with us or against us? — ¿estás a favor nuestro o en contra?

I'm not with you * — (=able to understand) no te entiendo or sigo

are you with me? * — ¿me entiendes?

it's a problem that will always be with us — es un problema que siempre nos va a afectar, es un problema que no se va a resolver
to be with it * (=up-to-date) estar al tanto or al día; (=fashionable) [person] estar al tanto de lo que se lleva; [thing] estar de moda; (=mentally alert) estar lúcido or despabilado
sorry, I'm just not with it today — lo siento, hoy estoy atontado
to get with it * ponerse al día
get with it! — ¡ponte al día!

2) (in descriptions) con

we're looking for a house with a garden — buscamos una casa con jardín

I don't like men with beards — no me gustan los hombres con barba

a man with checked trousers — un hombre con pantalones de cuadros

a car with the latest features — un coche con las últimas novedades or prestaciones

passengers with tickets — los pasajeros que tienen or con billetes

you can't speak to the queen with your hat on — no se puede hablar con la reina con el sombrero puesto
Note: when the [with] description pinpoints the particular person or thing you are talking about, [with] is usually translated by [de]:
the man with the checked trousers — el hombre de los pantalones de cuadros

the girl with the blue eyes — la chica de los ojos azules

3) (indicating manner, means) con

to walk with a walking stick — andar con bastón

to cut wood with a knife — cortar madera con un cuchillo

with one blow — de un golpe

she took off her shoes with a sigh — se quitó los zapatos dando un suspiro

... and with these words of advice, he left us —... y tras darnos este consejo nos dejó

to fill a glass with wine — llenar una copa de vino

with no trouble at all — sin dificultad alguna, sin ninguna dificultad

with that, he closed the door — luego or a continuación, cerró la puerta, luego, cerró la puerta

4) (indicating cause) de

to shiver with cold — tiritar or temblar de frío

to shake with fear — temblar de miedo

the hills are white with snow — las colinas están cubiertas de nieve

to be ill with measles — tener sarampión

I spent a week in bed with flu — estuve una semana en (la) cama con la gripe

5) (=as regards) con

it's the same with most team sports — lo mismo ocurre con la mayoría de los deportes de equipo

it's a habit with him — es una costumbre que tiene, es algo típico de él

how are things with you? — ¿qué tal?, ¿cómo te va? (esp LAm), ¿qué hubo? (Mex, Chile)

6) (=owing to) con

I couldn't see him with so many people there — no lo vi con tanta gente como había

with so much happening it was difficult to arrange a date — con todo lo que estaba pasando era difícil acordar una cita

with the approach of winter, trade began to fall off — al acercarse el invierno, el comercio empezó a declinar

7) (=according to) [increase, change, improve] con

the risk of developing heart disease increases with the number of cigarettes smoked — el riesgo de sufrir enfermedades coronarias aumenta con el número de cigarrillos que se fume

it varies with the time of year — varía según la estación

8) (=in the house of) con

he lives with his aunt — vive con su tía

she stayed with friends — se quedó con or en casa de unos amigos

9) (=working for)

he's with IBM — trabaja para or en IBM

a scientist with ICI — un científico de ICI

I've been with this company for eight years — llevo ocho años en esta empresa

10) (=in the care of)

to leave sth with sb — dejar algo en manos de algn or con algn

to leave a child with sb — dejar a un niño al cuidado de algn or con algn

11) (=on, about)

he had no money with him — no llevaba dinero (encima)

luckily, she had an umbrella with her — afortunadamente, llevaba (encima) un paraguas

12) (=in the same direction as) con

I was swimming with the current — nadaba con or a favor de la corriente
flow 1.
13) (=in spite of) con

with all his faults — con todos sus defectos

* * *
[wɪð, wɪθ]
preposition

1)

a) ( in the company of) con

she went with him/them/me/you — fue con él/con ellos/conmigo/contigo

go with your sister — ve con tu hermana, acompaña a tu hermana

I'm staying with a friend — estoy en casa de un amigo

I'll be with you in a moment — enseguida estoy contigo (or te atiendo etc)

she had brought it with her — lo había traído (consigo)

the bad weather is still with us — seguimos con mal tiempo

are you with me? — (colloq) ¿entiendes (or entienden etc)?, ¿me sigues (or siguen etc)?

b) (member, employee, client etc of) en

are you still with Davis Tools? — ¿sigues en Davis Tools?

I've been banking with them for years — hace años que tengo cuenta en ese banco

c) (in agreement, supporting) con

I'm with you on that — en eso estoy contigo

2) ( in descriptions)

the shirt is black with white stripes — la camisa es negra a or con rayas blancas

the man with the beard/the red tie — el hombre de barba/corbata roja

a tall woman with long hair — una mujer alta con el pelo largo or de pelo largo

he is married, with three children — está casado y tiene tres hijos

3)

a) ( indicating manner) con

the proposal was greeted with derision — la propuesta fue recibida con burlas

it was done with no fuss — se hizo sin aspavientos

b) (by means of, using) con

she ate it with her fingers — lo comió con la mano

c) ( as a result of)

trembling with fright — temblando de miedo

this wine improves with age — este vino mejora con el tiempo

with luck — con suerte

4) (where somebody, something is concerned) con

you can never tell with her — con ella nunca se sabe

the trouble with Roy is that... — lo que pasa con Roy es que...

what's up with you/him today? — (colloq) ¿qué te/le pasa hoy?

5)

a) ( in the same direction as)

with the tide/flow — con la marea/corriente

b) ( in accordance with) según

6) (after adv, adv phrase)

come on, out with it! — vamos, suéltalo!

away with him! — llévenselo!

off with her head! — que le corten la cabeza!

English-spanish dictionary > with
5 with

wɪð предл.
1) а) указывает на связь, совместность с, вместе с to work with smb. ≈ работать вместе с кам-л. б) указывает на взаимоотношения, согласованность во взглядах с with each other ≈ друг с другом в) указывает на пребывание в чьем-л. доме у to stay with parents ≈ жить у родителей г) указывает на нахождение на чьем-л. попечении у Leave the child with me! ≈ Оставьте ребенка у меня!
2) а) указывает на орудие, с помощью которого совершается действие, или же способ совершения действия to hit with a rock ≈ ударить камнем б) указывает на средство на, за to buy with money ≈ купить за деньги
3) указывает на причину, источник чего-л. от, из-за to tremble with cold ≈ дрожать от холода
4) а) указывает на характерный признак a house with a garden ≈ дом с садом б) указывает на характерную особенность действия with a smile ≈ с улыбкой в) указывает на обстоятельства, сопутствующие действию г) указывает на дополнительные обстоятельства, сопутствующие действию причем They were all late with him being the last. ≈ Все опоздали, причнм он был последним.
5) указывает на лицо, по отношению к которому совершается действие у, касательно, с(о) It is different with me. ≈ Со мной дела обстоят иначе.
6) несмотря на with all his faults ≈ несмотря на его недостатки
7) указывает на объект отношения, на соревнование с кем-л., предмет занятий с He was concerned with English. ≈ Он занимался английским языком. to compete with smb. ≈ конкурировать с кем-л. ∙ with child away with him! be with it get with it жгут из прутьев, вица ивовый прут, хлыст, розга;
лоза (диалектизм) ива( диалектизм) (американизм) вязать вицами, жгутами из ивняка (диалектизм) (американизм) скручивать( лозу, прутья) в вицы, жгуты указывает на совместность (часто together *): (вместе) с - to work( together) * smb. работать (вместе) с кем-л. - to go * the times идти в ногу со временем;
не отставать от времени - she came * two daughters она пришла с двумя дочерьми - in company * вместе с - your name was mentioned * others среди других имен было упомянуто и ваше - he bought the chairs( together) * the table он купил стулья вместе со столом - side by side * smb. рядом /бок о бок/ с кем-л. - Great Britain fought * France Великобритания воевала на стороне Франции - he fought * the navy он сражался в рядах ВМС указывает на взаимоотношение: с - * each other /one another/ друг с другом - to talk * smb. разговаривать с кем-л. - to make friends * smb. подружиться с кем-л. - to quarrel * smb. ссориться с кем-л. - to fight * smb. бороться с кем-л. /против кого-л./ - to break * one's family порвать со своей семьей - to be at odds * smb. не ладить /быть в плохих отношениях/ - to mix * smb. общаться с кем-л. - he did not like to mix * such people он не любил встречаться с такими людьми /находиться в обществе таких людей/ указывает на присоединение, связь: с - the rent is five guineas a week * attendance плата за квартиру с услугами пять гиней в неделю указывает на пребывание в доме у кого-л.: у - to stay * one's parents жить у родителей - to have a dinner * a friend пообедать у приятеля указывает на оставление кого-л. на чье-л. попечение: у - leave the child * me оставьте ребенка у меня - leave your key * the hotel clerk оставьте ключ у портье указывает на работу где-л. или у кого-л.: в, у - he signs * a string quartet он поет со струнным квартетом - he worked * the firm for five years он работал в этой фирме пять лет указывает на смешивание, сочетание, добавление: (вместе) с - mix it * water смешай это с водой - do you want sugar * your tea? вы будете пить чай с сахаром? указывает на включение в группу, класс и т. п.: с, к - the whale is sometimes mistakenly included * the fishes кита иногда ошибочно относят к рыбам указывает на орудие, инструмент или способ совершения действия;
передается твор. падежом - to hit * a rock ударить камнем - to light a hall * candles осветить зал свечами - to take smth. * both hands взять что-л. обеими руками - I saw it * my own eyes я видел это собственными глазами указывает на средство: на, за;
передается тж. твор. падежом - to buy smth. * money купить что-л. за деньги - to pay for smth. * one's life заплатить за что-л. своей жизнью - to treat * a serum вводить сыворотку указывает на содержимое или содержание чего-л.: с;
передается тж. твор. падежом - to load a ship * coal грузить судно углем - stuffed * straw набитый соломой - a telegram * bad news телеграмма с плохой вестью указывает на материал, вещество и т. п., покрывающие, окружающие или украшающие что-л.;
передается твор. падежом - a table * a white tablecloth стол, покрытый белой скатертью - decorated * flowers украшенный цветами - covered * snow покрытый снегом - the room was hung * pictures комната была увешана картинами - a house surrounded * trees дом, окруженный деревьями указывает на характерный признак: с;
вместе с существительным передается иногда сложным прилагательным - a house * a red roof дом с красной крышей - a room * a bath комната с ванной - a man * white hair седоволосый человек, человек с седыми волосами указывает на наличие чего-л. у кого-л.: у, при, с (собой) - I have no money * me у меня с собой /при себе/ нет денег - he came * all his luggage он приехал со всеми вещами - he always carries a stick * him он всегда ходит с палкой - he came home * a headache он пришел домой с головной болью указывает на характерную особенность действия: с;
вместе с существительным передается тж. наречием или деепричастием - * a smile с улыбкой, улыбаясь - * a laugh со смехом, смеясь - * pleasure с удовольствием - to speak * an accent говорить с акцентом - to walk * a limp ходить прихрамывая - to receive smb. * open arms встретить кого-л. с распростертыми объятиями - handle * care! обращаться осторожно! (надпись) - he looked at his work * a critical eye он отнесся к своей работе критически указывает на сопутствующие обстоятельства или внешний вид предмета: с;
с последующими словами передается тж. деепричастным оборотом или частью сложного предложения - another ten minutes passed * no sign of John прошло еще десять минут, а Джон все не появлялся - he sat * his head down он сидел опустив голову - * one's hat off без шляпы, сняв шляпу;
(военное) (разговорное) обвиняемый в преступлении указывает на особенности начала или окончания чего-л.: с;
передается тж. твор. падежом - to begin * smth. начать с чего-л. - to end * smth. кончить чем-л. - "meat" begins * "m" (слово) "meat" начинается с "m" - we may close the history of this movement * the seventeenth century можно считать, что история этого движения заканчивается семнадцатым веком указывает на дополнительные обстоятельства или моменты: причем - they were all late * him being the last все они опоздали, а он пришел последним указывает на условия совершения действия: в условиях, когда, при том, что - * unemployment rising no economic growth is possible в условиях роста безработицы экономический рост невозможен - * major crimes mounting yearly, the federal government does little about it число серьезных преступлений ежегодно растет, а правительство не принимает эффективных мер указывает на согласие с кем-л., чем-л.: с - to agree * smb. соглашаться с кем-л. - to side * smb. быть на чьей-л. стороне;
встать на чью-л. сторону - I think * you я думаю так же, как и вы, я с вами согласен, я присоединяюсь к вашему мнению - who is not * us is against us кто не с нами, тот против нас указывает на объект дружелюбного, недружелюбного и т. п. отношения: с;
(по отношению) к - to be patient * smb. быть терпеливым с кем-л. - to sympathize * smb. сочувствовать кому-л. - to be angry * smb. сердиться на кого-л. - to be in love * smb. любить кого-л.;
быть влюбленным в кого-л. указывает на соревнование с кем-л. - to compete * smb. соперничать /состязаться/ с кем-л.;
конкурировать с кем-л. указывает на предмет занятий, забот, внимания: с, для - he was concerned * English poetry он занимался английской поэзией - he had trouble * his luggage у него были неприятности с багажом - this film is made * children in mind этот фильм рассчитан на детей - this treatment has worked wonders * him это лечение оказалось чудодейственным для него - we can do nothing * him мы ничего не можем сделать с ним указывает на лицо, предмет, который знают, с которым знакомы: с - to be familiar * smth. (хорошо) знать что-л. - to be acquainted * smb. быть знакомым с кем-л. указывает на предмет, который дарят, или дело, которое поручают - to entrust smb. * smth. поручать что-л. кому-л. - what has he presented her *? что он ей подарил? указывает на лицо, ответственное за что-л. - this decision rests /lies/ * you решение зависит от вас - a question that is always * us вопрос, который всегда стоит перед нами указывает на предмет эмоциональной или умственной оценки;
часто передается твор. падежом - to be satisfied * smth. быть довольным чем-л. - we are pleased * the house нам нравится дом указывает на сравнение: с - to compare one thing * another сравнивать один предмет с другим - in comparison * в сравнении с, по сравнению с - not to be compared * несравнимый с, не идущий в сравнение с - this skirt is identical * mine у меня такая же юбка, как эта указывает на совместимость или сопоставимость: наравне с - to match a hat * a coat подобрать шляпу под пальто - he can work * the best он может работать наравне с лучшими - does red go * green? сочетается ли красный цвет с зеленым? указывает на причину, источник чего-л.: от, из-за - to tremble * fear дрожать от страха - to be ill * fever болеть лихорадкой - he was bent * age годы согнули его указывает на условие или основание: с, при - such mistakes would be impossible * a careful secretary такие ошибки были бы невозможны при хорошем секретаре - * his intelligence he will easily understand that человеку с его умом это легко понять - * your permission с вашего разрешения - * your consent с вашего согласия указывает на одновременность событий при их причинной связи: с - * his death the work came to an end с его смертью работа прекратилась - * John away, we've got more room теперь, когда Джон уехал, у нас больше места указывает на одновременность явлений - her hair became grey * the passing of the years с годами ее волосы поседели указывает на пропорциональность - the pressure varies * the depth давление меняется в зависимости от глубины - his earnings increased * his power с ростом его влияния возрастали и его доходы указывает на движение в том же направлении: по - to go * the tide плыть по течению - * the sun по часовой стрелке - * the wind по ветру, с попутным ветром указывает на лицо, имеющее какие-л. качества, привычки, склонности и т. п.: у, для, с - as is usual * him как это с ним обычно бывает - * him it's all a matter of money у него самое главное - деньги - he has such an honest way * him он умеет внушить доверие что касается - it is different * me со мной дело обстоит иначе - it is holiday time * us у нас сейчас каникулы - be careful * that glass будь осторожен со стеклом - what's wrong * you? что с тобой?, что у тебя случилось? - what do you want * me? что вам от меня нужно? - there's a difficulty * this new timetable в связи с этим новым расписанием возникают известные трудности - I no longer have any influence * him я уже не имею на него никакого влияния имеет уступительное значение (обычно * all) несмотря на - * all his faults we liked him несмотря на все его недостатки, мы любили его с наречиями направления образует побудительные предложения - away * him! вон /гони/ его! - away * it! уберите это! - down * the door! взломайте дверь! - off * you! марш отсюда! в сочетаниях - * regard to, * reference to, * relation to, * respect to что касается, в отношении;
по поводу;
относительно - * the object of с целью, (для того) чтобы - * this с этими словами, с этим - * that после чего - * the exception за исключением - * a few exceptions за немногими исключениями - to begin * прежде всего;
во-первых - * kind regards с приветом (в письмах) - * one accord единодушно - to be * child быть беременной - it is pouring * rain льет как из ведра - what *... (and what *) из-за - what * the darkness and what * the fright he did not notice much из-за темноты и страха он мало что заметил - close *, close in * (морское) близко, рядом - some dark object close in * the land какой-то темный предмет около берега accord ~ соответствовать accordant ~ согласный accordant ~ соответственный according ~ в соответствии с according ~ согласно ~ prep указывает на предмет действия или орудие, с помощью которого совершается действие;
передается тв. падежом: to adorn with flowers украшать цветами affiliate ~ присоединяться associate ~ общаться away ~ him! вон его!;
to be (или to get) with it разг. идти в ногу с модой bank ~ вести дела с банком bank ~ держать деньги в банке bank ~ класть деньги в банк to be honest ~ oneself быть честным перед самим собой;
be patient with them проявите терпение по отношению к ним to be honest ~ oneself быть честным перед самим собой;
be patient with them проявите терпение по отношению к ним away ~ him! вон его!;
to be (или to get) with it разг. идти в ногу с модой burdened ~ обремененный communicate ~ общаться communicate ~ поддерживать связь compete ~ конкурировать compete ~ соревноваться compliance ~ согласие comply ~ исполнять comply ~ повиноваться comply ~ подчиняться comply ~ удовлетворять confer ~ советоваться contract ~ заключать контракт ~ a pencil карандашом;
to cut with a knife резать ножом deal ~ быть клиентом deal ~ вести процесс deal ~ заниматься deal ~ иметь дело deal ~ иметь дело с deal ~ обращаться с deal ~ справляться с deal ~ сталкиваться с ~ prep указывает на причину от, из-за;
to die with pneumonia умереть от воспаления легких familiar ~ знающий familiar ~ осведомленный familiar ~ хорошо знакомый group ~ сочетаться to mix ~ the crowd смешаться с толпой;
to grow wiser with age становиться умнее с годами he came ~ his brother он пришел вместе с братом;
to deal (with smb.) иметь дело (с кем-л.) her flat was gay ~ flowers цветы оживляли ее квартиру I am entirely ~ you in this в этом вопросе я с вами полностью согласен;
to rise with the sun вставать на зорьке, вместе с солнцем it is holiday time ~ us у нас каникулы;
things are different with me со мной дело обстоит иначе make acquainted ~ ознакомиться to mix ~ the crowd смешаться с толпой;
to grow wiser with age становиться умнее с годами occupy oneself ~ заниматься pari passu ~ наравне с rank alongside ~ быть в одной категории с rank ~ иметь то же значение, что и rank ~ относиться к определенной категории reckon ~ принимать во внимание reckon ~ считаться rest ~ возлагать ответственность sympathize ~ симпатизировать tamper ~ заниматься поверхностно tamper ~ искажать tamper ~ оказывать тайное давление tamper ~ подделывать tamper ~ подкупать tamper ~ портить tamper ~ фальсифицировать it is holiday time ~ us у нас каникулы;
things are different with me со мной дело обстоит иначе with pref прибавляется к глаголам со значением назад;
to withdraw отдергивать ~ prep несмотря на;
with all his gifts he failed несмотря на все свои таланты, он не имел успеха;
with child беременная ~ pref прибавляется к глаголам со значением против;
to withstand противостоять, сопротивляться ~ prep указывает на лицо, по отношению к которому совершается действие у, касательно, с(о) ~ prep указывает на обстоятельства, сопутствующие действию: with care с осторожностью;
with thanks с благодарностью ~ prep указывает на предмет действия или орудие, с помощью которого совершается действие;
передается тв. падежом: to adorn with flowers украшать цветами ~ prep указывает на причину от, из-за;
to die with pneumonia умереть от воспаления легких ~ prep указывает на связь, совместность, согласованность во взглядах, пропорциональность ~ prep указывает на наличие (чего-л.), характерный признак: with no hat on без шляпы;
with blue eyes с голубыми глазами ~ a pencil карандашом;
to cut with a knife резать ножом ~ prep несмотря на;
with all his gifts he failed несмотря на все свои таланты, он не имел успеха;
with child беременная ~ prep указывает на наличие (чего-л.), характерный признак: with no hat on без шляпы;
with blue eyes с голубыми глазами ~ prep указывает на обстоятельства, сопутствующие действию: with care с осторожностью;
with thanks с благодарностью ~ prep несмотря на;
with all his gifts he failed несмотря на все свои таланты, он не имел успеха;
with child беременная ~ prep указывает на наличие (чего-л.), характерный признак: with no hat on без шляпы;
with blue eyes с голубыми глазами ~ or without с содержанием или без ~ prep указывает на обстоятельства, сопутствующие действию: with care с осторожностью;
with thanks с благодарностью with pref прибавляется к глаголам со значением назад;
to withdraw отдергивать withdraw: withdraw аннулировать ~ брать назад;
withdraw! возьмите назад свои слова!;
to withdraw a privilege лишать привилегии ~ брать назад;
withdraw! возьмите назад свои слова!;
to withdraw a privilege лишать привилегии ~ брать назад ~ выходить из состава ~ забирать;
отзывать;
отводить (войска) ;
to withdraw a boy from school взять мальчика из школы ~ извлекать;
to withdraw a cigarette out of one's case извлечь сигарету из портсигара ~ изымать( монету из обращения) ~ изымать ~ (withdrew;
withdrawn) отдергивать;
to withdraw one's hand отдернуть руку ~ отзывать ~ отказываться ~ отменять ~ прекращать ~ снимать со счета ~ уходить, удаляться, ретироваться ~ pref прибавляется к глаголам со значением против;
to withstand противостоять, сопротивляться withstand: withstand (withstood) противостоять, выдержать ~ (обыкн. поэт.) сопротивляться

Большой англо-русский и русско-английский словарь > with
6 with

I
1. [wıð] = withe I и II

2. [wıð] = withe I и II
II [wıð] prep
1. указывает на

1) совместность ( часто together with) (вместе) с

to work (together) with smb. - работать (вместе) с кем-л.

to go with the times - идти в ногу со временем; не отставать от времени

she came with two daughters - она пришла с двумя дочерьми

in company with - вместе с

your name was mentioned with others - среди других имён было упомянуто и ваше

he bought the chairs (together) with the table - он купил стулья вместе со столом

side by side with smb. - рядом /бок о бок/ с кем-л.

Great Britain fought with France - Великобритания воевала на стороне Франции

he fought with the navy - он сражался в рядах ВМС

2) взаимоотношение с

with each other /one another/ - друг с другом

to talk with smb. - разговаривать с кем-л.

to make friends with smb. - подружиться с кем-л.

to quarrel [to argue] with smb. - ссориться [спорить] с кем-л.

to fight with smb. - бороться с кем-л. /против кого-л./

to break with one's family - порвать со своей семьёй

to be at odds with smb. - не ладить /быть в плохих отношениях/ с кем-л.

to mix with smb. - общаться с кем-л.

he did not like to mix with such people - он не любил встречаться с такими людьми /находиться в обществе таких людей/

3) присоединение, связь с

the rent is five guineas a week with attendance - плата за квартиру с услугами пять гиней в неделю

4) пребывание в доме у кого-л. у

to stay with one's parents - жить у родителей

to have a dinner with a friend - пообедать у приятеля

5) оставление кого-л. на чьё-л. попечение у

leave the child with me - оставьте ребёнка у меня

leave your key with the hotel clerk - оставьте ключ у портье

6) работу где-л. или у кого-л. в, у

he sings with a string quartet - он поёт со струнным квартетом

he worked with the firm for five years - он работал в этой фирме пять лет

7) смешивание, сочетание, добавление (вместе) с

mix it with water - смешай это с водой

do you want sugar with your tea? - вы будете пить чай с сахаром?

8) включение в группу, класс и т. п. с, к

the whale is sometimes mistakenly included with the fishes - кита иногда ошибочно относят к рыбам

2. указывает на

1) орудие, инструмент или способ совершения действия; передаётся твор. падежом:

to hit with a rock - ударить камнем

to light a hall with candles - осветить зал свечами

to take smth. with both hands - взять что-л. обеими руками

I saw it with my own eyes - я видел это собственными глазами

2) средство на, за; передаётся тж. твор. падежом

to buy smth. with money - купить что-л. за деньги

to pay for smth. with one's life - заплатить за что-л. своей жизнью

to treat with a serum - вводить сыворотку

3. указывает на

1) содержимое или содержание чего-л. с; передаётся тж. твор. падежом

to load a ship with coal - грузить судно углём /углем/

stuffed with straw - набитый соломой

a telegram with bad news - телеграмма с плохой вестью

2) материал, вещество и т. п., покрывающие, окружающие или украшающие что-л.; передаётся твор. падежом:

a table with a white tablecloth - стол, покрытый белой скатертью

decorated with flowers - украшенный цветами

covered with snow - покрытый снегом

the room was hung with pictures - комната была увешана картинами

a house surrounded with trees - дом, окружённый деревьями

4. указывает на

1) характерный признак с; вместе с существительным передаётся иногда сложным прилагательным

a house with a red roof - дом с красной крышей

a room with a bath - комната с ванной

a man with white hair - седоволосый человек, человек с седыми волосами

2) наличие чего-л. и кого-л. у, при; с (собой)

I have no money [no documents] with me - у меня с собой /при себе/ нет денег [документов]

he came with all his luggage - он приехал со всеми вещами

he always carries a stick with him - он всегда ходит с палкой

he came home with a headache - он пришёл домой с головной болью

5. указывает. на

1) характерную особенность действия с; вместе с существительным передаётся тж. наречием или деепричастием

with a smile - с улыбкой, улыбаясь

with a laugh - со смехом, смеясь

with pleasure [joy] - с удовольствием [с радостью]

to speak with an accent [a stutter] - говорить с акцентом [заикаясь]

to walk with a limp - ходить прихрамывая

to receive smb. with open arms - встретить кого-л. с распростёртыми объятиями

handle with care! - обращаться осторожно! ( надпись)

he looked at his work with a critical eye - он отнёсся к своей работе критически

2) сопутствующие обстоятельства или внешний вид предмета с; с последующими словами передаётся тж. деепричастным оборотом или частью сложного предложения

another ten minutes passed with no sign of John - прошло ещё десять минут, а Джон все не появлялся

he sat with his head down - он сидел опустив голову

with one's hat off - а) без шляпы, сняв шляпу; б) воен. разг. обвиняемый в преступлении

3) особенности начала или окончания чего-л. с; передаётся тж. твор. падежом

to begin with smth. - начать с чего-л.

to end with smth. - кончить чем-л.

❝meat❞ begins with❝m❞ - (слово) meat начинается с m

we may close the history of this movement with the seventeenth century - можно считать, что история этого движения заканчивается семнадцатым веком

4) дополнительные обстоятельства или моменты причём

they were all late with him being the last - все они опоздали, а он пришёл последним

5) условия совершения действия в условиях, когда, при том, что

with unemployment rising no economic growth is possible - в условиях роста безработицы экономический рост невозможен

with major crimes mounting yearly, the federal government does little about it - число серьёзных преступлений ежегодно растёт, а правительство не принимает эффективных мер

6. указывает на

1) согласие с кем-л., чем-л. с

to agree with smb. - соглашаться с кем-л.

to side with smb. - быть на чьей-л. стороне; встать на чью-л. сторону

I think with you - я думаю так же, как и вы, я с вами согласен, я присоединяюсь к вашему мнению

who is not with us is against us - кто не с нами, тот против нас

2) объект дружелюбного, недружелюбного и т. п. отношения с; (по отношению) к

to be patient with smb. - быть терпеливым с кем-л.

to sympathize with smb. - сочувствовать кому-л.

to be angry with smb. - сердиться на кого-л.

to be in love with smb. - любить кого-л.; быть влюблённым в кого-л.

3) соревнование с кем-л.

to compete with smb. - соперничать /состязаться/ с кем-л.; конкурировать с кем-л.

4) предмет занятий, забот, внимания с, для

he was concerned with English poetry - он занимался английской поэзией

he had trouble with his luggage - у него были неприятности с багажом

this film is made with children in mind - этот фильм рассчитан на детей

this treatment has worked wonders with him - это лечение оказалось чудодейственным для него

we can do nothing with him - мы ничего не можем сделать с ним

5) лицо, предмет, который знают, с которым знакомы с

to be familiar with smth. - (хорошо) знать что-л.

to be acquainted with smb. - быть знакомым с кем-л.

6) предмет, который дарят, или дело, которое поручают:

to entrust smb. with smth. - поручать что-л. кому-л.

what has he presented her with? - что он ей подарил?

7) лицо, ответственное за что-л.:

this decision rests /lies/ with you - решение зависит от вас

a question that is always with us - вопрос, который всегда стоит перед нами

8) предмет эмоциональной или умственной оценки; часто передаётся твор. падежом:

to be satisfied with smth. - быть довольным чем-л.

we are pleased with the house - нам нравится дом

7. указывает на

1) сравнение с

to compare one thing with another - сравнивать один предмет с другим

in comparison with - в сравнении с, по сравнению с

not to be compared with - несравнимый с, не идущий в сравнение с

this skirt is identical with mine - у меня такая же юбка, как эта

2) совместимость или сопоставимость наравне с

to match a hat with a coat - по добрать шляпу под пальто

he can work with the best - он может работать наравне с лучшими

does red go with green? - сочетается ли красный цвет с зелёным?

8. указывает на

1) причину, источник чего-л. от, из-за

to tremble with fear - дрожать от страха

to be ill with fever - болеть лихорадкой

be was bent with age - годы согнули его

2) условие или основание с, при

such mistakes would be impossible with a careful secretary - такие ошибки были бы невозможны при хорошем секретаре

with his intelligence he will easily understand that - человеку с его умом это легко понять

with your permission - с вашего разрешения

with your consent - с вашего согласия

9. указывает на

1) одновременность событий при их причинной связи с

with his death the work came to an end - с его смертью работа прекратилась

with John away, we've got more room - теперь, когда Джон уехал, у нас больше места

2) одновременность явлений:

her hair became grey with the passing of the years - с годами её волосы поседели

3) пропорциональность:

the pressure varies with the depth - давление меняется в зависимости от глубины

his earnings increased with his power - с ростом его влияния возрастали и его доходы

10. указывает на движение в том же направлении по

to go with the tide - плыть по течению

with the sun - по часовой стрелке

with the wind - по ветру, с попутным ветром

11. указывает на лицо, имеющее какие-л. качества, привычки, склонности и т. п. у, для, с

as is usual with him - как это с ним обычно бывает

with him it's all a matter of money - у него самое главное - деньги

he has such an honest way with him - он умеет внушить доверие

12. что касается

it is different with me - со мной дело обстоит иначе

it is holiday time with us - у нас сейчас каникулы

be careful with that glass - будь осторожен со стеклом

what's wrong with you? - что с тобой?, что у тебя случилось?

what do you want with me? - что вам от меня нужно?

there's a difficulty with this new timetable - в связи с этим новым расписанием возникают известные трудности

I no longer have any influence with him - я уже не имею на него никакого влияния

13. имеет уступительное значение ( обычно with all) несмотря на

with all his faults we liked him - несмотря на все его недостатки мы любили его

14. с наречиями направления образует побудительные предложения:

away with him! - вон /гони/ его!

away with it! - уберите это!

down with the door! - взломайте дверь!

off with you! - марш отсюда!

15. в сочетаниях:

with regard to, with reference to, with relation to, with respect to - что касается, в отношении; по поводу; относительно

with the object of - с целью, (для того), чтобы

with this - с этими словами, с этим

with that - а) после чего; б) = with this

with the exception - за исключением

with a few exceptions - за немногими исключениями

to begin with - прежде всего; во-первых

with kind regards - с приветом ( в письмах)

with one accord - единодушно

to be with child - быть беременной

it is pouring with rain - льёт как из ведра

what with... (and what with) - из-за

what with the darkness and what with the fright he did not notice much - из-за темноты и страха он мало что заметил

close with, close in with - мор. близко, рядом

some dark object close in with the land - какой-то тёмный предмет около берега

with it = with-it

др. сочетания см. под соответствующими словами

НБАРС > with
7 with

I
1. [wıð] = withe I и II

2. [wıð] = withe I и II
II [wıð] prep
1. указывает на

1) совместность ( часто together with) (вместе) с

to work (together) with smb. - работать (вместе) с кем-л.

to go with the times - идти в ногу со временем; не отставать от времени

she came with two daughters - она пришла с двумя дочерьми

in company with - вместе с

your name was mentioned with others - среди других имён было упомянуто и ваше

he bought the chairs (together) with the table - он купил стулья вместе со столом

side by side with smb. - рядом /бок о бок/ с кем-л.

Great Britain fought with France - Великобритания воевала на стороне Франции

he fought with the navy - он сражался в рядах ВМС

2) взаимоотношение с

with each other /one another/ - друг с другом

to talk with smb. - разговаривать с кем-л.

to make friends with smb. - подружиться с кем-л.

to quarrel [to argue] with smb. - ссориться [спорить] с кем-л.

to fight with smb. - бороться с кем-л. /против кого-л./

to break with one's family - порвать со своей семьёй

to be at odds with smb. - не ладить /быть в плохих отношениях/ с кем-л.

to mix with smb. - общаться с кем-л.

he did not like to mix with such people - он не любил встречаться с такими людьми /находиться в обществе таких людей/

3) присоединение, связь с

the rent is five guineas a week with attendance - плата за квартиру с услугами пять гиней в неделю

4) пребывание в доме у кого-л. у

to stay with one's parents - жить у родителей

to have a dinner with a friend - пообедать у приятеля

5) оставление кого-л. на чьё-л. попечение у

leave the child with me - оставьте ребёнка у меня

leave your key with the hotel clerk - оставьте ключ у портье

6) работу где-л. или у кого-л. в, у

he sings with a string quartet - он поёт со струнным квартетом

he worked with the firm for five years - он работал в этой фирме пять лет

7) смешивание, сочетание, добавление (вместе) с

mix it with water - смешай это с водой

do you want sugar with your tea? - вы будете пить чай с сахаром?

8) включение в группу, класс и т. п. с, к

the whale is sometimes mistakenly included with the fishes - кита иногда ошибочно относят к рыбам

2. указывает на

1) орудие, инструмент или способ совершения действия; передаётся твор. падежом:

to hit with a rock - ударить камнем

to light a hall with candles - осветить зал свечами

to take smth. with both hands - взять что-л. обеими руками

I saw it with my own eyes - я видел это собственными глазами

2) средство на, за; передаётся тж. твор. падежом

to buy smth. with money - купить что-л. за деньги

to pay for smth. with one's life - заплатить за что-л. своей жизнью

to treat with a serum - вводить сыворотку

3. указывает на

1) содержимое или содержание чего-л. с; передаётся тж. твор. падежом

to load a ship with coal - грузить судно углём /углем/

stuffed with straw - набитый соломой

a telegram with bad news - телеграмма с плохой вестью

2) материал, вещество и т. п., покрывающие, окружающие или украшающие что-л.; передаётся твор. падежом:

a table with a white tablecloth - стол, покрытый белой скатертью

decorated with flowers - украшенный цветами

covered with snow - покрытый снегом

the room was hung with pictures - комната была увешана картинами

a house surrounded with trees - дом, окружённый деревьями

4. указывает на

1) характерный признак с; вместе с существительным передаётся иногда сложным прилагательным

a house with a red roof - дом с красной крышей

a room with a bath - комната с ванной

a man with white hair - седоволосый человек, человек с седыми волосами

2) наличие чего-л. и кого-л. у, при; с (собой)

I have no money [no documents] with me - у меня с собой /при себе/ нет денег [документов]

he came with all his luggage - он приехал со всеми вещами

he always carries a stick with him - он всегда ходит с палкой

he came home with a headache - он пришёл домой с головной болью

5. указывает. на

1) характерную особенность действия с; вместе с существительным передаётся тж. наречием или деепричастием

with a smile - с улыбкой, улыбаясь

with a laugh - со смехом, смеясь

with pleasure [joy] - с удовольствием [с радостью]

to speak with an accent [a stutter] - говорить с акцентом [заикаясь]

to walk with a limp - ходить прихрамывая

to receive smb. with open arms - встретить кого-л. с распростёртыми объятиями

handle with care! - обращаться осторожно! ( надпись)

he looked at his work with a critical eye - он отнёсся к своей работе критически

2) сопутствующие обстоятельства или внешний вид предмета с; с последующими словами передаётся тж. деепричастным оборотом или частью сложного предложения

another ten minutes passed with no sign of John - прошло ещё десять минут, а Джон все не появлялся

he sat with his head down - он сидел опустив голову

with one's hat off - а) без шляпы, сняв шляпу; б) воен. разг. обвиняемый в преступлении

3) особенности начала или окончания чего-л. с; передаётся тж. твор. падежом

to begin with smth. - начать с чего-л.

to end with smth. - кончить чем-л.

❝meat❞ begins with❝m❞ - (слово) meat начинается с m

we may close the history of this movement with the seventeenth century - можно считать, что история этого движения заканчивается семнадцатым веком

4) дополнительные обстоятельства или моменты причём

they were all late with him being the last - все они опоздали, а он пришёл последним

5) условия совершения действия в условиях, когда, при том, что

with unemployment rising no economic growth is possible - в условиях роста безработицы экономический рост невозможен

with major crimes mounting yearly, the federal government does little about it - число серьёзных преступлений ежегодно растёт, а правительство не принимает эффективных мер

6. указывает на

1) согласие с кем-л., чем-л. с

to agree with smb. - соглашаться с кем-л.

to side with smb. - быть на чьей-л. стороне; встать на чью-л. сторону

I think with you - я думаю так же, как и вы, я с вами согласен, я присоединяюсь к вашему мнению

who is not with us is against us - кто не с нами, тот против нас

2) объект дружелюбного, недружелюбного и т. п. отношения с; (по отношению) к

to be patient with smb. - быть терпеливым с кем-л.

to sympathize with smb. - сочувствовать кому-л.

to be angry with smb. - сердиться на кого-л.

to be in love with smb. - любить кого-л.; быть влюблённым в кого-л.

3) соревнование с кем-л.

to compete with smb. - соперничать /состязаться/ с кем-л.; конкурировать с кем-л.

4) предмет занятий, забот, внимания с, для

he was concerned with English poetry - он занимался английской поэзией

he had trouble with his luggage - у него были неприятности с багажом

this film is made with children in mind - этот фильм рассчитан на детей

this treatment has worked wonders with him - это лечение оказалось чудодейственным для него

we can do nothing with him - мы ничего не можем сделать с ним

5) лицо, предмет, который знают, с которым знакомы с

to be familiar with smth. - (хорошо) знать что-л.

to be acquainted with smb. - быть знакомым с кем-л.

6) предмет, который дарят, или дело, которое поручают:

to entrust smb. with smth. - поручать что-л. кому-л.

what has he presented her with? - что он ей подарил?

7) лицо, ответственное за что-л.:

this decision rests /lies/ with you - решение зависит от вас

a question that is always with us - вопрос, который всегда стоит перед нами

8) предмет эмоциональной или умственной оценки; часто передаётся твор. падежом:

to be satisfied with smth. - быть довольным чем-л.

we are pleased with the house - нам нравится дом

7. указывает на

1) сравнение с

to compare one thing with another - сравнивать один предмет с другим

in comparison with - в сравнении с, по сравнению с

not to be compared with - несравнимый с, не идущий в сравнение с

this skirt is identical with mine - у меня такая же юбка, как эта

2) совместимость или сопоставимость наравне с

to match a hat with a coat - по добрать шляпу под пальто

he can work with the best - он может работать наравне с лучшими

does red go with green? - сочетается ли красный цвет с зелёным?

8. указывает на

1) причину, источник чего-л. от, из-за

to tremble with fear - дрожать от страха

to be ill with fever - болеть лихорадкой

be was bent with age - годы согнули его

2) условие или основание с, при

such mistakes would be impossible with a careful secretary - такие ошибки были бы невозможны при хорошем секретаре

with his intelligence he will easily understand that - человеку с его умом это легко понять

with your permission - с вашего разрешения

with your consent - с вашего согласия

9. указывает на

1) одновременность событий при их причинной связи с

with his death the work came to an end - с его смертью работа прекратилась

with John away, we've got more room - теперь, когда Джон уехал, у нас больше места

2) одновременность явлений:

her hair became grey with the passing of the years - с годами её волосы поседели

3) пропорциональность:

the pressure varies with the depth - давление меняется в зависимости от глубины

his earnings increased with his power - с ростом его влияния возрастали и его доходы

10. указывает на движение в том же направлении по

to go with the tide - плыть по течению

with the sun - по часовой стрелке

with the wind - по ветру, с попутным ветром

11. указывает на лицо, имеющее какие-л. качества, привычки, склонности и т. п. у, для, с

as is usual with him - как это с ним обычно бывает

with him it's all a matter of money - у него самое главное - деньги

he has such an honest way with him - он умеет внушить доверие

12. что касается

it is different with me - со мной дело обстоит иначе

it is holiday time with us - у нас сейчас каникулы

be careful with that glass - будь осторожен со стеклом

what's wrong with you? - что с тобой?, что у тебя случилось?

what do you want with me? - что вам от меня нужно?

there's a difficulty with this new timetable - в связи с этим новым расписанием возникают известные трудности

I no longer have any influence with him - я уже не имею на него никакого влияния

13. имеет уступительное значение ( обычно with all) несмотря на

with all his faults we liked him - несмотря на все его недостатки мы любили его

14. с наречиями направления образует побудительные предложения:

away with him! - вон /гони/ его!

away with it! - уберите это!

down with the door! - взломайте дверь!

off with you! - марш отсюда!

15. в сочетаниях:

with regard to, with reference to, with relation to, with respect to - что касается, в отношении; по поводу; относительно

with the object of - с целью, (для того), чтобы

with this - с этими словами, с этим

with that - а) после чего; б) = with this

with the exception - за исключением

with a few exceptions - за немногими исключениями

to begin with - прежде всего; во-первых

with kind regards - с приветом ( в письмах)

with one accord - единодушно

to be with child - быть беременной

it is pouring with rain - льёт как из ведра

what with... (and what with) - из-за

what with the darkness and what with the fright he did not notice much - из-за темноты и страха он мало что заметил

close with, close in with - мор. близко, рядом

some dark object close in with the land - какой-то тёмный предмет около берега

with it = with-it

др. сочетания см. под соответствующими словами

НБАРС > with
8 HYLJA

blanket

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(hyl, hulda, huliðr and huldr), v. to hide, cover (hann huldi höfuð sitt); fara huldu höfði, to go ‘with the head covered’, in disguise, by stealth.

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pres. hyl (hylk = hyl ek, Hbl. 11), pl. hyljum; pret. hulði (huldi); part. huliðr, huldr, and hulinn; [Ulf. huljan = καλύπτειν; A. S. helan; Old Engl. to hele, hull; O. H. G. huljan; Germ. hüllen; Swed. hölja; Dan. hylle and hæle]:—to hide, cover; hylja hann allan, Edda 72; hann hulði höfuð sitt, Fms. x. 255; huldi andlit sitt, 361; hón huldi dúk, bjóð, Rm.; hann huldi hræ hans, Nj. 27, Grág. ii. 88; ok svá mikit hárit at hón mátti h. sik með, Nj. 16: to bury, jörðu hulinn, buried in the earth, Magn. 506; hylja auri, Korm. (in a verse); huliðr sandi, Geisli 25: to conceal, limi okkra hyl ekki, Sks. 504: part. huldr or huliðr, id.; fara huldu höfði, to go with the head covered, i. e. in disguise or by stealth, Eg. 406, Fms. i. 222; cp. huliðshjálmr.

Íslensk-ensk orðabók > HYLJA
9 κεφαλή

-ῆς ⁺ ἡ N 1 97-122-66-80-68=433 Gn 3,15; 8,5; 11,4; 28,11.12

head (of men and anim.) Gn 3,15; id. (metaph.) Dt 28,13; head, leader Jgs^A 10,18; person, oneself

[τινος] Sus^Th 55; top Gn 8,5; capital (of a pillar) 1 Kgs 7,27; band or troop of soldiers (semit.?) Jb 1,17

κατὰ κεφαλήν individually, a head Ex 16,16; τῇ κεφαλῇ a piece Ex 39,3; ἐπὶ τὴν κεφαλήν τινος upon one’s res-ponsibility 2 Sm 1,16; κατὰ κεφαλῆς with the head covered Est 6,12; κεφαλὴ γωνίας head of the corner, most im-portant one (of a stone) Ps 117 (118),22; ἄνθρακας πυρὸς σωρεύσεις ἐπὶ τὴν κεφαλήν αὐτοῦ you shall heap burning embers on his head, you shall cause him pain (leading to contrition) Prv 25,22; ἀπὸ κεφαλῆς ἕως ποδῶν from head to foot, from top to toe Lv 13,12; ἀπὸ ποδῶν ἕως κεφαλῆς from foot to head, from top to toe Jb 2,7

*Sir 25,15(bis) κεφαλή head-שׁרֹא for שׁרֹא / שׁוֹר poison, venom (no ms evidence), cpr. Jb 20,16

Cf. CERVIN 1989, 85-112; DORIVAL 1994, 96; GRUDEM 1985 38-59; 1990 3-72; MURAOKA 1990b, 28;

SMEND 1906, 229; VAN ROON 1974, 278; WEVERS 1993, 449; WISSEMAN 1988, 377-384; →NIDNTT; TWNT

Lust (λαγνεία) > κεφαλή
10 रेणुककाट

reṇú-kakāṭa
( reṇú-) mfn. whirling up dust (?) RV. VS. (others « having the head covered with dust» ;

cf. kakāṭikā)

Sanskrit-English dictionary > रेणुककाट
11 cubrir

v.

1 to cover.

cubrir algo de algo to cover something with o in something

cubrir a alguien de insultos/alabanzas to heap insults/praise on somebody

Ilse cubre los restos del cuerpo Ilse covers the remains of the body.

El reportero cubre el suceso The reporter covers the event.

2 to cover (proteger) (retirada, asegurado).

3 to fill (puesto, vacante).

4 to cover (gastos).

el presupuesto no cubre todos los gastos the budget doesn't cover all the expenses

cubrir gastos to break even (exactamente)

5 to cover (noticia).

6 to cover up, to hush up, to hide, to mask.

Ilse cubre la verdad Ilse covers up the truth.

7 to cover for, to cover, to cover up for.

La enfermera Juana cubre a Ilse Nurse Johanna covers for Ilse.

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cubrir

(pp cubierto,-a)

► verbo transitivo

1 (gen) to cover

■ cubre la silla con una sábana cover the chair with a sheet

2 COCINA to coat (de, with)

3 (poner tejado) to put a roof on

4 (niebla etc) to shroud (de, in), cloak

5 (ocultar) to hide

■ cubrir un sentimiento to hide a feeling

6 (llenar) to fill (de, with), cover (de, with)

■ cubrir de agua to fill with water

■ cubrir una plaza to fill a vacancy

7 (alcanzar) to come up

■ el agua le cubría hasta los tobillos the water came up to his ankles

8 (gastos, necesidades) to cover; (deuda) to meet, repay

9 (recorrer) to cover; (distancia) to travel

10 (prensa) to cover

■ Juan cubrió el accidente Juan covered the accident

11 (animales) to pair, cover

► verbo pronominal cubrirse

1 (abrigarse) to cover oneself

2 (la cabeza) to put one's hat on

3 figurado (protegerse) to protect oneself

4 (cielo) to become overcast

5 (llenarse) to be filled

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FRASEOLOGÍA

cubrir de besos to smother with kisses

cubrir las apariencias to keep up appearances

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verb

to cover

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( pp cubierto)
1. VT

1) (=ocultar)

a) [+ superficie, objeto] to cover

un velo le cubría el rostro — a veil covered her face

las nubes cubrían la cima de la montaña — the mountain top was covered by clouds

habían cubierto el suelo de papeles — they had covered the floor with papers

b) [agua]

lo cubrieron las aguas — the waters closed over it

no te metas donde te cubra el agua — don't go out of your depth

c) (=poner techo a) to roof, roof over

queremos cubrir parte del patio — we want to roof (over) part of the patio

d) [+ fuego] to make up, bank up

2) (=llenar) [+ agujero] to fill in; [+ hueco] to fill

cubrieron el hoyo con la tierra del jardín — they filled in the hole with soil from the garden

cubrir el hueco existente en el mercado — to fill the existing gap in the market

• cubrir a algn de alabanzas — to heap praises on sb

• cubrir a algn de atenciones — to lavish attention on sb

• cubrir a algn de besos — to smother sb with kisses

• cubrir a algn de improperios — to shower sb with insults

• cubrir a algn de oprobio — to bring shame on sb

3) (=proteger) (Dep, Mil) to cover

intenta llegar a las líneas enemigas: nosotros te cubriremos — try to get to the enemy lines: we'll cover you

cubrir su retirada — to cover one's retreat

4) (=recorrer) [+ ruta, distancia] to cover

cubrió 80 kms en una hora — he covered 80 km in an hour

el autocar cubría el trayecto entre León y Madrid — the coach was travelling between León and Madrid

5) (=ocupar) [+ vacante, plaza] to fill

6) (=pagar) [+ gastos, déficit, préstamo] to cover

esto apenas cubre los gastos — this scarcely covers the expenses

7) (=satisfacer) [+ necesidades, demanda] to meet

esto cubre todas nuestras necesidades — this meets all our needs

8) (Prensa) [+ suceso] to cover

todos los periódicos cubrieron la noticia — all the newspapers covered the event

9) (Zool) (=montar) to cover

10) (=disimular) [+ emoción] to cover up, conceal

cubre su tristeza con una falsa alegría — she covers up o conceals her sadness with a false cheerfulness

- cubrir las apariencias o las formas

2.

See:

cubrirse

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1.
verbo transitivo

1) ( tapar) to cover

la niebla cubría el valle — the valley was covered in mist

cubrir algo de algo — to cover something with something

lo cubrió de besos — she smothered him with kisses

2)

a) <gastos/daños/riesgos> to cover

b) <demanda/necesidad> to meet; < carencia> to cover

c) <plaza/vacante> to fill

3)

a) (Period, Rad, TV) to cover

b) ( recorrer) <etapa/trayecto> to cover

4) <retirada/flanco> to cover

cúbreme — cover me

5) (Zool) to cover
2.
cubrirse v pron

1)

a) (refl) ( taparse) to cover oneself

se cubrió la cara — he covered his face

b) ( ponerse el sombrero) to put one's hat on

c) ( protegerse) to take cover

d) ( contra riesgo) to cover oneself

2) ( llenarse)

cubrirse de algo: las calles se habían cubierto de nieve — the streets were covered with snow

* * *

= cover, relate to, smother, take + care of, canopy, cover, line, blanket, address, cover up, screen, drape, meet, incrust [encrust], encrust [incrust].

Ex. This started in 1980, and has around forty members who receive some support to cover telephone charges.

Ex. The major difference is that a periodical index relates to a number of issues and to contributions from a number of different authors.

Ex. This article outlines the preparatory stages and describes some of the problems presented by the physical conditions in a city of tents either drenched by rain or smothered by dust = Este artículo esboza las etapas preparatorias y describe algunos de los problemas que presentan las condiciones físicas de una gran cantidad de tiendas de campaña empapadas por la lluvia o cubiertas por el polvo.

Ex. The matter of bulk is well taken care of by improved microfilm.

Ex. The university buildings are grouped about stretches of greensward crisscrossed by paths and canopied by impressive trees.

Ex. I have used the following as structures on which to mount displays: packing cases used like building blocks and attractively covered and painted.

Ex. The books meanwhile had been sewn on to sawn-in cords, or on to tapes, and their spines had been lined with strips of muslin and paper = Por su porte, los libros eran cosidos a nervios o cintas, y los lomos, forrados con tiras de muselina y papel.

Ex. This type of broom is extremely competitive with the native flora, blanketing the ground and preventing growth of many understorey species in many areas.

Ex. The inclusion of vendors and publishers allows everyone to address sticky business relationships head-on.

Ex. The grating was used to cover up dryer and toilet vents on the side of the building.

Ex. During the war, all of the light fittings on the bridge were screened as a blackout measure.

Ex. Classrooms were draped with cloth and garlanded with lattices and vines.

Ex. There may be a threat of over-capacity; if so, this could be met by diversification, an enlargement of the SLIS role.

Ex. The hilt is of solid gold incrusted in every part with diamonds, sapphires, rubies, and emeralds.

Ex. The sultan requited the king of China's present by sending him ten swords with scabbards encrusted in pearls.

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* cubre hasta la rodilla = knee deep.

* cubrir con = top with.

* cubrir Algo con la mano = cup + Posesivo + hand + over + Nombre.

* cubrir con tablas = board up.

* cubrir con toldo = canopy.

* cubrir de = flood with.

* cubrir de arcilla = clay.

* cubrir de grava = gravel.

* cubrir de gravilla = gravel.

* cubrir el mundo = span + the globe.

* cubrir gastos = allow for + costs, cover + costs.

* cubrir lagunas = fill + lacunae.

* cubrir la mayoría de las necesidades = go + most of the way.

* cubrir las necesidades de = provide for.

* cubrir la superficie de Algo = surface.

* cubrirse contra = hedge against.

* cubrirse de cardenales = go + black and blue.

* cubrirse de moratones = go + black and blue.

* cubrir toda la gama = run + the gamut.

* cubrir todo el espectro = run + the gamut.

* cubrir una laguna = fill + gap, fill + the breach.

* cubrir una necesidad = cover + need, meet + need, serve + need, fill + need, fulfil + need, speak to + need.

* cubrir una vacante = fill + vacancy.

* cubrir un objetivo = meet + objective, meet + purpose.

* cubrir un puesto de trabajo = fill + position.

* cubrir un uso = address + use.

* para cubrir gastos = on a cost-recovery basis.

* para cubrirse las espaldas = as a backup.

* que cubre hasta la rodilla = knee deep.

* que cubre hasta los tobillos = ankle deep.

* que cubre todo el cuerpo = head to toe.

* sin cubrir = unfilled.

* tasa para cubrir gastos = cost-recovery fee.

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1.
verbo transitivo

1) ( tapar) to cover

la niebla cubría el valle — the valley was covered in mist

cubrir algo de algo — to cover something with something

lo cubrió de besos — she smothered him with kisses

2)

a) <gastos/daños/riesgos> to cover

b) <demanda/necesidad> to meet; < carencia> to cover

c) <plaza/vacante> to fill

3)

a) (Period, Rad, TV) to cover

b) ( recorrer) <etapa/trayecto> to cover

4) <retirada/flanco> to cover

cúbreme — cover me

5) (Zool) to cover
2.
cubrirse v pron

1)

a) (refl) ( taparse) to cover oneself

se cubrió la cara — he covered his face

b) ( ponerse el sombrero) to put one's hat on

c) ( protegerse) to take cover

d) ( contra riesgo) to cover oneself

2) ( llenarse)

cubrirse de algo: las calles se habían cubierto de nieve — the streets were covered with snow

* * *

= cover, relate to, smother, take + care of, canopy, cover, line, blanket, address, cover up, screen, drape, meet, incrust [encrust], encrust [incrust].

Ex: This started in 1980, and has around forty members who receive some support to cover telephone charges.

Ex: The major difference is that a periodical index relates to a number of issues and to contributions from a number of different authors.

Ex: This article outlines the preparatory stages and describes some of the problems presented by the physical conditions in a city of tents either drenched by rain or smothered by dust = Este artículo esboza las etapas preparatorias y describe algunos de los problemas que presentan las condiciones físicas de una gran cantidad de tiendas de campaña empapadas por la lluvia o cubiertas por el polvo.

Ex: The matter of bulk is well taken care of by improved microfilm.

Ex: The university buildings are grouped about stretches of greensward crisscrossed by paths and canopied by impressive trees.

Ex: I have used the following as structures on which to mount displays: packing cases used like building blocks and attractively covered and painted.

Ex: The books meanwhile had been sewn on to sawn-in cords, or on to tapes, and their spines had been lined with strips of muslin and paper = Por su porte, los libros eran cosidos a nervios o cintas, y los lomos, forrados con tiras de muselina y papel.

Ex: This type of broom is extremely competitive with the native flora, blanketing the ground and preventing growth of many understorey species in many areas.

Ex: The inclusion of vendors and publishers allows everyone to address sticky business relationships head-on.

Ex: The grating was used to cover up dryer and toilet vents on the side of the building.

Ex: During the war, all of the light fittings on the bridge were screened as a blackout measure.

Ex: Classrooms were draped with cloth and garlanded with lattices and vines.

Ex: There may be a threat of over-capacity; if so, this could be met by diversification, an enlargement of the SLIS role.

Ex: The hilt is of solid gold incrusted in every part with diamonds, sapphires, rubies, and emeralds.

Ex: The sultan requited the king of China's present by sending him ten swords with scabbards encrusted in pearls.

* cubre hasta la rodilla = knee deep.

* cubrir con = top with.

* cubrir Algo con la mano = cup + Posesivo + hand + over + Nombre.

* cubrir con tablas = board up.

* cubrir con toldo = canopy.

* cubrir de = flood with.

* cubrir de arcilla = clay.

* cubrir de grava = gravel.

* cubrir de gravilla = gravel.

* cubrir el mundo = span + the globe.

* cubrir gastos = allow for + costs, cover + costs.

* cubrir lagunas = fill + lacunae.

* cubrir la mayoría de las necesidades = go + most of the way.

* cubrir las necesidades de = provide for.

* cubrir la superficie de Algo = surface.

* cubrirse contra = hedge against.

* cubrirse de cardenales = go + black and blue.

* cubrirse de moratones = go + black and blue.

* cubrir toda la gama = run + the gamut.

* cubrir todo el espectro = run + the gamut.

* cubrir una laguna = fill + gap, fill + the breach.

* cubrir una necesidad = cover + need, meet + need, serve + need, fill + need, fulfil + need, speak to + need.

* cubrir una vacante = fill + vacancy.

* cubrir un objetivo = meet + objective, meet + purpose.

* cubrir un puesto de trabajo = fill + position.

* cubrir un uso = address + use.

* para cubrir gastos = on a cost-recovery basis.

* para cubrirse las espaldas = as a backup.

* que cubre hasta la rodilla = knee deep.

* que cubre hasta los tobillos = ankle deep.

* que cubre todo el cuerpo = head to toe.

* sin cubrir = unfilled.

* tasa para cubrir gastos = cost-recovery fee.

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cubrir [ I33 ]

vt

A (tapar) to cover

cubrió al niño con una manta he covered the child with a blanket, he put a blanket over the child

el velo le cubría la cara the veil covered her face

la niebla cubría el valle the valley was covered in o ( liter) shrouded in mist

cubrir algo DE algo to cover sth WITH sth

han cubierto las paredes de publicidad the walls have been covered with advertisements

los muebles están cubiertos de polvo the furniture is covered with o ( BrE) in dust

el escándalo los ha cubierto de oprobio the scandal has brought great shame on them

lo cubrió de besos she smothered him with kisses

B

1 ‹costos/gastos› to cover; ‹daños/riesgos› to cover

para cubrir los costos de envío to cover the cost of postage

los bienes cubiertos por esta póliza the items covered by this policy

2 ‹demanda/necesidad› to meet; ‹carencia› to cover

3 ‹plaza/vacante› to fill

C

1 ( Period) ‹noticia/suceso› to cover

2 (recorrer) ‹etapa/distancia/trayecto› to cover

3 ( Rad, TV) ‹área› to cover

D ‹retirada/flanco› to cover

voy a salir, cúbreme I'm going out there, cover me

E ( Zool) to cover

■ cubrirse

v pron

A

1 ( refl) (taparse) to cover oneself

se cubrió con una toalla he covered himself with a towel

se cubrió la cara con las manos he covered his face with his hands

2 (ponerse el sombrero) to put one's hat on

3 (protegerse) to take cover

se cubrieron del fuego enemigo they took cover from the enemy fire

4 (contra un riesgo) to cover oneself

B (llenarse) cubrirse DE algo:

las calles se habían cubierto de nieve snow had covered the streets, the streets were covered with snow

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cubrir ( conjugate cubrir) verbo transitivo
a) ( en general) to cover;

cubrir algo de algo to cover sth with sth;
◊ cubrí al niño con una manta I covered the child with a blanket

b) ‹demanda/necesidad› to meet

c) ‹plaza/vacante› to fill

cubrirse verbo pronominal
1
a) ( refl) ( taparse) to cover oneself;

‹ cara› to cover
b) ( ponerse el sombrero) to put one's hat on

c) ( protegerse) to take cover

d) ( contra riesgo) to cover oneself

2 ( llenarse):
◊ las calles se habían cubierto de nieve the streets were covered with snow

cubrir verbo transitivo to cover
' cubrir' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
abrigar
- bañar
- descubierta
- descubierto
- empapelar
- envolver
- gasto
- laminar
- montar
- proveer
- sepultar
- tapar
- cubierto
- llenar
- recorrido
- revestir
- untar
- vacante
English:
bad debt
- clothe
- coat
- cover
- drape
- hedge
- need
- paint out
- plaster
- rubberize
- smother
- best
- fill
- gamut
- line
- mask

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cubrir

♦ vt

1. [tapar, recubrir] to cover ( con with);
cubrió la moto con una lona he covered the motorbike with a tarpaulin;

cubrieron la pared con una mano de pintura they gave the wall a coat of paint;

cubrir algo de algo to cover sth with o in sth;

cubrir a alguien de insultos/alabanzas to heap insults/praise on sb;

Ana cubrió de besos a su padre Ana covered her father with kisses

2. [proteger] to protect;

esta póliza nos cubre contra cualquier accidente this policy covers us against all accidents

3. [a policía, soldado] to cover;

cubrir la retirada to cover the retreat

4. [ocultar] to cover up, to hide

5. [puesto, vacante] to fill;

hay veinte solicitudes para cubrir tres plazas there are twenty applications for three jobs

6. [gastos] to cover;

el presupuesto no cubre todos los gastos the budget doesn't cover all the expenses;

cubrir gastos [exactamente] to break even

7. [noticia] to cover;

cubrió la guerra del Golfo he covered the Gulf War

8. [recorrer] to cover;

el ganador cubrió los 100 metros en 9 segundos the winner did the 100 metres in 9 seconds

9. [el macho a la hembra]
cubrir a to mate with

10. Dep [marcar] to cover;

se encarga de cubrir la banda derecha he covers the right wing

♦ See also the pronominal verb cubrirse

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cubrir

v/t cover (de with)

* * *

cubrir {2} vt

: to cover

♦ See also the reflexive verb cubrirse

* * *

cubrir vb

1. (en general) to cover

el tejado cubre la casa the roof covers the house

cubrió los muebles con sábanas she covered the furniture with sheets

2. (correr) to run [pt. ran; pp. run]

cubre varios kilómetros al día he runs several kilometres a day

Spanish-English dictionary > cubrir
12 cover

1. III
1) cover smb., smth. - a sleeping child (a feverish patient, one's knees, smb.'s shoulders, etc.) укрывать / накрывать, укутывать / спящего ребенка и т. д.; cover a saucepan накрывать кастрюлю крышкой; cover one's head покрывать / повязывать / голову; надевать шляпу / шапку / ; cover oneself укрываться, накрываться, укутываться; snow covered the fields (the hills, the roads, etc.) снег покрыл поля и т. д.; clouds covered the sun тучи закрыли солнце; dust covered his shoes его ботинки были покрыты пылью; the troops (the Roman legions, etc.) covered the country войска и т. д. наводнили страну

2) cover smth. cover one's face (one's head, etc.) закрывать / прятать / лицо и т. д.; cover one's confusion (one's annoyance, one's nervousness, one's mistake, etc.) скрывать свое смущение и т. д., не показывать своего смущения и т. д.; cover one's tracks заметать свои следы; he only said that to cover himself он сказал это для перестраховки

3) cover smth. cover the distance (five miles, thirty kilometres, etc.) покрыть / пройти, проехать / расстояние и т. д.

4) cover smth. cover the whole subject исчерпать тему; cover a wide field (a wide area) охватывать / затрагивать / широкую область (широкий круг вопросов); the law covers all such matters закон предусматривает все подобные случаи; the law does not cover this case на этот случай закон не распространяется

5) cover smth. cover the talks освещать переговоры; cover the trial вести репортаж из зала суда; cover the fire поместить в газете репортаж о пожаре

6) cover smth. cover the expense (all one's expenses, the advance made to smb., the deficit, etc.) покрывать / оплачивать / расходы и т. д; this will cover your carfare to school этого тебе хватит на дорогу в школу; the price covers the cost and delivery цена включает стоимость и доставку

7) cover smth., smb. cover the passage (the man, every approach to the positions held by our infantry, etc.) держать под прицелом или под наблюдением проход и т. д.; cover the retreat (the march of the army, the advance of the main army, the landing of the invading troops, etc.) прикрывать / обеспечивать / отступление / отход / и т. д.
2. IV
1) cover smth. in some manner cover smth. partly (all over, etc.) покрывать что-л. не полностью / частично / и т. д.; the snow completely covered the mountain снег покрыл / окутал / всю гору

2) cover smth. in some manner cover one's face instinctively инстинктивно закрыть лицо [руками]; cover one's head protectively защитить голову, закрыв ее руками

3) cover smth. in some manner cover three miles quickly (slowly, etc.) быстро и т. д. пройти три мили; cover smth. in some time cover thirty miles that day (every day, etc.) пройти тридцать миль за этот день и т. д.

4) cover smth. in some man ner cover the subject completely (the question exhaustively, etc.) исчерпать тему полностью и т. д., he covered the ground thoroughly он тщательно изучил проблему
3. XI
1) be covered that hole should be filled, not covered яму надо засыпать, а не просто накрыть / прикрыть / ; be covered with / by / smth. be covered with mud (with fur, with hair, with grass, etc.) быть покрытым грязью и т. д.; the streets are covered with snow улицы занесены снегом; her face is covered with freckles у нее все лицо в веснушках / усеяно веснушками / ; her face is covered with pimples у нее все лицо в прыщах / покрыто прыщами /. the table was covered with books стол был завален книгами; the bush was covered with blossom куст был усыпан цветами, куст был в цвету; the meal was covered with flies мухи облепили мясо; the wall is covered with ivy стена увита плющом; the rocks (the mountainsides, etc.) are covered with pine-trees скалы и т. д. поросли соснами; the top of the mountain was covered by clouds вершина горы была скрыта за облаками; the floor was completely covered by a large rug большой ковер покрывал весь пол; have smth. covered with / in / smth. have the seats of these chairs (the sofa, the walls, the sides of the box, etc.) covered with leather (in gold brocade etc.) обивать стулья и т. д. кожей и т. д.; have the walls covered with good wallpaper оклейте стены хорошими обоями

2) be covered by smth. I am covered by a contract гарантией мне служит контракт. be covered in some manner the loan was covered many times over долг был оплачен с лихвой; be covered by smth. against smth. be covered by insurance against fire (against burglary, against accidents.. etc.) быть застрахованным от пожара и т. д.

3) be covered don't move! you are covered! ни с места / не двигайтесь / - буду стрелять!; be covered in some manner the road was well covered дорога хорошо простреливалась
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cover oneself behind smth. cover oneself behind a tree (behind a house, etc.) укрыться / спрятаться / за дерево и т. д.
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1) cover smb., smth. with smth. cover the child with a blanket (smb.'s knees with a rug, young plants with straw, etc.) накрывать / укрывать, укутывать / ребенка одеялом и т. д.; cover oneself with furs укутываться в меха; cover a pan with a lid накрывать, кастрюлю крышкой; cover the paths with sand (the cake with sugar, etc.) покрывать / посыпать / дорожки песком и т. д.; rain covered the streets with mud после дождя улицы были покрыты грязью; cover smb. with kisses (with ridicule, etc.) осыпать кого-л. поцелуями и т. д., cover smb. (oneself) with disgrace / with shame, with ignominy / (with glory, etc.) покрывать кого-л. (себя) позором и т. д. cover smth., smb. in smth. cover rose-trees and vine in winter укутывать / накрывать / розы и вино град на зиму; cover the child in blankets укутать ребенка в одеяла; cover smth. on smth. the floods covered a large area on both sides of the river полая вода покрыла больную площадь по обоим берегам реки

2) cover smth., smb. with smth. cover one's eyes with one's hand (one's head with a scarf, etc.) прикрывать / закрывать / глаза рукой и т. д.; cover the child with one's own body прикрыть / защитить / ребенка собственным телом; cover smb., smth. from smth. the rock covered us (our things, etc.) from fir" (from the wind, etc.) скала защищала нас в т. д. от неприятельского огня / от пуль / и т. д.

3) cover smth. in some time cover the distance in two hours (two miles in half the time, etc.) пройти / покрыть / расстояние за два часа и т. д., cover smth. on smth. cover three miles on foot пройти три мили пешком; cover this distance on a bicycle покрыть / пройти / Это расстояние на велосипеде

4) cover smth. around / in / smth. cover the whole area in the vicinity (every problem in this field, etc.) изучать весь близлежащий район и т. д.', the expedition covered the ground around the village экспедиция изучила / обследовала / весь район вокруг деревни

5) cover smth. for smth. cover the event for the radio (a fire for a newspaper, the trial for our magazine, etc.) писать о событии для радио и т. д., освещать событие по радио и т. (3.

6) cover smb. with smth. "" smb. with a gun (with a pistol, with a revolver, with an automatic, etc.) наставить / навести / на кого-л. пистолет и т. д.

English-Russian dictionary of verb phrases > cover
13 dar

v.

1 to give.

dar algo a alguien to give something to somebody, to give somebody something

se lo di a mi hermano I gave it to my brother

Ella me da dinero She gives me money.

Su elogio da ánimos His praise gives encouragement.

El negocio da muchas ganancias The business yields much profit.

2 to give, to produce.

la salsa le da un sabor muy bueno the sauce gives it a very pleasant taste, the sauce makes it taste very nice

3 to have, to hold (fiesta, cena).

dar una cena en honor de alguien to hold o give a dinner in someone's honor

4 to turn or switch on (luz, agua, gas) (encender).

5 to show (Cine, Teatro & TV).

dan una película del oeste they're showing a western, there's a western on

6 to show.

dar muestras de sensatez to show good sense

7 to teach.

dar inglés/historia to teach English/history

8 to deal (repartir) (en naipes).

9 to strike (horas).

dieron las tres en el reloj three o'clock struck

10 to get, to catch.

11 to deliver, to render, to allot, to confer.

12 to feel.

Me da alegría I feel joy.

13 to be given, to be granted, to be offered, to be handed in.

Se nos dio una buena casa We were given a good house.

14 to give forth, to burst out.

Ella dio un grito She gave forth a cry.

15 to make one feel.

Eso da asco That makes one feel revolt.

16 to hit.

Da duro el sol en este lugar The sun hits hard in this place

17 to give up.

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DAR

CONJUGACIÓN

Present Indicative

doy, das, da, damos, dais, dan.

Past Indicative

di, diste, dio, dimos, disteis, dieron.

Present Subjunctive

dé, des, dé, demos, deis, den.

Imperfect Subjunctive

diera, dieras, diera, diéramos, dierais, dieran;

diese, dieses, diese, diésemos, dieseis, diesen.

Future Subjunctive

diere, dieres, diere, diéremos, diereis, dieren.

Imperative

da (tú), dé (él/Vd.), demos (nos.), dad (vos.), den (ellos/Vds.).

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verb

1) to give

2) hit, strike

3) hand over, deliver

4) produce, yield

5) be enough

•

- dar a
- dar con
- dar contra
- dar por
- darse a
- darse de sí
- dárselas de
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Para las expresiones dar importancia, dar ejemplo, dar las gracias, dar clases, dar a conocer, dar a entender, darse prisa, ver la otra entrada.
1. VERBO TRANSITIVO

1) (=entregar, conceder) [+ objeto, mensaje, permiso] to give; [+ naipes] to deal (out); [+ noticias] to give, tell

le dio un bocadillo a su hijo — he gave his son a sandwich

se lo di a Blanca — I gave it to Blanca

me dieron un diploma por mi buen comportamiento — I was given a diploma for good conduct

le dieron el primer premio — he was awarded {o} given first prize

déme dos kilos — I'll have two kilos, two kilos, please

• ir dando [cuerda] — to pay out rope

• dar los buenos [días] a algn — to say good morning to sb, say hello to sb

2) (=realizar) [+ paliza] to give; [+ paso] to take

dar un alarido — to shriek

dar una bofetada a algn — to slap sb

dar un golpe a algn — to hit sb

dio un golpe en la mesa — he banged on the table

dar un grito — to let out a cry, give a cry

dar un paseo — to go for a walk, take a walk

dar un suspiro — to heave {o} give a sigh, sigh

3) (=celebrar) [+ fiesta] to have, throw

la embajada dará una recepción — the embassy will hold a reception

4) (=encender) [+ luz] to turn on

¿has dado el gas? — have you turned on the gas?

5) (=presentar) [+ obra de teatro] to perform, put on; [+ película] to show, screen

dan una película de Almodóvar — there's an Almodóvar film on, they're showing {o} screening an Almodóvar film

¿qué dan hoy en la tele? — what's on TV tonight?

6) (=hacer sonar) [reloj] to strike

el reloj dio las tres — the clock struck three

ya han dado las ocho — it's past {o} gone eight o'clock

7) (=producir) [+ fruto] to bear; [+ ganancias, intereses] to yield

dar flores — to flower

este negocio da mucho dinero — there's a lot of money in this business

una inversión que da un 7% de interés — an investment that pays {o} yields 7% interest

8) (=tener como resultado)

el cálculo dio 99 — the sum worked out at 99

el atleta dio positivo en el control antidoping — the athlete tested positive for drugs

9) (=hacer sentir) [+ placer] to give

me dio mucha alegría verla — I was very pleased to see her

las babosas me dan asco — I find slugs disgusting {o} revolting

este jersey me da demasiado calor — this jumper is too hot, I'm too hot in this jumper

da gusto hablar con él — he's really nice to talk to

tu padre me da miedo — I'm scared {o} frightened of your father

me da pena tener que tirarlo — it's a pity to have to throw it away

el vino me da sueño — wine makes me sleepy

10) * (=fastidiar) to ruin

vinieron a visitarme y me dieron la tarde — they came to visit and ruined my afternoon

¡me estás dando las vacaciones! — you're ruining the holiday for me!

11) dar por (=considerar) to consider

doy el asunto por concluido — I consider the matter settled, I regard the matter as settled

le dieron por desaparecido — they gave him up for lost

doy el dinero por bien empleado — I consider it money well spent

lo daba por seguro — he was sure {o} certain of it

lo podemos dar por terminado — we can consider it finished

12)

- ¡y dale!

- estar/seguir dale que dale o dale que te pego o dale y dale

la vecina está dale que dale al piano — our neighbour is pounding away at the piano

estoy dale que dale a este problema — I've been bashing away at this problem *

- a mí no me la das

- ¡ahí te las den todas!

- por si vienen mal dadas

para dar y tomar —

tenemos botellas para dar y tomar — we've got loads {o} stacks of bottles

aquí hay basura para dar y tomar — there's tons of rubbish here

- me da que...

me da que no va a venir — I have a feeling (that) he's not going to come

2. VERBO INTRANSITIVO

1) (=entregar) to give

dame, yo te lo arreglo — give it here, I'll fix it for you

- a quien dan no escoge

2) (=entrar)

me dieron ganas de vomitar — I felt like being sick

si te da un mareo siéntate — if you feel giddy, sit down

le dio un fuerte dolor en el costado — he felt a sudden sharp pain in his side

le dio un infarto — he had a heart attack

3) (=importar)

¡qué más da!, ¡da igual! — it doesn't matter!, never mind!

¿qué más te da? — what does it matter to you?

¿qué más da un sitio que otro? — surely one place is as good as another!, it doesn't make any difference which place we choose

lo mismo da — it makes no difference {o} odds

me da igual, lo mismo me da, tanto me da — it's all the same to me, I don't mind

4) [seguido de preposición]
dar a (=estar orientado) [cuarto, ventana] to look out onto, overlook; [fachada] to face
mi habitación da al jardín — my room looks out onto {o} overlooks the garden
darle a (=hacer funcionar) [+ botón] to press; (=golpear) to hit; [+ balón] to kick
dale a la tecla roja — hit {o} press the red key

darle a la bomba — to pump, work the pump

dale más fuerte a la bomba — pump harder

¡dale! — hit him!

no es capaz de darle al balón de cabeza — he can't head the ball
dar con (=encontrar) [+ persona] to find; [+ idea, solución] to hit on, come up with
dimos con él dos horas más tarde — we found him two hours later

al final di con la solución — I finally hit on the solution, I finally came up with the solution

no doy con el nombre — I can't think of the name

• dar [consigo] en — to end up in

dio consigo en la cárcel — he ended up in jail
dar contra (=golpear) to hit
el barco dio contra el puente — the ship hit the bridge
dar de
dar de palos a algn — to give sb a beating

dar de puñetazos a algn — to punch sb

dar de barniz a algo — to varnish sth

• dar de [beber] a algn — to give sb something to drink

• dar de [comer] a algn — to feed sb

• dar de [sí] — [comida, bebida] to go a long way

lo que cada uno puede dar de sí — what each person can contribute
dar en [+ blanco, suelo] to hit; [+ solución] to hit on, come up with
el sol me da en la cara — the sun is in my eyes

• dar en [hacer] algo — to take to doing sth

han dado en llamarle Boko — they've taken to calling him Boko
darle a algn por hacer algo
le ha dado por no venir a clase — he has taken to cutting classes

les dio por venir a vernos — they took it into their heads to come and see us

últimamente le ha dado por el golf — he's taken up golf lately

al chico le daba por dormirse en la clase — the boy was always falling asleep in class

la casa que a alguien le dio por llamar Miramar — the house that someone had the bright idea of calling Miramar
dar para (=ser suficiente) to be enough for
con eso da para cuatro personas — this is enough for four people

mi pobre cabeza no da para más hoy — I don't think my poor head can take any more today

5) dar que hablar to set people talking

una película que da en qué pensar — a thought-provoking film, a film which gives you a lot to think about

3.

See:

darse

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1.
verbo transitivo

Sentido I

1) ( entregar) to give

dale las llaves a Pedro — give the keys to Pedro

se las di a Jaime — I gave them to Jaime

déme un kilo de peras — can I have a kilo of pears?

500 dólares ¿quién da más? — any advance on 500 dollars?; conocer verbo transitivo 3b, entender verbo transitivo 2b

2) (regalar, donar) to give

¿me lo prestas? - te lo doy, no lo necesito — can I borrow it? - you can keep it, I don't need it

qué no daría por que así fuera! — I'd give anything for that to be the case

donde las dan las toman — two can play at that game

tener para dar y vender — to have plenty to spare

3) <cartas/mano> to deal

4)

a) ( proporcionar) <fuerzas/valor/esperanza> to give

eso me dio la idea — that's where I got the idea from

si le dan la ocasión — if he's given the chance

pide que te den más información — ask them to give you more information

b) (Mús) to give

¿me das el la? — can you give me an A?

5) (conferir, aportar) <sabor/color/forma> to give

las luces le daban un ambiente festivo — the lights gave a festive atmosphere

6)

a) ( aplicar) to give

dale otra capa de barniz — give it another coat of varnish

hay que darle cera al piso — the floor needs waxing

dale una puntada para sujetarlo — put a stitch in to hold it

b) <sedante/masaje> to give

7)

a) ( conceder) <prórroga/permiso> to give

el dentista me dio hora para el miércoles — I have an appointment with the dentist on Wednesday

dan facilidades de pago — they offer easy repayment facilities o terms

nos dieron un premio — we won o got a prize

me dieron un diploma — I got a diploma

no le doy ni un mes a esa relación — I don't think they'll last more than a month together

b) (RPl) ( calcular)

¿qué edad le das? — how old do you think he is?

8)

a) (expresar, decir)

¿le diste las gracias? — did you thank him?, did you say thank you?

no me dio ni los buenos días — she didn't even say hello

dales saludos — give/send them my regards

darle la bienvenida a alguien — to welcome somebody

me dio su parecer or opinión — she gave me her opinion

tuve que darle la noticia — I was the one who had to break the news to him

b) (señalar, indicar)

me da ocupado or (Esp) comunicando — the line's busy o (BrE) engaged

el reloj dio las cinco — the clock struck five

Sentido II

9) ( producir) <fruto/flor> to bear

estos campos dan mucho grano — these fields have a high grain yield

este negocio da mucho dinero — there's a lot of money in this business

esos bonos dan un 7% — those bonds yield 7%

10)

a) ( rendir)

ha dado todo lo que esperaba de él — he has lived up to my/his expectations

ese jugador lo da todo — that player puts everything into the game

b) (AmL) ( alcanzar hasta)

¿cuánto da ese coche? — how fast can that car go?

da 150 kilómetros por hora — it can do o go 150 kilometers an hour

venía a todo lo que daba — it was traveling at full speed

ponen la radio a todo lo que da — they turn the radio on full blast

11) (causar, provocar)

la comida muy salada da sed — salty food makes you thirsty

estos niños dan tanto trabajo! — these kids are such hard work!; (+ me/te/le etc)

¿no te da calor esa camisa? — aren't you too warm in that shirt?

el vino le había dado sueño — the wine had made him sleepy

me da mucha pena verla tan triste — it hurts me to see her so sad

qué susto me has dado! — you gave me such a fright!

este coche no me ha dado problemas — this car hasn't given me any trouble; ver tb asco, hambre, miedo, etc

dar que + inf: el jardín da muchísimo que hacer there's always such a lot to do in the garden; lo que dijo me dio que pensar — what he said gave me plenty to think about; ver tb dar III 1)

Sentido III

12) ( presentar) < concierto> to give

¿qué dan esta noche en la tele? — what's on TV tonight? (colloq)

ayer daban una obra de Calderón — there was a Calderón play on yesterday

¿dónde están dando esa película? — where's that film showing?

13)

a) < fiesta> to give; <baile/banquete> to hold

b) < conferencia> to give; < discurso> (AmL) to make

c) (CS) < examen> to take o (BrE) sit; ver tb clase 5)

Sentido IV

14) ( realizar la acción que se indica)

dar lectura a un comunicado — to read out a communiqué

dar un grito/un suspiro — to give a shout/heave a sigh

dar un paso atrás/adelante — to take a step back/forward

dame un beso/abrazo — give me a kiss/hug; ver tb golpe, paseo, vuelta, etc

Sentido V

15) ( considerar)

dar algo/a alguien por algo: lo dieron por muerto they gave him up for dead; doy por terminada la sesión I declare the session closed; ese tema lo doy por sabido I'm assuming you've already covered that topic; puedes dar por perdido el dinero you can say goodbye to that money; dalo por hecho! consider it done!; si apruebo daré el tiempo por bien empleado — if I pass it will have been time well spent
2.
dar vi

Sentido I

1)

a) ( entregar)

no puedes con todo, dame que te ayudo — you'll never manage all that on your own, here, let me help you

¿me das para un helado? — can I have some money for an ice cream?

b) ( en naipes) to deal

te toca dar a ti — it's your deal

2) (ser suficiente, alcanzar)

dar para algo/alguien: este pollo da para dos comidas this chicken will do for two meals; con una botella no da para todos one bottle's not enough to go round; (+ me/te/le etc) eso no te da ni para un chicle you can't even buy a piece of chewing gum with that; no me dio (el) tiempo I didn't have time; dar de sí to stretch; qué poco dan de sí mil pesetas! a thousand pesetas doesn't go very far!; no dar para más: su inteligencia no da para más that's as much as his brain can cope with; lo que gano no da para más what I earn doesn't go any further; la fiesta no daba para más — the party was beginning to wind down

3) dar a

a) puerta to give onto, open onto; ventana to look onto, give onto

b) fachada/frente ( estar orientado hacia) to face

la terraza da al mar — the balcony overlooks o faces the sea

c) ( llegar hasta) río to flow into, go into; calle to lead to

4) ( arrojar un resultado)

el análisis le dio positivo/negativo — her test was positive/negative

¿cuánto da la cuenta? — what does it come to?

a mí me dio 247 — I made it (to be) 247

5) ( importar)

da lo mismo, ya iremos otro día — it doesn't matter, we'll go another day

qué más da! — what does it matter!

¿qué más da un color que otro? — what difference does it make what color it is?; (+ me/te/le etc)

¿el jueves o el viernes? - me da igual — Thursday or Friday? - I don't mind o it doesn't make any difference to me

¿y a ti qué más te da si él viene? — what's it to you if he comes? (colloq)

Sentido II

6)

a) (pegar, golpear)

darle a alguien — to hit somebody; ( como castigo) to smack somebody

le dio en la cabeza/con un palo — he hit him on the head/with a stick

dale al balón con fuerza — kick the ball hard

te voy a dar (de palos) — I'm going to give you a good beating

el balón dio en el poste — the ball hit the post

b) (fam) (a tarea, asignatura)

darle a algo: me pasé todo el verano dándole al inglés I spent the whole summer working on my English; cómo le da al vino! he really knocks back o (AmE) down the wine (colloq); cómo le han dado al queso! ya casi no queda! — they've certainly been at the cheese, there's hardly any left! (colloq)

c) ( acertar) to hit

dar en el blanco/el centro — to hit the target/the bull's-eye

7) (accionar, mover)

darle a algo — a botón/tecla to press something; a interruptor to flick something; a manivela to turn something; (+ compl)

dale al volante hacia la derecha — turn the wheel to the right

dale a esa palanca hacia arriba — push that lever up

dale para atrás — back up

8)

a) (fam) ( indicando insistencia)

y dale! ya te he dicho que no voy — there you go again! I've told you I'm not going (colloq)

y dale con lo de su edad! — stop going on about her age!

dale que dale or (Esp) dale que te pego! — (fam)

he estado todo el día dale que dale — I've been hard at it all day

dale que dale con lo mismo! — stop going on about it!

b) (RPl fam) ( instando a hacer algo) come on

dale, prestámelo — come on o go on, lend it to me

9) dar con ( encontrar) < persona> to find; < solución> to hit upon, find; < palabra> to come up with

Sentido III

10) (acometer, sobrevenir) (+ me/te/le etc)

le dio un mareo — she felt dizzy

le dio un infarto — he had a heart attack

me va a dar algo — (fam) I'm going to have a fit (colloq); ver tb dar verbo transitivo II 3, escalofrío, frío, gana, etc

11) (hablando de manías, ocurrencias)

darle a alguien por + inf — to take to -ing

le ha dado por pintar — he's taken to painting

le ha dado por decir que... — he's started saying that...

le ha dado por el yoga — she's got into yoga

le ha dado con que me conoce — she's got it into her head that she knows me

12) sol/viento/luz

aquí da el sol toda la mañana — you get the sun all morning here

en esa playa da mucho el viento — it's very windy on that beach

la luz le daba de lleno en los ojos — the light was shining right in his eyes
3.
1) darse v pron

Sentido I

2) ( producirse) to grow

en esta zona se da bien el trigo — wheat grows well in this area

3) ( presentarse) oportunidad/ocasión to arise

se dio el caso que iba pasando por ahí — it so happened that I was passing by

4) ( resultar) (+ me/te/le etc)

se le dan los idiomas — she's good at languages

¿cómo se te da a ti la costura? — are you any good at sewing?

Sentido II

5)

a) (dedicarse, entregarse)

darse a algo: se dio a la bebida she took to drink; se ha dado por entero a su familia/a la causa — she has devoted herself entirely to her family/to the cause

b) (CS, Ven) ( ser sociable)

darse con alguien — to get on with somebody

no se da con los suegros — she doesn't have much to do with her in-laws

Sentido III

6)

a) (refl) ( realizar la acción que se indica)

me di una ducha — I took o had a shower

darse un banquete — to have a feast

dárselas de algo: se las da de que sabe mucho he likes to make out he knows a lot; dárselas de listo to act smart; ¿y de qué se las da ése? — who does he think he is?

b) (golpearse, pegarse)

se dio con el martillo en el dedo — he hit his finger with the hammer

no te vayas a dar con la cabeza contra el techo — don't hit o bang your head on the ceiling

se dieron contra un árbol — they crashed into a tree

se dio dar un golpe en la rodilla — he hit his knee

c) (recípr)

se estaban dando (de) patadas/puñetazos — they were kicking/punching each other

Sentido IV

7) ( considerarse)

darse por algo: con eso me daría por satisfecha I'd be quite happy with that; darse por vencido — to give up; ver tb aludir a, enterado 1

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= allow, give, issue, pitch, hand over, pass over, give away, give out, get + free.

Ex. Folders allow a set of papers to be kept together when a set on a given topic is removed from the file.

Ex. An abstract of a bibliography can be expected to note whether author affiliations are given = Es de esperar que el resumen de una bibliografía indique si se incluyen los lugares de trabajo de los autores.

Ex. Once a user is registered, a password will be issued which provides access to all or most of the data bases offered by the host as and when the user wishes.

Ex. Thus pitching instructions at the right level can be difficult.

Ex. Eventually, teachers should be able to ' hand the chalk over to the students' and take a back seat.

Ex. She also indicated in passing that in future authors would not automatically pass over the copyright of research results in papers to publishers.

Ex. This must be done in a fully commercial way, not by giving away machines or paper, nor by giving away imported books.

Ex. Similarly, equipment such as this can often give out quite a lot of heat which has to be adequately dissipated.

Ex. Most people know 'earbuds' as the cheap-o earphones you get free with a cell phone.

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* acción de dar un nombre a Algo = naming.

* antes de darse cuenta = before + Pronombre + know what + happen, before + Pronombre + know it.

* con la sabiduría que da la experiencia = with the benefit of hindsight.

* cosas que dan miedo = things that go bump in the night.

* da la casualidad = as it happens.

* dale alas a tu imaginación = let + your imagination fly!.

* dando sacudidas = jerkily.

* dar el esquinazo a = give + Nombre + a wide berth.

* dar a = look onto, give onto, overlook.

* dar a Algo el nombre de = earn + Nombre + the name of.

* dar a Algo más importancia de la que tiene = oversell.

* dar a Algo una nueva dimensión = take + Nombre + into a new dimension.

* dar a Algo una nueva perspectiva = give + Nombre + a new twist.

* dar a Alguien el beneficio de la duda = give + Nombre + the benefit of the doubt.

* dar a Alguien una mano y te cogen el brazo = give + Pronombre + an inch and + Pronombre + take a mile, give + Pronombre + an inch and + Pronombre + take a mile.

* dar a Alguien una oportunidad de triunfar = give + Nombre + a fighting chance.

* dar a Alguien una palmada en la espalda = pat + Alguien + on the back for + Algo.

* dar a Alguien una palmadita en la espalda = pat + Alguien + on the back for + Algo.

* dar a Alguien una puñalada por la espalda = stab + Alguien + in the back.

* dar a Alguien una puñalada trapera = stab + Alguien + in the back.

* dar a Alguien un margen de confianza = give + Nombre + the benefit of the doubt.

* dar abasto = cope.

* dar abasto con = cope with.

* dar acceso = provide + access.

* dar acceso a = give + access to.

* dar a conocer = bring to + the attention, communicate, publicise [publicize, -USA], report, articulate, make + known.

* dar a conocer la presencia de = make + Posesivo + presence known.

* dar a entender = give to + understand, hint, send + a clear signal that, lull + Nombre + into thinking, insinuate, intimate.

* dar agua = lose + water, leak.

* dar a la calle = give onto + the street.

* dar a la caza de = chase down.

* dar Algo a conocer = get + the word out.

* dar alguna esperanza = give + some cause for hope.

* dar al traste con los planes = upset + the applecart.

* dar al traste con + Posesivo + planes = upset + Posesivo + plans, ruin + Posesivo + plans.

* dar al traste con todo = upset + the applecart.

* dar a luz = birth, deliver.

* dar a luz a = give + birth to.

* dar ánimos = give + a word of encouragement, hearten.

* dar apoyo = give + support, support, provide + support.

* dar asco = stink, disgust.

* dar aullidos = caterwaul.

* dar autoría = lend + authoritativeness.

* dar autoridad a Algo = lend + authority to.

* dar bandazos = lurch.

* dar bastante importancia a = place + great store on.

* dar brillo a = buff, buff up.

* dar buen uso a Algo = put to + good use.

* dar cabida a = accommodate, include, hold, take, make + room (for), leave + room for, leave + room for.

* dar cabida al crecimiento = accommodate + growth.

* dar caladas = puff.

* dar calidad = deliver + value.

* dar caprichos = pamper.

* dar cera = wax.

* dar chillidos = shriek.

* dar cien mil vueltas = beat + Nombre + hands down, win + hands down.

* dar clase = give + a lesson, teach + class, teach + lesson, hold + class.

* dar coba = toady, fawn (on/upon/over).

* dar comienzo a = give + a start to.

* dar como ejemplo = cite + as an example.

* dar como norma = rule.

* dar como resultado = add up to, result (in), lead to.

* dar con = hit on/upon, put + Posesivo + finger on, stumble on.

* dar conferencia = lecture.

* dar consejo sobre = give + advice on.

* dar consentimiento = give + licence.

* dar con una esponja húmeda = sponging.

* dar con una idea = hit on/upon + idea.

* dar con una solución = come up with + solution.

* dar coraje = peeve.

* dar corte = self-conscious, feel + shy.

* dar credibilidad = give + credence, lend + credence, bestow + credibility, provide + credibility.

* dar crédito = give + credence.

* dar cualquier cosa por Algo = give + an eye-tooth for/to.

* dar cuenta = render + an account of.

* dar cuenta de = account for.

* dar cuenta de Algo = be held to account.

* dar cuerda a un reloj = wind + clock.

* dar cuerpo = give + substance.

* dar cuerpo a = flesh out.

* dar cuerpo y forma a = lend + substance and form to.

* dar datos de = give + details of.

* dar de alta = discharge from + hospital.

* dar de baja = take out of + circulation.

* dar de cara a = front.

* dar de comer = feed.

* dar de lado = short-circuit [shortcircuit], give + Nombre + the cold shoulder.

* dar de lleno = hit + home.

* dar de mala gana = begrudge, grudge.

* dar de mamar = breast-feeding [breastfeeding].

* dar de mamar a = breast-feed [breastfeed].

* dar demasiada información y muy rápidamente = trot out.

* dar de qué hablar = raise + eyebrows, fuel + rumours, give + rise to rumours.

* dar de quilla = keel over.

* dar derecho a = entitle to.

* dar descanso de = give + relief from.

* dar de sí = stretch out.

* dar detalles de = give + details of.

* dar de Uno mismo = give of + Reflexivo.

* dar dinero = pay + money, donate + Posesivo + money.

* dar dirección = lend + direction.

* dar directrices = give + guidance, provide + guidance.

* dar duro = pack + a wallop.

* dar ejemplo = set + an example, lead by + example.

* dar ejemplo de = illustrate.

* dar el brazo a torcer = give in to.

* dar el brazo derecho = give + Posesivo + right arm.

* dar el do de pecho = do + Posesivo + best, pull out + all the stops, do + Posesivo + utmost.

* dar el efecto de = give + the effect of.

* dar el esquinazo = dodge.

* dar el esquinazo a = steer + clear of, steer away from.

* dar el golpe de gracia = administer + the coup de grace, deliver + the coup de grace.

* dar el nombre = label.

* dar el oro y el moro = give + Posesivo + right arm.

* dar el pecho = breast-feed [breastfeed].

* dar el pésame = pass + Posesivo + condolences.

* dar el pistoletazo de salida = fire + the starting gun.

* dar el primer paso = make + a start, take + the first step.

* dar el puntillazo a = put + an end to, bring + an end to, bring to + an end.

* dar el salto = make + the leap.

* dar el todo por el todo = give + Posesivo + all.

* dar el último empujón = go + the last mile, go + the extra mile.

* dar el último repaso = tie + the pieces together.

* dar el visto bueno = approve, clear, give + green light, give + the go-ahead.

* dar el visto bueno a una factura = clear + invoice.

* dar el/un espectáculo = make + a spectacle of + Reflexivo.

* dar empujones = shove.

* dar en el blanco = hit + the bull's eye, strike + home, put + Posesivo + finger on, hit + the truth, hit + home.

* dar en el clavo = hit + the nail on the head, be spot on, strike + home, put + Posesivo + finger on, hit + the truth.

* dar en el larguero = hit + the crossbar, hit + the crossbar.

* dar en el travesaño = hit + the crossbar.

* dar energía = energise [energize, -USA].

* dar énfasis = give + emphasis, place + stress, give + stress.

* dar énfasis a = place + emphasis on.

* dar en garantía = pawn.

* dar en la diana = hit + home.

* dar en mano = hand (over).

* dar entrada = enter.

* dar esperanza = nurture + hope, give + hope, bring + visions of.

* dar esperanzas = raise + expectations, raise + hopes.

* dar estímulo = provide + boost.

* dar evasivas = stonewall, play for + time.

* dar evidencia = furnish with + evidence.

* dar fe = attest, certify.

* dar fe de = testify (to/of), vouch (for), be testimony to.

* dar fe de que = attest to + the fact that.

* dar fin = bring to + a close, draw to + a close, wind down.

* dar forma = become + cast, give + shape, shape, mould [mold, -USA], inform.

* dar forma cuadrada = square.

* dar fruto = bear + fruit, come to + fruition.

* dar fuerte = pack + a wallop.

* dar fuerza = empower, bring + strength.

* dar gato por liebre = buy + a pig in a poke, pass off + a lemon.

* dar golpes = pound.

* dar gracias por lo que Uno tiene = count + Posesivo + blessings.

* dar gritos = shriek, shout.

* dar guerra = act up, play up.

* dar gustirrinín = tickle + Posesivo + fancy.

* dar gusto = oblige, bring + pleasure, flavour [flavor, -USA].

* dar hipo = hiccup.

* dar ideas = offer + clues.

* da rienda suelta a tu imaginación = let + your imagination fly!.

* dar ímpetu = lend + force, give + impetus.

* dar importancia = attach + importance, give + prominence, stress, give + pre-eminence, give + relevance, place + importance, give + importance.

* dar importancia a = give + weight to, place + emphasis on, attach + weight to, create + a high profile for, give + a high profile, place + weight on.

* dar importancia a Algo = put + Algo + on the agenda, be on the agenda.

* dar indicios de = show + signs of.

* dar indicios y pistas = drop + hints and clues.

* dar información = provide + information, give + information, release + information.

* dar información adicional = give + further details.

* dar información de = give + details of.

* dar interés = spice up, add + spice.

* dar la alarma = sound + alarm.

* dar la apariencia de = place + a veneer of.

* dar la bienvenida = welcome.

* dar la casualidad que + Indicativo = happen to + Infinitivo, chance to + Infinitivo.

* dar la cuenta atrás = count + Nombre + out.

* dar la enhorabuena = give + congratulations.

* dar la entrada para = make + a deposit on.

* dar la espalda = turn + aside.

* dar la idea = give + the impression that.

* dar la imagen = give + the impression that.

* dar la impresión = convey + impression, strike + Pronombre Personal, give + the impression that, confer + impression, come off as.

* dar la impresión de = contrive, conjure up + a picture of, come across as.

* dar la impresión de seriedad en el trabajo = appear + businesslike.

* dar la la lata = nag (at).

* dar la lata = play up.

* dar la mano = extend + Posesivo + hand.

* dar la mano derecha = give + Posesivo + right arm.

* dar la murga = be a pest.

* dar la noticia = give + the news.

* dar la opinión sobre = give + opinion on.

* dar la oportunidad = give + chance.

* dar la oportunidad de = present with + opportunities for, allow + the opportunity to.

* dar la oportunidad de expresarse libremente = give + voice to.

* dar la oportunidad de opinar = give + voice to.

* dar la puntilla a = put + an end to, bring + an end to, bring to + an end.

* dar largas = stonewall, play for + time, fob + Alguien + off with + Algo.

* dar las cosas masticadas = spoon-feeding [spoonfeeding], spoon-feed [spoon feed/spoonfeed].

* dar la sensación = give + a sense.

* dar la sensación de = give + the effect of.

* dar la señal = give + the word, give + the signal.

* dar la señal de alarma = sound + the clarion.

* dar la señal de alerta = sound + the clarion.

* dar la señal de estar listo = prompt.

* dar lástima = feel + sorry for, pity.

* dar la talla = be up to the mark, be up to scratch, measure up (to), be up to snuff, make + the cut.

* dar latigazos = lash.

* dar la vida = lay down + Posesivo + life, give + Posesivo + life.

* dar la vuelta = turn + Nombre + (a)round, flip, swing around, swing back, turn (a)round.

* dar la vuelta a = round, turn on + its head.

* dar la vuelta en el aire = give + a toss.

* darle a Alguien carta blanca = give + Nombre + a blank cheque.

* darle a Alguien un cheque en blanco = give + Nombre + a blank cheque.

* darle a la botella = booze.

* darle a la lengua = shoot + the breeze, shoot + the bull.

* darle a la manivela de arranque = turn + the crank.

* darle alas a Alguien = let + Nombre + do things + Posesivo + (own) way.

* darle al palique = gas.

* darle a Uno escalofríos por Algo desagradable = make + Nombre + flinch.

* darle caña = hurry up, get + a move on, put + pressure on.

* darle caña a = have + a go at, get + stuck into.

* dar lecciones = give + lessons.

* darle cien mil vueltas a Alguien = knock + spots off + Nombre.

* darle el puntillazo = nail it.

* darle la razón a Alguien = side in + Posesivo + favour.

* darle largas = play + Nombre + along.

* darle largas a Algo = drag + Posesivo + feet, drag + Posesivo + heels.

* darle la vuelta a la tortilla = turn + the tables (on).

* darle sopas con hondas a Alguien = knock + spots off + Nombre.

* darle una interpretación = give + interpretation.

* darle una lección a Alguien = school.

* darle una paliza a Alguien = take + Nombre + to the cleaners, give + Nombre + a beating, school.

* darle un buen repaso a Alguien = take + Nombre + to the cleaners.

* darle un repaso a = buff up on, brush up on.

* darle un repaso a Alguien = school.

* darle vueltas a = dwell on/upon.

* darle vueltas a Algo = mull over, agonise over [agonize, -USA].

* darle vueltas a la idea = toy with, toy with + idea of.

* darle vueltas a la idea de = flirt with + the idea of.

* darle vueltas a un asunto = chew + the cud.

* darle vueltas a un problema = puzzle over + problem.

* dar libertad = give + licence.

* dar libertad a un esclavo = manumit.

* dar libertad para + Infinitivo = afford + the freedom to + Infinitivo.

* dar lo mejor de Uno mismo = give of + Posesivo + best.

* dar los pasos necesarios = take + steps.

* dar los primeros pasos en = venture into.

* dar los últimos retoques a = put + the finishing touches on.

* dar lugar = produce.

* dar lugar a = cause, generate, give + rise to, mean, result (in), leave + room for, bring about, lead to, cause, open + the door to, give + cause to, give + occasion to.

* dar lugar a la reflexión = provide + food for thought.

* dar lugar a problemas = give + rise to problems.

* dar lugar a queja = evoke + complaint.

* dar lugar a rumores = fuel + rumours, give + rise to rumours.

* dar luz verde = give + green light, give + the go-ahead.

* dar mala impresión = look + bad.

* dar marcha atrás = do + an about-face, back up, backpedal [back-pedal].

* dar masaje = massage.

* dar más de sí = go further.

* dar más explicaciones = elaborate on.

* dar materia para la reflexión = provide + food for thought.

* dar mayor importancia a = give + pride of place to.

* dar media vuelta = do + an about-face.

* dar mejora (en) = give + improvement (in).

* dar menos de lo debido = shortchange.

* dar mucha importancia = put + a premium on.

* dar mucho en qué pensar = give + Nombre + much to think about, give + Nombre + a lot to think about.

* dar mucho valor a Algo = value + Nombre + highly.

* dar muestras de = show + signs of.

* dar + Nombre + una oportunidad = give + Nombre + a fair chance.

* dar notoriedad a = create + a high profile for, give + a high profile.

* dar nueva forma = reformat [re-format].

* dar nueva vida = give + Nombre + new life, give + a second life.

* dar opción = give + option.

* dar origen = mother.

* dar origen a = give + rise to, bring about, lead to, give + cause to, give + occasion to.

* dar otro paso muy importante = reach + another milestone.

* dar pábulo a = fuel, spark off.

* dar pábulo a rumores = fuel + rumours, give + rise to rumours.

* dar palos de ciego = grope (for/toward).

* dar pánico = scare + the living daylights out of, frighten + the living daylights out of, dread, scare + the hell out of.

* dar parte de = report.

* dar paso (a) = give + way (to), yield to, make + way (for).

* dar patadas en el estómago = stick in + Posesivo + craw.

* dar pavor = be scared stiff, be frightened to death, be petrified of, be terrified, scare + the living daylights out of, frighten + the living daylights out of, scare + the hell out of.

* dar pecho = breast-feeding [breastfeeding].

* dar pereza = can't/couldn't be bothered.

* dar permiso = give + permission, give + time off, grant + Alguien + leave.

* dar permiso en el trabajo = give + time off work.

* dar pie a = spark off, give + rise to, bring about, lead to, cause, open + the door to, give + cause to, give + occasion to.

* dar pisotones = stomp.

* dar pistas = throw + hints.

* dar pistas falsas = throw out + false leads.

* dar placer = give + pleasure, give + enjoyment.

* dar poderes = give + powers.

* dar por = tickle + Posesivo + fancy.

* dar por concluido = put to + bed, close + the book on.

* dar por culo = piss + Nombre + off.

* dar por descontado = take for + granted, discount.

* dar por hecho = take for + granted.

* dar por perdido = be past praying for, write off.

* dar por saldado = close + the book on.

* dar por seguro que = rest + assured that.

* dar por sentado = take for + granted.

* dar por sentado Algo que realmente no lo está = beg + the question.

* dar + Posesivo + vida = give + Posesivo + all.

* dar preferencia = give + preference.

* dar prestigio = lend + authoritativeness.

* dar prioridad = award + priority, emphasise [emphasize, -USA], give + priority, give + precedence, assign + priority, give + preference.

* dar prioridad a = give + pride of place to, place + emphasis on, prioritise [prioritize, -USA].

* dar prioridad a algo = make + a priority.

* dar problemas = play up.

* dar propina = tipping.

* dar pruebas = provide + evidence.

* dar publicidad = publicise [publicize, -USA], give + publicity.

* dar puntapiés = kick + Posesivo + feet.

* dar punzadas = throb, twinge.

* dar quebraderos de cabeza = give + headaches.

* dar que hablar = fuel + rumours, give + rise to rumours, raise + eyebrows.

* dar quehacer = make + trouble.

* dar rabia = incense, gall, peeve.

* dar razón de ser = bring + purpose.

* dar recompensa = mete out + reward.

* dar registro = accession.

* dar relevancia = give + relevance.

* dar relevancia a = create + a high profile for, give + a high profile.

* dar relevancia a Algo = put + Algo + on the agenda.

* dar resoplidos = chug.

* dar respuesta = provide + answer, elicit + answer, develop + answer.

* dar resultado = be successful, give + result, work, pay off, be a success, pay.

* dar resultados = produce + results.

* dar rienda suelta = unleash.

* dar rienda suelta a = give + free rein to, allow + vent for, give + vent to, vent.

* dar rienda suelta a + Nombre = let + Nombre + run riot.

* dar riqueza a = add + richness to.

* dar risitas = giggle.

* dar sabor = spice up, add + spice.

* dar salida a = vent.

* dar saltitos = hop, skip.

* dar sangre = donate + Posesivo + blood.

* darse = appear, occur.

* darse a = lend + Reflexivo + to.

* darse aires = strut.

* darse aires de grandeza = give + Reflexivo + such airs, aggrandise + Reflexivo.

* darse a la fuga = flee, lam (it), go into + hiding, make + a quick getaway, take to + Posesivo + heels, run off.

* darse a los demás = give of + Reflexivo.

* darse con un canto en los dientes = count + Reflexivo + lucky, think + Reflexivo + lucky, consider + Reflexivo + lucky.

* darse cuenta = become + aware, dawn on, detect, perceive, find, note, make + aware, come to + realise, wise up, reach + understanding, eye + catch, strike + home, suss (out), hit + home.

* darse cuenta de = be aware of, be cognisant of, realise [realize, -USA], sense, wake up to, sink in, become + cognisant of, see through.

* darse cuenta del peligro que = see + the danger that.

* darse cuenta de un problema = alight on + problem.

* darse de baja de una suscripción = unsubscribe.

* darse el caso que + Indicativo = happen to + Infinitivo, chance to + Infinitivo.

* darse el gusto de = indulge in.

* darse el gusto de comprar = splurge on.

* darse el lote = snog, neck.

* darse el lujo de = splurge on.

* darse golpes de pecho = beat + Posesivo + breast.

* darse golpes en el pecho = beat + Posesivo + breast.

* darse la mano = join + hands, shake + hand.

* dárselas de = fancy + Reflexivo.

* dársele Algo bien a Uno = be good at.

* dársele a Uno bien las plantas = have + a green thumb, have + green fingers.

* dársele a Uno mejor Algo = be better at.

* dársele mejor a Uno = do + best.

* darse media vuelta = turn on + Posesivo + heel.

* darse (muchos) aires = give + Reflexivo + such airs, aggrandise + Reflexivo.

* dar sentido = make + sense (out) of, make + sense of life.

* dar sentido a = make + meaningful, give + meaning to.

* dar sentido a las cosas = sense-making, meaning making.

* dar sentido a la vida = give + meaning to life.

* dar sentido a + Posesivo + vida = make + sense of + Posesivo + life.

* dar señales de = show + signs of.

* dar señales de vida = show + signs of life.

* darse por afortunado = count + Reflexivo + lucky, think + Reflexivo + lucky, consider + Reflexivo + lucky.

* darse por aludido = take + things personally, take + a hint, take + things personally, get + a hint.

* darse por derrotado = sound + note of defeat.

* darse por vencido = throw in + the towel, throw in/up + the sponge.

* darse prisa = hurry, hurry up, get on + Posesivo + running shoes, shake + a leg, hot-foot it to, make + haste, rattle + Posesivo + dags, get + a wiggle on, put + Posesivo + skates on, get + Posesivo + skates on, get + a move on.

* darse prisa con calma = make + haste slowly.

* dar servicio = service.

* darse una comilona = make + a pig of + Reflexivo, pig out (on).

* darse una leche = come + a cropper.

* darse un apretón de manos = clasp + hands.

* darse una situación más esperanzadora = sound + a note of hope.

* darse un atracón = make + a pig of + Reflexivo, pig out (on), stuff + Posesivo + face.

* darse una transacción económica = cash + change hands.

* darse una tripotada = make + a pig of + Reflexivo, pig out (on).

* darse una vacante = occur + vacancy.

* darse un baño de sol = sunbathe.

* darse un chapuzón = take + a dip.

* darse un descanso = give + Reflexivo + a break, rest on + Posesivo + oars.

* darse un festín de = feast on.

* darse un garbeo = mosey.

* darse un porrazo = come + a cropper.

* darse un respiro = lie on + Posesivo + oars, rest on + Posesivo + oars.

* darse un tortazo = come + a cropper.

* dar significado = imbue with + meaning.

* dar sombra = shade.

* dar su conformidad a = assent to.

* dar sugerencias = give + suggestions.

* dar terror = scare + the living daylights out of.

* dar testimonio = bear + witness, give + testimony.

* dar tiempo = give + time, donate + Posesivo + time.

* dar tiempo a Alguien = give + Nombre + some time.

* dar título = title.

* dar todo de Uno mismo = give of + Posesivo + best.

* dar todo el oro del mundo = give + Posesivo + right arm.

* dar tono = tone.

* dar trabajo = present + burden.

* dar una advertencia = raise + caveat, issue + warning.

* dar una apariencia de = provide + a semblance of, give + a semblance of.

* dar una azotaina = spank.

* dar una bofetada = cuff, slap.

* dar una bofetada a Alguien = give + Nombre + a slap in the face.

* dar una buena paliza = whitewash, thrash.

* dar una cabezadita = nap, catching 10, napping.

* dar una carcajada = give + a laugh, let out + a laugh.

* dar una charla = give + address, give + a talk, give + a presentation, give + speech.

* dar una conferencia = deliver + talk, make + a speech, give + speech, deliver + lecture, give + a lecture.

* dar una contractura muscular = pull + a muscle.

* dar una cornada = gore.

* dar una excusa = give + excuse.

* dar una explicación = present + explanation.

* dar una falsa impresión = keep up + facade, put on + an act.

* dar una fiesta = give + a party.

* dar una galleta = slap.

* dar una guantada = slap.

* dar una idea = give + idea, give + glimpse, provide + an understanding.

* dar una idea de = give + a feel for, give + indication, provide + a glimpse of, give + a flavour of, be indicative of, provide + insight into, give + a picture, give + an insight into, give + an inkling of.

* dar una idea general = put in + the picture, give + a general picture, paint + a broad picture.

* dar una imagen = convey + image, present + picture, paint + a picture, present + an image, present + a picture.

* dar una imagen de = give + an impression of.

* dar una impresión = make + an impression, leave + an impression, present + an image.

* dar una impresión de = give + an impression of.

* dar una impresión equivocada = send + the wrong signals.

* dar una lección de humildad = humble.

* dar una llamada de atención = sound + a wake-up call.

* dar una norma = give + prescription.

* dar una opinión = offer + opinion.

* dar una oportunidad = give + opportunity, provide + opportunity, grant + opportunity, present + an opportunity, create + opportunity.

* dar una oportunidad a Alguien = give + Nombre + a head start.

* dar una orden = issue + command, issue + instruction.

* dar una paliza = clobber, pummel, slaughter, knock + the living daylights out of, knock + the hell out out of, whip, whitewash, thrash, wallop, lick, baste, take + a pounding, take + a beating, belt, trounce, beat + Nombre + (all) hollow.

* dar una paliza a Alguien = beat + Nombre + up, beat + Nombre + black and blue.

* dar una patada = kick, boot.

* dar una pista = give + a hint.

* dar una posibilidad = afford + opportunity.

* dar un apretón de manos = shake + hand.

* dar una rabieta = throw + a tantrum.

* dar una razón = give + reason.

* dar una respuesta = furnish + answer, frame + response.

* dar una sacudida = give + a shake, give + a jerk.

* dar una segunda oportunidad = give + a second chance.

* dar una segunda vida = give + a second life.

* dar una solución = provide + solution, develop + solution.

* dar una solución por buena que realmente no lo es = beg + the solution.

* dar un aspecto + Adjetivo = give + a + Adjetivo + look.

* dar un ataque de nervios = have + an attack of hysterics.

* dar una torta = slap.

* dar una torta a Alguien = give + Nombre + a slap in the face.

* dar una tunda = trounce.

* dar una ventaja = give + Nombre + an edge.

* dar una ventaja a Alguien = give + Nombre + a head start.

* dar una visión = present + view, provide + an understanding.

* dar una visión general = give + a general picture.

* dar una visión global = give + overview, present + an overview, present + an overall picture, give + an overall picture, overview.

* dar una visión total = give + a complete picture.

* dar un aviso = make + warning.

* dar una voltereta = somersault, do + a somersault, summersault.

* dar una voz = holler.

* dar una vuelta de campana = capsize, somersault, do + a somersault, summersault.

* dar una vuelta en coche = go out for + a drive.

* dar un berrinche = throw + a tantrum.

* dar un beso de despedida = kiss + Nombre + goodbye.

* dar un bocado a = take + a bite out of.

* dar un bofetón = cuff, slap.

* dar un bofetón a Alguien = give + Nombre + a slap in the face.

* dar un cachete = spank, cuff, slap.

* dar un cachete a Alguien = slap + Nombre + on the wrist.

* dar un calambre = cramp.

* dar un chillido = holler.

* dar un comienzo a = give + a start to.

* dar un coscorrón = cuff.

* dar un ejemplo = give + example.

* dar un empujón = give + a boost.

* dar un golpe = knock.

* dar un golpe por detrás = rear-end.

* dar un gran paso adelante = reach + milestone.

* dar un grito = holler.

* dar un guantazo = slap.

* dar un hachazo = hack.

* dar un hervor = parboil.

* dar un impulso = kick-start [kickstart].

* dar un lavado de cara = spruce up.

* dar un manotazo = swat at, cuff, slap.

* dar un manotazo a Alguien = give + Nombre + a slap in the face.

* dar un nivel de prioridad alto = put + Nombre + high on + Posesivo + list of priorities.

* dar un nuevo acabado = refinish.

* dar un nuevo impulso = pep up.

* dar un nuevo nombre = rename.

* dar un ojo de la cara por Algo = give + an eye-tooth for/to.

* dar unos azotes = spank.

* dar un paseo = take + a stroll.

* * *
1.
verbo transitivo

Sentido I

1) ( entregar) to give

dale las llaves a Pedro — give the keys to Pedro

se las di a Jaime — I gave them to Jaime

déme un kilo de peras — can I have a kilo of pears?

500 dólares ¿quién da más? — any advance on 500 dollars?; conocer verbo transitivo 3b, entender verbo transitivo 2b

2) (regalar, donar) to give

¿me lo prestas? - te lo doy, no lo necesito — can I borrow it? - you can keep it, I don't need it

qué no daría por que así fuera! — I'd give anything for that to be the case

donde las dan las toman — two can play at that game

tener para dar y vender — to have plenty to spare

3) <cartas/mano> to deal

4)

a) ( proporcionar) <fuerzas/valor/esperanza> to give

eso me dio la idea — that's where I got the idea from

si le dan la ocasión — if he's given the chance

pide que te den más información — ask them to give you more information

b) (Mús) to give

¿me das el la? — can you give me an A?

5) (conferir, aportar) <sabor/color/forma> to give

las luces le daban un ambiente festivo — the lights gave a festive atmosphere

6)

a) ( aplicar) to give

dale otra capa de barniz — give it another coat of varnish

hay que darle cera al piso — the floor needs waxing

dale una puntada para sujetarlo — put a stitch in to hold it

b) <sedante/masaje> to give

7)

a) ( conceder) <prórroga/permiso> to give

el dentista me dio hora para el miércoles — I have an appointment with the dentist on Wednesday

dan facilidades de pago — they offer easy repayment facilities o terms

nos dieron un premio — we won o got a prize

me dieron un diploma — I got a diploma

no le doy ni un mes a esa relación — I don't think they'll last more than a month together

b) (RPl) ( calcular)

¿qué edad le das? — how old do you think he is?

8)

a) (expresar, decir)

¿le diste las gracias? — did you thank him?, did you say thank you?

no me dio ni los buenos días — she didn't even say hello

dales saludos — give/send them my regards

darle la bienvenida a alguien — to welcome somebody

me dio su parecer or opinión — she gave me her opinion

tuve que darle la noticia — I was the one who had to break the news to him

b) (señalar, indicar)

me da ocupado or (Esp) comunicando — the line's busy o (BrE) engaged

el reloj dio las cinco — the clock struck five

Sentido II

9) ( producir) <fruto/flor> to bear

estos campos dan mucho grano — these fields have a high grain yield

este negocio da mucho dinero — there's a lot of money in this business

esos bonos dan un 7% — those bonds yield 7%

10)

a) ( rendir)

ha dado todo lo que esperaba de él — he has lived up to my/his expectations

ese jugador lo da todo — that player puts everything into the game

b) (AmL) ( alcanzar hasta)

¿cuánto da ese coche? — how fast can that car go?

da 150 kilómetros por hora — it can do o go 150 kilometers an hour

venía a todo lo que daba — it was traveling at full speed

ponen la radio a todo lo que da — they turn the radio on full blast

11) (causar, provocar)

la comida muy salada da sed — salty food makes you thirsty

estos niños dan tanto trabajo! — these kids are such hard work!; (+ me/te/le etc)

¿no te da calor esa camisa? — aren't you too warm in that shirt?

el vino le había dado sueño — the wine had made him sleepy

me da mucha pena verla tan triste — it hurts me to see her so sad

qué susto me has dado! — you gave me such a fright!

este coche no me ha dado problemas — this car hasn't given me any trouble; ver tb asco, hambre, miedo, etc

dar que + inf: el jardín da muchísimo que hacer there's always such a lot to do in the garden; lo que dijo me dio que pensar — what he said gave me plenty to think about; ver tb dar III 1)

Sentido III

12) ( presentar) < concierto> to give

¿qué dan esta noche en la tele? — what's on TV tonight? (colloq)

ayer daban una obra de Calderón — there was a Calderón play on yesterday

¿dónde están dando esa película? — where's that film showing?

13)

a) < fiesta> to give; <baile/banquete> to hold

b) < conferencia> to give; < discurso> (AmL) to make

c) (CS) < examen> to take o (BrE) sit; ver tb clase 5)

Sentido IV

14) ( realizar la acción que se indica)

dar lectura a un comunicado — to read out a communiqué

dar un grito/un suspiro — to give a shout/heave a sigh

dar un paso atrás/adelante — to take a step back/forward

dame un beso/abrazo — give me a kiss/hug; ver tb golpe, paseo, vuelta, etc

Sentido V

15) ( considerar)

dar algo/a alguien por algo: lo dieron por muerto they gave him up for dead; doy por terminada la sesión I declare the session closed; ese tema lo doy por sabido I'm assuming you've already covered that topic; puedes dar por perdido el dinero you can say goodbye to that money; dalo por hecho! consider it done!; si apruebo daré el tiempo por bien empleado — if I pass it will have been time well spent
2.
dar vi

Sentido I

1)

a) ( entregar)

no puedes con todo, dame que te ayudo — you'll never manage all that on your own, here, let me help you

¿me das para un helado? — can I have some money for an ice cream?

b) ( en naipes) to deal

te toca dar a ti — it's your deal

2) (ser suficiente, alcanzar)

dar para algo/alguien: este pollo da para dos comidas this chicken will do for two meals; con una botella no da para todos one bottle's not enough to go round; (+ me/te/le etc) eso no te da ni para un chicle you can't even buy a piece of chewing gum with that; no me dio (el) tiempo I didn't have time; dar de sí to stretch; qué poco dan de sí mil pesetas! a thousand pesetas doesn't go very far!; no dar para más: su inteligencia no da para más that's as much as his brain can cope with; lo que gano no da para más what I earn doesn't go any further; la fiesta no daba para más — the party was beginning to wind down

3) dar a

a) puerta to give onto, open onto; ventana to look onto, give onto

b) fachada/frente ( estar orientado hacia) to face

la terraza da al mar — the balcony overlooks o faces the sea

c) ( llegar hasta) río to flow into, go into; calle to lead to

4) ( arrojar un resultado)

el análisis le dio positivo/negativo — her test was positive/negative

¿cuánto da la cuenta? — what does it come to?

a mí me dio 247 — I made it (to be) 247

5) ( importar)

da lo mismo, ya iremos otro día — it doesn't matter, we'll go another day

qué más da! — what does it matter!

¿qué más da un color que otro? — what difference does it make what color it is?; (+ me/te/le etc)

¿el jueves o el viernes? - me da igual — Thursday or Friday? - I don't mind o it doesn't make any difference to me

¿y a ti qué más te da si él viene? — what's it to you if he comes? (colloq)

Sentido II

6)

a) (pegar, golpear)

darle a alguien — to hit somebody; ( como castigo) to smack somebody

le dio en la cabeza/con un palo — he hit him on the head/with a stick

dale al balón con fuerza — kick the ball hard

te voy a dar (de palos) — I'm going to give you a good beating

el balón dio en el poste — the ball hit the post

b) (fam) (a tarea, asignatura)

darle a algo: me pasé todo el verano dándole al inglés I spent the whole summer working on my English; cómo le da al vino! he really knocks back o (AmE) down the wine (colloq); cómo le han dado al queso! ya casi no queda! — they've certainly been at the cheese, there's hardly any left! (colloq)

c) ( acertar) to hit

dar en el blanco/el centro — to hit the target/the bull's-eye

7) (accionar, mover)

darle a algo — a botón/tecla to press something; a interruptor to flick something; a manivela to turn something; (+ compl)

dale al volante hacia la derecha — turn the wheel to the right

dale a esa palanca hacia arriba — push that lever up

dale para atrás — back up

8)

a) (fam) ( indicando insistencia)

y dale! ya te he dicho que no voy — there you go again! I've told you I'm not going (colloq)

y dale con lo de su edad! — stop going on about her age!

dale que dale or (Esp) dale que te pego! — (fam)

he estado todo el día dale que dale — I've been hard at it all day

dale que dale con lo mismo! — stop going on about it!

b) (RPl fam) ( instando a hacer algo) come on

dale, prestámelo — come on o go on, lend it to me

9) dar con ( encontrar) < persona> to find; < solución> to hit upon, find; < palabra> to come up with

Sentido III

10) (acometer, sobrevenir) (+ me/te/le etc)

le dio un mareo — she felt dizzy

le dio un infarto — he had a heart attack

me va a dar algo — (fam) I'm going to have a fit (colloq); ver tb dar verbo transitivo II 3, escalofrío, frío, gana, etc

11) (hablando de manías, ocurrencias)

darle a alguien por + inf — to take to -ing

le ha dado por pintar — he's taken to painting

le ha dado por decir que... — he's started saying that...

le ha dado por el yoga — she's got into yoga

le ha dado con que me conoce — she's got it into her head that she knows me

12) sol/viento/luz

aquí da el sol toda la mañana — you get the sun all morning here

en esa playa da mucho el viento — it's very windy on that beach

la luz le daba de lleno en los ojos — the light was shining right in his eyes
3.
1) darse v pron

Sentido I

2) ( producirse) to grow

en esta zona se da bien el trigo — wheat grows well in this area

3) ( presentarse) oportunidad/ocasión to arise

se dio el caso que iba pasando por ahí — it so happened that I was passing by

4) ( resultar) (+ me/te/le etc)

se le dan los idiomas — she's good at languages

¿cómo se te da a ti la costura? — are you any good at sewing?

Sentido II

5)

a) (dedicarse, entregarse)

darse a algo: se dio a la bebida she took to drink; se ha dado por entero a su familia/a la causa — she has devoted herself entirely to her family/to the cause

b) (CS, Ven) ( ser sociable)

darse con alguien — to get on with somebody

no se da con los suegros — she doesn't have much to do with her in-laws

Sentido III

6)

a) (refl) ( realizar la acción que se indica)

me di una ducha — I took o had a shower

darse un banquete — to have a feast

dárselas de algo: se las da de que sabe mucho he likes to make out he knows a lot; dárselas de listo to act smart; ¿y de qué se las da ése? — who does he think he is?

b) (golpearse, pegarse)

se dio con el martillo en el dedo — he hit his finger with the hammer

no te vayas a dar con la cabeza contra el techo — don't hit o bang your head on the ceiling

se dieron contra un árbol — they crashed into a tree

se dio dar un golpe en la rodilla — he hit his knee

c) (recípr)

se estaban dando (de) patadas/puñetazos — they were kicking/punching each other

Sentido IV

7) ( considerarse)

darse por algo: con eso me daría por satisfecha I'd be quite happy with that; darse por vencido — to give up; ver tb aludir a, enterado 1

* * *

= allow, give, issue, pitch, hand over, pass over, give away, give out, get + free.

Ex: Folders allow a set of papers to be kept together when a set on a given topic is removed from the file.

Ex: An abstract of a bibliography can be expected to note whether author affiliations are given = Es de esperar que el resumen de una bibliografía indique si se incluyen los lugares de trabajo de los autores.

Ex: Once a user is registered, a password will be issued which provides access to all or most of the data bases offered by the host as and when the user wishes.

Ex: Thus pitching instructions at the right level can be difficult.

Ex: Eventually, teachers should be able to ' hand the chalk over to the students' and take a back seat.

Ex: She also indicated in passing that in future authors would not automatically pass over the copyright of research results in papers to publishers.

Ex: This must be done in a fully commercial way, not by giving away machines or paper, nor by giving away imported books.

Ex: Similarly, equipment such as this can often give out quite a lot of heat which has to be adequately dissipated.

Ex: Most people know 'earbuds' as the cheap-o earphones you get free with a cell phone.

* acción de dar un nombre a Algo = naming.

* antes de darse cuenta = before + Pronombre + know what + happen, before + Pronombre + know it.

* con la sabiduría que da la experiencia = with the benefit of hindsight.

* cosas que dan miedo = things that go bump in the night.

* da la casualidad = as it happens.

* dale alas a tu imaginación = let + your imagination fly!.

* dando sacudidas = jerkily.

* dar el esquinazo a = give + Nombre + a wide berth.

* dar a = look onto, give onto, overlook.

* dar a Algo el nombre de = earn + Nombre + the name of.

* dar a Algo más importancia de la que tiene = oversell.

* dar a Algo una nueva dimensión = take + Nombre + into a new dimension.

* dar a Algo una nueva perspectiva = give + Nombre + a new twist.

* dar a Alguien el beneficio de la duda = give + Nombre + the benefit of the doubt.

* dar a Alguien una mano y te cogen el brazo = give + Pronombre + an inch and + Pronombre + take a mile, give + Pronombre + an inch and + Pronombre + take a mile.

* dar a Alguien una oportunidad de triunfar = give + Nombre + a fighting chance.

* dar a Alguien una palmada en la espalda = pat + Alguien + on the back for + Algo.

* dar a Alguien una palmadita en la espalda = pat + Alguien + on the back for + Algo.

* dar a Alguien una puñalada por la espalda = stab + Alguien + in the back.

* dar a Alguien una puñalada trapera = stab + Alguien + in the back.

* dar a Alguien un margen de confianza = give + Nombre + the benefit of the doubt.

* dar abasto = cope.

* dar abasto con = cope with.

* dar acceso = provide + access.

* dar acceso a = give + access to.

* dar a conocer = bring to + the attention, communicate, publicise [publicize, -USA], report, articulate, make + known.

* dar a conocer la presencia de = make + Posesivo + presence known.

* dar a entender = give to + understand, hint, send + a clear signal that, lull + Nombre + into thinking, insinuate, intimate.

* dar agua = lose + water, leak.

* dar a la calle = give onto + the street.

* dar a la caza de = chase down.

* dar Algo a conocer = get + the word out.

* dar alguna esperanza = give + some cause for hope.

* dar al traste con los planes = upset + the applecart.

* dar al traste con + Posesivo + planes = upset + Posesivo + plans, ruin + Posesivo + plans.

* dar al traste con todo = upset + the applecart.

* dar a luz = birth, deliver.

* dar a luz a = give + birth to.

* dar ánimos = give + a word of encouragement, hearten.

* dar apoyo = give + support, support, provide + support.

* dar asco = stink, disgust.

* dar aullidos = caterwaul.

* dar autoría = lend + authoritativeness.

* dar autoridad a Algo = lend + authority to.

* dar bandazos = lurch.

* dar bastante importancia a = place + great store on.

* dar brillo a = buff, buff up.

* dar buen uso a Algo = put to + good use.

* dar cabida a = accommodate, include, hold, take, make + room (for), leave + room for, leave + room for.

* dar cabida al crecimiento = accommodate + growth.

* dar caladas = puff.

* dar calidad = deliver + value.

* dar caprichos = pamper.

* dar cera = wax.

* dar chillidos = shriek.

* dar cien mil vueltas = beat + Nombre + hands down, win + hands down.

* dar clase = give + a lesson, teach + class, teach + lesson, hold + class.

* dar coba = toady, fawn (on/upon/over).

* dar comienzo a = give + a start to.

* dar como ejemplo = cite + as an example.

* dar como norma = rule.

* dar como resultado = add up to, result (in), lead to.

* dar con = hit on/upon, put + Posesivo + finger on, stumble on.

* dar conferencia = lecture.

* dar consejo sobre = give + advice on.

* dar consentimiento = give + licence.

* dar con una esponja húmeda = sponging.

* dar con una idea = hit on/upon + idea.

* dar con una solución = come up with + solution.

* dar coraje = peeve.

* dar corte = self-conscious, feel + shy.

* dar credibilidad = give + credence, lend + credence, bestow + credibility, provide + credibility.

* dar crédito = give + credence.

* dar cualquier cosa por Algo = give + an eye-tooth for/to.

* dar cuenta = render + an account of.

* dar cuenta de = account for.

* dar cuenta de Algo = be held to account.

* dar cuerda a un reloj = wind + clock.

* dar cuerpo = give + substance.

* dar cuerpo a = flesh out.

* dar cuerpo y forma a = lend + substance and form to.

* dar datos de = give + details of.

* dar de alta = discharge from + hospital.

* dar de baja = take out of + circulation.

* dar de cara a = front.

* dar de comer = feed.

* dar de lado = short-circuit [shortcircuit], give + Nombre + the cold shoulder.

* dar de lleno = hit + home.

* dar de mala gana = begrudge, grudge.

* dar de mamar = breast-feeding [breastfeeding].

* dar de mamar a = breast-feed [breastfeed].

* dar demasiada información y muy rápidamente = trot out.

* dar de qué hablar = raise + eyebrows, fuel + rumours, give + rise to rumours.

* dar de quilla = keel over.

* dar derecho a = entitle to.

* dar descanso de = give + relief from.

* dar de sí = stretch out.

* dar detalles de = give + details of.

* dar de Uno mismo = give of + Reflexivo.

* dar dinero = pay + money, donate + Posesivo + money.

* dar dirección = lend + direction.

* dar directrices = give + guidance, provide + guidance.

* dar duro = pack + a wallop.

* dar ejemplo = set + an example, lead by + example.

* dar ejemplo de = illustrate.

* dar el brazo a torcer = give in to.

* dar el brazo derecho = give + Posesivo + right arm.

* dar el do de pecho = do + Posesivo + best, pull out + all the stops, do + Posesivo + utmost.

* dar el efecto de = give + the effect of.

* dar el esquinazo = dodge.

* dar el esquinazo a = steer + clear of, steer away from.

* dar el golpe de gracia = administer + the coup de grace, deliver + the coup de grace.

* dar el nombre = label.

* dar el oro y el moro = give + Posesivo + right arm.

* dar el pecho = breast-feed [breastfeed].

* dar el pésame = pass + Posesivo + condolences.

* dar el pistoletazo de salida = fire + the starting gun.

* dar el primer paso = make + a start, take + the first step.

* dar el puntillazo a = put + an end to, bring + an end to, bring to + an end.

* dar el salto = make + the leap.

* dar el todo por el todo = give + Posesivo + all.

* dar el último empujón = go + the last mile, go + the extra mile.

* dar el último repaso = tie + the pieces together.

* dar el visto bueno = approve, clear, give + green light, give + the go-ahead.

* dar el visto bueno a una factura = clear + invoice.

* dar el/un espectáculo = make + a spectacle of + Reflexivo.

* dar empujones = shove.

* dar en el blanco = hit + the bull's eye, strike + home, put + Posesivo + finger on, hit + the truth, hit + home.

* dar en el clavo = hit + the nail on the head, be spot on, strike + home, put + Posesivo + finger on, hit + the truth.

* dar en el larguero = hit + the crossbar, hit + the crossbar.

* dar en el travesaño = hit + the crossbar.

* dar energía = energise [energize, -USA].

* dar énfasis = give + emphasis, place + stress, give + stress.

* dar énfasis a = place + emphasis on.

* dar en garantía = pawn.

* dar en la diana = hit + home.

* dar en mano = hand (over).

* dar entrada = enter.

* dar esperanza = nurture + hope, give + hope, bring + visions of.

* dar esperanzas = raise + expectations, raise + hopes.

* dar estímulo = provide + boost.

* dar evasivas = stonewall, play for + time.

* dar evidencia = furnish with + evidence.

* dar fe = attest, certify.

* dar fe de = testify (to/of), vouch (for), be testimony to.

* dar fe de que = attest to + the fact that.

* dar fin = bring to + a close, draw to + a close, wind down.

* dar forma = become + cast, give + shape, shape, mould [mold, -USA], inform.

* dar forma cuadrada = square.

* dar fruto = bear + fruit, come to + fruition.

* dar fuerte = pack + a wallop.

* dar fuerza = empower, bring + strength.

* dar gato por liebre = buy + a pig in a poke, pass off + a lemon.

* dar golpes = pound.

* dar gracias por lo que Uno tiene = count + Posesivo + blessings.

* dar gritos = shriek, shout.

* dar guerra = act up, play up.

* dar gustirrinín = tickle + Posesivo + fancy.

* dar gusto = oblige, bring + pleasure, flavour [flavor, -USA].

* dar hipo = hiccup.

* dar ideas = offer + clues.

* da rienda suelta a tu imaginación = let + your imagination fly!.

* dar ímpetu = lend + force, give + impetus.

* dar importancia = attach + importance, give + prominence, stress, give + pre-eminence, give + relevance, place + importance, give + importance.

* dar importancia a = give + weight to, place + emphasis on, attach + weight to, create + a high profile for, give + a high profile, place + weight on.

* dar importancia a Algo = put + Algo + on the agenda, be on the agenda.

* dar indicios de = show + signs of.

* dar indicios y pistas = drop + hints and clues.

* dar información = provide + information, give + information, release + information.

* dar información adicional = give + further details.

* dar información de = give + details of.

* dar interés = spice up, add + spice.

* dar la alarma = sound + alarm.

* dar la apariencia de = place + a veneer of.

* dar la bienvenida = welcome.

* dar la casualidad que + Indicativo = happen to + Infinitivo, chance to + Infinitivo.

* dar la cuenta atrás = count + Nombre + out.

* dar la enhorabuena = give + congratulations.

* dar la entrada para = make + a deposit on.

* dar la espalda = turn + aside.

* dar la idea = give + the impression that.

* dar la imagen = give + the impression that.

* dar la impresión = convey + impression, strike + Pronombre Personal, give + the impression that, confer + impression, come off as.

* dar la impresión de = contrive, conjure up + a picture of, come across as.

* dar la impresión de seriedad en el trabajo = appear + businesslike.

* dar la la lata = nag (at).

* dar la lata = play up.

* dar la mano = extend + Posesivo + hand.

* dar la mano derecha = give + Posesivo + right arm.

* dar la murga = be a pest.

* dar la noticia = give + the news.

* dar la opinión sobre = give + opinion on.

* dar la oportunidad = give + chance.

* dar la oportunidad de = present with + opportunities for, allow + the opportunity to.

* dar la oportunidad de expresarse libremente = give + voice to.

* dar la oportunidad de opinar = give + voice to.

* dar la puntilla a = put + an end to, bring + an end to, bring to + an end.

* dar largas = stonewall, play for + time, fob + Alguien + off with + Algo.

* dar las cosas masticadas = spoon-feeding [spoonfeeding], spoon-feed [spoon feed/spoonfeed].

* dar la sensación = give + a sense.

* dar la sensación de = give + the effect of.

* dar la señal = give + the word, give + the signal.

* dar la señal de alarma = sound + the clarion.

* dar la señal de alerta = sound + the clarion.

* dar la señal de estar listo = prompt.

* dar lástima = feel + sorry for, pity.

* dar la talla = be up to the mark, be up to scratch, measure up (to), be up to snuff, make + the cut.

* dar latigazos = lash.

* dar la vida = lay down + Posesivo + life, give + Posesivo + life.

* dar la vuelta = turn + Nombre + (a)round, flip, swing around, swing back, turn (a)round.

* dar la vuelta a = round, turn on + its head.

* dar la vuelta en el aire = give + a toss.

* darle a Alguien carta blanca = give + Nombre + a blank cheque.

* darle a Alguien un cheque en blanco = give + Nombre + a blank cheque.

* darle a la botella = booze.

* darle a la lengua = shoot + the breeze, shoot + the bull.

* darle a la manivela de arranque = turn + the crank.

* darle alas a Alguien = let + Nombre + do things + Posesivo + (own) way.

* darle al palique = gas.

* darle a Uno escalofríos por Algo desagradable = make + Nombre + flinch.

* darle caña = hurry up, get + a move on, put + pressure on.

* darle caña a = have + a go at, get + stuck into.

* dar lecciones = give + lessons.

* darle cien mil vueltas a Alguien = knock + spots off + Nombre.

* darle el puntillazo = nail it.

* darle la razón a Alguien = side in + Posesivo + favour.

* darle largas = play + Nombre + along.

* darle largas a Algo = drag + Posesivo + feet, drag + Posesivo + heels.

* darle la vuelta a la tortilla = turn + the tables (on).

* darle sopas con hondas a Alguien = knock + spots off + Nombre.

* darle una interpretación = give + interpretation.

* darle una lección a Alguien = school.

* darle una paliza a Alguien = take + Nombre + to the cleaners, give + Nombre + a beating, school.

* darle un buen repaso a Alguien = take + Nombre + to the cleaners.

* darle un repaso a = buff up on, brush up on.

* darle un repaso a Alguien = school.

* darle vueltas a = dwell on/upon.

* darle vueltas a Algo = mull over, agonise over [agonize, -USA].

* darle vueltas a la idea = toy with, toy with + idea of.

* darle vueltas a la idea de = flirt with + the idea of.

* darle vueltas a un asunto = chew + the cud.

* darle vueltas a un problema = puzzle over + problem.

* dar libertad = give + licence.

* dar libertad a un esclavo = manumit.

* dar libertad para + Infinitivo = afford + the freedom to + Infinitivo.

* dar lo mejor de Uno mismo = give of + Posesivo + best.

* dar los pasos necesarios = take + steps.

* dar los primeros pasos en = venture into.

* dar los últimos retoques a = put + the finishing touches on.

* dar lugar = produce.

* dar lugar a = cause, generate, give + rise to, mean, result (in), leave + room for, bring about, lead to, cause, open + the door to, give + cause to, give + occasion to.

* dar lugar a la reflexión = provide + food for thought.

* dar lugar a problemas = give + rise to problems.

* dar lugar a queja = evoke + complaint.

* dar lugar a rumores = fuel + rumours, give + rise to rumours.

* dar luz verde = give + green light, give + the go-ahead.

* dar mala impresión = look + bad.

* dar marcha atrás = do + an about-face, back up, backpedal [back-pedal].

* dar masaje = massage.

* dar más de sí = go further.

* dar más explicaciones = elaborate on.

* dar materia para la reflexión = provide + food for thought.

* dar mayor importancia a = give + pride of place to.

* dar media vuelta = do + an about-face.

* dar mejora (en) = give + improvement (in).

* dar menos de lo debido = shortchange.

* dar mucha importancia = put + a premium on.

* dar mucho en qué pensar = give + Nombre + much to think about, give + Nombre + a lot to think about.

* dar mucho valor a Algo = value + Nombre + highly.

* dar muestras de = show + signs of.

* dar + Nombre + una oportunidad = give + Nombre + a fair chance.

* dar notoriedad a = create + a high profile for, give + a high profile.

* dar nueva forma = reformat [re-format].

* dar nueva vida = give + Nombre + new life, give + a second life.

* dar opción = give + option.

* dar origen = mother.

* dar origen a = give + rise to, bring about, lead to, give + cause to, give + occasion to.

* dar otro paso muy importante = reach + another milestone.

* dar pábulo a = fuel, spark off.

* dar pábulo a rumores = fuel + rumours, give + rise to rumours.

* dar palos de ciego = grope (for/toward).

* dar pánico = scare + the living daylights out of, frighten + the living daylights out of, dread, scare + the hell out of.

* dar parte de = report.

* dar paso (a) = give + way (to), yield to, make + way (for).

* dar patadas en el estómago = stick in + Posesivo + craw.

* dar pavor = be scared stiff, be frightened to death, be petrified of, be terrified, scare + the living daylights out of, frighten + the living daylights out of, scare + the hell out of.

* dar pecho = breast-feeding [breastfeeding].

* dar pereza = can't/couldn't be bothered.

* dar permiso = give + permission, give + time off, grant + Alguien + leave.

* dar permiso en el trabajo = give + time off work.

* dar pie a = spark off, give + rise to, bring about, lead to, cause, open + the door to, give + cause to, give + occasion to.

* dar pisotones = stomp.

* dar pistas = throw + hints.

* dar pistas falsas = throw out + false leads.

* dar placer = give + pleasure, give + enjoyment.

* dar poderes = give + powers.

* dar por = tickle + Posesivo + fancy.

* dar por concluido = put to + bed, close + the book on.

* dar por culo = piss + Nombre + off.

* dar por descontado = take for + granted, discount.

* dar por hecho = take for + granted.

* dar por perdido = be past praying for, write off.

* dar por saldado = close + the book on.

* dar por seguro que = rest + assured that.

* dar por sentado = take for + granted.

* dar por sentado Algo que realmente no lo está = beg + the question.

* dar + Posesivo + vida = give + Posesivo + all.

* dar preferencia = give + preference.

* dar prestigio = lend + authoritativeness.

* dar prioridad = award + priority, emphasise [emphasize, -USA], give + priority, give + precedence, assign + priority, give + preference.

* dar prioridad a = give + pride of place to, place + emphasis on, prioritise [prioritize, -USA].

* dar prioridad a algo = make + a priority.

* dar problemas = play up.

* dar propina = tipping.

* dar pruebas = provide + evidence.

* dar publicidad = publicise [publicize, -USA], give + publicity.

* dar puntapiés = kick + Posesivo + feet.

* dar punzadas = throb, twinge.

* dar quebraderos de cabeza = give + headaches.

* dar que hablar = fuel + rumours, give + rise to rumours, raise + eyebrows.

* dar quehacer = make + trouble.

* dar rabia = incense, gall, peeve.

* dar razón de ser = bring + purpose.

* dar recompensa = mete out + reward.

* dar registro = accession.

* dar relevancia = give + relevance.

* dar relevancia a = create + a high profile for, give + a high profile.

* dar relevancia a Algo = put + Algo + on the agenda.

* dar resoplidos = chug.

* dar respuesta = provide + answer, elicit + answer, develop + answer.

* dar resultado = be successful, give + result, work, pay off, be a success, pay.

* dar resultados = produce + results.

* dar rienda suelta = unleash.

* dar rienda suelta a = give + free rein to, allow + vent for, give + vent to, vent.

* dar rienda suelta a + Nombre = let + Nombre + run riot.

* dar riqueza a = add + richness to.

* dar risitas = giggle.

* dar sabor = spice up, add + spice.

* dar salida a = vent.

* dar saltitos = hop, skip.

* dar sangre = donate + Posesivo + blood.

* darse = appear, occur.

* darse a = lend + Reflexivo + to.

* darse aires = strut.

* darse aires de grandeza = give + Reflexivo + such airs, aggrandise + Reflexivo.

* darse a la fuga = flee, lam (it), go into + hiding, make + a quick getaway, take to + Posesivo + heels, run off.

* darse a los demás = give of + Reflexivo.

* darse con un canto en los dientes = count + Reflexivo + lucky, think + Reflexivo + lucky, consider + Reflexivo + lucky.

* darse cuenta = become + aware, dawn on, detect, perceive, find, note, make + aware, come to + realise, wise up, reach + understanding, eye + catch, strike + home, suss (out), hit + home.

* darse cuenta de = be aware of, be cognisant of, realise [realize, -USA], sense, wake up to, sink in, become + cognisant of, see through.

* darse cuenta del peligro que = see + the danger that.

* darse cuenta de un problema = alight on + problem.

* darse de baja de una suscripción = unsubscribe.

* darse el caso que + Indicativo = happen to + Infinitivo, chance to + Infinitivo.

* darse el gusto de = indulge in.

* darse el gusto de comprar = splurge on.

* darse el lote = snog, neck.

* darse el lujo de = splurge on.

* darse golpes de pecho = beat + Posesivo + breast.

* darse golpes en el pecho = beat + Posesivo + breast.

* darse la mano = join + hands, shake + hand.

* dárselas de = fancy + Reflexivo.

* dársele Algo bien a Uno = be good at.

* dársele a Uno bien las plantas = have + a green thumb, have + green fingers.

* dársele a Uno mejor Algo = be better at.

* dársele mejor a Uno = do + best.

* darse media vuelta = turn on + Posesivo + heel.

* darse (muchos) aires = give + Reflexivo + such airs, aggrandise + Reflexivo.

* dar sentido = make + sense (out) of, make + sense of life.

* dar sentido a = make + meaningful, give + meaning to.

* dar sentido a las cosas = sense-making, meaning making.

* dar sentido a la vida = give + meaning to life.

* dar sentido a + Posesivo + vida = make + sense of + Posesivo + life.

* dar señales de = show + signs of.

* dar señales de vida = show + signs of life.

* darse por afortunado = count + Reflexivo + lucky, think + Reflexivo + lucky, consider + Reflexivo + lucky.

* darse por aludido = take + things personally, take + a hint, take + things personally, get + a hint.

* darse por derrotado = sound + note of defeat.

* darse por vencido = throw in + the towel, throw in/up + the sponge.

* darse prisa = hurry, hurry up, get on + Posesivo + running shoes, shake + a leg, hot-foot it to, make + haste, rattle + Posesivo + dags, get + a wiggle on, put + Posesivo + skates on, get + Posesivo + skates on, get + a move on.

* darse prisa con calma = make + haste slowly.

* dar servicio = service.

* darse una comilona = make + a pig of + Reflexivo, pig out (on).

* darse una leche = come + a cropper.

* darse un apretón de manos = clasp + hands.

* darse una situación más esperanzadora = sound + a note of hope.

* darse un atracón = make + a pig of + Reflexivo, pig out (on), stuff + Posesivo + face.

* darse una transacción económica = cash + change hands.

* darse una tripotada = make + a pig of + Reflexivo, pig out (on).

* darse una vacante = occur + vacancy.

* darse un baño de sol = sunbathe.

* darse un chapuzón = take + a dip.

* darse un descanso = give + Reflexivo + a break, rest on + Posesivo + oars.

* darse un festín de = feast on.

* darse un garbeo = mosey.

* darse un porrazo = come + a cropper.

* darse un respiro = lie on + Posesivo + oars, rest on + Posesivo + oars.

* darse un tortazo = come + a cropper.

* dar significado = imbue with + meaning.

* dar sombra = shade.

* dar su conformidad a = assent to.

* dar sugerencias = give + suggestions.

* dar terror = scare + the living daylights out of.

* dar testimonio = bear + witness, give + testimony.

* dar tiempo = give + time, donate + Posesivo + time.

* dar tiempo a Alguien = give + Nombre + some time.

* dar título = title.

* dar todo de Uno mismo = give of + Posesivo + best.

* dar todo el oro del mundo = give + Posesivo + right arm.

* dar tono = tone.

* dar trabajo = present + burden.

* dar una advertencia = raise + caveat, issue + warning.

* dar una apariencia de = provide + a semblance of, give + a semblance of.

* dar una azotaina = spank.

* dar una bofetada = cuff, slap.

* dar una bofetada a Alguien = give + Nombre + a slap in the face.

* dar una buena paliza = whitewash, thrash.

* dar una cabezadita = nap, catching 10, napping.

* dar una carcajada = give + a laugh, let out + a laugh.

* dar una charla = give + address, give + a talk, give + a presentation, give + speech.

* dar una conferencia = deliver + talk, make + a speech, give + speech, deliver + lecture, give + a lecture.

* dar una contractura muscular = pull + a muscle.

* dar una cornada = gore.

* dar una excusa = give + excuse.

* dar una explicación = present + explanation.

* dar una falsa impresión = keep up + facade, put on + an act.

* dar una fiesta = give + a party.

* dar una galleta = slap.

* dar una guantada = slap.

* dar una idea = give + idea, give + glimpse, provide + an understanding.

* dar una idea de = give + a feel for, give + indication, provide + a glimpse of, give + a flavour of, be indicative of, provide + insight into, give + a picture, give + an insight into, give + an inkling of.

* dar una idea general = put in + the picture, give + a general picture, paint + a broad picture.

* dar una imagen = convey + image, present + picture, paint + a picture, present + an image, present + a picture.

* dar una imagen de = give + an impression of.

* dar una impresión = make + an impression, leave + an impression, present + an image.

* dar una impresión de = give + an impression of.

* dar una impresión equivocada = send + the wrong signals.

* dar una lección de humildad = humble.

* dar una llamada de atención = sound + a wake-up call.

* dar una norma = give + prescription.

* dar una opinión = offer + opinion.

* dar una oportunidad = give + opportunity, provide + opportunity, grant + opportunity, present + an opportunity, create + opportunity.

* dar una oportunidad a Alguien = give + Nombre + a head start.

* dar una orden = issue + command, issue + instruction.

* dar una paliza = clobber, pummel, slaughter, knock + the living daylights out of, knock + the hell out out of, whip, whitewash, thrash, wallop, lick, baste, take + a pounding, take + a beating, belt, trounce, beat + Nombre + (all) hollow.

* dar una paliza a Alguien = beat + Nombre + up, beat + Nombre + black and blue.

* dar una patada = kick, boot.

* dar una pista = give + a hint.

* dar una posibilidad = afford + opportunity.

* dar un apretón de manos = shake + hand.

* dar una rabieta = throw + a tantrum.

* dar una razón = give + reason.

* dar una respuesta = furnish + answer, frame + response.

* dar una sacudida = give + a shake, give + a jerk.

* dar una segunda oportunidad = give + a second chance.

* dar una segunda vida = give + a second life.

* dar una solución = provide + solution, develop + solution.

* dar una solución por buena que realmente no lo es = beg + the solution.

* dar un aspecto + Adjetivo = give + a + Adjetivo + look.

* dar un ataque de nervios = have + an attack of hysterics.

* dar una torta = slap.

* dar una torta a Alguien = give + Nombre + a slap in the face.

* dar una tunda = trounce.

* dar una ventaja = give + Nombre + an edge.

* dar una ventaja a Alguien = give + Nombre + a head start.

* dar una visión = present + view, provide + an understanding.

* dar una visión general = give + a general picture.

* dar una visión global = give + overview, present + an overview, present + an overall picture, give + an overall picture, overview.

* dar una visión total = give + a complete picture.

* dar un aviso = make + warning.

* dar una voltereta = somersault, do + a somersault, summersault.

* dar una voz = holler.

* dar una vuelta de campana = capsize, somersault, do + a somersault, summersault.

* dar una vuelta en coche = go out for + a drive.

* dar un berrinche = throw + a tantrum.

* dar un beso de despedida = kiss + Nombre + goodbye.

* dar un bocado a = take + a bite out of.

* dar un bofetón = cuff, slap.

* dar un bofetón a Alguien = give + Nombre + a slap in the face.

* dar un cachete = spank, cuff, slap.

* dar un cachete a Alguien = slap + Nombre + on the wrist.

* dar un calambre = cramp.

* dar un chillido = holler.

* dar un comienzo a = give + a start to.

* dar un coscorrón = cuff.

* dar un ejemplo = give + example.

* dar un empujón = give + a boost.

* dar un golpe = knock.

* dar un golpe por detrás = rear-end.

* dar un gran paso adelante = reach + milestone.

* dar un grito = holler.

* dar un guantazo = slap.

* dar un hachazo = hack.

* dar un hervor = parboil.

* dar un impulso = kick-start [kickstart].

* dar un lavado de cara = spruce up.

* dar un manotazo = swat at, cuff, slap.

* dar un manotazo a Alguien = give + Nombre + a slap in the face.

* dar un nivel de prioridad alto = put + Nombre + high on + Posesivo + list of priorities.

* dar un nuevo acabado = refinish.

* dar un nuevo impulso = pep up.

* dar un nuevo nombre = rename.

* dar un ojo de la cara por Algo = give + an eye-tooth for/to.

* dar unos azotes = spank.

* dar un paseo = take + a stroll, t

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dar [ A25 ]

GUIA DE BUSQUEDA

■ dar (verbo transitivo)

Sentido I

A entregar

B regalar, donar

C en naipes

D

1 proporcionar

2 Música

E conferir, aportar

F

1 aplicar capa de barniz etc

2 dar: inyección etc

G

1 conceder prórroga etc

2 atribuir

3 pronosticando duración

4 dar: edad, años

H

1 expresar, decir

2 señalar, indicar

Sentido II

A producir

B rendir, alcanzar hasta

C causar, provocar

D arruinar, fastidiar

Sentido III

A presentar

B ofrecer, celebrar

C dar: conferencia

Sentido IV

A realizar la acción indicada

B dar: limpiada etc

Sentido V considerar

■ dar (verbo intransitivo)

Sentido I

A

1 entregar

2 en naipes

B ser suficiente, alcanzar

C

1 dar a: puerta etc

2 llegar hasta

3 estar orientado hacia

D comunicar

E arrojar un resultado

F importar

Sentido II

A

1 pegar, golpear

2 darle a algo: tarea

3 darle a algo: hacer uso de

4 acertar

B

1 darle a algo: accionar

2 mover

C

1 indicando insistencia

2 instando a alguien a hacer algo

D dar con

Sentido III

A acometer, sobrevenir

B

1 darle a alguien por algo

2 darle a alguien con algo

C dar en

D dar: sol, viento, luz

E acabar

■ darse (verbo pronominal)

Sentido I

A producirse

B ocurrir

C resultar

Sentido II

A dedicarse, entregarse

B tratarse, ser sociable

Sentido III

A realizar la acción indicada

B

1 golpearse, pegarse

2 darse (de) golpes

3 darse (de) patadas etc

Sentido IV considerarse

vt

Sentido I

A (entregar) to give

dale las llaves a Jaime give the keys to Jaime, give Jaime the keys

se las di a Jaime I gave them to Jaime

dale esto a tu madre de mi parte give this to your mother from me

deme un kilo de peras can I have a kilo of pears?

500 dólares ¿quién da más? any advance on 500 dollars?

dar algo A + INF:

da toda la ropa a planchar/lavar she sends all her clothes to be ironed/washed, she has all her ironing/washing done for her

comer¹ vi A 2. (↑ comer (1)), conocer, entender¹ vt A 2. (↑ entender (1)), mamar

B (regalar, donar) to give

¿me lo prestas? — te lo doy, yo no lo necesito can I borrow it? — you can have it o keep it, I don't need it

a mí nunca nadie me dio nada nobody's ever given me anything

daría cualquier cosa por que así fuera I'd give anything o ( colloq) I'd give my right arm for that to be the case

donde las dan las toman two can play at that game

estarlas dando ( Chi fam): entremos sin pagar, aquí las están dando let's just walk in without paying, they're asking for it ( colloq)

con ese profesor las están dando they get away with murder with that teacher ( colloq)

para dar y tomar or vender: coge los que quieras, tengo para dar y tomar or vender take as many as you want, I have plenty to spare o ( colloq) I've stacks of them

C (en naipes) to deal

¡me has dado unas cartas horribles! you've dealt o given me a terrible hand

D

1 (proporcionar) ‹fuerzas/valor/esperanza› to give

sus elogios me han dado ánimos his praise has given me encouragement o has encouraged me

eso me dio la idea para el libro that's where I got the idea for the book, that's what gave me the idea for the book

me dio un buen consejo she gave me some useful advice

mi familia no pudo darme una carrera my family weren't in a position to send me to o put me through university o to give me a university education

es capaz de robar si le dan la ocasión given the chance he's quite capable of stealing

pide que te den un presupuesto/más información ask them to give you o supply you with an estimate/more information

2 ( Música) to give

¿me das el la? can you give me an A?

E (conferir, aportar) ‹sabor/color/forma› to give

las luces le daban un ambiente festivo a la plaza the lights gave the square a very festive atmosphere, the lights lent a very festive atmosphere to the square

les dio forma redondeada a las puntas he rounded off the ends

necesita algo que le dé sentido a su vida he needs something that will give his life some meaning

F

1 (aplicar) ‹capa de barniz/mano de pintura› to give

dale otra capa de barniz/otra mano de pintura give it another coat of varnish/paint

hay que darle cera al piso we have to wax the floor

dale una puntada para sujetarlo put a stitch in to hold it

2 ‹inyección/lavativa/sedante› to give, administer ( frml); ‹masaje› to give

G

1 (conceder) ‹prórroga/permiso› to give

te doy hasta el jueves I'll give you until Thursday

¿quién te ha dado permiso para entrar allí? who gave you permission to go in there?, who said you could go in there?

si usted nos da permiso with your permission, if you will allow us

el dentista me ha dado hora para el miércoles I have an appointment with the dentist on Wednesday

dan facilidades de pago they offer easy repayment facilities o terms

nos dieron el tercer premio we won o got third prize, we were awarded third prize

al terminar el cursillo te dan un diploma when you finish the course you get a diploma

2

(atribuir): no le des demasiada importancia don't attach too much importance to it

yo le doy otra interpretación a ese pasaje I see o interpret that passage in a different way

tuvieron que darme la razón they had to admit I was right

3 (pronosticando duración) to give

no le dan ni dos meses de vida they've given him less than two months to live

no le doy ni un mes a esa relación I don't think they'll last more than a month together

4

( RPl) ‹edad/años› ¿cuántos años or qué edad le das? how old do you think o reckon she is?

yo no le daba más de 28 I didn't think he was more than 28

H

1

(expresar, decir): ¿le diste las gracias? did you thank him?, did you say thank you?

no me dio ni los buenos días she didn't even say hello

dales recuerdos de mi parte give/send them my regards

darle la bienvenida a algn to welcome sb

tenemos que ir a darles el pésame we must go and offer our condolences

me gustaría que me dieras tu parecer or opinión I'd like you to give me your opinion

le doy mi enhorabuena I'd like to congratulate you

¿me da la hora, por favor? have you got the time, please?

me tocó a mí darle la noticia I was the one who had to break the news to him

te han dado una orden you've been given an order, that was an order

han dado orden de desalojar el edificio they've ordered that the building be vacated

2

(señalar, indicar): me da ocupado or ( Esp) comunicando the line's busy o ( BrE) engaged

el reloj dio las cinco the clock struck five

muestra

Sentido II

A

(producir): estos campos dan mucho grano these fields have a high grain yield

esta estufa da mucho calor this heater gives out a lot of heat

esta clase de negocio da mucho dinero there's a lot of money in this business

esos bonos dan un 7% those bonds give a yield of 7%

los árboles han empezado a dar fruto the trees have begun to bear fruit

no le pudo dar un hijo she was unable to bear o give him a child

B

(rendir, alcanzar hasta): ¿cuánto da ese coche? how fast can that car go?

da 150 kilómetros por hora it can do o go 150 kilometers an hour

ha dado todo lo que el público esperaba de él he has lived up to the public's expectations of him

el coche venía a todo lo que daba the car was traveling at full speed

ponen la radio a todo lo que da they turn the radio on full blast

C

(causar, provocar): la comida muy salada da sed salty food makes you thirsty

¡estos críos dan tanto trabajo! these kids are such hard work!

(+ me/te/le etc): ¿no te da calor esa camisa? aren't you too warm in that shirt?

el vino le había dado sueño the wine had made him sleepy

me da mucha pena verla tan triste I can't bear o it hurts me to see her so sad

¡qué susto me has dado! you gave me such a fright!

me da no sé qué que se tenga que quedar sola I feel a bit funny about leaving her on her own

este coche no me ha dado problemas this car hasn't given me any trouble

ver tb asco, hambre, miedo, etc dar QUE + INF:

el jardín da muchísimo que hacer there's always such a lot to do in the garden

los niños dan que hacer children are a lot of work

lo que dijo me dio que pensar what he said gave me plenty of food for thought o plenty to think about

ver tb dar vi Sense III A.

D ( Esp fam) (arruinar, fastidiar) to spoil, ruin

Isabelita nos dio la noche we had an awful night thanks to little Isabel

Sentido III

A

(presentar): ¿qué dan esta noche en la tele? what's on TV tonight? ( colloq)

en el cine Avenida dan una película buenísima there's a really good movie on at the Avenida, they're showing a really good movie at the Avenida

ayer fuimos al teatro, daban una obra de Calderón we went to the theater yesterday, it was a play by Calderón

va a dar un concierto el mes que viene he's giving a concert next month

deja de gritar así, estás dando un espectáculo stop shouting like that, you're making a spectacle of yourself

B (ofrecer, celebrar) ‹fiesta› to give; ‹baile/banquete› to hold

C ‹conferencia› to give

dar examen (CS); to take o ( BrE) sit an exam

ver tb clase¹ f E. (↑ clase (1))

Sentido IV

A

(realizar la acción indicada): dieron lectura al comunicado they read out the communiqué

estuvo dando cabezadas durante toda la película he kept nodding off all through the film

dio un grito/un suspiro she shouted/sighed, she gave a shout/heaved a sigh

dio un paso atrás/adelante he took a step back/forward

(+ me/te/le etc): dame un beso/abrazo give me a kiss/hug

me dio un tirón del pelo he pulled my hair

golpe, paseo, vuelta, etc

dársela a algn ( Esp fam); to take sb in, put one over on sb

dárselas a algn ( Chi fam); to beat sb up

B

‹limpiada/barrida/planchazo› con que le des una enjuagada alcanza just a quick rinse will do

hay que darle una barrida al suelo de la cocina the kitchen floor needs a sweep o needs sweeping

quiero darle otra leída a este capítulo ( AmL); I want to run o read through this chapter again

Sentido V (considerar) dar algo/a algn POR algo:

lo dieron por muerto they gave him up for dead

doy por terminada la sesión I declare the session closed

ese tema lo doy por sabido I'm assuming you've already covered that topic

si le has prestado dinero ya lo puedes dar por perdido if you've lent him money you can kiss it goodbye

¿eso es lo que quieres? ¡dalo por hecho! is that what you want? consider it done! o ( AmE colloq) you got it!

si apruebo daré el tiempo por bien empleado if I pass it will have been time well spent

sentado

■ dar

vi

Sentido I

A

1

(entregar): dame, yo te lo coso let me have it o give it here, I'll sew it for you

no puedes con todo, dame que te ayudo you'll never manage all that on your own, here, let me help you

¿me das para un helado? can I have some money for an ice cream?

2 (en naipes) to deal

te toca dar a ti it's your deal, it's your turn to deal

B (ser suficiente, alcanzar) dar PARA algo/algn:

este pollo da para dos comidas this chicken is enough o will do for two meals

con una botella no da para todos one bottle's not enough to go round

da para hablar horas y horas you could talk about it for hours

(+ me/te/le etc): eso no te da ni para un chicle you can't even buy a piece of chewing gum with that

no le da la cabeza para la física he hasn't much of a head for physics

no me dio (el) tiempo I didn't have time

dar de sí to stretch

me quedan un poco ajustados, pero ya darán de sí they're a bit tight on me, but they'll stretch o give

¡cuánto ha dado de sí esa botella de jerez! that bottle of sherry's gone a long way!

¡qué poco dan de sí seis euros! six euros don't go very far!

el pobre ya no da más de sí the poor guy's fit to drop

no dar para más: su inteligencia no da para más that's as much as his brain can cope with

yo me voy, esto ya no da para más I'm leaving, this is a waste of time

ya no da para más or (CS) ya no da más de tanto trabajar he's worked himself into the ground

estoy que no doy más I'm all in ( colloq), I'm shattered o dead beat ( colloq), I'm pooped ( AmE colloq)

C dar a

1 «puerta/habitación» (comunicar con) to give on to

la puerta trasera da a un jardín/a la calle Palmar the back door opens o gives onto a garden/onto Palmar Street

todas las habitaciones dan a un patio all the rooms look onto o give onto a courtyard

2 (llegar hasta) «río» to go o flow into; «camino/sendero» to lead to

la calle va a dar directamente a la playa the street goes right down o leads straight to the beach

3 «fachada/frente» (estar orientado hacia) to face

la fachada principal da al sur the main facade faces south

la terraza da al mar the balcony overlooks o faces the sea

D

( RPl) (comunicar) darle a algn CON algn: ¿me das con Teresa, por favor? can I speak to Teresa, please?

en seguida le doy con el señor Seco I'll just put you through to Mr Seco

E

(arrojar un resultado): ¿cuánto da la cuenta? what does it come to?

a mí me dio 247 ¿y a ti? I made it (to be) 247, how about you?

el análisis le dio positivo/negativo her test was positive/negative

F

(importar): ¿cuál prefieres? — da igual which do you prefer? — I don't mind

da lo mismo, ya iremos otro día it doesn't matter, we'll go another day

(+ me/te/le etc): ¿el jueves o el viernes? — a mí me da igual Thursday or Friday? — I don't mind o it doesn't matter o it doesn't make any difference to me o it's all the same to me

la sopa se ha enfriado un poco — ¡qué más da! the soup's gone a bit cold — never mind o it doesn't matter

¿qué más da un color que otro? surely one color is as good as another!, what difference does it make what color it is?

(+ me/te/le etc): ¡qué más le da a él que otros tengan que hacer su trabajo! what does he care if others have to do his work?

¿y a ti qué más te da si él viene? what difference does it make to you if he comes?, what's it to you if he comes? ( colloq)

no quiere venir — tanto da she doesn't want to come — it makes no difference o so what?

(+ me/te/le etc): ¿a qué hora quieren cenar? — tanto nos da what time do you want to have dinner? — it's all the same to us o whenever

Sentido II

A

1 (pegar, golpear) (+ me/te/le etc):

le dio en la cabeza it hit him on the head

dale al balón con fuerza kick the ball hard

¡te voy a dar yo a ti como no me obedezcas! you're going to get it from me if you don't do what I say ( colloq)

le dio con la regla en los nudillos she rapped his knuckles with the ruler

cuando te agarren te van a dar de palos when they get you they're going to give you a good beating

2 ( fam) (a una tarea, asignatura) darle A algo:

me pasé todo el verano dándole al inglés I spent the whole summer working on o studying my English ( colloq)

vas a tener que darle más fuerte si quieres aprobar you're going to have to push yourself harder o put more effort into it if you want to pass

quiero darle un poco más a esta traducción antes de irme I want to do a bit more work on this translation before I go

3 ( fam) (hacer uso de) darle A algo:

¡cómo le da al vino! he really knocks back o ( AmE) down the wine ( colloq)

¡cómo le han dado al queso! ¡ya casi no queda! they've certainly been at the cheese, there's hardly any left! ( colloq)

¡cómo les has dado a estos zapatos! you've really been hard on these shoes!, you've worn these shoes out quickly!

lengua

4 (acertar) to hit

dar en el blanco/el centro to hit the target/the bull's-eye

clavo

B

1 (accionar) darle A algo:

dale a esa palanca hacia arriba push that lever up

le dio al interruptor she flicked the switch

le di a la manivela I turned the handle

dale al pedal press the pedal

tienes que darle a este botón/esta tecla you have to press this button/key

2 (mover) (+ compl):

dale al volante hacia la derecha turn the wheel to the right

dale para atrás ( Auto) back up

C

1 ( fam)

(indicando insistencia): ¡y dale! ya te he dicho que no voy there you go again! I've told you I'm not going ( colloq)

estuvo todo el día dale que dale con el clarinete he spent the whole day blowing away on his clarinet

¡y dale con lo de la edad! ¿qué importa eso? stop going on about her age! what does it matter?

¡dale que te pego! ( fam): he estado toda la mañana dale que te pego con esto I've been slaving away at this all morning

yo quiero olvidarlo y él ¡dale que te pego con lo mismo! I want to forget about it and he keeps on and on about it o he keeps banging on about it

2

( RPl fam) (instando a algn a hacer algo): dale, metete, el agua está lindísima come on, get in, the water's lovely

dale, prestámelo come on o go on, lend it to me

D dar con (encontrar) to find

por mucho que buscaron no dieron con él although they searched high and low they couldn't find him

creo que ya he dado con la solución I think I've hit upon o found the solution

cuando uno no da con la palabra adecuada when you can't come up with o find the right word

Sentido III

A (acometer, sobrevenir) (+ me/te/le etc):

le dio un mareo she felt dizzy

le dio un infarto he had a heart attack

como no se calle, me va a dar algo ( fam); if you don't shut up, I'm going to have a fit ( colloq)

¡me da una indignación cuando hace esas cosas …! I feel so angry when he does those things!

me da que ya no vienen ( fam); I have a (funny o sneaky) feeling they're not coming ( colloq)

ver tb dar vt Sense II C., escalofrío, frío² m B. (↑ frío (2)), gana, impresión, etc

B (hablando de ocurrencias, manías)

1 darle a algn POR algo:

le ha dado por decir que ya no lo quiero he's started saying that I don't love him any more

le ha dado por beber he's taken to drink, he's started drinking

le ha dado por el yoga she's got into yoga

¡menos mal que me dio por preguntar por cuánto saldría! it's just as well it occurred to me to ask o I thought to ask how much it would be!

darle a algn por ahí ( fam): ¿ahora hace pesas? — sí, le ha dado por ahí is he doing weights now? — yes, that's his latest craze o that's what he's into now

¿por qué lo hiciste? — no sé, me dio por ahí why did you do it? — I don't know, I just felt like it

cualquier día le da por ahí y la deja one of these days he'll just up and leave her

2 darle a algn CON algo:

le ha dado con que me conoce he's got it into his head he knows me

C dar en

(tender a): ha dado en salir acompañada por galanes jóvenes she has taken to being escorted in public by handsome young men

ha dado en esta locura she has got this crazy idea into her head

lo que se ha dado en llamar `drogodependencia' what has come to be known as `drug-dependence'

D

«sol/viento/luz»: aquí da el sol toda la mañana you get the sun all morning here

siéntate aquí, donde da el sol sit down here in the sun

en esa playa da mucho el viento it's very windy on that beach

la luz le daba de lleno en los ojos the light was shining right in his eyes

E

(acabar): ir/venir a dar: la pelota había ido a dar al jardín de al lado the ball had ended up in the next door garden

¿cómo habrá venido a dar esto aquí? how on earth did this get here?

■ darse

v pron

Sentido I

A (producirse) to grow

en esta zona se da bien el trigo wheat grows well in this area

B

(ocurrir) «caso/situación»: bien podría darse una situación así this kind of situation could well arise o occur

se dio la circunstancia de que la alarma estaba desconectada the alarm happened to be disconnected

para esto se tienen que dar las siguientes circunstancias this requires the following conditions

¿qué se da? ( fam); what's going on o happening? ( colloq)

C (resultar) (+ me/te/le etc):

se le dan muy bien los idiomas she's very good at languages

¿cómo se te da a ti la costura? how are you at sewing?, how's your sewing?

Sentido II

A (dedicarse, entregarse) darse A algo:

se dio a la bebida she took to drink, she hit the bottle ( colloq)

se da a la buena vida he spends his time having fun o living it up

se ha dado por entero a su familia/a la causa she has devoted herself entirely to her family/to the cause

B

( RPl) (tratarse, ser sociable) darse CON algn: no se da con la familia del marido she doesn't have much to do with her husband's family

Sentido III

A ( refl)

(realizar la acción indicada): voy a darme una ducha I'm going to take o have a shower

vamos a darnos un banquete we're going to have a feast

dárselas de algo: se las da de que sabe mucho he likes to make out he knows a lot

va dándoselas de rico y no tiene un duro he makes out he's rich but he hasn't got a penny

¿pero ése de qué se las da? si es un obrero como tú y yo who does he think he is? he's just another worker like you and me

no te las des de listo don't act so smart

B

1

(golpearse, pegarse): se dio con el martillo en el dedo he hit his finger with the hammer

no te vayas a dar con la cabeza contra el techo don't hit o bang your head on the ceiling

se dieron contra un árbol they crashed o went into a tree

se va a dar un golpe en la cabeza/espalda he's going to hit o bump his head/hit his back

se dio con la nariz or de narices contra la puerta he ran/walked straight into the door, he went smack into the door ( colloq)

2 ( refl):

darse (de) golpes to hit oneself

¡podría darme (de) patadas! I could kick myself!

3 ( recípr):

se estaban dando (de) patadas/tortazos en plena calle they were kicking/punching each other right there on the street

Sentido IV (considerarse) darse POR algo:

con eso me daría por satisfecha I'd be quite happy with that

no se dará por vencida hasta que lo consiga she won't give up until she gets it

puedes darte por contento de haber salido con vida you can count yourself lucky you weren't killed

no quiere darse por enterado he doesn't want to know

aludir vi 1. (↑ aludir)

* * *

dar ( conjugate dar) verbo transitivo
1
a) ( entregar) to give;

◊ dale las llaves a Pedro give the keys to Pedro;

déme un kilo de peras can I have a kilo of pears?;
See Also→ conocer verbo transitivo 3 b, entender verbo transitivo
b) ‹cartas/mano› to give

2
a) (donar, regalar) ‹sangre/limosna› to give;

◊ me dio su reloj she gave me her watch

b) ( proporcionar) ‹fuerzas/valor/esperanza› to give;

‹información/idea› to give
3
a) (conferir, aportar) ‹sabor/color/forma› to give

b) ( aplicar) ‹mano de pintura/barniz› to give

c) ‹sedante/masaje› to give

4 ( conceder) ‹prórroga/permiso› to give;
◊ el dentista me dio hora para el miércoles I have an appointment with the dentist on Wednesday;

nos dieron un premio we won o got a prize
5
a) (expresar, decir) ‹parecer/opinón› to give;

◊ ¿le diste las gracias? did you thank him?, did you say thank you?;

dales saludos give/send them my regards;
tuve que darle la noticia I was the one who had to break the news to him
b) (señalar, indicar): me da ocupado or (Esp) comunicando the line's busy o (BrE) engaged;

◊ el reloj dio las cinco the clock struck five

1
a) ( producir) ‹fruto/flor› to bear;

‹ dividendos› to pay;
◊ un negocio que da mucho dinero a business which makes a lot of money

b) (AmL) ( alcanzar hasta):

◊ da 150 kilómetros por hora it can do o go 150 kilometres an hour;

venía a todo lo que daba it was travelling at full speed;
ponen la radio a todo lo que da they turn the radio on full blast
2 (causar, provocar) ‹placer/susto› to give;
‹ problemas› to cause;
◊ dar trabajo to be hard work;

el calor le dio sueño/sed the heat made him sleepy/thirsty
1 ( presentar) ‹ concierto› to give;
◊ ¿qué dan esta noche en la tele? what's on TV tonight? (colloq);

¿dónde están dando esa película? where's that film showing?
2
a) ‹fiesta/conferencia› to give;

‹baile/banquete› to hold;
‹ discurso› (AmL) to make
b) (CS) ‹ examen› to take o (BrE) sit;

ver tb clase 4
( realizar la accion que se indica) ‹ grito› to give;
◊ dar un paso atrás to take a step back;

dame un beso give me a kiss;
ver tb golpe, paseo, vuelta, etc
( considerar) dar algo/a algn por algo:
◊ lo dieron por muerto they gave him up for dead;

ese tema lo doy por sabido I'm assuming you've already covered that topic;
¡dalo por hecho! consider it done!
verbo intransitivo
1
◊ dar a [ puerta] to give onto, open onto;

[ventana/balcón] to look onto, give onto;
[fachada/frente] to face
2 (ser suficiente, alcanzar) dar para algo/algn to be enough for sth/sb;
◊ no me dio (el) tiempo I didn't have time;

dar de sí ‹zapatos/jersey› to stretch
3 ( arrojar un resultado):
◊ el análisis le dio positivo her test was positive;

¿cuánto da la cuenta? what does it come to?;
a mí me dio 247 I made it (to be) 247
4 ( importar):
◊ da lo mismo it doesn't matter;

¡qué más da! what does it matter!;
¿qué más da? what difference does it make?;
me da igual I don't mind
5 ( en naipes) to deal
1
a) (pegar, golpear): darle a algn to hit sb;

( como castigo) to smack sb;
◊ dale al balón kick the ball;

el balón dio en el poste the ball hit the post
b) ( acertar) to hit;

◊ dar en el blanco to hit the target

2 (accionar, mover) darle a algo ‹a botón/tecla› to press sth;
‹ a interruptor› to flick sth;
‹a manivela/volante› to turn sth
3
◊ dar con ( encontrar) ‹ persona› to find;

‹ solución› to hit upon, find;
‹ palabra› to come up with
4 (hablando de manías, ocurrencias) darle a algn por hacer algo ‹por pintar/cocinar› to take to doing sth;
◊ le ha dado por decir que … he's started saying that …

5 [sol/luz]:
◊ aquí da el sol toda la mañana you get the sun all morning here;

la luz le daba de lleno en los ojos the light was shining right in his eyes
darse verbo pronominal
1 ( producirse) [fruta/trigo] to grow
2 ( presentarse) [oportunidad/ocasión] to arise
3 ( resultar) (+ me/te/le etc):
◊ se le dan los idiomas she's good at languages

a) ( refl) ( realizar lo que se indica) ‹ducha/banquete› to have;

◊ dárselas de algo: se las da de valiente/de que sabe mucho he likes to make out he's brave/he knows a lot;

dárselas de listo to act smart
b) (golpearse, pegarse):

◊ se dio con el martillo en el dedo he hit his finger with the hammer;

se dieron contra un árbol they crashed into a tree;
se dio dar un golpe en la rodilla he hit his knee
( considerarse) darse por algo:
◊ con eso me daría por satisfecha I'd be quite happy with that;

ver tb aludir a, enterado 1
dar
I verbo transitivo
1 to give: dame la mano, hold my hand
2 (conceder) to give: mi padre me dio permiso, my father gave me permission
le doy toda la razón, I think he is quite right
3 (transmitir una noticia) to tell
(un recado, recuerdos) to pass on, give
dar las gracias, to thank
4 (retransmitir u ofrecer un espectáculo) to show, put on
5 (organizar una fiesta) to throw, give
6 (producir lana, miel, etc) to produce, yield
(fruto, flores) to bear
(beneficio, interés) to give, yield
7 (causar un dolor, malestar) dar dolor de cabeza, to give a headache
(un sentimiento) dar pena, to make sad
le da mucha vergüenza, he's very embarrassed
8 (proporcionar) to provide: su empresa da trabajo a cincuenta personas, his factory gives work to fifty people
9 (una conferencia, charla) to give
(impartir clases) to teach
(recibir una clase) to have
US to take
10 (presentir) me da (en la nariz/en el corazón) que eso va a salir bien, I have a feeling that everything is going to turn out well
11 (estropear) to ruin: me dio la noche con sus ronquidos, he spoilt my sleep with his snoring
12 (abrir el paso de la luz) to switch on
(del gas, agua) to turn on
13 (propinar una bofetada, un puntapié, etc) to hit, give
14 (aplicar una mano de pintura, cera) to apply, put on
(un masaje, medicamento) to give
15 (considerar) dar por, to assume, consider: lo dieron por muerto, he was given up for dead
ese dinero lo puedes dar por perdido, you can consider that money lost
dar por supuesto/sabido, to take for granted, to assume
16 (la hora, un reloj) to strike: aún no habían dado las ocho, it was not yet past eight o'clock
17 (realizar la acción que implica el objeto) dar un abrazo/susto, to give a hug/fright
dar un paseo, to go for a walk
dar una voz, to give a shout
II verbo intransitivo
1 (sobrevenir) le dio un ataque de nervios, she had an attack of hysterics
2 dar de comer/cenar, to provide with lunch/dinner 3 dar a, (mirar, estar orientado a) to look out onto, to overlook
(una puerta) to open onto, lead to: esa puerta da al jardín, this door leads out onto the garden 4 dar con, (una persona, objeto) to come across: no fuimos capaces de dar con la contraseña, we couldn't come up with the password
dimos con él, we found him 5 dar de sí, (una camiseta, bañador) to stretch, give 6 dar en, to hit: el sol me daba en los ojos, the sun was (shining) in my eyes 7 dar para, to be enough o sufficient for: ese dinero no me da para nada, this money isn't enough for me
♦ Locuciones: dar a alguien por: le dio por ponerse a cantar, she decided to start singing
le dio por nadar, he got it into his head to go swimming
dar a entender a alguien que..., to make sb understand that...
dar la mano a alguien, to shake hands with sb
dar para: el presupuesto no da para más, the budget will not stretch any further
dar que hablar, to set people talking
dar que pensar: el suceso dio que pensar, the incident gave people food for thought
dar a conocer, (noticia) to release
' dar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
abasto
- abrigar
- acelerón
- acertar
- acogerse
- acomodar
- acreditar
- admitir
- aflojar
- agradecer
- alarma
- albergue
- alcance
- alerta
- alimentar
- alojamiento
- alta
- amagar
- apetecer
- apurar
- armar
- asesorar
- atinar
- baño
- batalla
- blanca
- blanco
- bola
- bote
- brazo
- brinco
- buena
- bueno
- cabezada
- cabida
- cada
- calabaza
- calentar
- callar
- callada
- callo
- campanada
- cancha
- cante
- cara
- carpetazo
- carrete
- casar
- chivatazo
- citar
English:
about-face
- about-turn
- act up
- advance
- amplify
- announce
- around
- attach
- attest
- back
- backpedal
- barge into
- bear
- beat
- beat up
- beg
- begrudge
- birth
- block
- bluster
- bolster
- bop
- boss about
- boss around
- bother
- bounce
- bound
- breast-feed
- brief
- buff
- bull's-eye
- butt
- call
- chase down
- checkmate
- cheer
- chime
- circle
- clout
- coach
- come across
- credence
- day
- deal
- death
- deliver
- deposit
- direct
- discharge
- disgust

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dar

♦ vt

1. [entregar, otorgar] to give;

dar algo a alguien to give sth to sb, to give sb sth;

da parte de sus ingresos a los necesitados she gives o donates part of her income to the poor;

dame el azúcar, por favor could you pass o give me the sugar, please?;

¡dámelo! give it to me!, give me it!;

se lo di a mi hermano I gave it to my brother;

daría cualquier cosa por saber lo que piensa I'd give anything to know what he's thinking

2. [pagar] to give;
[ofrecer en pago] to offer;
¿cuánto te dieron por la casa? how much did they give you for the house?;

el concesionario me da 2.000 euros por la moto vieja the dealer's offering 2,000 euros for my old motorbike;

300 dólares, ¿quién da más? [en subasta] is there any advance on 300 dollars?

3. [proporcionar] to give, to provide with;

la salsa le da un sabor muy bueno the sauce gives it a very pleasant taste, the sauce makes it taste very nice;

este color le da un aspecto diferente a la habitación this colour makes the room look different;

le di instrucciones de cómo llegar a casa I gave her directions for getting to my house;

no nos dio ninguna explicación sobre su ausencia he didn't give us o provide us with any explanation for his absence;

le dimos ánimos para que siguiera con su trabajo we encouraged her to continue with her work;

su familia hizo un gran esfuerzo por darle estudios universitarios his family went to a great deal of effort to enable him to go to university

4. [conceder] to give;

le han dado el Premio Nobel she has been awarded o given the Nobel Prize;

le dieron una beca he was awarded o given a grant;

yo no le daría demasiada importancia I wouldn't attach too much importance to it;

al final me dieron la razón in the end they accepted that I was right;

le dieron una semana más para presentar el informe they gave o allowed him one more week to hand in the report;

me dieron permiso para ir al médico I got o was allowed time off work to go to the doctor;

¿da su permiso para entrar? may I come in?;

nos dieron facilidades de pago they offered us easy payment terms;

los médicos no le dan más de seis meses de vida the doctors don't give him more than six months (to live);

¿qué interpretación das a este descubrimiento? how would you interpret this discovery?

5. [decir]
dar los buenos días to say hello;

dar la bienvenida a alguien to welcome sb;

le di las gracias por su ayuda I thanked her for her help;

fuimos a darles el pésame we went to offer them our condolences;

dale recuerdos de mi parte give him my regards, say hello to him from me;

dale la enhorabuena give her my congratulations;

me dio su opinión al respecto he gave me his opinion on the matter;

¿quién le dará la noticia? who's going to tell o give her the news?

6. [producir] to give, to produce;
[frutos, flores] to bear; [beneficios, intereses] to yield;
estas vacas dan mucha leche these cows produce a lot of milk;

esta cuenta da un 5 por ciento de interés this account offers a 5 percent interest rate, this account bears interest at 5 percent;

esta lámpara da mucha luz this light is very bright;

le dio tres hijos she bore him three children

7. [provocar] to give;

me da vergüenza/pena it makes me ashamed/sad;

me da risa it makes me laugh;

me da miedo it frightens me;

¡me da una rabia que me traten así! it infuriates me that they should treat me in this way!;

me dio un susto tremendo she gave me a real fright;

el viaje me dio mucho sueño the journey made me really sleepy;

da gusto leer un libro tan bien escrito it's a pleasure to read such a well-written book;

los cacahuetes dan mucha sed peanuts make you very thirsty;

este paseo me ha dado hambre this walk has made me hungry o given me an appetite;

estas botas dan mucho calor these boots are very warm

8. [luz, agua, gas] [encender] to turn o switch on;
[suministrar por primera vez] to connect; [suministrar tras un corte] to turn back on
9. [fiesta, cena] to have, to hold;

dar una cena en honor de alguien to hold o give a dinner in sb's honour;

darán una recepción después de la boda there will be a reception after the wedding

10. [en naipes] [repartir] to deal

11. [sujeto: reloj] to strike;

el reloj dio las doce the clock struck twelve

12. Cine, Teatro & TV to show;
[concierto, interpretación] to give;
¿qué dan esta noche en la tele? – dan una película del oeste what's on the TV tonight? – they're showing a western o there's a western on;

dieron la ceremonia en directo they broadcast the ceremony live

13. [propinar]
le di una bofetada I slapped him, I gave him a slap;

dio una patada a la pelota he kicked the ball;

darle un golpe/una puñalada a alguien to hit/stab sb

14. [untar con, aplicar]
dar una capa de pintura al salón to give the living-room a coat of paint;

dar barniz a una silla to varnish a chair

15. [señales, indicios] to show;

dar pruebas de sensatez to show good sense;

dar señales de vida to show signs of life

16. [enseñar] to teach;
[conferencia] to give;
dar inglés/historia to teach English/history;

dio una clase muy interesante she gave a very interesting class;

mañana no daremos clase there won't be a class tomorrow

17. Esp [recibir] [clase] to have;

doy clases de piano con una profesora francesa I have piano classes with a French piano teacher;

doy dos clases de francés a la semana I have two French classes a week

18. [expresa acción]
dar un grito to give a cry;

dar un suspiro to sigh, to give a sigh;

dar un vistazo a to have a look at;

dio lectura a los resultados de la elección she read out the election results;

cuando se enteró de la noticia, dio saltos de alegría when he heard the news, he jumped for joy;

voy a dar un paseo I'm going (to go) for a walk

19. Esp Fam [fastidiar] to ruin;

es tan pesado que me dio la tarde he's so boring that he ruined the afternoon for me;

el bebé nos da las noches con sus lloros the baby never lets us get a decent night's sleep

20. [considerar]
dar algo por to consider sth as;

eso lo doy por hecho I take that for granted;

doy por sentado que vendrás a la fiesta I take it for granted that o I assume you'll be coming to the party;

doy por explicado este periodo histórico that's all I want to say about this period of history;

doy esta discusión por terminada I consider this discussion to be over;

dar a alguien por muerto to give sb up for dead

21. Fam [presentir]
me da que no van a venir I have a feeling they're not going to come

22. RP [inyección] to give

23. Comp

donde las dan las toman you get what you deserve;

no dar una to get everything wrong

♦ vi

1. [en naipes] [repartir] to deal;

me toca dar a mí it's my deal

2. [entregar]
dame, que ya lo llevo yo give it to me, I'll carry it

3. [horas] to strike;

dieron las tres three o'clock struck

4. [golpear]
le dieron en la cabeza they hit him on the head;

la piedra dio contra el cristal the stone hit the window;

como no te portes bien, te voy a dar if you don't behave, I'll smack you

5. [accionar]
dar a [llave de paso] to turn;
[botón, timbre] to press;
dale al control remoto hit the remote control;

dale al pedal press down on the pedal;
Informát
dale a la tecla de retorno hit o press return;

dale a la manivela turn the handle

6. [estar orientado]
dar a [sujeto: ventana, balcón] to look out onto, to overlook;
[sujeto: pasillo, puerta] to lead to; [sujeto: casa, fachada] to face;
todas las habitaciones dan al mar all the rooms look out onto o face the sea

7. [sujeto: luz, viento]
el sol daba de lleno en la habitación the sunlight was streaming into the room;

la luz me daba directamente en la cara the light was shining directly in my face;

aquí da mucho viento it's very windy here

8. [encontrar]
dar con algo/alguien to find sth/sb;

he dado con la solución I've hit upon the solution

9. [proporcionar]
dar de beber a alguien to give sb something to drink;

da de mamar a su hijo she breast-feeds her son

10. [ser suficiente]
dar para to be enough for;

Comp

no dar ni para pipas: ¡eso no te da ni para pipas! that's not even enough to buy a bag of peanuts!

11. [motivar]
esta noticia va a dar mucho que hablar this news will set people talking;

aquello me dio que pensar that made me think

12. [importar]
¡y a ti qué más te da! what's it to you?;

me da igual o [m5] lo mismo it's all the same to me, I don't mind o care;

no vamos a poder ir al cine – ¡qué más da! we won't be able to go to the cinema – never mind!;

y si no lo conseguimos, ¿qué más da? if we don't manage it, so what?;

¡qué más da quién lo haga con tal de que lo haga bien! what does it matter o what difference does it make who does it as long as they do it properly?;

lo siento, no voy a poder ayudar – da igual, no te preocupes I'm sorry but I won't be able to help – it doesn't matter, don't worry;

¿vamos o nos quedamos? – da lo mismo should we go or should we stay? – it doesn't make any difference

13. [acertar]
dio en el blanco she hit the target;

diste en el blanco, hay que intentar reducir las pérdidas you hit the nail on the head, we have to try and reduce our losses

14. [tomar costumbre]
le ha dado por el yoga he's decided to go in for yoga;

ahora le ha dado por no comer fruta now she's decided not to eat fruit;

le dio por ponerse a cantar en medio de la clase he took it into his head to start singing in the middle of the class;

¿está aprendiendo ruso? – sí, le ha dado por ahí is she learning Russian? – yes, that's her latest thing;
Formal
dar en hacer algo to take to doing sth;

el viejo dio en leer libros de caballería the old man took to reading books on chivalry

15. [expresa repetición]
le dieron de palos they beat him repeatedly with sticks

16. [afectar]
le dio un infarto he had a heart attack

17.
dar de sí [ropa, calzado] to give, to stretch;

no dar más de sí o [m5] para más [persona, animal] not to be up to much any more;

este sueldo da mucho de sí this salary goes a long way;

estos zapatos no dan para más these shoes have had it;

es un poco tonto, no da para más he's a bit stupid, he's not up to anything else

18. [expresa enfado]
te digo que pares y tú, ¡dale (que dale)! I've told you to stop, but you just carry on and on!;

¡y dale con la música! there he goes again, playing loud music!;

te hemos dicho que no menciones el tema, y tú, dale que te pego we've told you not to mention the subject, but you just carry on regardless o but here you are, bringing it up again;

¡y dale! te lo he dicho bien claro, no voy a ir how many times do I have to tell you? o I've said it once and I'll say it again, I'm not going

19. RP [comunicar]
¿me darías con tu madre? could I speak to your mother?, could you put your mother on?;

le doy con el Sr. Hualde I'll put you through to Mr Hualde

20. Comp
Fam
para dar y tomar: había cerveza para dar y tomar there was loads of beer;
Fam
darle a: ¡cómo le da a la cerveza! he certainly likes his beer!;
Fam
darle algo a alguien: si no se calla me va a dar algo if he doesn't shut up soon, I'll go mad;

si sigues trabajando así te va a dar algo you can't go on working like that;
Esp muy Fam
¡que le den!: ¿que no quiere cooperar? ¡que le den! he doesn't want to co-operate? well, stuff him!

♦ See also the pronominal verb darse

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dar

<part dado>

I v/t

1 give; fiesta give, have;

dar un salto/una patada jump/kick, give a jump/kick;

dar miedo a frighten;

el jamón me dio sed the ham made me thirsty;

dar de comer/beber a alguien give s.o. something to eat/drink

2 fruta bear; luz give off; beneficio yield

3 película show, screen

4

:

el reloj dio las tres the clock struck three

5

:

¡dale (que dale)! fam don’t keep on! fam ;

y siguió dale que te pego fam and he kept on and on

II v/i

1 give; de cartas en juego deal;

dame give it to me, give me it

2

:

dar a de ventana look onto

3

:

dar con algo/alguien come across sth/s.o., find sth/s.o.;

no di con el nombre I couldn’t think of the name

4

:

dar de sí de material stretch, give;

dar para be enough for;

no da para más it’s past its best

5

:

le dio por insultar a su madre fam she started insulting her mother

6

:

¡qué más da! what does it matter!;

da igual it doesn’t matter

7

:

dar contra o

en algo hit sth;

el sol le daba en la cara he had the sun in his eyes, the sun was in his eyes

8

:

dar por muerto a alguien give s.o. up for dead

9

:

dar que hablar give people something to talk about;

da que pensar it makes you think, it gives you something to think about

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dar {22} vt

1) : to give

2) entregar: to deliver, to hand over

3) : to hit, to strike

4) : to yield, to produce

5) : to perform

6) : to give off, to emit

7)

dar como or

dar por : to regard as, to consider

dar vi

1) alcanzar: to suffice, to be enough

no me da para dos pasajes: I don't have enough for two fares

2)

dar a or

dar sobre : to overlook, to look out on

3)

dar con : to run into

4)

dar con : to hit upon (an idea)

5)

dar de sí : to give, to stretch

♦ See also the reflexive verb darse

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dar vb

1. (en general) to give [pt. gave; pp. given]

dale esta carta a tu madre give this letter to your mother

me has dado una idea you've given me an idea

me dio permiso para ir a la excursión he gave me permission to go on the trip

¿cuánto me das por lavarte el coche? how much will you give me for washing your car?

2. (poner en las manos) to pass

me puedes ayudar dándome los libros you can help me by passing me the books

3. (pedir en una tienda)

¿me da un kilo de naranjas, por favor? could I have a kilo of oranges, please?

4. (poner en la televisión) to be on

esta noche dan una película estupenda en la tele there's a great film on TV tonight

5. (ofrecer fiesta) to have

los García dan una fiesta the Garcías are having a party

6. (impartir clases) to teach [pt. & pp. taught]

da clases de inglés she teaches English

7. (tener ataque, enfermedad) to have

le ha dado un ataque de asma she had an asthma attack

8. (producir fruto, flores) to bear [pt. bore; pp. borne]

el peral da peras the pear tree bears pears

9. (sonar las horas) to strike [pt. & pp. struck]

el reloj dio las ocho the clock struck eight

ya han dado las diez it's gone ten o'clock

10. (encender, conectar) to turn on

¿has dado el gas? have you turned the gas on?

11. (chocar, golpear) to hit [pt. & pp. hit]

la pelota dio contra el cristal the ball hit the window

12. (decir) to say [pt. & pp. said]

me dio las buenas noches he said goodnight to me / he wished me goodnight

le di las gracias I thanked him

dar a to overlook / to look onto

esta habitación da a la calle this room overlooks the street

dar a entender to imply [pt. & pp. implied]

dar a luz to give birth [pt. gave; pp. given]

dio a luz a una niña preciosa she gave birth to a beautiful little girl

dar de comer to feed [pt. & pp. fed]

dar igual not to matter / not to mind

da igual it doesn't matter

me da igual I don't mind

¿qué más da? what difference does it make?

Spanish-English dictionary > dar
14 lleno

adj.

1 full, filled, replete.

2 full, full up.

3 full, crowded.

4 fraught, filled.

m.

fullness, full house.

pres.indicat.

1^st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: llenar.

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lleno

► adjetivo

1 full (de, of)

■ dame un vaso lleno de agua give me a glass full of water

■ está lleno de gente it's full of people

2 (cubierto) covered (de, with)

► nombre masculino lleno

1 TEATRO full house

■ hoy hay lleno total it's a full house today

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FRASEOLOGÍA

de lleno smack, right

■ le dio de lleno en el ojo it hit him smack in the eye

lleno,-a hasta el borde brimful

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lleno

► nombre masculino

1 TEATRO full house

■ hoy hay lleno total it's a full house today

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(f. - llena)

adj.

full, filled

- de lleno

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1. ADJ

1) (=completo) [plato, vaso] full; [teatro, tren] full

el depósito está lleno — the tank is full

no me pongas el plato muy lleno — don't give me too much food

¡lleno, por favor! — [en una gasolinera] fill her up, please!

no hables con la boca llena — don't talk with your mouth full

el autobús iba lleno — the bus was full (up)

lleno hasta el borde — full to the brim

- lleno a reventar o hasta la bandera o hasta los topes

2)

lleno de —

a) [espacio] full of; [superficie] covered in

le gusta tener la casa llena de gente — she likes to have the house full of people

los muebles están llenos de polvo — the furniture is covered in dust

llevaba el traje lleno de manchas — his suit was covered in stains

b) [complejos, problemas] full of; [odio, esperanza] filled with

un viaje lleno de aventuras — a journey full of adventures

estaba lleno de dudas — I was filled with doubt

una mirada llena de odio — a hateful look, a look full of hate

llegué lleno de alegría — I arrived in high spirits

3)

de lleno — directly

los cambios nos afectarán de lleno — the changes will affect us directly

nos daba el sol de lleno — the sun was (shining) directly on us

la bala le alcanzó de lleno en el corazón — the bullet hit him straight in the heart

está dedicado de lleno a su familia — he is entirely dedicated to his family

el impacto le dio de lleno en la cara — he took the impact full in the face

acertaste de lleno con ese comentario — you've hit the nail on the head (with that remark), that remark was spot on

4) (=saciado) full, full up *

5) (=regordete) plump, chubby

6) (Astron) [luna] full

hoy es luna llena — there is a full moon today

2. SM

1) (=aforo completo) [gen] sellout; (Cine, Teat) full house

ayer hubo lleno en el concierto — there was a full house for the concert yesterday, yesterday's concert was a sellout

el espectáculo sigue representándose con llenos absolutos — the show continues to play to packed houses

lleno absoluto, lleno hasta la bandera, lleno total — (Cine, Teat) packed house; (Dep) capacity crowd

2) (Astron) full moon

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I
- na adjetivo

1)

a) <estadio/autobús/copa> full

no hables con la boca llena — don't speak with your mouth full

lleno de algo — full of something

está lleno de agujeros — it's full of holes

tiene la casa llena de gente — she has a full house at the moment

calles llenas de gente — streets crowded with people

una mirada llena de rencor — a resentful look

b) ( cubierto)

lleno de algo — <de granos/manchas/polvo> covered in something

c) ( después de comer) full (up) (colloq)

2) ( regordete) plump

3)

de lleno — fully

dedicarse de lleno a algo — to dedicate oneself fully o entirely to something

el sol nos daba de lleno — the sun was shining down on us
II
masculino sellout

hubo un lleno total — it was completely sold out

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= laden, whole, saturated, full [fuller -comp., fullest -sup.], packed full.

Ex. When you arrive at the check-out desk you have a laden trolley and many more items than on your shopping list.

Ex. One of them will take instructions and data from a whole roomful of girls armed with simple keyboard punches.

Ex. Place a drop of a saturated solution of sugar in water on the paper and dab up the excess liquid with cotton wool.

Ex. Since recall goes up as precision goes down, it is clearly not possible to achieve in general a system which gives full recall at the same time as full precision.

Ex. The days will be packed full, without any filler and without a moment wasted.

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* cabeza llena de pájaros = head in the clouds.

* cafetera llena de café = pot of coffee.

* camino lleno de baches = bumpy road.

* dar de lleno = hit + home.

* decir con la boca llena = say in + full confidence.

* dedicarse de lleno a = get + Posesivo + teeth into.

* el camino hacia + Nombre + está lleno de + Nombre = the road (to/towards) + Nombre + is paved with + Nombre.

* enfrascar a Alguien de lleno en lo más difícil = throw in + at the deep end.

* entrar de lleno = plunge into.

* entrar de lleno en = get + stuck into, get + stuck into.

* estar lleno de problemas = bristle with + problems.

* habitación llena de = roomful.

* hablar con la boca llena = speak with + Posesivo + mouth full, talk with + Posesivo + mouth full.

* llena de argot = slangy.

* llena de depresiones = pitted.

* lleno al máximo = packed to capacity, packed to the rafters.

* lleno a reventar = bursting, bursting at the seams, packed to capacity, packed to the rafters.

* lleno a tope = packed to capacity, packed to the rafters.

* lleno completo = full house.

* lleno de = fraught with, replete with, full of, bursting with, strewn with, plagued with, teeming with, studded with, brimful (of/with), riddled with, jam-packed (with), filled to capacity, flush with, laden with.

* lleno de acción = actionful [action-full], action-packed.

* lleno de aciertos = crowned with + success.

* lleno de acontecimientos = eventful, event-filled.

* lleno de actividades = event-filled.

* lleno de angustia = angst-ridden.

* lleno de baches = bumpy.

* lleno de cardenales = black and blue.

* lleno de chismes = gossipy.

* lleno de clichés = cliche-ridden.

* lleno de delincuentes = crime-ridden.

* lleno de disgresiones = meandering.

* lleno de divagaciones = meandering.

* lleno de dudas = doubtful.

* lleno de energía = energetic, feisty [feistier -comp., feistiest -sup.], full of beans.

* lleno de entusiasmo = enthusiastic.

* lleno de errores = buggy [buggier -comp., buggiest -sup.].

* lleno de espinas = bony [bonier -comp., boniest -sup.].

* lleno de estrellas = starry.

* lleno de eventos = event-filled.

* lleno de éxitos = crowned with + success.

* lleno de famosos = celebrity-studded.

* lleno de gracia = graceful.

* lleno de hierbajos = weedy [weedier -comp., weediest -sup.].

* lleno de huesos = bony [bonier -comp., boniest -sup.].

* lleno de ilusiones = stardust in + Posesivo + eyes.

* lleno de información = populated.

* lleno de interés = solicitously.

* lleno de matojos = weedy [weedier -comp., weediest -sup.].

* lleno de nudos = gnarly [gnarlier -comp., gnarliest -sup.].

* lleno de odio = hateful.

* lleno de polilla = mothy [mothier -comp., mothiest -sup.].

* lleno de prejuicios = prejudiced.

* lleno de problemas = plagued with problems, problem-ridden.

* lleno de remordimiento = remorseful.

* lleno de retos = challenging.

* lleno de sabor = flavourful [flavorful, -USA], full-flavoured [full-flavored, -USA].

* lleno de sandeces = rubbishy.

* lleno de significado = purposeful.

* lleno de vida = vibrant, feisty [feistier -comp., feistiest -sup.], perky [perkier -comp., perkiest -sup.], spry [spryer comp., spryest -sup.], sprightly [sprightlier -comp., sprightliest -sup.], spirited, teeming with life, vivacious, ebullient, saucy [saucier -comp., sauciest -sup.].

* lleno de vitalidad = full of beans.

* lleno hasta el borde = full to the brim.

* lleno hasta la bandera = packed to capacity, packed to the rafters.

* lleno hasta los topes = bursting, bursting at the seams, packed to capacity, packed to the rafters.

* lleno total = full house.

* luna llena = full moon.

* meter a Alguien de lleno en lo más difícil = throw in + at the deep end.

* meterse de lleno en = get + Posesivo + teeth into.

* meterse de lleno en lo más difícil = plunge in at + the deep end.

* meterse de lleno en lo más difícil = swim in + the deep end, jump in at + the deep end.

* palabra llena de contenido = substantive word.

* participar de lleno en = become + a stakeholder in.

* rebosante de energía y lleno de entusiasmo = all bright-eyed and bushy-tailed.

* repartir a manos llenas = dish out.

* tetera llena de té = pot of tea.

* un saco lleno de = a sackful of.

* * *
I
- na adjetivo

1)

a) <estadio/autobús/copa> full

no hables con la boca llena — don't speak with your mouth full

lleno de algo — full of something

está lleno de agujeros — it's full of holes

tiene la casa llena de gente — she has a full house at the moment

calles llenas de gente — streets crowded with people

una mirada llena de rencor — a resentful look

b) ( cubierto)

lleno de algo — <de granos/manchas/polvo> covered in something

c) ( después de comer) full (up) (colloq)

2) ( regordete) plump

3)

de lleno — fully

dedicarse de lleno a algo — to dedicate oneself fully o entirely to something

el sol nos daba de lleno — the sun was shining down on us
II
masculino sellout

hubo un lleno total — it was completely sold out

* * *

= laden, whole, saturated, full [fuller -comp., fullest -sup.], packed full.

Ex: When you arrive at the check-out desk you have a laden trolley and many more items than on your shopping list.

Ex: One of them will take instructions and data from a whole roomful of girls armed with simple keyboard punches.

Ex: Place a drop of a saturated solution of sugar in water on the paper and dab up the excess liquid with cotton wool.

Ex: Since recall goes up as precision goes down, it is clearly not possible to achieve in general a system which gives full recall at the same time as full precision.

Ex: The days will be packed full, without any filler and without a moment wasted.

* cabeza llena de pájaros = head in the clouds.

* cafetera llena de café = pot of coffee.

* camino lleno de baches = bumpy road.

* dar de lleno = hit + home.

* decir con la boca llena = say in + full confidence.

* dedicarse de lleno a = get + Posesivo + teeth into.

* el camino hacia + Nombre + está lleno de + Nombre = the road (to/towards) + Nombre + is paved with + Nombre.

* enfrascar a Alguien de lleno en lo más difícil = throw in + at the deep end.

* entrar de lleno = plunge into.

* entrar de lleno en = get + stuck into, get + stuck into.

* estar lleno de problemas = bristle with + problems.

* habitación llena de = roomful.

* hablar con la boca llena = speak with + Posesivo + mouth full, talk with + Posesivo + mouth full.

* llena de argot = slangy.

* llena de depresiones = pitted.

* lleno al máximo = packed to capacity, packed to the rafters.

* lleno a reventar = bursting, bursting at the seams, packed to capacity, packed to the rafters.

* lleno a tope = packed to capacity, packed to the rafters.

* lleno completo = full house.

* lleno de = fraught with, replete with, full of, bursting with, strewn with, plagued with, teeming with, studded with, brimful (of/with), riddled with, jam-packed (with), filled to capacity, flush with, laden with.

* lleno de acción = actionful [action-full], action-packed.

* lleno de aciertos = crowned with + success.

* lleno de acontecimientos = eventful, event-filled.

* lleno de actividades = event-filled.

* lleno de angustia = angst-ridden.

* lleno de baches = bumpy.

* lleno de cardenales = black and blue.

* lleno de chismes = gossipy.

* lleno de clichés = cliche-ridden.

* lleno de delincuentes = crime-ridden.

* lleno de disgresiones = meandering.

* lleno de divagaciones = meandering.

* lleno de dudas = doubtful.

* lleno de energía = energetic, feisty [feistier -comp., feistiest -sup.], full of beans.

* lleno de entusiasmo = enthusiastic.

* lleno de errores = buggy [buggier -comp., buggiest -sup.].

* lleno de espinas = bony [bonier -comp., boniest -sup.].

* lleno de estrellas = starry.

* lleno de eventos = event-filled.

* lleno de éxitos = crowned with + success.

* lleno de famosos = celebrity-studded.

* lleno de gracia = graceful.

* lleno de hierbajos = weedy [weedier -comp., weediest -sup.].

* lleno de huesos = bony [bonier -comp., boniest -sup.].

* lleno de ilusiones = stardust in + Posesivo + eyes.

* lleno de información = populated.

* lleno de interés = solicitously.

* lleno de matojos = weedy [weedier -comp., weediest -sup.].

* lleno de nudos = gnarly [gnarlier -comp., gnarliest -sup.].

* lleno de odio = hateful.

* lleno de polilla = mothy [mothier -comp., mothiest -sup.].

* lleno de prejuicios = prejudiced.

* lleno de problemas = plagued with problems, problem-ridden.

* lleno de remordimiento = remorseful.

* lleno de retos = challenging.

* lleno de sabor = flavourful [flavorful, -USA], full-flavoured [full-flavored, -USA].

* lleno de sandeces = rubbishy.

* lleno de significado = purposeful.

* lleno de vida = vibrant, feisty [feistier -comp., feistiest -sup.], perky [perkier -comp., perkiest -sup.], spry [spryer comp., spryest -sup.], sprightly [sprightlier -comp., sprightliest -sup.], spirited, teeming with life, vivacious, ebullient, saucy [saucier -comp., sauciest -sup.].

* lleno de vitalidad = full of beans.

* lleno hasta el borde = full to the brim.

* lleno hasta la bandera = packed to capacity, packed to the rafters.

* lleno hasta los topes = bursting, bursting at the seams, packed to capacity, packed to the rafters.

* lleno total = full house.

* luna llena = full moon.

* meter a Alguien de lleno en lo más difícil = throw in + at the deep end.

* meterse de lleno en = get + Posesivo + teeth into.

* meterse de lleno en lo más difícil = plunge in at + the deep end.

* meterse de lleno en lo más difícil = swim in + the deep end, jump in at + the deep end.

* palabra llena de contenido = substantive word.

* participar de lleno en = become + a stakeholder in.

* rebosante de energía y lleno de entusiasmo = all bright-eyed and bushy-tailed.

* repartir a manos llenas = dish out.

* tetera llena de té = pot of tea.

* un saco lleno de = a sackful of.

* * *

lleno¹ -na

adjective

A

1 ‹teatro/estadio/autobús› full; ‹copa/tanque› full

sírveme una taza bien llena pour me a nice full cup

el teatro estaba lleno de bote en bote or hasta los topes the theater was (jam) packed o was full to bursting

no hables con la boca llena don't speak with your mouth full

lleno DE algo full OF sth

lo dijo con los ojos llenos de lágrimas he said it with his eyes full of tears

le gusta tener la casa llena de gente she loves having a houseful of people

una mirada llena de rencor a look full of resentment, a resentful look

2 (cubierto) lleno DE algo covered IN sth

esta falda está llena de manchas this skirt is covered in o with stains

tengo la cara llena de granos my face is covered in o with spots

3 (de comida) full, full up ( colloq)

no gracias, estoy lleno no thanks, I'm full (up)

B (expresando abundancia) lleno DE algo full OF sth

es una persona llena de complejos he's full of complexes

C (regordete) plump

es de cara llena she has a full face

está algo llenita she has a full figure ( euph), she's a bit on the plump side

D

(Ur fam) (harto): me tiene lleno I'm fed up with her ( colloq), I'm sick of her ( colloq)

E

de lleno fully

se dedicó de lleno a su carrera she dedicated herself fully o entirely to her career

el sol le daba de lleno en la cara the sun was full on his face o was shining directly on his face

lleno²

masculine

sellout

se espera un lleno total they're expecting a sellout

se registraron llenos totales or completos noche tras noche the show played to capacity audiences o was sold out night after night

* * *

Del verbo llenar: ( conjugate llenar)

lleno es:

1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo

llenó es:

3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) pretérito indicativo

Multiple Entries:
llenar
lleno
llenó
llenar ( conjugate llenar) verbo transitivo
1
a) ‹vaso/plato/cajón› to fill;

‹ tanque› to fill (up);
‹ maleta› to fill, pack;
◊ no me llenes el vaso don't fill my glass right up;

lleno algo de/con algo to fill sth with sth
b) ‹ formulario› to fill out, to fill in (esp BrE)

2
a) ( cubrir) lleno algo de algo to cover sth with sth

b) ‹ vacante› to fill

3 ( colmar) ‹ persona›:
◊ la noticia nos llenó de alegría we were overjoyed by the news;

nos llenó de atenciones he made a real fuss of us
4 ( hacer sentirse realizado) ‹ persona›:
◊ su carrera no la llena she doesn't find her career fulfilling

verbo intransitivo [ comida] to be filling
llenarse verbo pronominal
1
a) [recipiente/estadio] to fill (up);

◊ el teatro solo se llenó a la mitad the theater only filled to half capacity o was only half full;

llenose de algo to fill with sth
b) ( cubrirse) llenose de algo ‹de polvo/pelos› to be covered in sth

2 ‹bolsillo/boca› to fill;
llenose algo de algo to fill sth with sth
3 ( colmarse):
◊ su corazón se llenó de alegría she filled with joy;

se llenoon de deudas they got heavily into debt
4 [ persona] ( de comida):
◊ con un plato de ensalada ya se llena one plate of salad and she's full;

me llené (colloq) I'm full (up) (colloq)
lleno 1
◊ -na adjetivo

1
a) ‹estadio/autobús/copa› full;

lleno de algo full of sth
b) ( cubierto) lleno de algo ‹de granos/manchas/polvo› covered in sth

c) ( después de comer) full (up) (colloq)

2
◊ de lleno ‹consagrarse/dedicarse› fully;

el sol nos daba de lleno the sun was shining down on us
lleno 2 sustantivo masculino
sellout
llenar
I verbo transitivo
1 to fill: me llena de vergüenza/alegría, it fills me with shame/happiness
2 (una superficie) llené la pared de fotografías, I covered the wall with photos
3 (una comida, actividad, etc) to satisfy
II verbo intransitivo to be filling: la paella llena mucho, paella is very filling
lleno,-a
I adjetivo
1 (colmado) full (up)
luna llena, full moon
2 (superficie) covered: está llena de manchas, it's covered with stains
3 (gordito) plump
II m (en espectáculos) full house
♦ Locuciones: figurado de lleno, fully: se equivocó de lleno, he went fully wrong
' lleno' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
auspiciar
- cabeza
- cargada
- cargado
- completa
- completo
- destilar
- expositor
- expositora
- franchuta
- franchute
- hervir
- llena
- propaganda
- sugestiva
- sugestivo
- telaraña
- tope
- borde
- cháchara
- chisme
- dar
- desconcierto
- desnivel
- energía
- espanto
- estrellado
- grasa
- llenar
- peripecia
- poder
- recoveco
- rencor
- roncha
- roña
- satisfecho
- vida
English:
action-packed
- alive
- bean
- bony
- bouncy
- brim
- bristle with
- bumpy
- capacity
- chock-a-block
- chock-full
- colourful
- cram
- crowded
- dynamic
- eventful
- fill
- full
- gulley
- gully
- half-full
- jam-packed
- life
- lumpy
- overgrown
- remorseful
- replete
- roomful
- scabby
- scummy
- sell-out
- smoky
- squarely
- steamy
- thick
- truckload
- well-intentioned
- action
- adore
- anxious
- beat
- blotchy
- bright
- bubbly
- chatty
- colorful
- deep
- delight
- dudgeon
- energetic

* * *

lleno, -a

♦ adj

1. [recipiente, habitación] full (de of); [suelo, mesa, pared] covered (de in o with);
lleno, por favor [en gasolinera] fill her up, please;

el estadio estaba lleno hasta los topes o [m5] hasta la bandera the stadium was packed to the rafters;

estaba lleno de tristeza I was full of sadness;

su discurso estaba lleno de promesas her speech was full of promises

2. [regordete] plump

3. [satisfecho] full (up);

no quiero postre, gracias, estoy lleno I don't want a dessert, thanks, I'm full (up)

4. [luna] full

5. Urug Fam [harto] fed up;

estoy lleno de esta computadora I'm fed up o I've had it up to here with this computer;

me tiene llena I've had it with him;

Comp
muy Fam
tengo las pelotas llenas I'm Br bloody o US goddamn fed up!

♦ nm
[en teatro, estadio] full house;
se espera un lleno total a full house is expected

♦ de lleno loc adv

le dio de lleno en la cara it hit him full in the face;

acertó de lleno he was right o Br bang on target

* * *

lleno

I adj full (de of); pared covered (de with);

estar lleno fam be full

II m TEA full house;

hubo un lleno total it was a complete sellout

III adv

:

de lleno fully;

meterse de lleno en algo put all one’s energy into sth

* * *

lleno, -na adj

1) : full, filled

2)

de lleno : completely, fully

3)

estar lleno de sí mismo : to be full of oneself

lleno nm

1) fam : plenty, abundance

2) : full house, sellout

* * *

lleno adj

1. (en general) full

la caja está llena de libros the box is full of books

2. (superficie) covered

la estantería está llena de polvo the shelves are covered in dust

3. (de comida) full up

estoy lleno I'm full up

Spanish-English dictionary > lleno
15 cover

1. verb
1) (to put or spread something on, over or in front of: They covered (up) the body with a sheet; My shoes are covered in paint.) (re)cubrir

2) (to be enough to pay for: Will 10 dollars cover your expenses?) cubrir, llegar para

3) (to travel: We covered forty miles in one day.) recorrer

4) (to stretch over a length of time etc: His diary covered three years.) abarcar, comprender, tratar

5) (to protect: Are we covered by your car insurance?) cubrir, proteger

6) (to report on: I'm covering the race for the local newspaper.) informar acerca de

7) (to point a gun at: I had him covered.) apuntar

2. noun
1) (something which covers, especially a cloth over a table, bed etc: a table-cover; a bed-cover; They replaced the cover on the manhole.) cubierta; cobertor, colcha (para cama)

2) (something that gives protection or shelter: The soldiers took cover from the enemy gunfire; insurance cover.) refugio, abrigo; protección

3) (something that hides: He escaped under cover of darkness.) al amparo de

•

- coverage
- covering
- cover-girl
- cover story
- cover-up

cover¹ n

1. cubierta / funda

a cushion cover una funda de cojín

2. cubierta / tapa / portada

what's on the cover of the magazine? ¿qué hay en la portada de la revista?

to take cover resguardarse

cover² vb

1. cubrir

he covered the chair with a sheet cubrió la silla con una sábana

they covered the floor in paint cubrieron el suelo de pintura

2. cubrir / tratar

his book covers the Victorian period su libro trata el período victoriano

3. tener una extensión

the city covers twelve square kilometres la ciudad tiene doce kilómetros cuadrados de superficie

cover

tr['kʌvə^SMALLr/SMALL]

noun

1 (lid) tapa, cubierta

2 (thing that covers - gen) funda; (- book) forro, cubierta

3 (outside pages - of book) cubierta, tapa; (- of magazine) portada

■ look who's on the front cover! ¡mira quién sale en la portada!

4 (insurance) cobertura

5 (shelter, protection) abrigo, protección nombre femenino

6 SMALLMILITARY/SMALL cobertura

7 (front) tapadera, pantalla; (false identity) identidad nombre femenino falsa

8 (substitution, reserve duty) suplencia, sustitución nombre femenino

9 (envelope) sobre nombre masculino

■ under plain cover en sobre sin membrete

transitive verb

1 (place over - gen) cubrir ( with, de); (- floor, wall) revestir ( with, de); (- sofa) tapizar; (- cushion) ponerle una funda a; (- book) forrar

2 (with lid, hands) tapar

3 (hide) tapar; (mask) disimular, ocultar, tapar

4 (extend over surface) cubrir

5 (protect by shooting) cubrir; (aim gun at) apuntar a

6 (financially) cubrir

■ do you think 50 pounds will cover it? ¿crees que alcanzará con 50 libras?

7 (insurance) asegurar, cubrir

■ are you covered against theft? ¿estás asegurado contra robo?

8 (deal with - book) abarcar; (- syllabus) cubrir; (- topic) tratar; (include) incluir, comprender; (provide for, take into account) contemplar, tener en cuenta

■ this book covers the period 1931-1936 este libro abarca el período de 1931-1936

■ the regulations don't cover this case las reglas no contemplan este caso

9 (of journalist) cubrir, hacer un reportaje sobre

10 (travel - distance) recorrer

11 SMALLSPORT/SMALL (opponent) marcar

12 SMALLMUSIC/SMALL versionar, hacer una versión de

intransitive verb

1 (substitute for) sustituir ( for, a), suplir ( for, a)

2 (conceal truth) encubrir ( for, a)

plural noun the covers

1 (bedclothes) las mantas nombre femenino plural

\

SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALL

to cover oneself (up) cubrirse

to cover one's tracks no dejar rastro

to read something from cover to cover leer algo de cabo a rabo

to take cover abrigarse, refugiarse, guarecerse, ponerse a cubierto

under cover bajo cubierto

under cover of darkness al abrigo de la oscuridad

under separate cover por separado

cover charge precio del cubierto

cover girl chica de portada

cover note SMALLBRITISH ENGLISH/SMALL seguro provisional

cover story tema nombre masculino de portada

cover version SMALLMUSIC/SMALL versión nombre femenino

cover ['kʌvər] vt

1) : cubrir, tapar

cover your head: tápate la cabeza

covered with mud: cubierto de lodo

2) hide, protect: encubrir, proteger

3) treat: tratar

4) insure: asegurar, cubrir

cover n

1) shelter: cubierta f, abrigo m, refugio m

to take cover: ponerse a cubierto

under cover of darkness: al amparo de la oscuridad

2) lid, top: cubierta f, tapa f

3) : cubierta f (de un libro), portada f (de una revista)

4) covers npl

bedclothes: ropa f de cama, cobijas fpl, mantas fpl

cover

n.

• abrigo s.m.

• cobertura s.f.

• colcha s.f.

• cubierta s.f.

• cubierto s.m.

• portada s.f.

• sobrefaz s.f.

• tapa s.f.

• tapadera s.f.

v.

• abrigar v.

• cobijar v.

• cubrir v.

• forrar v.

• incluir v.

(§pres: incluyo...incluimos...)

• ocultar v.

• proteger v.

• recubrir v.

• revestir v.

• tapar v.

• vendar v.

'kʌvər, 'kʌvə(r)
I

noun

1) c

a) (lid, casing) tapa f, cubierta f; (for cushion, sofa, typewriter) funda f; ( for book) forro m; ( bed cover) cubrecama m, colcha f

b) covers pl ( bedclothes)

the covers — las mantas, las cobijas (AmL), las frazadas (AmL)

2) c

a) ( of book) tapa f, cubierta f; ( of magazine) portada f, carátula f (Andes); ( front cover) portada f

back cover — contraportada f

to read something from cover to cover — leer* algo de cabo a rabo

b) ( envelope)

under separate cover — por separado

3)

a) u (shelter, protection)

to take cover — guarecerse*, ponerse* a cubierto

to run for cover — correr a guarecerse or a ponerse a cubierto

under cover of darkness o night — al abrigo or amparo de la oscuridad or de la noche

b) c u (front, pretense) tapadera f, pantalla f

to blow o break somebody's cover — desenmascarar a alguien

4) u ( insurance) (BrE) cobertura f

5) c cover (charge) ( in restaurant) cubierto m; ( in nightclub) (AmE) ≈consumición f mínima

II
1.

transitive verb

1)

a) ( overlay) cubrir*

to be covered IN something — estar* cubierto de algo

b) \<\<hole/saucepan\>\> tapar

c) \<\<cushion\>\> ponerle* una funda a; \<\<book\>\> forrar; \<\<sofa\>\> tapizar*, recubrir*

d) \<\<passage/terrace\>\> techar, cubrir*

2)

a) ( extend over) \<\<area/floor\>\> cubrir*; \<\<page\>\> llenar

b) ( travel) \<\<distance\>\> recorrer, cubrir*

3)

a) ( deal with) \<\<syllabus\>\> cubrir*; \<\<topic\>\> tratar; \<\<eventuality\>\> contemplar

b) ( report on) ( Journ) cubrir*

4)

a) ( hide) tapar

she covered her eyes — se tapó los ojos

to cover one's head — cubrirse* (la cabeza)

b) ( mask) \<\<surprise/ignorance\>\> disimular; \<\<mistake\>\> ocultar, tapar (fam)

5)

a) (guard, protect) cubrir*

I'll keep you covered — yo te cubro

b) ( point gun at) apuntarle a

we've got you covered! — te estamos apuntando!

c) ( Sport) \<\<opponent\>\> marcar*; \<\<shot/base\>\> cubrir*

6) ( Fin)

a) \<\<costs/expenses\>\> cubrir*; \<\<liabilities\>\> hacer* frente a

will $100 cover it? — ¿alcanzará con 100 dólares?

b) ( insurance) cubrir*, asegurar

2.

vi

a) ( deputize)

to cover FOR somebody — sustituir* or suplir a alguien

b) ( conceal truth)

to cover FOR somebody — encubrir* a alguien

3.

v refl

to cover oneself — cubrirse* las espaldas

Phrasal Verbs:

- cover over

- cover up

['kʌvǝ(r)]
1. N

1) (gen) [of dish, saucepan] tapa f, tapadera f ; [of furniture, typewriter] funda f ; [of lens] tapa f ; (for book) forro m ; (for merchandise, on vehicle) cubierta f

2) (=bedspread) cubrecama m, colcha f ; (often pl) (=blanket) manta f, frazada f (LAm), cobija f (LAm)

3) [of magazine] portada f ; [of book] cubierta f, tapa f

to read a book from cover to cover — leer un libro de cabo a rabo

4) (Comm) (=envelope) sobre m

under separate cover — por separado
first-day cover
5) (no pl) (=shelter) cobijo m, refugio m ; (for hiding) escondite m ; (=covering fire) cobertura f

to break cover — salir al descubierto

to run for cover — correr a cobijarse; (fig) ponerse a buen recaudo

to take cover (from) — (Mil) ponerse a cubierto (de); (=shelter) protegerse or resguardarse (de)

under cover — a cubierto; (=indoors) bajo techo

under cover of darkness — al amparo de la oscuridad

6) (no pl) (Econ, Insurance) cobertura f

without cover — (Econ) sin cobertura

full/fire cover — (Insurance) cobertura total/contra incendios

7) (in espionage etc) tapadera f

to blow sb's cover * — (accidentally) poner a algn al descubierto; (intentionally) desenmascarar a algn

8) frm (at table) cubierto m

9) (Mus) = cover version

2. VT

1)

to cover sth (with) — [+ surface, wall] cubrir algo (con or de); [+ saucepan, hole, eyes, face] tapar algo (con); [+ book] forrar algo (con); [+ chair] tapizar algo (con)

to cover one's face with one's hands — taparse la cara con las manos

to be covered in or with snow/dust/chocolate — estar cubierto de nieve/polvo/chocolate

covered with confusion/shame — lleno de confusión/muerto de vergüenza

- cover o.s. with glory/disgrace

2) (=hide) [+ feelings, facts, mistakes] ocultar; [+ noise] ahogar

to cover (up) one's tracks — (lit, fig) borrar las huellas

3) (=protect) (Mil, Sport) cubrir

to keep sb covered — cubrir a algn

I've got you covered! — ¡te tengo a tiro!, ¡te estoy apuntando!

the soldiers covered our retreat — los soldados nos cubrieron la retirada

he only said that to cover himself — lo dijo solo para cubrirse

- cover one's back

4) (Insurance) cubrir

what does your travel insurance cover you for? — ¿qué (cosas) cubre tu seguro de viaje?

the house is covered against fire — la casa está asegurada contra incendios

5) (=be sufficient for) [+ cost, expenses] cubrir, sufragar

to cover a loss — cubrir una pérdida

£10 will cover everything — con 10 libras será suficiente

6) (=take in, include) incluir

goods covered by this invoice — los artículos incluídos en esta factura

such factories will not be covered by this report — tales fábricas no se verán incluídas en este informe

we must cover all possibilities — debemos tener en cuenta todas las posibilidades

7) (=deal with) [+ problem, area] abarcar; [+ points in discussion] tratar, discutir

his speech covered most of the points raised — su discurso abarcó la mayoría de los puntos planteados

his work covers many different fields — su trabajo abarca muchas especialidades distintas

no law covers a situation like this — ninguna ley contempla una situación semejante

8) [+ distance] recorrer, cubrir

we covered eight miles in one hour — recorrimos ocho millas en una hora

to cover a lot of ground — (in travel, work) recorrer mucho trecho; (=deal with many subjects) abarcar muchos temas

9) (Press) (=report on) cubrir

all the newspapers covered the story — todos los periódicos cubrieron el caso

he was sent to cover the riots — lo enviaron para que hiciera un reportaje de los disturbios

10) (Mus)

to cover a song — hacer una versión de una canción

11) (=inseminate) [+ animal] cubrir

3.

VI

to cover for sb — (at work etc) suplir a algn; (=protect) encubrir a algn

4.

CPD

cover band N — grupo musical que imita canciones de éxito

cover charge N — (in restaurant) (precio m del) cubierto m

cover girl N — modelo f de portada

cover letter N — (US) carta f de explicación

cover note N — (Brit) (Insurance) ≈ seguro m provisional

cover price N — precio m de venta al público

cover story N — (Press) tema m de portada; (in espionage etc) tapadera f

cover version N — (Mus) versión f

- cover in

- cover over

- cover up

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['kʌvər, 'kʌvə(r)]
I

noun

1) c

a) (lid, casing) tapa f, cubierta f; (for cushion, sofa, typewriter) funda f; ( for book) forro m; ( bed cover) cubrecama m, colcha f

b) covers pl ( bedclothes)

the covers — las mantas, las cobijas (AmL), las frazadas (AmL)

2) c

a) ( of book) tapa f, cubierta f; ( of magazine) portada f, carátula f (Andes); ( front cover) portada f

back cover — contraportada f

to read something from cover to cover — leer* algo de cabo a rabo

b) ( envelope)

under separate cover — por separado

3)

a) u (shelter, protection)

to take cover — guarecerse*, ponerse* a cubierto

to run for cover — correr a guarecerse or a ponerse a cubierto

under cover of darkness o night — al abrigo or amparo de la oscuridad or de la noche

b) c u (front, pretense) tapadera f, pantalla f

to blow o break somebody's cover — desenmascarar a alguien

4) u ( insurance) (BrE) cobertura f

5) c cover (charge) ( in restaurant) cubierto m; ( in nightclub) (AmE) ≈consumición f mínima

II
1.

transitive verb

1)

a) ( overlay) cubrir*

to be covered IN something — estar* cubierto de algo

b) \<\<hole/saucepan\>\> tapar

c) \<\<cushion\>\> ponerle* una funda a; \<\<book\>\> forrar; \<\<sofa\>\> tapizar*, recubrir*

d) \<\<passage/terrace\>\> techar, cubrir*

2)

a) ( extend over) \<\<area/floor\>\> cubrir*; \<\<page\>\> llenar

b) ( travel) \<\<distance\>\> recorrer, cubrir*

3)

a) ( deal with) \<\<syllabus\>\> cubrir*; \<\<topic\>\> tratar; \<\<eventuality\>\> contemplar

b) ( report on) ( Journ) cubrir*

4)

a) ( hide) tapar

she covered her eyes — se tapó los ojos

to cover one's head — cubrirse* (la cabeza)

b) ( mask) \<\<surprise/ignorance\>\> disimular; \<\<mistake\>\> ocultar, tapar (fam)

5)

a) (guard, protect) cubrir*

I'll keep you covered — yo te cubro

b) ( point gun at) apuntarle a

we've got you covered! — te estamos apuntando!

c) ( Sport) \<\<opponent\>\> marcar*; \<\<shot/base\>\> cubrir*

6) ( Fin)

a) \<\<costs/expenses\>\> cubrir*; \<\<liabilities\>\> hacer* frente a

will $100 cover it? — ¿alcanzará con 100 dólares?

b) ( insurance) cubrir*, asegurar

2.

vi

a) ( deputize)

to cover FOR somebody — sustituir* or suplir a alguien

b) ( conceal truth)

to cover FOR somebody — encubrir* a alguien

3.

v refl

to cover oneself — cubrirse* las espaldas

Phrasal Verbs:

- cover over

- cover up

English-spanish dictionary > cover
16 poner

v.

1 to put.

Ella puso el mantel She set the tablecloth.

Ella puso su mejor esfuerzo She exerted her best effort.

2 to give, to set (asignar) (tarea, examen).

le pusieron Mario they called him Mario

le pusieron un cinco en el examen he got five out of ten in the exam

3 to switch or put on (conectar) (televisión, radio).

4 to send (comunicar) (telegrama, fax).

¿me pones con él? can you put me through to him? (peninsular Spanish)

5 to show (Cine, Teatro & TV).

¿qué ponen en la tele? what's on the telly?

6 to set up.

ha puesto una tienda she has opened a shop

poner la mesa to lay the table

7 to do up.

han puesto su casa con mucho lujo they've done up their house in real style

8 to put in.

poner dinero en el negocio to put money into the business

poner algo de mi/tu/etc. parte to do my/your/etc bit

poner mucho empeño en (hacer) algo to put a lot of effort into (doing) something

Ponga más sal Put in more salt.

9 to suppose.

pongamos que sucedió así (let's) suppose that's what happened

pon que necesitemos cinco días suppose we need five days

poniendo que todo salga bien assuming everything goes according to plan

10 to say (decir). (peninsular Spanish)

¿qué pone ahí? what does it say?

11 to lay (eggs) (ave).

12 to make, to render, to turn, to get.

13 to apply, to put on.

Ella puso desinfectante She applied disinfectant.

14 to lay eggs, to lay.

La gallina puso The hen laid eggs.

15 to say about.

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PONER

CONJUGACIÓN

Present Indicative

pongo, pones, pone, ponemos, ponéis, ponen.

Past Indicative

puse, pusiste, puso, pusimos, pusisteis, pusieron.

Future Indicative

pondré, pondrás, pondrá, pondremos, pondréis, pondrán.

Conditional

pondría, pondrías, pondría, pondríamos, pondríais, pondrían.

Present Subjunctive

ponga, pongas, ponga, pongamos, pongáis, pongan.

Imperfect Subjunctive

pusiera, pusieras, pusiera, pusiéramos, pusierais, pusieran;

pusiese, pusieses, pusiese, pusiésemos, pusieseis, pusiesen.

Future Subjunctive

pusiere, pusieres, pusiere, pusiéremos, pusiereis, pusieren.

Imperative

pon (tú), ponga (él/Vd.), pongamos (nos.), poned (vos.), pongan (ellos/Vds.).

Past Participle

puesto,-a.

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verb

1) to put

2) place

3) set

4) set up, establish

5) add

6) switch on, put on

7) lay

8) install

•

- poner al día
- ponerse
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Para las expresiones poner cuidado, poner en duda, poner por las nubes, poner a parir, poner como un trapo, poner verde, poner de vuelta y media, poner por testigo, ponerse por delante, ver la otra entrada.
1. VERBO TRANSITIVO

1) (=colocar, situar) to put

¿dónde pongo mis cosas? — where shall I put my things?

pon los libros en la estantería — put the books on the shelf

le puso la mano en el hombro — she put a hand on his shoulder

me han puesto en la habitación de arriba — they've put me in the upstairs bedroom

han puesto un anuncio en el periódico — they've put an advertisement in the paper

voy a poner las patatas — I'm going to put the potatoes on

ponle un poco de mantequilla y verás qué bueno — put some butter in it and you'll see how good it is

• poner algo [aparte] — to put sth aside, put sth to one side

• ponlo en su [sitio] — put it back

2) [+ ropa, calzado] to put on

le pusieron un vestido nuevo — they dressed her in a new dress

ponle los zapatos — can you put his shoes on?

3) (=añadir) to add

ponle más sal — add some salt, put some more salt in it

pongo 20 más para llegar a 100 — I'll add 20 more to make it 100

4) (=aplicar, administrar) to put

le pusieron una tirita en la herida — they put a plaster on her wound

ponle talco al cambiarle el pañal — put some talcum powder on him when you change his nappy

le han puesto muchas inyecciones — she's been given a lot of injections

5) (=disponer, preparar)

pon cubiertos para 12 personas — set the table for 12 people

• poner la [mesa] — to lay {o} set the table

6) (=instalar)

a) [+ teléfono, calefacción] to put in

queremos poner moqueta — we want to have a carpet fitted

b) [+ tienda] to open; [+ casa] to furnish

han puesto una tienda de muebles — they've opened a furniture shop

han puesto la casa con todo lujo — they have furnished the house luxuriously

7) (=exponer)

ponlo al sol — leave {o} put it out in the sun

poner algo a secar — to put sth out to dry

8) (=hacer funcionar) [+ radio, televisión, calefacción] to put on, turn on; [+ disco] to put on, play

pon el radiador — put the radiator on

¿pongo música? — shall I put some music on?

9) (=ajustar) [+ despertador] to set

puse el despertador para las siete — I set the alarm for seven o'clock

pon el horno al máximo — put the oven on maximum

• poner el reloj [en hora] — to put one's watch right

• ponlo [más alto] — turn it up

10) (=adoptar)

¿por qué pones esa voz tan tonta? — why are you speaking in that silly voice?

puso acento francés al decirlo — she put on a French accent when she said it

• ¡no pongas esa [cara]! — don't look at me like that!

puso muy mala cara cuando se lo dije — he looked very annoyed when I told him

puso cara de asombro — he looked surprised

11) (=volver) + adj, adv to make

me pone furiosa — he makes me mad

para no ponerle de mal humor — so as not to make him cross, so as not to put him in a bad mood

la has puesto colorada — you've made her blush

la medicina lo puso bueno — the medicine made him better

¡cómo te han puesto! — (=te han manchado) look what a mess you are!; (=te han pegado) they've given you a right thumping!

12) (=servir)

¿qué te pongo? — what can I get you?, what would you like?

¿me pones más patatas? — could I have some more potatoes?

13) (=conectar por teléfono) to put through

póngame con el conserje — put me through to the porter

¿me pone con el Sr. García, por favor? — could you put me through to Mr García, please?

le pongo en seguida — I'll put you through

14) (=exhibir)

¿qué ponen en el cine? — what's on at the cinema?

¿ponen alguna película esta noche? — is there a film on tonight?

15) (=enviar) to send

le puso un telegrama — he sent her a telegram

16) (=escribir) to put

¿qué pongo en la carta? — what shall I put in the letter?

¿te has acordado de poner el remite? — did you remember to put the return address on it?

17) (=decir, estar escrito) to say

¿qué pone aquí? — what does it say here?

18) (=imponer) [+ examen, trabajo] to give, set

nos pone mucho trabajo — he gives {o} sets us a lot of work

el ayuntamiento pone muchos impuestos — council taxes are very high

• me han puesto una [multa] — I've been fined, I've been given a fine

19) (=oponer) [+ inconvenientes] to raise

nos han puesto muchos problemas — they've put a lot of obstacles in our way

• le pone [peros] a todo — he's always finding fault with everything

20) (=aportar, contribuir)
[+ dinero]
he puesto 50 euros de mi bolsillo — I put in 50 euros out of my own pocket

todos pusimos diez euros para el regalo — we all put in ten euros towards the present

yo pongo el dinero pero ella escoge — I do the paying, but she does the choosing

yo pongo la bebida y vosotros el postre — I'll get the drink and you can get the dessert

21) (=invertir) to put in

hemos puesto más de cinco millones — we have put in over five million

puso todos sus ahorros en aquel negocio — he put all his savings into that business

22) (=apostar)

pon tres fichas al rojo — put three chips on red

pongo cinco euros a que mañana llueve — I bet five euros that it will rain tomorrow

23) (=llamar) to call

¿qué nombre {o} cómo le van a poner? — what are they going to call him?, what name are they giving him?

al niño le pusieron Luis — they called the child Luis

24) (=criticar, alabar)

• te puso muy [bien] ante el jefe — she was very nice about you to the boss

me han puesto muy bien esa película — I've heard that film is very good

• ¡[cómo] te han puesto! — (=te han criticado) they had a real go at you!; (=te han alabado) they were really nice about you!

• tu cuñada te ha puesto muy [mal] — your sister-in-law was very nasty about you

25) (=tildar)

• poner a algn [de], la han puesto de idiota para arriba — they called her an idiot and worse

26) (=suponer)

pongamos 120 — let's say 120

• pongamos [que] ganas la lotería — suppose {o} supposing you win the lottery

poniendo que... — supposing that...

27)

• poner a algn [a] + infin —

nada más llegar nos pusieron a barrer — no sooner had we arrived than we were set to sweeping the floor

puso a sus hijos a trabajar — she sent her children out to work

28)

• poner a Juan [bien] con Pedro — to make things up between Juan and Pedro

• poner a Juan [mal] con Pedro — to make Juan fall out with Pedro, cause a rift between Juan and Pedro

29) [en trabajo]

• poner a algn [de], puso a su hija de sirvienta — she got her daughter a job as a servant

lo han puesto de dependiente en una tienda — they got him a job as a shop assistant

30)

- ¡no pongo ni una!

31) [gallina] [+ huevos] to lay

2. VERBO INTRANSITIVO

1) [aves] to lay (eggs)

2) (=apostar)

no pongo a la lotería — I don't play the lottery

3.

See:

ponerse

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1.
verbo transitivo

Sentido I

1)

a) ( colocar) to put

lo pusieron en el curso avanzado — he was put o placed in the advanced class

pon agua a calentar — put some water on to boil

no le puso la tapa — he didn't put the lid on

ponle el collar al perro — put the dog's collar on

b) <anuncio/aviso> to place, put

2) ( agregar) to put

¿cuándo se le pone el agua? — when do you put the water in?, when do you add the water?

¿le pones azúcar al café? — do you take sugar in your coffee?

3) <ropa/calzado> (+ me/te/le etc)

¿me pones los zapatos? — can you put my shoes on (for me)?

le puse el vestido rojo — I dressed her in her red dress

4) <inyección/supositorio> to give

5)

poner la mesa — to lay o set the table

pon otro cubierto para Juan — lay another place at the table for Juan

6)

a) (instalar, montar) <oficina/restaurante> to open

puso una autoescuela — he opened up a driving school

les ayudó a poner la casa — he helped them set up house o home

b) <cocina/teléfono/calefacción> to install

c) cerradura/armario to fit

pusimos parqué en el salón — we laid parquet flooring in the living room

7) ave < huevo> to lay

8) (Esp) (servir, dar)

¿qué le pongo? — what can I get you?

póngame un café, por favor — I'll have a coffee, please

¿cuántos le pongo? — how many would you like?

Sentido II

9)

a) ( contribuir)

él pone el capital y yo el trabajo — he puts up the capital and I supply the labor

pusimos 500 pesos cada uno — we put in 500 pesos each

b) ( proporcionar) autobús/tren to lay on

10) < atención> to pay; <cuidado/interés> to take

pon atención en lo que haces — pay attention to what you're doing

pon más cuidado en la presentación — take more care over the presentation

pone mucho entusiasmo en todo lo que hace — he puts a lot of enthusiasm into everything he does

poner énfasis en algo — to stress something

11)

a) ( imponer) < deberes> to give, set; <examen/problema> to set

le pusieron una multa — he was fined

b) ( oponer)

no puso inconveniente — he didn't have o raise any objections

a todo le pone peros or pegas — she finds fault with everything

c) ( adjudicar) < nota> to give

¿qué nota te puso? — what mark did he give you?

le pusieron un cero — he got nought out of ten

12) ( dar) <nombre/apodo> to give; < ejemplo> to give

¿qué título le pusiste? — what title did you give it?

le pusieron Eva — they called her Eva

le pusieron el apodo de `el cojo' — they nicknamed him `el cojo'

13) ( enviar) < telegrama> to send

14) ( escribir) to put

no sé que ponerle — I don't know what to put o say

15) (esp Esp) ( expresar por escrito) to say

allí pone que no se puede pasar — it says there that you can't go in

16) (Esp) (exhibir, dar) <obra/película>

¿ponen algo interesante en la tele? — is there anything interesting on TV?

¿qué ponen en el Royal? — what's on o what's showing at the Royal?

en el teatro ponen una obra de Casares — there's a play by Casares on at the theater

17) (RPl) ( tardar) to take

de allí a Salta pusimos tres horas — it took us three hours from there to Salta

Sentido III

18) (en estado, situación) (+ compl)

poner a alguien nervioso — to make somebody nervous

poner a alguien de mal humor — to put somebody in a bad mood

poner a alguien en evidencia — to show somebody up

poner a alguien en un aprieto — to put somebody in an awkward position

nos puso al corriente de lo sucedido — he brought us up to date on what had happened

mira cómo has puesto la alfombra! — look at the mess you've made on the carpet!

me lo estás poniendo muy difícil — you're making things very difficult for me

19) ( adoptar) cara/voz

no pongas esa cara — there's no need to look like that

puso voz de asustado — he sounded scared

20)

a) ( hacer empezar)

me pusieron a régimen — they put me on a diet

poner a alguien a + inf: puso a las hijas a trabajar he sent his daughters out to work; lo puse a hacer los deberes — I made him do his homework

b)

poner a alguien de algo: la pusieron de jefa de sección they made her head of department; lo pusieron de ángel he was given the part of an angel; siempre te pone de ejemplo — he always holds you up as an example

21) ( suponer)

pon que perdemos ese tren... — say we miss that train o if we (were to) miss that train...

pongamos (por caso) que están equivocados — suppose o let's just say they're wrong

ponerle — (esp AmL)

¿cuánto se tarda? - ponle dos horas — how long does it take? - about two hours o reckon on two hours

Sentido IV

22)

a) (conectar, encender) <televisión/calefacción> to turn on, switch on, put on; <programa/canal> to put on; < disco> to put on

puso el motor en marcha — she switched on o started the engine

nos van a poner la luz — we're going to have our electricity connected

b) (ajustar, graduar)

pon el despertador a las siete — set the alarm (clock) for seven

pon la música más alta — turn the music up

puso el reloj en hora — she put the clock right

poner el motor a punto — to tune up the engine

23) (Esp) ( al teléfono)

en seguida le pongo — I'm just putting you through o connecting you

poner a alguien con algo/alguien — to put somebody through to something/somebody

¿me pone con la extensión 24? — could you put me through to extension 24, please?
2.
vi gallina to lay
3.
1) ponerse v pron

Sentido I

2)

a) (refl) ( colocarse)

pongámonos a la sombra — let's sit (o lie etc) in the shade

ponerse de pie — to stand (up)

ponerse de rodillas — to kneel (down), get down on one's knees

ponte ahí, junto al árbol — stand over there, by the tree

se me/le puso que... — (AmS fam) I/he had a feeling that... (colloq)

se le pone cada cosa... — he gets the strangest ideas into his head

b) (Esp) ( llegar)

en una hora nos pusimos allí — we got there in one hour

3) sol to set

4) (refl) <calzado/maquillaje/alhaja> to put on

no tengo nada que ponerme — I don't have a thing to wear

me puse el collar de perlas — I wore o put on my pearl necklace

Sentido II

5) (en estado, situación) (+ compl)

se puso triste — she became sad

cuando lo vio se puso muy contenta — she was so happy when she saw it

se puso como loco — he went mad

quiero ponerme morena — I want to get a tan

ponerse cómodo — to make oneself comfortable

no te pongas así — don't get so worked up

cómo te has puesto de barro! — look at you, you're covered in mud!

la vida se está poniendo carísima — everything's getting so expensive

6)

a) ( empezar)

ponerse a + inf — to start -ing, to start + inf

se puso a llover — it started raining o started to rain

a ver si te pones a trabajar — you'd better get down to some work

b) (CS arg) ( contribuir dinero)

cuando llega la cuenta hay que ponerse — when the bill comes, everyone has to cough up (colloq)

yo me pongo con cien — I'll put in o chip in a hundred

Sentido III

7) (Esp) ( al teléfono)

¿Pepe? sí, ahora se pone — Pepe? OK, I'll just get him for you

dile a tu madre que se ponga — ask your mother to come to the phone

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= affix, fit, put, set, lay, set up, lay out on, lay down, deposit, play, lay out, plant, bung + Nombe + in, get on.

Ex. Some libraries use small stickers affixed to the spines which have cartoons or ideograms indicating a special genre.

Ex. One such method requires that each book has a magnetic strip inserted into the spine and a special exit door is fitted across which an electric signal is beamed.

Ex. If you encounter an unlabeled document during charge-out, peel off one of the preprinted labels and put it in the document.

Ex. If no fines are to be charged for a particular combination of borrower and material type, set the maximum fine to zero.

Ex. By such mutual assistance, the wits and endeavours of the world may no longer be as so many scattered coals, or firebrands, which, for want of union are soon quenched, whereas, being but laid together, they would have yielded a comfortable light and heat.

Ex. A table is set up in a classroom, books are laid out on it by pupil 'shop assistants' supervised by a rota of teachers, and regular opening hours are laid down and adhered to.

Ex. A table is set up in a classroom, books are laid out on it by pupil 'shop assistants' supervised by a rota of teachers, and regular opening hours are laid down and adhered to.

Ex. A table is set up in a classroom, books are laid out on it by pupil 'shop assistants' supervised by a rota of teachers, and regular opening hours are laid down and adhered to.

Ex. The run-off paper must be thick and absorbent to cope with the thick layer of ink deposited on it by the duplicator.

Ex. In another style of lesson, the book is approached through film clips, dramatizations on TV, or played on records or tapes made commercially.

Ex. There should be plenty of space to lay out all the books attractively and for people to move about without feeling too crowded.

Ex. The article is entitled 'To everything there is a season...a time to plant and a time to pluck up that which is planted: a life-cycle analysis of education for librarianship'.

Ex. Instead of bunging it in the washing machine, clean it carefully by hand using lukewarm water.

Ex. The full-length, two-direction zipper makes it easy to get on and off, and the bottom is easy to unzip for diaper changes.

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* con la mirada puesta en = in + Posesivo + sights.

* cosas + ponerse feas = things + get rough.

* costes + ponerse por las nubes = costs + spiral.

* de quita y pon = burn-'em-down-build-'em-up, removable.

* encargado de poner en práctica = implementor [implementer].

* no poner en duda = be unquestioned.

* poner a Alguien al cargo de = put + Nombre + in charge of.

* poner a Alguien al frente de = put + Nombre + in charge of.

* poner a Alguien al mando de = put + Nombre + in charge of.

* poner a Alguien al tanto de = fill + Alguien + in on.

* poner a Alguien contra las cuerdas = put + Nombre + on the spot.

* poner a Alguien en contacto con = put + Nombre + in touch with.

* poner a Alguien en el compromiso de = leave + Nombre + with the choice of.

* poner a Alguien en guardia = put + Nombre + on + Posesivo + guard.

* poner a Alguien en su sitio = cut + Nombre + down to size, knock + Nombre + off + Posesivo + pedestal, cut + Nombre + down to size.

* poner a Alguien en un aprieto = put + Nombre + on the spot.

* poner a Alguien en un apuro = put + Alguien + on the spot, put + Nombre + on the spot.

* poner a Alguien en un compromiso = put + Alguien + on the spot.

* poner a Alguien en un pedestal = put + Nombre + on a pedestal.

* poner a cargo de = put in + charge of.

* poner a disposición = keep within + reach.

* poner a disposición de = make + available to, put at + the disposal of, place + at the disposal of, bring within + reach.

* poner a la altura de las circunstancias = bring + Nombre + up to par.

* poner a la defensiva = put on + the defensive.

* poner al alcance = bring within + reach.

* poner al día = bring + Nombre + up to date, bring + Nombre + up to scratch.

* poner al día (de) = bring + Nombre + up to speed (on), get + Nombre + up to speed on.

* poner Algo a disposición = put + Nombre + within reach.

* poner Algo al alcance = put + Nombre + within reach.

* poner Algo al descubierto = bring + Nombre + to the surface.

* poner Algo a mano = put + Nombre + within reach.

* poner Algo a prueba = push + Nombre + to + Posesivo + limits.

* poner Algo en = stick + Nombre + on.

* poner Algo en Internet = put (out) + Nombre + on the web.

* poner Algo patas arriba = turn + Nombre + inside-out.

* poner Algo por delante de = put + Nombre + ahead of.

* poner Alguien al descubierto = blow + Posesivo + cover.

* poner + Alguien + frenético = make + Alguien + furious.

* poner al mismo nivel que = bring + Nombre + to a par with.

* poner al revés = upend.

* poner al tanto (de) = bring into + the swim of, bring + Nombre + up to speed (on), get + Nombre + up to speed on.

* poner al tanto sobre = give + Nombre + the lowdown on.

* poner a mal tiempo buena cara = keep + Posesivo + chin up.

* poner a + Nombre + a la cabeza de = put + Nombre + ahead in.

* poner a + Número = set to + Número.

* poner aparte = set + apart.

* poner a + Posesivo + disposición = put at + Posesivo + fingertips.

* poner a prueba = stretch, tax, try, strain, overtax, pilot, put to + the test, test, plumb + the depths of, trial, overstretch, push + the envelope, put + Nombre + to the test, try + Nombre + on, push + Nombre + to the edge.

* poner a prueba la paciencia de Alguien = test + Posesivo + patience, try + Nombre + patience.

* poner a prueba la paciencia de un santo = try + the patience of a saint.

* poner a prueba la paciencia de un santo = test + the patience of a saint.

* poner a prueba una idea = test + idea, pilot + idea.

* poner a punto = overhaul, hone, fine tune [fine-tune], tune-up.

* poner atención = lend + an ear, listen (to).

* poner a un lado = lay + Nombre + aside, set + aside.

* poner bonito = get + the rough edge of + Posesivo + tongue.

* poner carnada = bait.

* poner cebo = bait.

* poner como ejemplo = instance, cite + as an example, showcase.

* poner con chinchetas = thumbtack.

* poner delante de = lay before.

* poner de manifiesto = bring into + relief, highlight, show, state, throw into + relief, throw up, evince, illustrate, underscore, underline, emphasise [emphasize, -USA], bring to + light, make + it + clear, lay + bare, provide + insight into, reveal, flag + Nombre + up.

* poner de manifiesto las mejores cualidades de = bring out + the best in.

* poner demasiado énfasis en Algo = overemphasise [over-emphasise] [overemphasize, -USA].

* poner de patitas en la calle = give + Nombre + the boot, sack, boot (out), give + Nombre + the sack, turf out.

* poner de pie = stand + upright.

* poner de pie apoyado sobre un costado = stand on + Posesivo + side.

* poner de + Posesivo + parte = do + Posesivo + part, do + Posesivo + share, do + Posesivo + bit.

* poner de relieve = bring into + relief, throw into + relief, underscore, highlight, show, state, throw up, evince, illustrate, underline, emphasise [emphasize, -USA], flag + Nombre + up, reveal.

* poner de relieve la importancia = underscore + importance.

* poner doble acristalamiento = double glaze.

* poner el candado = padlock.

* poner el centro de atención = put + focus.

* poner el colofón final = bookend.

* poner el culo = take + Nombre + lying down.

* poner el dedo en la llaga = hit + a (raw) nerve, touch on + raw nerve, hit + the nail on the head, strike + home, strike + a nerve, touch on + a sore spot, touch + a (raw) nerve.

* poner el despertador = set + the alarm clock.

* poner el énfasis = put + focus.

* poner el grito en el cielo = be (all) up in arms, kick up + a stink, kick up + a fuss, blow + Posesivo + top, make + a row, make + a ruckus, kick up + a row, blow + Posesivo + lid, blow + Posesivo + stack, scream + blue murder, froth at + the mouth, shout + blue murder.

* poner el matasellos a una carta = postmark.

* poner el precio = price.

* poner el sello = stamp.

* poner el sello a = place + a stamp on.

* poner el sello de = rubber stamp.

* poner empeño = strive.

* poner en adobo = marinade.

* poner en alerta = put on + standby, put on + alert, place + Nombre + on standby.

* poner en alquiler = rent out.

* poner en apuros = cast + a shadow over, put + Nombre + in difficulties.

* poner encima = top with.

* poner en circulación = circulate.

* poner en claro = clear up.

* poner en cola = queue.

* poner en cola de espera = place + in queue.

* poner en contacto = bring into + relationship, contact, provide + an interface, bring into + contact.

* poner en contenedor = containerise [containerize, -USA].

* poner en cuarentena = quarantine.

* poner en cuestión = call into + question, render + questionable.

* poner en cuestión la validez de = bring into + question the validity of, question + the validity of.

* poner en dificultades = put + Nombre + in difficulties.

* poner en duda = challenge, be flawed, question, render + suspect, unsettle, cast + doubt on, regard + with suspicion, put in + doubt, call into + question, shed + doubt, throw into + doubt, throw + doubt on.

* poner en duda la validez de = bring into + question the validity of.

* poner en duda unos principios = shake + foundations.

* poner en el haber de = credit.

* poner en entredicho = challenge, cast + doubt on, subvert, compromise, cast + aspersions on, challenge + Posesivo + assumptions, doubt, question, call into + question, impugn.

* poner en entredicho una postura = compromise + position.

* poner en escena = stage.

* poner en estado de alerta = put on + standby, put on + alert, place + Nombre + on standby.

* poner en evidencia = make + it + clear, underline, bring to + light, put + Nombre + to shame, call + Posesivo + bluff, bring to + the fore.

* poner énfasis = put + emphasis.

* poner énfasis en = lay + stress on, place + emphasis on, lay + emphasis on.

* poner en forma = buff up.

* poner en funcionamiento = activate, set in + action, set up, trip, put into + working order, put in + place, put in + place, put into + place, set in + motion.

* poner en funcionamiento un programa = implement + program(me).

* poner en garantía = pawn.

* poner en hielo = ice.

* poner en juego = tap.

* poner en la calle = evict.

* poner en la pared = pin up.

* poner en la red + Documento Impreso = webify + Documento Impreso.

* poner en libertad = release from + jail.

* poner en libertad bajo fianza = release on + bail.

* poner en libertad condicional = release on + bail.

* poner en libertad condicional, poner en libertad bajo fianza = release on + bail.

* poner en lista de espera = put + on a waiting list.

* poner en marcha = implement, set up, trip, set out on, crank up.

* poner en marcha un proyecto = mobilise + effort.

* poner en órbita = place into + orbit.

* poner en orden = tidy up, put in + order, clear up.

* poner en peligro = jeopardise [jeopardize, -USA], put into + jeopardy, imperil, put at + risk, compromise, endanger, pose + risk.

* poner en peligro la seguridad = breach + security.

* poner en peligro la vida = risk + Posesivo + life, risk + life and limb.

* poner en práctica = exercise, implement, put into + practice, put to + work, put into + effect, put into + practical effect, put in + place, put into + place, translate into + practical action, bring to + bear, deploy.

* poner en práctica una idea = put + Posesivo + idea + into practice.

* poner en práctica una normativa = carry out + policy.

* poner en práctica un arte = practise + art.

* poner en préstamo = circulate.

* poner en primer plano = foreground.

* poner en relación = bring into + relationship.

* poner en remojo = steep.

* poner en ridículo = poke + fun at.

* poner en riesgo = put at + risk.

* poner en su sitio = put in + place.

* poner en tela de juicio = throw + doubt on, contest.

* poner en tensión = put + Nombre + under pressure.

* poner entre comillas = enclose + in quotation marks.

* poner entre corchetes = bracket.

* poner entre la espada y la pared = press to + the point.

* poner entre paréntesis = bracket.

* poner entre rejas = put + Nombre + behind bars.

* poner en uso = bring into + use, take in + use.

* poner en venta = put on + sale.

* poner esfuerzo = give + effort.

* poner fin = curb, bring to + a close, draw to + a close.

* poner fin a = put + paid to, put + an end to, put + a stop to, call + a halt on, bring + an end to, bring to + an end, sound + the death knell for, kill off.

* poner fin a un embarazo = terminate + pregnancy.

* poner freno = curb.

* poner freno a = place + a curb on, clamp down on.

* poner fuera de combate = lay + Nombre + low.

* poner guiones = hyphenate.

* poner huevos = lay + eggs, oviposit.

* poner impuestos = impose + VAT.

* poner la brida = bridle.

* poner la casa al revés = turn + everything upside down.

* poner la casa patas arriba = turn + the house upside down.

* poner la dirección en un sobre = address + envelope.

* poner ladrillos = laying of bricks, lay + bricks.

* poner la fecha = date-stamp.

* poner la mesa = lay + the table.

* poner la otra mejilla = turn + the other cheek.

* poner la responsabilidad en = put + the burden on.

* poner las antenas = prick (up) + Posesivo + ears, Posesivo + antennas + go up.

* poner las bases = lay + foundation, lay + the basis for.

* poner las cartas boca arriba = lay + Posesivo + cards on the table, put + Posesivo + cards on the table.

* poner las cartas sobre la mesa = lay + Posesivo + cards on the table, put + Posesivo + cards on the table.

* poner las cosas en marcha = get + the ball rolling, set + the ball rolling, start + the ball rolling, get + things rolling, get + things going, set + the wheels in motion.

* poner las cosas en movimiento = get + the ball rolling, set + the ball rolling, start + the ball rolling, get + things rolling, get + things going, set + the wheels in motion.

* poner las cosas en su lugar = set + the record straight.

* poner las esposas = handcuff.

* poner la vida en peligro = put + Posesivo + life at risk.

* ponerle el cascabel al gato = stick + Posesivo + neck out (for), stick out + Posesivo + neck.

* ponerle la guinda = put + icing on the cake.

* ponerle la mano encima a = lay + a finger on.

* ponerle los cuernos a = cuckold.

* ponerlo de otra manera = put it + in a different way.

* poner lo pelos de punta = frighten + the living daylights out of.

* poner los ojos en blanco = roll + Posesivo + eyes.

* poner los pelos de punta = bristle, scare + the living daylights out of, frighten + Nombre + to death, make + Posesivo + hair stand on end, scare + the hell out of.

* poner los pies en alto = put + Posesivo + feet up.

* poner los pies en + Posesivo + casa = darken + Posesivo + door.

* poner los pies sobre la tierra = come down + to earth.

* poner más fuerte = crank up.

* poner mucho ahínco = try + Posesivo + heart out.

* poner mucho ahínco en = put + Posesivo + heart into.

* poner mucho empeño = try + Posesivo + heart out.

* poner mucho empeño en = put + Posesivo + heart into.

* poner mucho empeño en + Verbo = be at pains to + Infinitivo.

* poner mucho empeño por = take + (great) pains to.

* poner mucho esmero por = take + (great) pains to.

* poner negro = drive + Alguien + (a)round the bend.

* poner nervioso = rattle.

* poner nervioso a Alguien = give + Nombre + the screaming abdabs.

* poner + Nombre + a dieta = put + Nombre + on a diet.

* poner + Nombre + a + Nombre = place + Nombre + against + Nombre.

* poner objeciones = object.

* poner objeciones a = object to.

* poner obstáculos = cramp.

* poner orden = bring + order, tidying (up), create + order, clear out, clear up.

* poner orden en el caos = create + order out of chaos, create + order out of chaos.

* poner papel en la impresora = load + printer.

* poner parches = patch up, patch.

* poner patas arriba = upend.

* poner pegas = cavil (about/at), baulk [balk, -USA], quibble (about/over/with), raise + objection, find + fault with.

* poner peros = baulk [balk, -USA], cavil (about/at), quibble (about/over/with), raise + objection, find + fault with.

* poner por las nubes = praise + highly, wax + lyrical, wax + rapturous, praise + Nombre + to the skies, sing + Posesivo + praises.

* poner por los suelos = slate, slag + Nombre + off, mouth off, say + nasty things about, call + Nombre + all the names under the sun, trash, cut + Nombre + up, tear + Nombre + down, rubbish.

* poner + Posesivo + granito de arena = do + Posesivo + share, do + Posesivo + part, do + Posesivo + bit.

* poner precio a la cabeza de = declare + open season on.

* poner precio a la cabeza de Alguien = put + a price on + Posesivo + head.

* poner punto final a = put + an end to, bring + an end to, bring to + an end, close + the book on.

* poner punto y final a = put + a stop to, sound + the death knell for.

* poner reparos = cavil (about/at), baulk [balk, -USA], quibble (about/over/with), raise + objection, find + fault with.

* poner sal = salt.

* ponerse = don, pull on, wax.

* ponerse a = set about + Gerundio, get (a)round to, settle down to, get down to + Nombre.

* ponerse a cero = roll over to + zero.

* ponerse a cubierto = run for + cover.

* ponerse a dieta = go on + a diet.

* ponerse a hacer = set out to + do.

* ponerse a hacer Algo en serio = buckle down to.

* ponerse al corriente = come up to + speed.

* ponerse al corriente de = catch up with, catch up on.

* ponerse al día = catching up, come up to + speed, get + up to speed.

* ponerse al día de = get up to + speed on.

* ponerse al día de un atraso = clear + backlog.

* ponerse al día en = catch up with, catch up on.

* ponerse Algo = slip + Nombre + on.

* ponerse al rojo vivo = reach + boiling point, fire up.

* ponerse al tanto = get + up to speed, wise up.

* ponerse al tanto de = get up to + speed on.

* ponerse a malas con = run + afoul of, fall + afoul of.

* ponerse amarillo de envidia = turn + green with envy.

* ponerse a temblar con sólo pensar en = shudder at + the thought of.

* ponerse a trabajar en serio = get on with + Posesivo + work, buckle down to, pull up + Posesivo + socks, pull + (a/Posesivo) finger out.

* ponerse a trabajar por cuenta propia = strike out on + Posesivo + own.

* ponerse a tratar + Algo = get down to + Nombre.

* ponerse blanco = turn + white, whiten.

* ponerse borroso = blur.

* ponerse ciego = make + a pig of + Reflexivo, pig out (on).

* ponerse + Color = go + Color.

* ponerse colorado = get + red in the face, go + bright red.

* ponerse colorado como un tomate = go + bright red.

* ponerse como loco = go + crazy, get + (all) worked up (about), get + hot under the collar.

* ponerse como una fiera = get + Posesivo + knickers in a twist, get + Posesivo + knickers in a bundle, get + Posesivo + panties in a bundle, blow + Posesivo + lid, blow + Posesivo + top, blow + Posesivo + stack.

* ponerse como unas castañuelas = be tickled pink, be chuffed to bits, thrill + Nombre + to bits.

* ponerse como un energúmeno = get + Posesivo + knickers in a twist, get + Posesivo + knickers in a bundle, get + Posesivo + panties in a bundle, blow + Posesivo + top, blow + a fuse, wax + indignant, throw + a wobbly, throw + a wobbler, tear + Posesivo + hair out, blow + Posesivo + lid, blow + Posesivo + stack.

* ponerse contentísimo = be tickled pink, be chuffed to bits, thrill + Nombre + to bits.

* ponerse de acuerdo sobre = agree (on/upon).

* ponerse del lado de = side with.

* ponerse del lado de Alguien = side in + Posesivo + favour.

* ponerse de lleno a = buckle down to.

* ponerse de mil colores = go + bright red.

* ponerse de moda = come into + vogue, come into + fashion.

* ponerse de parte de = side with.

* ponerse de parte de Alguien = side in + Posesivo + favour.

* ponerse de pie = rise, stand up, get to + Posesivo + feet, rise to + Posesivo + feet.

* ponerse de punta = stand out.

* ponerse, el = donning, the.

* ponerse el cinturón = buckle up.

* ponerse en cola = queue up, line up.

* ponerse en contacto = make + contact.

* ponerse en contacto con = be in touch (with), interact (with), get in + touch with.

* ponerse en contra de = turn against.

* ponerse en cuclillas = squat (down), crouch (down).

* ponerse en el lugar de = place + Reflexivo + in the position of, put + Reflexivo + in the position of.

* ponerse en el lugar de Alguien = put + Reflexivo + in + Nombre/Posesivo + shoes, wear + Posesivo + shoes, walk in + Posesivo + shoes.

* ponerse enfermo = get + sick.

* ponerse en fila = line up.

* ponerse en forma = get + fit.

* ponerse en forma para la lucir el cuerpo en la playa = get + beach-fit.

* ponerse en lugar de Alguien = stand in + Posesivo + shoes.

* ponerse en marcha = set off, get off + the ground, swing into + action.

* ponerse en medio = get in + the way (of).

* ponerse en pie de guerra = dig up + the tomahawk, dig up + the hatchet, dig up + the war axe.

* ponerse en práctica = go into + effect.

* ponerse en ridículo = make + a spectacle of + Reflexivo.

* ponerse en tensión = tense up.

* ponerse firme = stand to + attention.

* ponerse frenético = go + berserk, go + postal, go + crazy, work up + a lather, tear + Posesivo + hair out, be furious.

* ponerse fresco con = act + fresh with.

* ponerse furioso = infuriate, get + (all) worked up (about), get + hot under the collar.

* ponerse gallito = bluster.

* ponerse hecho una fiera = go + ballistic, go + berserk, blow + Posesivo + top, go + postal, go + crazy, blow + a fuse, lose + Posesivo + temper, throw + a wobbly, throw + a wobbler, blow + Posesivo + lid, blow + Posesivo + stack.

* ponerse hecho una furia = go + berserk, go + postal, go + crazy, lose + Posesivo + temper.

* ponerse hecho un basilisco = go + ballistic, go + berserk, go + postal, go + crazy, lose + Posesivo + temper.

* ponerse hecho un energúmeno = go + ballistic, blow + Posesivo + top, blow + Posesivo + lid, blow + Posesivo + stack.

* ponerse histérico = go + berserk, go + postal, work up + a lather, throw + a wobbly, throw + a wobbler.

* ponerse la ropa rápidamente = slip into + Posesivo + clothes.

* ponerse las medallas = take + the credit (for).

* ponerse las orejeras = put on + blinkers.

* ponerse las pilas = buckle down to, pull up + Posesivo + socks, put + Posesivo + skates on, get + Posesivo + skates on, pull + (a/Posesivo) finger out.

* ponerse las pilas, ponerse de lleno a, ponerse a trabajar en serio = buckle down to.

* ponerse loco = go + berserk, go + postal, work up + a lather.

* ponerse manos a la obra = get down to + business, swing into + action.

* ponerse marrón = turn + brown.

* ponerse morado = make + a pig of + Reflexivo, pig out (on).

* ponerse nervioso = get + Posesivo + knickers in a bundle, get + Posesivo + panties in a bundle, be in a tizz(y), get in(to) a tizz(y), have + butterflies in + Posesivo + stomach.

* ponerse por las nubes = go + ballistic.

* ponerse rígido = stiffen.

* ponerse rojo = get + red in the face, go + bright red.

* ponerse rojo como un tomate = go + bright red.

* ponerse seriamente a = settle to.

* ponerse tenso = tense up, stress + Nombre + out.

* ponerse tibio = pig out (on).

* ponerse una tarea = set + Reflexivo + task.

* poner sobre aviso = alert to.

* poner término a = put + paid to.

* poner toda la carne en el asador = go for + broke, shoot (for) + the moon, put + all (of) + Posesivo + eggs in one basket.

* poner todo de + Posesivo + parte = give + Posesivo + best, do + Posesivo + best, give + Posesivo + utmost.

* poner todo patas arriba = turn + everything upside down.

* poner todos los huevos en una canasta = put + all (of) + Posesivo + eggs in one basket, put + all (of) + Posesivo + eggs in one basket.

* poner trabas = cramp.

* poner una bomba = plant + bomb.

* poner una demanda = face + legal action.

* poner una denuncia = file + police report.

* poner una marca de comprobación = check-mark.

* poner una nota en un sitio público = post.

* poner una reclamación = appeal.

* poner una señal = put up + a sign, put up + a notice.

* poner una señal de aviso = post + a warning, post + a warning sign.

* poner una tienda = pitch + tent.

* poner un círculo alrededor = circle.

* poner un ejemplo = take + an example, draw + example.

* poner un letrero = put up + a sign, post + a notice, put up + a notice.

* poner un pie = set + foot (inside/in/on).

* poner un poquito de picante = pep up.

* poner un precio a Algo muy alto = overprice.

* poner verde = mouth off, get + the rough edge of + Posesivo + tongue, trash, call + Nombre + all the names under the sun, say + nasty things about, slag + Nombre + off, cut + Nombre + up, tear + Nombre + down, slate, rubbish.

* poner vertical = stand + upright, upend.

* poner y quitar = get on and off.

* pongamos el caso de que = for the sake of + argument.

* pongamos, por ejemplo,... = let us say, take, for example,..., take, for instance,....

* por poner un ejemplo + Adjetivo = to take a + Adjetivo + example.

* por poner un ejemplo sobre + Nombre = to take + Nombre.

* precio + ponerse por las nubes = price + go through the roof, price + spiral out of control, price + soar through the roof.

* precios + ponerse por las nubes = prices + spiral.

* que pone la vida en peligro = life threatening.

* que pone obstáculos = obstructive.

* quita o pon = give or take.

* sin poner en duda la veracidad de Algo temporalmente = suspension of disbelief.

* sin poner en escena = unproduced.

* sin ponerlo en duda = uncritically.

* sin ponerse en duda = unquestioned.

* sólo con la ropa interior puesta = in + Posesivo + underclothes.

* sol + ponerse (por) = sun + set (on).

* volver a ponerse al día = be back on track, be on track.

* ya lo quitas, ya lo pones = burn-'em-down-build-'em-up.

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1.
verbo transitivo

Sentido I

1)

a) ( colocar) to put

lo pusieron en el curso avanzado — he was put o placed in the advanced class

pon agua a calentar — put some water on to boil

no le puso la tapa — he didn't put the lid on

ponle el collar al perro — put the dog's collar on

b) <anuncio/aviso> to place, put

2) ( agregar) to put

¿cuándo se le pone el agua? — when do you put the water in?, when do you add the water?

¿le pones azúcar al café? — do you take sugar in your coffee?

3) <ropa/calzado> (+ me/te/le etc)

¿me pones los zapatos? — can you put my shoes on (for me)?

le puse el vestido rojo — I dressed her in her red dress

4) <inyección/supositorio> to give

5)

poner la mesa — to lay o set the table

pon otro cubierto para Juan — lay another place at the table for Juan

6)

a) (instalar, montar) <oficina/restaurante> to open

puso una autoescuela — he opened up a driving school

les ayudó a poner la casa — he helped them set up house o home

b) <cocina/teléfono/calefacción> to install

c) cerradura/armario to fit

pusimos parqué en el salón — we laid parquet flooring in the living room

7) ave < huevo> to lay

8) (Esp) (servir, dar)

¿qué le pongo? — what can I get you?

póngame un café, por favor — I'll have a coffee, please

¿cuántos le pongo? — how many would you like?

Sentido II

9)

a) ( contribuir)

él pone el capital y yo el trabajo — he puts up the capital and I supply the labor

pusimos 500 pesos cada uno — we put in 500 pesos each

b) ( proporcionar) autobús/tren to lay on

10) < atención> to pay; <cuidado/interés> to take

pon atención en lo que haces — pay attention to what you're doing

pon más cuidado en la presentación — take more care over the presentation

pone mucho entusiasmo en todo lo que hace — he puts a lot of enthusiasm into everything he does

poner énfasis en algo — to stress something

11)

a) ( imponer) < deberes> to give, set; <examen/problema> to set

le pusieron una multa — he was fined

b) ( oponer)

no puso inconveniente — he didn't have o raise any objections

a todo le pone peros or pegas — she finds fault with everything

c) ( adjudicar) < nota> to give

¿qué nota te puso? — what mark did he give you?

le pusieron un cero — he got nought out of ten

12) ( dar) <nombre/apodo> to give; < ejemplo> to give

¿qué título le pusiste? — what title did you give it?

le pusieron Eva — they called her Eva

le pusieron el apodo de `el cojo' — they nicknamed him `el cojo'

13) ( enviar) < telegrama> to send

14) ( escribir) to put

no sé que ponerle — I don't know what to put o say

15) (esp Esp) ( expresar por escrito) to say

allí pone que no se puede pasar — it says there that you can't go in

16) (Esp) (exhibir, dar) <obra/película>

¿ponen algo interesante en la tele? — is there anything interesting on TV?

¿qué ponen en el Royal? — what's on o what's showing at the Royal?

en el teatro ponen una obra de Casares — there's a play by Casares on at the theater

17) (RPl) ( tardar) to take

de allí a Salta pusimos tres horas — it took us three hours from there to Salta

Sentido III

18) (en estado, situación) (+ compl)

poner a alguien nervioso — to make somebody nervous

poner a alguien de mal humor — to put somebody in a bad mood

poner a alguien en evidencia — to show somebody up

poner a alguien en un aprieto — to put somebody in an awkward position

nos puso al corriente de lo sucedido — he brought us up to date on what had happened

mira cómo has puesto la alfombra! — look at the mess you've made on the carpet!

me lo estás poniendo muy difícil — you're making things very difficult for me

19) ( adoptar) cara/voz

no pongas esa cara — there's no need to look like that

puso voz de asustado — he sounded scared

20)

a) ( hacer empezar)

me pusieron a régimen — they put me on a diet

poner a alguien a + inf: puso a las hijas a trabajar he sent his daughters out to work; lo puse a hacer los deberes — I made him do his homework

b)

poner a alguien de algo: la pusieron de jefa de sección they made her head of department; lo pusieron de ángel he was given the part of an angel; siempre te pone de ejemplo — he always holds you up as an example

21) ( suponer)

pon que perdemos ese tren... — say we miss that train o if we (were to) miss that train...

pongamos (por caso) que están equivocados — suppose o let's just say they're wrong

ponerle — (esp AmL)

¿cuánto se tarda? - ponle dos horas — how long does it take? - about two hours o reckon on two hours

Sentido IV

22)

a) (conectar, encender) <televisión/calefacción> to turn on, switch on, put on; <programa/canal> to put on; < disco> to put on

puso el motor en marcha — she switched on o started the engine

nos van a poner la luz — we're going to have our electricity connected

b) (ajustar, graduar)

pon el despertador a las siete — set the alarm (clock) for seven

pon la música más alta — turn the music up

puso el reloj en hora — she put the clock right

poner el motor a punto — to tune up the engine

23) (Esp) ( al teléfono)

en seguida le pongo — I'm just putting you through o connecting you

poner a alguien con algo/alguien — to put somebody through to something/somebody

¿me pone con la extensión 24? — could you put me through to extension 24, please?
2.
vi gallina to lay
3.
1) ponerse v pron

Sentido I

2)

a) (refl) ( colocarse)

pongámonos a la sombra — let's sit (o lie etc) in the shade

ponerse de pie — to stand (up)

ponerse de rodillas — to kneel (down), get down on one's knees

ponte ahí, junto al árbol — stand over there, by the tree

se me/le puso que... — (AmS fam) I/he had a feeling that... (colloq)

se le pone cada cosa... — he gets the strangest ideas into his head

b) (Esp) ( llegar)

en una hora nos pusimos allí — we got there in one hour

3) sol to set

4) (refl) <calzado/maquillaje/alhaja> to put on

no tengo nada que ponerme — I don't have a thing to wear

me puse el collar de perlas — I wore o put on my pearl necklace

Sentido II

5) (en estado, situación) (+ compl)

se puso triste — she became sad

cuando lo vio se puso muy contenta — she was so happy when she saw it

se puso como loco — he went mad

quiero ponerme morena — I want to get a tan

ponerse cómodo — to make oneself comfortable

no te pongas así — don't get so worked up

cómo te has puesto de barro! — look at you, you're covered in mud!

la vida se está poniendo carísima — everything's getting so expensive

6)

a) ( empezar)

ponerse a + inf — to start -ing, to start + inf

se puso a llover — it started raining o started to rain

a ver si te pones a trabajar — you'd better get down to some work

b) (CS arg) ( contribuir dinero)

cuando llega la cuenta hay que ponerse — when the bill comes, everyone has to cough up (colloq)

yo me pongo con cien — I'll put in o chip in a hundred

Sentido III

7) (Esp) ( al teléfono)

¿Pepe? sí, ahora se pone — Pepe? OK, I'll just get him for you

dile a tu madre que se ponga — ask your mother to come to the phone

* * *

= affix, fit, put, set, lay, set up, lay out on, lay down, deposit, play, lay out, plant, bung + Nombe + in, get on.

Ex: Some libraries use small stickers affixed to the spines which have cartoons or ideograms indicating a special genre.

Ex: One such method requires that each book has a magnetic strip inserted into the spine and a special exit door is fitted across which an electric signal is beamed.

Ex: If you encounter an unlabeled document during charge-out, peel off one of the preprinted labels and put it in the document.

Ex: If no fines are to be charged for a particular combination of borrower and material type, set the maximum fine to zero.

Ex: By such mutual assistance, the wits and endeavours of the world may no longer be as so many scattered coals, or firebrands, which, for want of union are soon quenched, whereas, being but laid together, they would have yielded a comfortable light and heat.

Ex: A table is set up in a classroom, books are laid out on it by pupil 'shop assistants' supervised by a rota of teachers, and regular opening hours are laid down and adhered to.

Ex: A table is set up in a classroom, books are laid out on it by pupil 'shop assistants' supervised by a rota of teachers, and regular opening hours are laid down and adhered to.

Ex: A table is set up in a classroom, books are laid out on it by pupil 'shop assistants' supervised by a rota of teachers, and regular opening hours are laid down and adhered to.

Ex: The run-off paper must be thick and absorbent to cope with the thick layer of ink deposited on it by the duplicator.

Ex: In another style of lesson, the book is approached through film clips, dramatizations on TV, or played on records or tapes made commercially.

Ex: There should be plenty of space to lay out all the books attractively and for people to move about without feeling too crowded.

Ex: The article is entitled 'To everything there is a season...a time to plant and a time to pluck up that which is planted: a life-cycle analysis of education for librarianship'.

Ex: Instead of bunging it in the washing machine, clean it carefully by hand using lukewarm water.

Ex: The full-length, two-direction zipper makes it easy to get on and off, and the bottom is easy to unzip for diaper changes.

* con la mirada puesta en = in + Posesivo + sights.

* cosas + ponerse feas = things + get rough.

* costes + ponerse por las nubes = costs + spiral.

* de quita y pon = burn-'em-down-build-'em-up, removable.

* encargado de poner en práctica = implementor [implementer].

* no poner en duda = be unquestioned.

* poner a Alguien al cargo de = put + Nombre + in charge of.

* poner a Alguien al frente de = put + Nombre + in charge of.

* poner a Alguien al mando de = put + Nombre + in charge of.

* poner a Alguien al tanto de = fill + Alguien + in on.

* poner a Alguien contra las cuerdas = put + Nombre + on the spot.

* poner a Alguien en contacto con = put + Nombre + in touch with.

* poner a Alguien en el compromiso de = leave + Nombre + with the choice of.

* poner a Alguien en guardia = put + Nombre + on + Posesivo + guard.

* poner a Alguien en su sitio = cut + Nombre + down to size, knock + Nombre + off + Posesivo + pedestal, cut + Nombre + down to size.

* poner a Alguien en un aprieto = put + Nombre + on the spot.

* poner a Alguien en un apuro = put + Alguien + on the spot, put + Nombre + on the spot.

* poner a Alguien en un compromiso = put + Alguien + on the spot.

* poner a Alguien en un pedestal = put + Nombre + on a pedestal.

* poner a cargo de = put in + charge of.

* poner a disposición = keep within + reach.

* poner a disposición de = make + available to, put at + the disposal of, place + at the disposal of, bring within + reach.

* poner a la altura de las circunstancias = bring + Nombre + up to par.

* poner a la defensiva = put on + the defensive.

* poner al alcance = bring within + reach.

* poner al día = bring + Nombre + up to date, bring + Nombre + up to scratch.

* poner al día (de) = bring + Nombre + up to speed (on), get + Nombre + up to speed on.

* poner Algo a disposición = put + Nombre + within reach.

* poner Algo al alcance = put + Nombre + within reach.

* poner Algo al descubierto = bring + Nombre + to the surface.

* poner Algo a mano = put + Nombre + within reach.

* poner Algo a prueba = push + Nombre + to + Posesivo + limits.

* poner Algo en = stick + Nombre + on.

* poner Algo en Internet = put (out) + Nombre + on the web.

* poner Algo patas arriba = turn + Nombre + inside-out.

* poner Algo por delante de = put + Nombre + ahead of.

* poner Alguien al descubierto = blow + Posesivo + cover.

* poner + Alguien + frenético = make + Alguien + furious.

* poner al mismo nivel que = bring + Nombre + to a par with.

* poner al revés = upend.

* poner al tanto (de) = bring into + the swim of, bring + Nombre + up to speed (on), get + Nombre + up to speed on.

* poner al tanto sobre = give + Nombre + the lowdown on.

* poner a mal tiempo buena cara = keep + Posesivo + chin up.

* poner a + Nombre + a la cabeza de = put + Nombre + ahead in.

* poner a + Número = set to + Número.

* poner aparte = set + apart.

* poner a + Posesivo + disposición = put at + Posesivo + fingertips.

* poner a prueba = stretch, tax, try, strain, overtax, pilot, put to + the test, test, plumb + the depths of, trial, overstretch, push + the envelope, put + Nombre + to the test, try + Nombre + on, push + Nombre + to the edge.

* poner a prueba la paciencia de Alguien = test + Posesivo + patience, try + Nombre + patience.

* poner a prueba la paciencia de un santo = try + the patience of a saint.

* poner a prueba la paciencia de un santo = test + the patience of a saint.

* poner a prueba una idea = test + idea, pilot + idea.

* poner a punto = overhaul, hone, fine tune [fine-tune], tune-up.

* poner atención = lend + an ear, listen (to).

* poner a un lado = lay + Nombre + aside, set + aside.

* poner bonito = get + the rough edge of + Posesivo + tongue.

* poner carnada = bait.

* poner cebo = bait.

* poner como ejemplo = instance, cite + as an example, showcase.

* poner con chinchetas = thumbtack.

* poner delante de = lay before.

* poner de manifiesto = bring into + relief, highlight, show, state, throw into + relief, throw up, evince, illustrate, underscore, underline, emphasise [emphasize, -USA], bring to + light, make + it + clear, lay + bare, provide + insight into, reveal, flag + Nombre + up.

* poner de manifiesto las mejores cualidades de = bring out + the best in.

* poner demasiado énfasis en Algo = overemphasise [over-emphasise] [overemphasize, -USA].

* poner de patitas en la calle = give + Nombre + the boot, sack, boot (out), give + Nombre + the sack, turf out.

* poner de pie = stand + upright.

* poner de pie apoyado sobre un costado = stand on + Posesivo + side.

* poner de + Posesivo + parte = do + Posesivo + part, do + Posesivo + share, do + Posesivo + bit.

* poner de relieve = bring into + relief, throw into + relief, underscore, highlight, show, state, throw up, evince, illustrate, underline, emphasise [emphasize, -USA], flag + Nombre + up, reveal.

* poner de relieve la importancia = underscore + importance.

* poner doble acristalamiento = double glaze.

* poner el candado = padlock.

* poner el centro de atención = put + focus.

* poner el colofón final = bookend.

* poner el culo = take + Nombre + lying down.

* poner el dedo en la llaga = hit + a (raw) nerve, touch on + raw nerve, hit + the nail on the head, strike + home, strike + a nerve, touch on + a sore spot, touch + a (raw) nerve.

* poner el despertador = set + the alarm clock.

* poner el énfasis = put + focus.

* poner el grito en el cielo = be (all) up in arms, kick up + a stink, kick up + a fuss, blow + Posesivo + top, make + a row, make + a ruckus, kick up + a row, blow + Posesivo + lid, blow + Posesivo + stack, scream + blue murder, froth at + the mouth, shout + blue murder.

* poner el matasellos a una carta = postmark.

* poner el precio = price.

* poner el sello = stamp.

* poner el sello a = place + a stamp on.

* poner el sello de = rubber stamp.

* poner empeño = strive.

* poner en adobo = marinade.

* poner en alerta = put on + standby, put on + alert, place + Nombre + on standby.

* poner en alquiler = rent out.

* poner en apuros = cast + a shadow over, put + Nombre + in difficulties.

* poner encima = top with.

* poner en circulación = circulate.

* poner en claro = clear up.

* poner en cola = queue.

* poner en cola de espera = place + in queue.

* poner en contacto = bring into + relationship, contact, provide + an interface, bring into + contact.

* poner en contenedor = containerise [containerize, -USA].

* poner en cuarentena = quarantine.

* poner en cuestión = call into + question, render + questionable.

* poner en cuestión la validez de = bring into + question the validity of, question + the validity of.

* poner en dificultades = put + Nombre + in difficulties.

* poner en duda = challenge, be flawed, question, render + suspect, unsettle, cast + doubt on, regard + with suspicion, put in + doubt, call into + question, shed + doubt, throw into + doubt, throw + doubt on.

* poner en duda la validez de = bring into + question the validity of.

* poner en duda unos principios = shake + foundations.

* poner en el haber de = credit.

* poner en entredicho = challenge, cast + doubt on, subvert, compromise, cast + aspersions on, challenge + Posesivo + assumptions, doubt, question, call into + question, impugn.

* poner en entredicho una postura = compromise + position.

* poner en escena = stage.

* poner en estado de alerta = put on + standby, put on + alert, place + Nombre + on standby.

* poner en evidencia = make + it + clear, underline, bring to + light, put + Nombre + to shame, call + Posesivo + bluff, bring to + the fore.

* poner énfasis = put + emphasis.

* poner énfasis en = lay + stress on, place + emphasis on, lay + emphasis on.

* poner en forma = buff up.

* poner en funcionamiento = activate, set in + action, set up, trip, put into + working order, put in + place, put in + place, put into + place, set in + motion.

* poner en funcionamiento un programa = implement + program(me).

* poner en garantía = pawn.

* poner en hielo = ice.

* poner en juego = tap.

* poner en la calle = evict.

* poner en la pared = pin up.

* poner en la red + Documento Impreso = webify + Documento Impreso.

* poner en libertad = release from + jail.

* poner en libertad bajo fianza = release on + bail.

* poner en libertad condicional = release on + bail.

* poner en libertad condicional, poner en libertad bajo fianza = release on + bail.

* poner en lista de espera = put + on a waiting list.

* poner en marcha = implement, set up, trip, set out on, crank up.

* poner en marcha un proyecto = mobilise + effort.

* poner en órbita = place into + orbit.

* poner en orden = tidy up, put in + order, clear up.

* poner en peligro = jeopardise [jeopardize, -USA], put into + jeopardy, imperil, put at + risk, compromise, endanger, pose + risk.

* poner en peligro la seguridad = breach + security.

* poner en peligro la vida = risk + Posesivo + life, risk + life and limb.

* poner en práctica = exercise, implement, put into + practice, put to + work, put into + effect, put into + practical effect, put in + place, put into + place, translate into + practical action, bring to + bear, deploy.

* poner en práctica una idea = put + Posesivo + idea + into practice.

* poner en práctica una normativa = carry out + policy.

* poner en práctica un arte = practise + art.

* poner en préstamo = circulate.

* poner en primer plano = foreground.

* poner en relación = bring into + relationship.

* poner en remojo = steep.

* poner en ridículo = poke + fun at.

* poner en riesgo = put at + risk.

* poner en su sitio = put in + place.

* poner en tela de juicio = throw + doubt on, contest.

* poner en tensión = put + Nombre + under pressure.

* poner entre comillas = enclose + in quotation marks.

* poner entre corchetes = bracket.

* poner entre la espada y la pared = press to + the point.

* poner entre paréntesis = bracket.

* poner entre rejas = put + Nombre + behind bars.

* poner en uso = bring into + use, take in + use.

* poner en venta = put on + sale.

* poner esfuerzo = give + effort.

* poner fin = curb, bring to + a close, draw to + a close.

* poner fin a = put + paid to, put + an end to, put + a stop to, call + a halt on, bring + an end to, bring to + an end, sound + the death knell for, kill off.

* poner fin a un embarazo = terminate + pregnancy.

* poner freno = curb.

* poner freno a = place + a curb on, clamp down on.

* poner fuera de combate = lay + Nombre + low.

* poner guiones = hyphenate.

* poner huevos = lay + eggs, oviposit.

* poner impuestos = impose + VAT.

* poner la brida = bridle.

* poner la casa al revés = turn + everything upside down.

* poner la casa patas arriba = turn + the house upside down.

* poner la dirección en un sobre = address + envelope.

* poner ladrillos = laying of bricks, lay + bricks.

* poner la fecha = date-stamp.

* poner la mesa = lay + the table.

* poner la otra mejilla = turn + the other cheek.

* poner la responsabilidad en = put + the burden on.

* poner las antenas = prick (up) + Posesivo + ears, Posesivo + antennas + go up.

* poner las bases = lay + foundation, lay + the basis for.

* poner las cartas boca arriba = lay + Posesivo + cards on the table, put + Posesivo + cards on the table.

* poner las cartas sobre la mesa = lay + Posesivo + cards on the table, put + Posesivo + cards on the table.

* poner las cosas en marcha = get + the ball rolling, set + the ball rolling, start + the ball rolling, get + things rolling, get + things going, set + the wheels in motion.

* poner las cosas en movimiento = get + the ball rolling, set + the ball rolling, start + the ball rolling, get + things rolling, get + things going, set + the wheels in motion.

* poner las cosas en su lugar = set + the record straight.

* poner las esposas = handcuff.

* poner la vida en peligro = put + Posesivo + life at risk.

* ponerle el cascabel al gato = stick + Posesivo + neck out (for), stick out + Posesivo + neck.

* ponerle la guinda = put + icing on the cake.

* ponerle la mano encima a = lay + a finger on.

* ponerle los cuernos a = cuckold.

* ponerlo de otra manera = put it + in a different way.

* poner lo pelos de punta = frighten + the living daylights out of.

* poner los ojos en blanco = roll + Posesivo + eyes.

* poner los pelos de punta = bristle, scare + the living daylights out of, frighten + Nombre + to death, make + Posesivo + hair stand on end, scare + the hell out of.

* poner los pies en alto = put + Posesivo + feet up.

* poner los pies en + Posesivo + casa = darken + Posesivo + door.

* poner los pies sobre la tierra = come down + to earth.

* poner más fuerte = crank up.

* poner mucho ahínco = try + Posesivo + heart out.

* poner mucho ahínco en = put + Posesivo + heart into.

* poner mucho empeño = try + Posesivo + heart out.

* poner mucho empeño en = put + Posesivo + heart into.

* poner mucho empeño en + Verbo = be at pains to + Infinitivo.

* poner mucho empeño por = take + (great) pains to.

* poner mucho esmero por = take + (great) pains to.

* poner negro = drive + Alguien + (a)round the bend.

* poner nervioso = rattle.

* poner nervioso a Alguien = give + Nombre + the screaming abdabs.

* poner + Nombre + a dieta = put + Nombre + on a diet.

* poner + Nombre + a + Nombre = place + Nombre + against + Nombre.

* poner objeciones = object.

* poner objeciones a = object to.

* poner obstáculos = cramp.

* poner orden = bring + order, tidying (up), create + order, clear out, clear up.

* poner orden en el caos = create + order out of chaos, create + order out of chaos.

* poner papel en la impresora = load + printer.

* poner parches = patch up, patch.

* poner patas arriba = upend.

* poner pegas = cavil (about/at), baulk [balk, -USA], quibble (about/over/with), raise + objection, find + fault with.

* poner peros = baulk [balk, -USA], cavil (about/at), quibble (about/over/with), raise + objection, find + fault with.

* poner por las nubes = praise + highly, wax + lyrical, wax + rapturous, praise + Nombre + to the skies, sing + Posesivo + praises.

* poner por los suelos = slate, slag + Nombre + off, mouth off, say + nasty things about, call + Nombre + all the names under the sun, trash, cut + Nombre + up, tear + Nombre + down, rubbish.

* poner + Posesivo + granito de arena = do + Posesivo + share, do + Posesivo + part, do + Posesivo + bit.

* poner precio a la cabeza de = declare + open season on.

* poner precio a la cabeza de Alguien = put + a price on + Posesivo + head.

* poner punto final a = put + an end to, bring + an end to, bring to + an end, close + the book on.

* poner punto y final a = put + a stop to, sound + the death knell for.

* poner reparos = cavil (about/at), baulk [balk, -USA], quibble (about/over/with), raise + objection, find + fault with.

* poner sal = salt.

* ponerse = don, pull on, wax.

* ponerse a = set about + Gerundio, get (a)round to, settle down to, get down to + Nombre.

* ponerse a cero = roll over to + zero.

* ponerse a cubierto = run for + cover.

* ponerse a dieta = go on + a diet.

* ponerse a hacer = set out to + do.

* ponerse a hacer Algo en serio = buckle down to.

* ponerse al corriente = come up to + speed.

* ponerse al corriente de = catch up with, catch up on.

* ponerse al día = catching up, come up to + speed, get + up to speed.

* ponerse al día de = get up to + speed on.

* ponerse al día de un atraso = clear + backlog.

* ponerse al día en = catch up with, catch up on.

* ponerse Algo = slip + Nombre + on.

* ponerse al rojo vivo = reach + boiling point, fire up.

* ponerse al tanto = get + up to speed, wise up.

* ponerse al tanto de = get up to + speed on.

* ponerse a malas con = run + afoul of, fall + afoul of.

* ponerse amarillo de envidia = turn + green with envy.

* ponerse a temblar con sólo pensar en = shudder at + the thought of.

* ponerse a trabajar en serio = get on with + Posesivo + work, buckle down to, pull up + Posesivo + socks, pull + (a/Posesivo) finger out.

* ponerse a trabajar por cuenta propia = strike out on + Posesivo + own.

* ponerse a tratar + Algo = get down to + Nombre.

* ponerse blanco = turn + white, whiten.

* ponerse borroso = blur.

* ponerse ciego = make + a pig of + Reflexivo, pig out (on).

* ponerse + Color = go + Color.

* ponerse colorado = get + red in the face, go + bright red.

* ponerse colorado como un tomate = go + bright red.

* ponerse como loco = go + crazy, get + (all) worked up (about), get + hot under the collar.

* ponerse como una fiera = get + Posesivo + knickers in a twist, get + Posesivo + knickers in a bundle, get + Posesivo + panties in a bundle, blow + Posesivo + lid, blow + Posesivo + top, blow + Posesivo + stack.

* ponerse como unas castañuelas = be tickled pink, be chuffed to bits, thrill + Nombre + to bits.

* ponerse como un energúmeno = get + Posesivo + knickers in a twist, get + Posesivo + knickers in a bundle, get + Posesivo + panties in a bundle, blow + Posesivo + top, blow + a fuse, wax + indignant, throw + a wobbly, throw + a wobbler, tear + Posesivo + hair out, blow + Posesivo + lid, blow + Posesivo + stack.

* ponerse contentísimo = be tickled pink, be chuffed to bits, thrill + Nombre + to bits.

* ponerse de acuerdo sobre = agree (on/upon).

* ponerse del lado de = side with.

* ponerse del lado de Alguien = side in + Posesivo + favour.

* ponerse de lleno a = buckle down to.

* ponerse de mil colores = go + bright red.

* ponerse de moda = come into + vogue, come into + fashion.

* ponerse de parte de = side with.

* ponerse de parte de Alguien = side in + Posesivo + favour.

* ponerse de pie = rise, stand up, get to + Posesivo + feet, rise to + Posesivo + feet.

* ponerse de punta = stand out.

* ponerse, el = donning, the.

* ponerse el cinturón = buckle up.

* ponerse en cola = queue up, line up.

* ponerse en contacto = make + contact.

* ponerse en contacto con = be in touch (with), interact (with), get in + touch with.

* ponerse en contra de = turn against.

* ponerse en cuclillas = squat (down), crouch (down).

* ponerse en el lugar de = place + Reflexivo + in the position of, put + Reflexivo + in the position of.

* ponerse en el lugar de Alguien = put + Reflexivo + in + Nombre/Posesivo + shoes, wear + Posesivo + shoes, walk in + Posesivo + shoes.

* ponerse enfermo = get + sick.

* ponerse en fila = line up.

* ponerse en forma = get + fit.

* ponerse en forma para la lucir el cuerpo en la playa = get + beach-fit.

* ponerse en lugar de Alguien = stand in + Posesivo + shoes.

* ponerse en marcha = set off, get off + the ground, swing into + action.

* ponerse en medio = get in + the way (of).

* ponerse en pie de guerra = dig up + the tomahawk, dig up + the hatchet, dig up + the war axe.

* ponerse en práctica = go into + effect.

* ponerse en ridículo = make + a spectacle of + Reflexivo.

* ponerse en tensión = tense up.

* ponerse firme = stand to + attention.

* ponerse frenético = go + berserk, go + postal, go + crazy, work up + a lather, tear + Posesivo + hair out, be furious.

* ponerse fresco con = act + fresh with.

* ponerse furioso = infuriate, get + (all) worked up (about), get + hot under the collar.

* ponerse gallito = bluster.

* ponerse hecho una fiera = go + ballistic, go + berserk, blow + Posesivo + top, go + postal, go + crazy, blow + a fuse, lose + Posesivo + temper, throw + a wobbly, throw + a wobbler, blow + Posesivo + lid, blow + Posesivo + stack.

* ponerse hecho una furia = go + berserk, go + postal, go + crazy, lose + Posesivo + temper.

* ponerse hecho un basilisco = go + ballistic, go + berserk, go + postal, go + crazy, lose + Posesivo + temper.

* ponerse hecho un energúmeno = go + ballistic, blow + Posesivo + top, blow + Posesivo + lid, blow + Posesivo + stack.

* ponerse histérico = go + berserk, go + postal, work up + a lather, throw + a wobbly, throw + a wobbler.

* ponerse la ropa rápidamente = slip into + Posesivo + clothes.

* ponerse las medallas = take + the credit (for).

* ponerse las orejeras = put on + blinkers.

* ponerse las pilas = buckle down to, pull up + Posesivo + socks, put + Posesivo + skates on, get + Posesivo + skates on, pull + (a/Posesivo) finger out.

* ponerse las pilas, ponerse de lleno a, ponerse a trabajar en serio = buckle down to.

* ponerse loco = go + berserk, go + postal, work up + a lather.

* ponerse manos a la obra = get down to + business, swing into + action.

* ponerse marrón = turn + brown.

* ponerse morado = make + a pig of + Reflexivo, pig out (on).

* ponerse nervioso = get + Posesivo + knickers in a bundle, get + Posesivo + panties in a bundle, be in a tizz(y), get in(to) a tizz(y), have + butterflies in + Posesivo + stomach.

* ponerse por las nubes = go + ballistic.

* ponerse rígido = stiffen.

* ponerse rojo = get + red in the face, go + bright red.

* ponerse rojo como un tomate = go + bright red.

* ponerse seriamente a = settle to.

* ponerse tenso = tense up, stress + Nombre + out.

* ponerse tibio = pig out (on).

* ponerse una tarea = set + Reflexivo + task.

* poner sobre aviso = alert to.

* poner término a = put + paid to.

* poner toda la carne en el asador = go for + broke, shoot (for) + the moon, put + all (of) + Posesivo + eggs in one basket.

* poner todo de + Posesivo + parte = give + Posesivo + best, do + Posesivo + best, give + Posesivo + utmost.

* poner todo patas arriba = turn + everything upside down.

* poner todos los huevos en una canasta = put + all (of) + Posesivo + eggs in one basket, put + all (of) + Posesivo + eggs in one basket.

* poner trabas = cramp.

* poner una bomba = plant + bomb.

* poner una demanda = face + legal action.

* poner una denuncia = file + police report.

* poner una marca de comprobación = check-mark.

* poner una nota en un sitio público = post.

* poner una reclamación = appeal.

* poner una señal = put up + a sign, put up + a notice.

* poner una señal de aviso = post + a warning, post + a warning sign.

* poner una tienda = pitch + tent.

* poner un círculo alrededor = circle.

* poner un ejemplo = take + an example, draw + example.

* poner un letrero = put up + a sign, post + a notice, put up + a notice.

* poner un pie = set + foot (inside/in/on).

* poner un poquito de picante = pep up.

* poner un precio a Algo muy alto = overprice.

* poner verde = mouth off, get + the rough edge of + Posesivo + tongue, trash, call + Nombre + all the names under the sun, say + nasty things about, slag + Nombre + off, cut + Nombre + up, tear + Nombre + down, slate, rubbish.

* poner vertical = stand + upright, upend.

* poner y quitar = get on and off.

* pongamos el caso de que = for the sake of + argument.

* pongamos, por ejemplo,... = let us say, take, for example,..., take, for instance,....

* por poner un ejemplo + Adjetivo = to take a + Adjetivo + example.

* por poner un ejemplo sobre + Nombre = to take + Nombre.

* precio + ponerse por las nubes = price + go through the roof, price + spiral out of control, price + soar through the roof.

* precios + ponerse por las nubes = prices + spiral.

* que pone la vida en peligro = life threatening.

* que pone obstáculos = obstructive.

* quita o pon = give or take.

* sin poner en duda la veracidad de Algo temporalmente = suspension of disbelief.

* sin poner en escena = unproduced.

* sin ponerlo en duda = uncritically.

* sin ponerse en duda = unquestioned.

* sólo con la ropa interior puesta = in + Posesivo + underclothes.

* sol + ponerse (por) = sun + set (on).

* volver a ponerse al día = be back on track, be on track.

* ya lo quitas, ya lo pones = burn-'em-down-build-'em-up.

* * *

poner [ E22 ]

GUIA DE BUSQUEDA

■ poner (verbo transitivo)

Sentido I

A

1 colocar

2 poner: anuncio, aviso

B agregar

C ropa, calzado etc

D ‹inyección/supositorio›

E poner la mesa

F

1 instalar, montar

2 poner: cocina, teléfono etc

3 poner: cerradura etc

G poner: huevos

H servir, dar

Sentido II

A

1 contribuir

2 proporcionar

B poner: atención, cuidado

C

1 imponer

2 oponer

3 adjudicar

D poner: nombre

E enviar

F escribir

G

1 expresar por escrito

2 impersonal

H exhibir, dar

I tardar

Sentido III

A en un estado, una situación

B poner: cara, voz, etc

C

1 hacer empezar

2 poner a alguien de algo

D suponer

Sentido IV

A

1 conectar, encender

2 ajustar, graduar

B poner al teléfono

■ poner (verbo intransitivo)

A

1 apostar

2 contribuir dinero

B poner: gallinas

C México: vulg

■ ponerse (verbo pronominal)

Sentido I

A

1 colocarse

2 llegar

B ponerse: el sol

C ponerse: calzado etc

Sentido II

A en un estado, una situación

B

1 empezar

2 esforzarse, esmerarse

3 contribuir dinero

Sentido III ponerse al teléfono

vt

Sentido I

A

1 (colocar) to put

¿dónde habré puesto las llaves? where can I have put the keys?

¿dónde vas a poner este cuadro? where are you going to put o hang this picture?

pon ese cuadro derecho put that picture straight, straighten that picture

lo pusieron en el curso avanzado he was put o placed in the advanced class

ponle la cadena a la puerta put the chain on the door

pon agua a calentar put some water on to boil

2 ‹anuncio/aviso› to place, put

pusieron un anuncio en el periódico they put o placed an advertisement in the newspaper

B (agregar) to put

¿cuándo se le pone el agua? when do you put the water in?, when do you add the water?

¿le has puesto sal a la sopa? have you put any salt in the soup?

¿le pones azúcar al café? do you take sugar in your coffee?

C ‹ropa/calzado› (+ me/te/le etc):

¿me pones los zapatos? can you put my shoes on (for me)?

le puse el vestido rojo I dressed her in her red dress

D ‹inyección/supositorio› to give

el dentista le puso una inyección the dentist gave him an injection

E

poner la mesa to lay o set the table

F

1 (instalar, montar) ‹oficina/restaurante› to open

puso un estudio junto con otra arquitecta she set up in business with another architect

consiguió permiso para poner una autoescuela he got permission to open a driving school

les ayudó a poner la casa he helped them set up house o home

pusieron la casa/oficina a todo lujo they furnished the house/fitted the office out in style

le puso un apartamento a su amante he set his mistress up in an apartment

2 ‹cocina/teléfono/calefacción› to install

van a poner cocinas de gas they are going to install o fit gas cookers

3 ‹cerradura/armario› to fit

G «ave» ‹huevos› to lay

H

( Esp) (servir, dar): ¿qué le pongo? what can I get you?

póngame un café, por favor I'll have a coffee, please

¿cuántos le pongo, señora? how many would you like, madam?

Sentido II

A

1 (contribuir):

él pone el capital y yo el trabajo he puts up the capital and I supply the labor

pusimos 500 pesos cada uno we put in 500 pesos each

que cada uno ponga lo que pueda each person should give what he or she can afford

2 (proporcionar) ‹autobús/tren› to lay on

la empresa puso la comida y la bebida food and drink was laid on by the company

B ‹atención› to pay; ‹cuidado› to take

pon más atención en lo que estás haciendo pay more attention to what you're doing

no ha puesto ningún cuidado en este trabajo she hasn't taken any care at all over this piece of work

pone mucho entusiasmo en todo lo que hace he's very enthusiastic about everything he does, he puts a lot of enthusiasm into everything he does

C

1 (imponer) ‹deberes› to give, set; ‹examen› to set

nos pusieron 20 preguntas we were given o set 20 questions

le pusieron una multa por exceso de velocidad he was fined for speeding

2

(oponer): no me puso ningún inconveniente he didn't have o raise any objections

a todo le tiene que poner peros or pegas she finds fault with everything

3 (adjudicar) ‹nota› to give

¿qué (nota) te puso en la redacción? what (mark) did he give you for your essay?

le pusieron un cero he got nought out of ten

D (dar) ‹nombre/apodo› to give

¡qué nombre más feo le pusieron! what a horrible name to give him!

le pusieron Eva they called her Eva

¿qué título le vas a poner al poema? what title are you going to give the poem?, what are you going to call the poem?

le pusieron el sobrenombre de `el cojo' they nicknamed him `el cojo'

E (enviar) ‹telegrama› to send; ‹carta› to mail ( AmE), to post ( BrE)

F (escribir) to put

no has puesto ningún acento you haven't put any of the accents in

no sé qué más ponerle I don't know what else to put o write

puso mi nombre en la lista she put my name down on the list

G ( esp Esp)

1 (expresar por escrito) to say

el periódico no pone nada sobre el robo the newspaper doesn't say anything about the robbery

2 ( impersonal):

mira a ver lo que pone en esa nota see what that note says

allí pone que no se puede pasar it says there that you can't go in

¿qué pone aquí? what does it say here?, what does this say?

H ( Esp) (exhibir, dar)

‹obra/película› ¿ponen algo interesante en la tele? is there anything interesting on TV?

¿qué ponen en el Trocadero? what's on o what's showing at the Trocadero?

en el teatro ponen una obra de Casares there's a play by Casares on at the theater

no pusieron ninguna película buena en Navidad there wasn't a single good film on over Christmas, they didn't show a single good film over Christmas

I ( RPl) (tardar) to take

el avión pone media hora de Montevideo a Buenos Aires the plane takes half an hour from Montevideo to Buenos Aires

de allí a Salta pusimos tres horas it took us three hours from there to Salta

Sentido III

A (en un estado, una situación) (+ compl):

me pones nerviosa you're making me nervous

ya la has puesto de mal humor now you've put her in a bad mood

¿por qué me pusiste en evidencia así? why did you show me up like that?

lo pusiste en un aprieto you put him in an awkward position

nos puso al corriente de lo sucedido he brought us up to date with what had happened

¡mira cómo has puesto la alfombra! look at the mess you've made on the carpet!

me estás poniendo las cosas muy difíciles you're making things very difficult for me

B (adoptar) ‹cara/voz›

no pongas esa cara there's no need to look like that

puso cara de enfado he looked annoyed

puso voz de asustado he sounded scared

C

1

(hacer empezar): el médico me puso a régimen the doctor put me on a diet

poner a algn A + INF:

tuvo que poner a las hijas a trabajar he had to send his daughters out to work

lo puso a estudiar guitarra con Rodríguez she sent him to have guitar lessons with Rodríguez

lo puso a pelar cebollas she set him to work peeling onions

2 poner a algn DE algo:

la pusieron de jefa de sección they made her head of department

lo pusieron de ángel he was given a part as an angel, he was given the part of an angel

su padre lo puso de botones en la oficina his father gave him a job as an office boy

siempre te pone de ejemplo he always holds you up as an example

D

(suponer): pon que perdemos ese tren, no podríamos volver say we miss that train o if we (were to) miss that train, then we wouldn't be able to get back

pon que es cierto ¿qué harías entonces? say o suppose o supposing it is true, then what would you do?

pongamos (por caso) que están equivocados suppose o let's just say they're wrong

ponerle ( AmL): ¿cuánto se tarda? — ponle dos horas how long does it take? — about two hours o in the region of two hours o reckon on two hours

¿cuánto nos costará? — y … pónganle alrededor de $200 how much will it cost us? — well, … you'd better reckon on about $200

Sentido IV

A

1 (conectar, encender) ‹televisión/calefacción› to turn o switch o put on; ‹programa/canal› to put on

pon un disco put on a record

puso el motor en marcha she switched on o started the engine

todavía no nos han puesto la luz we haven't had our electricity connected yet

2

(ajustar, graduar): pon el despertador a las siete set the alarm (clock) for seven

¿puedes poner la música un poco más alta? can you turn the music up a bit?

puso el reloj en hora she put the clock right, she set the clock to the right time

poner el motor a punto to tune up the engine

B

( Esp) (al teléfono): en seguida le pongo I'm just putting you through o connecting you

poner a algn CON algn/algo to put sb THROUGH TO sb/sth

¿me puede poner con el director, por favor? could you put me through to o could I speak to the director, please?

¿me pone con la extensión 24? could you put me through to o can I have extension 24, please?

■ poner

vi

A

1 ( Jueg) (apostar) to put in

2 (contribuir dinero) to contribute

¿vas a poner para el regalo de Pilar? are you going to give something o contribute toward(s) Pilar's present?

B «gallina» to lay

C ( Méx vulg) (copular) to score (sl)

■ ponerse

v pron

Sentido I

A

1 ( refl)

(colocarse): pongámonos un rato a la sombra let's sit ( o lie etc) in the shade for a while

ponerse de pie to stand up, stand

ponerse de rodillas to kneel, kneel down, get down on one's knees

ponte ahí, junto al árbol stand over there, by the tree

ponérsele a algn algo ( AmL fam): se le puso que tenía que escalar la montaña he got it into his head that he had to climb the mountain

a ese viejo se le pone cada cosa that old man gets the strangest ideas into his head

2

( Esp) (llegar): en diez minutos nos ponemos allí we can be there in ten minutes

B «sol» to set

C ( refl) ‹calzado/maquillaje/alhaja› to put on

ponte el abrigo put your coat on

no tengo nada que ponerme I don't have a thing to wear

mi hermano siempre se pone mi ropa my brother is always borrowing my clothes

ponte un poco de sombra de ojos put on a little eyeshadow

me puse el collar de perlas I wore o put on my pearl necklace

Sentido II

A (en un estado, una situación) (+ compl):

me puse furiosa I got very angry

cuando lo vio se puso muy contenta she was so happy when she saw it

adelante, pónganse cómodos come in, make yourselves comfortable

no te pongas así, que no es para tanto don't get so worked up, it's not that bad

¡mira cómo te has puesto de barro! just look at you, you're covered in mud!

no te imaginas cómo se puso, hecha una fiera you wouldn't believe the way she reacted, she went absolutely wild

la vida se está poniendo carísima everything's getting so expensive

B

1 (empezar) ponerse A + INF to start -ING

se va a poner a llover de un momento a otro it's going to start raining o to start to rain any minute

a ver si te pones a trabajar you'd better start working

se puso a llorar sin motivo aparente she started crying o to cry for no apparent reason

2 ( fam) (esforzarse, esmerarse) to try, make an effort

si te pones lo acabas hoy mismo if you make an effort o if you try o if you put your mind to it, you'll finish it today

3

(CS arg) (contribuir dinero): cuando se casaron el viejo se puso con $5.000 when they got married, her old man shelled out $5,000 ( colloq)

cuando llega la cuenta hay que ponerse when the check comes, everyone has to cough up ( colloq)

yo me pongo con cien I'll put in o chip in a hundred ( colloq)

Sentido III

( Esp) (al teléfono): ¿Pepe? sí, ahora se pone Pepe? OK, I'll just get him for you

dile a tu madre que se ponga tell your mother I want to speak to her, ask your mother to come to the phone

* * *

poner ( conjugate poner) verbo transitivo
1
a) ( colocar) to put;

◊ ponlo en el suelo put it on the floor;

ponle el collar al perro put the dog's collar on;
poner una bomba to plant a bomb
b) ‹anuncio/aviso› to place, put

c) ‹ ropa› (+ me/te/le etc):

◊ le puse el sombrero I put his hat on (for him)

2 ( agregar) to put
3 ‹inyección/supositorio› to give
4
◊ poner la mesa to lay o set the table

5 (instalar, montar)
a) ‹oficina/restaurante› to open

b) ‹cocina/teléfono/calefacción› to install

c) ‹cerradura/armario› to fit

6 [ ave] ‹ huevo› to lay
7 (Esp) (servir, dar):
◊ póngame un café, por favor I'll have a coffee, please;

¿cuántos le pongo? how many would you like?
1 ‹ dinero› ( contribuir) to put in;
◊ pusimos 500 pesos cada uno we put in 500 pesos each

2 ‹ atención› to pay;
‹cuidado/interés› to take;
◊ pon más cuidado en la presentación take more care over the presentation

3
a) ( imponer) ‹ deberes› to give, set;

‹examen/problema› to set;
◊ le pusieron una multa he was fined

b) ( oponer) ‹ inconvenientes› to raise;

◊ me pusieron problemas para entrar they made it difficult for me to get in

c) ( adjudicar) ‹ nota› to give

4 ( dar) ‹nombre/apodo› to give;
‹ ejemplo› to give;
◊ le pusieron Eva they called her Eva

5 ( enviar) ‹ telegrama› to send
6 ( escribir) ‹dedicatoria/líneas› to write
7 (Esp) (exhibir, dar) ‹ película› to show;
◊ ¿ponen algo interesante en la tele? is there anything interesting on TV?;

¿qué ponen en el Royal? what's on o what's showing at the Royal?
1
a) (conectar, encender) ‹televisión/calefacción› to turn on, switch on, put on;

‹programa/canal› to put on;
‹cinta/disco/música› to put on;
◊ puso el motor en marcha she switched on o started the engine

b) (ajustar, graduar) ‹ despertador› to set;

◊ pon la música más alta turn the music up;

puso el reloj en hora she put the clock right
2 (Esp) ( al teléfono): poner a algn con algo/algn to put sb through to sth/sb
(en estado, situación) (+ compl):
◊ poner a algn nervioso to make sb nervous;

poner a algn en un aprieto to put sb in an awkward position
vi [ ave] to lay
ponerse verbo pronominal
1 ( refl) ( colocarse):
◊ pongámonos ahí let's stand (o sit etc) there;

ponerse de pie to stand (up);
ponerse de rodillas to kneel (down), get down on one's knees
2 [ sol] to set
3 ( refl) ‹calzado/maquillaje/alhaja› to put on;
◊ no tengo nada que ponerme I don't have a thing to wear

1 (en estado, situación) (+ compl):
◊ ponerse enfermo to get sick;

se puso triste she became sad;
cuando lo vio se puso muy contenta she was so happy when she saw it;
se puso como loco he went mad;
ponerse cómodo to make oneself comfortable
2 ( empezar) ponerse a + inf to start -ing, to start + inf;
◊ se puso a llover it started raining, it started to rain

(Esp):
◊ ponerse al teléfono to come to the phone

poner verbo transitivo
1 (en un lugar, una situación) to put: me puso en un aprieto, he put me in a tight corner
(seguido de adjetivo) to make: me pone contento, he makes me happy
2 (hacer funcionar) to turn o switch on
3 (un fax, telegrama) to send
poner una conferencia, to make a long-distance call
4 (una multa, un castigo) to impose
5 (abrir un negocio) to set up
6 (vestir) to put on
7 (exponer) tienes que poner la planta al sol/a la sombra, you have to put the plant in the sun/shade
8 (aportar) yo puse mil pesetas, I contributed a thousand pesetas
9 (conjeturar, imaginar) to suppose: pongamos que..., supposing (that)...
10 (estar escrito) lo pone aquí, it's written here
no pone nada de eso, it doesn't say anything about that
11 TV Cine to put on, show
12 Tel ponme con él, put me through to him
13 (un nombre) le pondremos Tadeo, we are going to call him Tadeo
ya le puso título a la novela, he has already given the novel a title
♦ Locuciones: poner a alguien a caldo, to pull sb to pieces
poner a cien, to make sb nervous: me pone a cien cuando habla de ese modo, when he talks that way I get nervous
poner en duda, to call into question: los inversores pusieron su competencia en duda, the investors questioned his competence
poner a alguien en evidencia, to show sb up
poner en evidencia, to show up: la situación pone en evidencia la falta de justicia del sistema, the situation exposes the system's unfairness
poner a alguien en su sitio, to put sb in his place
' poner' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
activar
- alinear
- alta
- alto
- altura
- antecedente
- antena
- arreglar
- arrinconar
- aunar
- bandeja
- brete
- cabeza
- calzar
- caldo
- calle
- cara
- cargar
- carta
- caso
- cien
- codificar
- comprometer
- confiar
- coto
- crecer
- cuenco
- cuestión
- dejar
- denuncia
- depositar
- descomponer
- descubierta
- descubierto
- desesperar
- diente
- dirigir
- discutir
- distribuir
- enchufar
- enderezar
- enervar
- enfermar
- enfrentar
- enmascarar
- entregar
- entregarse
- escenificar
- escobilla
- esmerarse
English:
acquaint
- action
- apply
- arm
- arrange
- aside
- best
- blur
- bond
- box
- bracket
- bundle
- bung
- cap
- cast
- cheek
- claim
- code
- collect
- compromise
- connect
- cork
- crack
- cross
- crown
- curb
- date
- dip
- discomfit
- dishwasher
- egg
- end
- endanger
- excite
- face
- fault
- feature
- fetter
- fill in
- fit
- fluster
- follow up
- forewarn
- free
- gather
- get
- glaze
- go
- gown
- grin

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poner

♦ vt

1. [situar, agregar, meter] to put;

me pusieron en la última fila I was put in the back row;

ponle un poco más de sal put some more salt in it, add a bit of salt to it;

pon los juguetes en el armario put the toys (away) in the cupboard;

¿dónde habré puesto la calculadora? where can I have put o left the calculator?;

poner un anuncio en el periódico to put an advert in the paper;

poner un póster en la pared to put a poster up on the wall;

poner una inyección a alguien to give sb an injection;

hubo que ponerle un bozal al perro we had to put a muzzle on the dog, we had to muzzle the dog

2. [ropa, zapatos, maquillaje]
poner algo a alguien to put sth on sb;

ponle este pañal al bebé put this Br nappy o US diaper on the baby

3. [servir]
¿qué le pongo? what can I get you?, what would you like?;

póngame una cerveza, por favor I'd like o I'll have a beer, please;

¿cuánto le pongo? how much would you like?;

póngame un kilo give me a kilo

4. [contribuir, aportar] to put in;

poner dinero en el negocio to put money into the business;

poner algo de mi/tu/ etc[m5]. parte to do my/your/ etc bit;

poner mucho empeño en (hacer) algo to put a lot of effort into (doing) sth;

pon atención en lo que digo pay attention to what I'm saying;

hay que poner más cuidado con o [m5] en la ortografía you have to take more care over your spelling

5. [hacer estar de cierta manera]
poner a alguien en un aprieto/de mal humor to put sb in a difficult position/in a bad mood;

le has puesto colorado/nervioso you've made him blush/feel nervous;

ponérselo fácil/difícil a alguien to make things easy/difficult for sb;

lo puso todo perdido she made a real mess;

el profesor nos puso a hacer cuentas the teacher gave us some sums to do;

llegó y nos puso a todos a trabajar she arrived and set us all to work;

pon la sopa a calentar warm the soup up;

me pusieron de aprendiz de camarero they had me work as a trainee waiter;

poner cara de tonto/inocente to put on a stupid/an innocent face

6. [calificar]
poner a alguien de algo to call sb sth;

me pusieron de mentiroso they called me a liar;

poner bien algo/a alguien to praise sth/sb;

poner mal algo/a alguien to criticize sth/sb

7. [oponer]
poner obstáculos a algo to hinder sth;

poner pegas a algo to raise objections to sth

8. [asignar] [precio] to fix, to settle on;
[multa] to give; [deberes, examen, tarea] to give, to set;
le pusieron (de nombre) Mario they called him Mario;

me han puesto (en el turno) de noche I've been assigned to the night shift, they've put me on the night shift;

le pusieron un cinco en el examen he got five out of ten in the exam

9. [comunicar] [telegrama, fax, giro postal] to send;
[conferencia] to make; Esp
¿me pones con él? can you put me through to him?;
Esp
no cuelgue, ahora le pongo don't hang up, I'll put you through in a second

10. [conectar, hacer funcionar] [televisión, radio] to switch o put on;
[despertador] to set; [instalación, gas] to put in; [música, cinta, disco] to put on;
pon la lavadora put the washing machine on;

pon el telediario put the news on;

puse el despertador a las seis/el reloj en hora I set my alarm clock for six o'clock/my watch to the right time;

¿te han puesto ya el teléfono? are you on the phone yet?, have they connected your phone yet?;

ponlo más alto, que no se oye turn it up, I can't hear it

11. [en el cine, el teatro, la televisión] to show;

anoche pusieron un documental muy interesante last night they showed a very interesting documentary;

¿qué ponen en la tele/en el Rialto? what's on the TV/on at the Rialto?;

en el Rialto ponen una de Stallone there's a Stallone movie on at the Rialto

12. [montar] to set up;

poner la casa to set up home;

poner un negocio to start a business;

ha puesto una tienda she has opened a shop;

han puesto una cocina nueva they've had a new Br cooker o US stove put in;

hemos puesto moqueta en el salón we've had a carpet fitted in the living-room;

poner la mesa to lay the table;

pusieron la tienda (de campaña) en un prado they pitched their tent o put their tent up in a meadow

13. [decorar] to do up;

han puesto su casa con mucho lujo they've done up their house in real style

14. [suponer] to suppose;

pongamos que sucedió así (let's) suppose that's what happened;

pon que necesitemos cinco días suppose we need five days;

poniendo que todo salga bien assuming everything goes according to plan;

¿cuándo estará listo? – ponle que en dos días when will it be ready? – reckon on it taking two days

15. Esp [decir] to say;

¿qué pone ahí? what does it say there?

16. [escribir] to put;

¿qué pusiste en la segunda pregunta? what did you put for the second question?

17. [huevo] to lay

18. RP [demorar] to take;

el tren pone media hora en llegar allá the train takes half an hour to get there

19. Fam [excitar]
esa actriz me pone that actress totally does it for me

♦ vi
[gallina, aves] to lay (eggs)
♦ v impersonal
Am Fam [parecer]
se me pone que… it seems to me that…

♦ See also the pronominal verb ponerse

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poner

<part puesto> v/t

1 put;

poner en escena stage;

poner en marcha set in motion;

pongamos que let’s suppose o assume that

2 ropa put on

3 ( añadir) put in

4 RAD, TV turn on, switch on

5 la mesa set

6 ( escribir) put down

7 en periódico, libro etc say;

la crítica puso muy bien su última película the critics gave his last film very good reviews

8 negocio set up

9 telegrama send

10 huevos lay

11 AUTO marcha put the car in, move into

12 dinero deposit

13

:

poner a alguien furioso make s.o. angry;

ponerle a alguien con alguien TELEC put s.o. through to s.o.;

ponerle una multa a alguien fine s.o.

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poner {60} vt

1) colocar: to put, to place

pon el libro en la mesa: put the book on the table

2) agregar, añadir: to put in, to add

3) : to put on (clothes)

4) contribuir: to contribute

5) escribir: to put in writing

no le puso su nombre: he didn't put his name on it

6) imponer: to set, to impose

7) exponer: to put, to expose

lo puso en peligro: she put him in danger

8) : to prepare, to arrange

poner la mesa: to set the table

9) : to name

le pusimos Ana: we called her Ana

10) establecer: to set up, to establish

puso un restaurante: he opened up a restaurant

11) instalar: to install, to put in

12) (with an adjective or adverb) : to make

siempre lo pones de mal humor: you always put him in a bad mood

13) : to turn on, to switch on

14) suponer: to suppose

pongamos que no viene: supposing he doesn't come

15) : to lay (eggs)

16)

poner a : to start (someone doing something)

lo puse a trabajar: I put him to work

17)

poner de : to place as

la pusieron de directora: they made her director

18)

poner en : to put in (a state or condition)

poner en duda: to call into question

poner vi

1) : to contribute

2) : to lay eggs

♦ See also the reflexive verb ponerse

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poner vb

1. (colocar) to put [pt. & pp. put]

he puesto los libros en la estantería I've put the books on the shelf

2. (ropa, etc) to put on

ponle el abrigo al niño put the baby's coat on

3. (añadir) to put

¿le has puesto sal a las patatas? have you put any salt on the potatoes?

¿te pones azúcar? do you take sugar?

4. (escribir) to write [pt. wrote; pp. written] / to put

hay que poner la dirección en el sobre you have to write the address on the envelope

5. (programar) to set [pt. & pp. set]

he puesto el despertador a las siete I've set the alarm clock for seven

6. (encender) to put on / to turn on / to switch on

pon la tele turn the TV on

no pongas la radio muy alta don't put the radio on too loud

pon otro disco put another record on

7. (establecer) to open

han puesto una tienda de ordenadores they've opened a computer shop

8. (enviar) to send [pt. & pp. sent]

voy a poner un fax I'm going to send a fax

9. (comunicar) to put through

¿me pones con Asunción, por favor? can you put me through to Asunción, please?

10. (decir) to say [pt. & pp. said]

en el periódico pone que la película está muy bien it says in the newspaper that the film is very good

11. (proyectar) to be on

¿qué ponen en el Renoir? what's on at the Renoir?

esta noche no ponen nada interesante en la tele there's nothing interesting on TV tonight

12. (dar un nombre) to call

le han puesto Paula they've called her Paula

13. (imponer) to give [pt. gave; pp. given]

nos ponen muchos deberes they give us a lot of homework

le han puesto una multa he was fined

me han puesto un 8 I got 8 out of 10

14. (servir) to give

¿qué te pongo? what can I get you?

me puso una tapa de aceitunas he gave me some olives

¿me pone un kilo de tomates? can I have a kilo of tomatoes, please?

15. (aportar) to supply [pt. & pp. supplied] / to put in

yo pongo el pastel y tú traes el champán I'll supply the cake and you bring the champagne

pusimos mil pesetas cada uno we each put in a thousand pesetas

16. (suponer) to suppose / to say [pt. & pp. said]

pongamos por caso... suppose... / let's say...

poner cara de sorpresa to look surprised

poner huevos to lay eggs [pt. & pp. laid]

poner nervioso a alguien to get on somebody's nerves

Spanish-English dictionary > poner
17 cover

ˈkʌvə
1. сущ.
1) а) крышка, покрышка, колпак, колпачок The jewel box had a carved wooden cover. ≈ Крышка коробки для драгоценностей была украшена деревянной резьбой. б) обложка, переплет;
одна сторона обложки to read from cover to cover ≈ прочесть от корки до корки( о книге) Don't judge a book by its cover. ≈ Не суди о книге по ее обложке. Syn: binding
1. в) футляр;
чехол a mattress cover ≈ чехол на матрац г) конверт, пакет;
обертка under the same cover ≈ в том же конверте under separate cover ≈ в отдельном пакете, в отдельном конверте д) покрывало;
одеяло Do you want another cover on the bed? ≈ Ты хочешь другое покрывало на кровать? Syn: blanket
1., comforter, quilt
1., coverlet, eiderdown ∙ Syn: lid
1., top I
1., cap I
1., covering
1. ;
wrapper, case II
1., encasement, envelope, jacket
1.
2) а) убежище, укрытие;
воен. прикрытие, заслон under cover ≈ в укрытии, под защитой to take cover ≈ укрыться When the rain started, we took cover under a large tree. ≈ Когда начался дождь, мы спрятались под большим деревом. air cover ≈ воздушная защита Syn: protection, shelter
1., shield
1., guard
1., defence;
asylum, refuge
1., sanctuary, concealment б) покров under cover of darkness ≈ под покровом темноты Syn: cloak
1. в) перен. ширма;
предлог, отговорка under cover of friendship ≈ под личиной дружбы Syn: screen
1., disguise
1., pretence
3) а) охот. укрытие, логово( зверя) б) растительный покров
4) а) коммерч. гарантийный фонд б) страхование
5) прибор (обеденный)
2. гл.
1) накрывать, закрывать, покрывать to cover a wall with paper ≈ оклеивать стену обоями Grandmother always covered the table with a lace cloth. ≈ Бабушка всегда покрывает стол кружевной скатертью. The roof was covered with wooden shingles. ≈ Крыша была покрыта кровельной дранкой. to cover (one's head) ≈ надевать( шляпу и т. п.) Syn: put on, put over, lay on, overlay
2., blanket
3., clothe, sheathe, shroud, envelop, wrap
2., enwrap
2) защищать, ограждать, укрывать The tent covered the campers from the rain. ≈ Палатка предохранила отдыхающих от дождя. to cover a siege ≈ выдерживать осаду some woods which covered their retreat ≈ леса, которые прикрыли их отступление Syn: protect, shield
2., guard
2., shelter
2., defend
3) а) закрывать;
скрывать, маскировать, прятать She covered her face with her hands. ≈ Она закрыла лицо руками. Frank laughed to cover his anxiety. ≈ Фрэнк засмеялся, чтобы скрыть тревогу. to cover the retreat ≈ прикрывать отступление to cover one's tracks ≈ заметать свои следы Syn: hide II
2., conceal, obscure
2., secrete;
cloak
2., veil
2., hood
2., screen
2. ;
mask
2., disguise
2., camouflage
2. б) спорт закрывать, прикрывать (игрока соперника) ;
прикрывать (участок поля)
4) включать, содержать, охватывать;
относиться( к чему-л.) The history book covers the years of Eisenhower's presidency. ≈ Эта книга по истории охватывает годы президентства Эйзенхауэра. Syn: deal with, include, involve, contain;
embrace
2., embody, comprise, take in, comprehend
5) освещать (события и т. п.) в печати, на телевидении, по радио The reporter covered the convention for the local newspaper. ≈ Журналист давал материалы о партийном съезде в местную газету. Syn: report
2., tell of, describe, chronicle, write up
6) лежать, покрывать;
расстилаться;
распространяться Water covered the floor. ≈ Вода покрывает пол. His brewery covers nearly four acres of ground. ≈ Его пивоварня занимает почти четыре акра земли.
7) преодолевать, проходить( какое-л. расстояние) ;
спорт пройти( дистанцию) The distance covered was close on twenty miles. ≈ Пройденное расстояние равнялось почти двадцати милям. We covered three states in two days. ≈ Мы проехали три штата за два дня. Syn: travel through, pass over, pass through, traverse
2., cross
3.
8) а) комерч. покрывать, обеспечивать( денежным) покрытием б) страховать This insurance covers the traveler in any accident. ≈ Эта страховка страхует путешественника от любого несчастного случая. Syn: insure
9) предусматривать, разрешать The rules covers all cases. ≈ Правила предусматривают все случаи.
10) покрывать (кобылу;
по отношению к другим животным употребляется редко)
11) сидеть( на яйцах)
12) держать под прицелом ∙ cover for cover in cover over cover up (по) крышка;
обертка;
покрывало;
чехол;
футляр, колпак - a * for a saucepan крышка кастрлюли - a * for a chair чехол для стула - glass * стеклянный колпак конверт;
обертка;
упаковка - under plain * в конверте без фирменного штампа, в простом конверте - under separate * (канцелярское) в отдельном конверте - this is a receipt, the goods will be sent under separate * посылаем вам расписку, а товар будет выслан отдельно переплет;
обложка - soft * мягкая обложка - to read a book from * to * прочесть книгу от корки до корки убежище, укрытие;
прикрытие, "крышка" - * from fire (военное) укрытие от огня - * from view (военное) укрытие от наблюдения - under * в укрытиии - to take * найти убежище, спрятаться - to break * внезапно появиться;
выйти из укрытия - the spy's * was to act as a bartender шпион скрывался под видом бармена (спортивное) прикрытие, защита покров - land * растительный покров - sky * облачность, облачный покров (of) покрывало, покров - under * of darkness под покровом темноты лесной покров, полог леса (ботаника) покров семяпочки или семени (охота) нора, логовище - to break * поднять из логовища личина, маска - under * of friendship под личиной дружбы - under * of patriotism прикрываясь патриотизмом прибор, куверт - *s were laid for four стол был накрыт на четыре персоны плата "за куверт" (в ресторане, ночном клубе) (коммерческое) гарантийный фонд;
страхование (геология) покрывающие породы( автомобильное) покрышка (театроведение) замена;
заменяющий актер или -ая актриса;
исполнитель из второго состава > under * тайный;
секретный;
> he kept his activities under * он держал свою деятельность в тайне;
тайно;
секретно;
> they met under * они встречались тайно покрывать, закрывать, накрывать - to * a saucepan закрывать кастрюлю - to * up a baby укутать ребенка - to * plants with straw прикрыть растения соломой (редкое) покрывать (голову, плечи) ;
укрывать - to * one's head надеть шляпу - to remain *ed не снять шляпы - pray be *ed (устаревшее) прошу надеть шляпу прикрывать, ограждать, защищать - to * a retreat прикрывать отступление - the warships *ed the landing of the army военные корабли прикрывали высадку армии - the father *ed the boy from the fire with his own body отец своим телом укрыл мальчика от огня( спортивное) держать, закрывать (игрока) прятать, скрывать - to * one's face with one's hands закрыть лицо руками - the enemy were *ed from our sight by woods лес скрывал от нас неприятеля - to * one's shame скрыть стыд - to * one's tracks замести следы покрывать;
находить оправдания - his family kept *ing for him семья постоянно покрывала его - to * up for a friend покрывать друга;
выручать друга (книжное) покрыть, увенчать;
запятнать - to * oneself with glory покрыть себя славой покрывать, обдавать - you are *ed with dust ты весь в пыли - a passing motor *ed me with mud проезжавшая мимо машина обдала меня грязью обивать;
оклеивать - to * the seat of a chair with leather обить кожей сиденье стула - to * with wall-paper оклеить обоями покрывать;
распространяться;
расстилаться - snow *ed the ground земля была покрыта снегом, на земле лежал снег - enemy troops *ed the whole country вражеские войска наводнили всю страну - the floods *ed a large area наводнение распространялось на большую территорию покрывать, охватывать;
относиться - his researches * a wide field его исследования охватывают широкую область - documents *ing the sale документы, касающиеся продажи( for) (разговорное) заменять, подменять - please * for me at the counter for a few minutes пожалуйства, подмени меня у прилавка на несколько минут( театроведение) заменять держать под наблюдением - the police got all the roads *ed полиция перекрыла все дороги пройти, проехать - he *ed the distance in an hour он прошел расстояние за час - by evening we had *ed sixty miles к вечеру мы проехали шестьдесят миль( спортивное) пробежать дистанцию - to * the distance in great style показать на дистанции высокую технику бега освещать в печати - to * football matches давать репортаж о футбольных матчах - to * the theatres освещать театральную жизнь предусматривать - the rules * all cases правила предусматривают все случаи (коммерческое) обеспечить покрытие;
покрывать - to * one's expenses покрыть расходы - the loan was *ed many times сумма займа была перекрыта во много раз страховать - my policy *s me against loss from fire мое имущество застраховано от пожара - you should get yourself *ed as soon as possible тебе надо поскорее застраховаться( карточное) покрывать, крыть принять пари;
поставить( сельскохозяйственное) случать;
крыть (матку) сидеть (на яйцах) (военное) держать под обстрелом;
держать под прицелом - don't move, I have you *ed не шевелись, буду стрелять additional premium for short-term ~ дополнительная страховая премия за краткосрочное покрытие рисков advance ~ авансовое покрытие all risks ~ покрытие всех рисков back ~ четвертая сторонка обложки bank-note ~ покрытие банкнот blanket ~ общее страхование blanket ~ полный перечень рисков, охватываемых страховым полисом ~ охватывать;
относиться (к чему-л.) ;
the book covers the whole subject книга дает исчерпывающие сведения по всему предмету cash ~ денежное покрытие ~ разрешать, предусматривать;
the circumstances are covered by this clause обстоятельства предусмотрены этим пунктом ~ расстилаться;
распространяться;
the city covers ten square miles город занимает десять квадратных миль cost escalation ~ покрытие роста издержек cover = cover-point ~ ком. гарантийный фонд ~ гарантийный фонд ~ гарантировать ~ давать материал, отчет( для прессы) ~ закрывать;
покрывать;
накрывать;
прикрывать;
перекрывать;
to cover a wall with paper оклеивать стену обоями ~ конверт;
under the same cover в том же конверте ~ конверт ~ (по) крышка;
обертка;
чехол;
покрывало;
футляр, колпак ~ обеспечение ~ обеспечивать покрытие ~ обеспечить покрытие (денежное) ~ обложка, переплет, крышка переплета;
to read from cover to cover прочесть от корки до корки (о книге) ~ полигр. обложка ~ обшивка ~ относиться (к чему-л.) ~ охватывать;
относиться (к чему-л.) ;
the book covers the whole subject книга дает исчерпывающие сведения по всему предмету ~ охватывать ~ полигр. переплет ~ перечень рисков, охватываемых страховым полисом ~ покров;
under cover of darkness под покровом темноты ~ покрывать (кобылу и т. п.) ~ покрывать ~ покрытие ~ покрытие (денежное) ~ покупка ценных бумаг при сделках на срок ~ преодолевать, проходить (какое-л. расстояние) ;
спорт. пройти (дистанцию) ~ прибор (обеденный) ~ принимать на страх ~ разрешать, предусматривать;
the circumstances are covered by this clause обстоятельства предусмотрены этим пунктом ~ распространяться ~ расстилаться;
распространяться;
the city covers ten square miles город занимает десять квадратных миль ~ сидеть (на яйцах) ~ скрывать;
to cover one's confusion (annoyance) чтобы скрыть (или не показать) свое смущение( досаду) ~ страхование ~ страховать ~ убежище, укрытие;
прикрытие;
заслон;
under cover в укрытии, под защитой ;
to take cover укрыться ~ укрывать, ограждать, защищать;
he covered his friend from the blow with his own body он своим телом закрыл друга от удара ~ уплата( по счету, векселю) ~ целиться( из ружья и т. п.) ;
держать под угрозой ~ ширма;
предлог;
отговорка;
личина, маска;
under cover of friendship под личиной дружбы ~ закрывать;
покрывать;
накрывать;
прикрывать;
перекрывать;
to cover a wall with paper оклеивать стену обоями ~ for losses покрытие убытков ~ girl хорошенькая девушка, изображение которой помещают на обложке журнала;
журнальная красотка ~ in забросать землей( могилу) ~ in закрыть ~ of loss покрытие убытков ~ of loss покрытие ущерба ~ on death сумма страхового возмещения при смертельном исходе ~ скрывать;
to cover one's confusion (annoyance) чтобы скрыть (или не показать) свое смущение (досаду) to ~ one's face with one's hands закрыть лицо руками to ~ the retreat прикрывать отступление;
to cover one's tracks заметать свои следы ~ over скрыть, прикрыть to ~ the retreat прикрывать отступление;
to cover one's tracks заметать свои следы ~ up прятать ~ up спрятать, тщательно прикрыть cover = cover-point cover-point: cover-point спорт. защитник( в крикете) ~ спорт. место защитника (в крикете) demand for ~ требование покрытия depot under ~ хранилище под крышей dust ~ полигр. суперобложка exchange rate risk ~ страхование от риска изменения валютного курса exchange risk ~ страхование от валютного риска extended ~ расширенное страхование forward ~ бирж. срочное покрытие forward ~ бирж. форвардное покрытие front ~ первая сторонка обложки front ~ передняя часть обложки full ~ полное покрытие ~ укрывать, ограждать, защищать;
he covered his friend from the blow with his own body он своим телом закрыл друга от удара inside back ~ третья сторонка обложки inside front ~ вторая сторонка обложки insurance ~ объем страховой ответственности interest ~ обеспечение выплаты процентов liability insurance ~ риски, охватываемые страхованием гражданской ответственности margin ~ бирж. покрытие маржи master ~ суперобложка maximum ~ максимальный объем страховой ответственности minimum ~ минимальное покрытие molded ~ формованная накладка open ~ генеральный полис open ~ открытый полис primary ~ первичное страхование provide forward ~ бирж. предоставлять срочное обеспечение provide forward ~ бирж. предоставлять форвардное обеспечение ~ обложка, переплет, крышка переплета;
to read from cover to cover прочесть от корки до корки (о книге) reinsurance ~ объем ответственности при перестраховании reserve fund ~ покрытие резервного фонда risk ~ перечень рисков, охватываемых страховым полисом subsequent ~ последующая уплата по счету surplus ~ избыточное покрытие ~ убежище, укрытие;
прикрытие;
заслон;
under cover в укрытии, под защитой ;
to take cover укрыться ~ убежище, укрытие;
прикрытие;
заслон;
under cover в укрытии, под защитой ;
to take cover укрыться under: ~ heavy penalty под страхом сурового наказания;
under the necessity( of smth.) под давлением( каких-л.) обстоятельств;
under cover под прикрытием ~ покров;
under cover of darkness под покровом темноты ~ ширма;
предлог;
отговорка;
личина, маска;
under cover of friendship под личиной дружбы ~ конверт;
under the same cover в том же конверте vegetative ~ растительный покров vertex ~ вершинное покрытие

Большой англо-русский и русско-английский словарь > cover
18 cover

1.
['kʌvə(r)]noun

1) (piece of cloth) Decke, die; (of cushion, bed) Bezug, der; (lid) Deckel, der; (of hole, engine, typewriter, etc.) Abdeckung, die

put a cover on or over — zudecken; abdecken [Loch, Fußboden, Grab, Fahrzeug, Maschine]; beziehen [Kissen, Bett]

2) (of book) Einband, der; (of magazine) Umschlag, der; (of record) [Platten]hülle, die

read something from cover to cover — etwas von vorn bis hinten lesen

on the [front/back] cover — auf dem [vorderen/hinteren] Buchdeckel; (of magazine) auf der Titelseite/hinteren Umschlagseite

3) (Post): (envelope) [Brief]umschlag, der

under plain cover — in neutralem Umschlag

[send something] under separate cover — [etwas] mit getrennter Post [schicken]

4) in pl. (bedclothes) Bettzeug, das

5) (hiding place, shelter) Schutz, der

take cover [from something] — Schutz [vor etwas (Dat.)] suchen

[be/go] under cover — (from bullets etc.) in Deckung [sein/gehen]

under cover — (from rain) überdacht [Sitzplatz]; regengeschützt

keep something under cover — etwas abgedeckt halten

under cover of darkness — im Schutz der Dunkelheit

6) (Mil.): (supporting force) Deckung, die

7) (protection) Deckung, die

give somebody/something cover — jemandem Deckung geben

8) (pretence) Vorwand, der; (false identity, screen) Tarnung, die

9) (Insurance)

[insurance] cover — Versicherung, die

get cover against something — sich gegen etwas versichern

have adequate cover — ausreichend versichert sein

10) (of song etc.)

cover [version] — Coverversion, die
2. transitive verb
1) bedecken

cover a book with leather — ein Buch in Leder binden

cover a chair with chintz — einen Stuhl mit Chintz beziehen

cover a pan with a lid — eine Pfanne mit einem Deckel zudecken

she covered her face with her hands — sie verbarg das Gesicht in den Händen

the roses are covered with greenfly — die Rosen sind voller Blattläuse

somebody is covered in or with confusion/shame — (fig.) jmd. ist ganz verlegen/sehr beschämt

2) (conceal, lit. or fig.) verbergen; (for protection) abdecken

3) (travel) zurücklegen

4) in p.p. (having roof) überdacht

5) (deal with) behandeln; (include) abdecken

6) (Journ.) berichten über (+ Akk.)

7)

cover expenses — die Kosten decken

£10 will cover my needs for the journey — 10 Pfund werden für die Reisekosten reichen

8) (shield) decken

I'll keep you covered — ich gebe dir Deckung

9)

cover oneself — (fig.) sich absichern; (Insurance)

cover oneself against something — sich gegen etwas versichern

10) (aim gun at) in Schach halten (ugs.)

I've got you covered — ich habe meine Waffe auf dich gerichtet

11) (record new version of) covern

Phrasal Verbs:

- academic.ru/85790/cover_for">cover for

- cover in

- cover up

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1. verb
1) (to put or spread something on, over or in front of: They covered (up) the body with a sheet; My shoes are covered in paint.) bedecken

2) (to be enough to pay for: Will 10 dollars cover your expenses?) decken

3) (to travel: We covered forty miles in one day.) zurücklegen

4) (to stretch over a length of time etc: His diary covered three years.) sich erstrecken über

5) (to protect: Are we covered by your car insurance?) decken

6) (to report on: I'm covering the race for the local newspaper.) berichten über

7) (to point a gun at: I had him covered.) in Schach halten
2. noun
1) (something which covers, especially a cloth over a table, bed etc: a table-cover; a bed-cover; They replaced the cover on the manhole.) die Decke

2) (something that gives protection or shelter: The soldiers took cover from the enemy gunfire; insurance cover.) die Deckung

3) (something that hides: He escaped under cover of darkness.) der Schutz

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- coverage
- covering
- cover-girl
- cover story
- cover-up
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cov·er

[ˈkʌvəʳ, AM -ɚ]

I. n

1. (spread) Abdeckung f; (flexible plastic case) Plane f; (for smaller objects) Hülle f; (cloth case) Kleiderhülle f; (protective top) Deckel m; (for bed) [Bett]decke f, Duvet nt SCHWEIZ; (for armchair, sofa) [Schon]bezug m

cushion \cover Kissenbezug m, Polsterüberzug m ÖSTERR

manhole \cover Schachtdeckel m

quilt [or duvet] \cover Bettdeckenbezug m, Duvetbezug m SCHWEIZ

2. (sheets)

▪ the \covers pl das Bettzeug

Ann burrowed down beneath the \covers Ann zog sich die Decke über den Kopf

he threw back the \covers er warf die Bettdecke zurück

3. (of a book) Einband m; of a magazine Titelseite f, Cover nt

hard \cover gebundenes Buch, Hardcover nt

soft \cover Taschenbuch nt

to read a book from \cover to \cover ein Buch vom Anfang bis zum Ende lesen [o in einem durchlesen

4. (envelope) Briefumschlag m, Couvert nt SCHWEIZ, Kuvert nt ÖSTERR

under plain \cover in neutralem Umschlag

under separate \cover mit getrennter Post

5. no pl (shelter) Schutz m

not many of the seats are under \cover nicht viele Sitze sind überdacht; (concealed)

he ordered his men to stay under \cover er befahl seinen Männern, in ihren Verstecken zu bleiben

under \cover of darkness im Schutz der Dunkelheit

to take \cover somewhere sich akk irgendwo unterstellen

I took \cover behind a wall/in a ditch/under the table ich versteckte mich hinter einer Wand/in einem Graben/unter dem Tisch

6. no pl (for animals to hide) Dickicht nt, Unterholz nt

to break \cover aus dem [schützenden] Unterholz hervorbrechen

7. (concealing true identity) Tarnung f

under \cover as getarnt als

to blow sb's \cover jdn enttarnen [o auffliegen lassen

8. no pl MIL Deckung f; (from bombs, gun attacks) Feuerschutz m

9. no pl esp BRIT (insurance) Versicherungsschutz m, Deckung f

do you have \cover against theft? sind Sie gegen Diebstahl versichert?

to ask for additional \cover zusätzliche Deckung verlangen

full \cover voller Versicherungsschutz

third-party \cover Haftpflichtversicherung f

comprehensive \cover Vollkaskoversicherung f

to have \cover versichert sein, Versicherungsschutz haben

to operate without adequate \cover keinen ausreichenden Versicherungsschutz haben

10. ECON, FIN (security) Abdeckung f, Absicherung f

do you have sufficient \cover for this loan? haben Sie ausreichende Sicherheiten für diesen Kredit?

11. no pl (substitute) Vertretung f

to provide \cover for sb jdn vertreten

to provide emergency \cover einen Notdienst aufrechterhalten, eine Notfallversorgung gewährleisten

12. MUS (recording) Coverversion f

13.

▶ never judge a book by its \cover man sollte niemals nur nach dem Äußeren urteilen

II. vt

1. (put over)

▪ to \cover sth/sb etw/jdn bedecken; (against dust also) etw überziehen

snow \covered the hills Schnee bedeckte die Hügel

▪ to be \covered [in [or with]] sth [mit etw dat] bedeckt sein

my hands are \covered in ink/mud/paint meine Hände sind voller Tinte/Schlamm/Farbe

how much of the Earth's surface is \covered by water? wie viel Prozent der Erdoberfläche liegt unter Wasser?

\covered with blood voll Blut, blutig

2. (to protect)

▪ to \cover sth/sb [with sth] etw/jdn [mit etw dat] abdecken

they \covered him with a blanket sie deckten ihn mit einer Decke zu

to \cover one's eyes/face with one's hands die Augen/das Gesicht mit den Händen bedecken

3. (in order to hide)

▪ to \cover sth etw verdecken; ( fig) one's confusion etw überspielen

4. (extend over)

▪ to \cover sth sich akk über etw akk erstrecken

London \covers 1579 square kilometres [of land] London erstreckt sich über 1579 Quadratkilometer; ( fig)

the new office will \cover the whole of Scotland das neue Büro ist für ganz Schottland zuständig

5. (travel)

to \cover a lot of ground eine große Strecke zurücklegen; (make progress) gut vorankommen; (be wide-ranging) sehr umfassend sein

during the meeting we \covered a lot of ground wir sind bei der Sitzung gut vorangekommen

to \cover 20 kilometres in two hours 20 km in zwei Stunden fahren

6. (deal with)

▪ to \cover sth sich akk mit etw dat befassen, etw behandeln

this leaflet \covers what we've just discussed in more detail in der Broschüre finden Sie Informationen zu dem, was wir gerade ausführlich besprochen haben

do these parking restrictions \cover residents as well as visitors? gelten die Parkbeschränkungen sowohl für Anlieger als auch für Besucher?

the new regulations \cover precisely where and when protest marches can take place in den neuen Regelungen ist genau festgehalten, wo und wann Protestmärsche stattfinden dürfen

7. (be enough for)

▪ to \cover sth etw [ab]decken

to \cover the costs die Kosten decken

here's £20, will that \cover it? hier sind 20 Pfund, wird das reichen?

8. (report on)

▪ to \cover sth über etw akk berichten

the journalist was in Vietnam, \covering the war er war Kriegsberichterstatter in Vietnam

9. (insure)

▪ to \cover sb/sth [against [or for] sth] jdn/etw [gegen etw akk] versichern

are we \covered for accidental damage? sind wir gegen Unfallschäden versichert?

the damage was \covered by the insurance der Schaden wurde von der Versicherung bezahlt

to be fully \covered vollen Versicherungsschutz haben

10. (earn enough to pay) etw [ab]decken [o sichern]

the dividend is \covered four times das Verhältnis Gewinn-Dividende ist 4:1

11. (protect)

▪ to \cover oneself [against sth] sich akk [gegen etw akk] absichern

she tried to \cover herself by saying that... sie versuchte sich damit herauszureden, dass...

12. MIL

▪ to \cover sb/sth jdn/etw decken; (give covering fire) jdm/etw Feuerschutz geben

\cover me! gib mir Deckung!

to \cover sb's retreat jds Rückzug decken

13. (aim weapon at)

▪ to \cover sb seine Waffe auf jdn/etw richten

hands up! I've got you \covered! Hände hoch! meine Waffe ist auf Sie gerichtet!

14. (watch)

▪ to \cover sth etw bewachen

15. (do sb's job)

▪ to \cover sth [for sb] etw [für jdn] übernehmen

could you \cover my shift for me tomorrow? könnten Sie morgen meine Schicht übernehmen?

16. (adopt song)

to \cover a song einen Song covern fachspr, von einem Lied eine Coverversion aufnehmen

17. ZOOL

to \cover an animal ein Tier decken

18.

▶ to \cover one's back sich absichern fig

▶ to \cover oneself with glory sich akk mit Ruhm bedecken

▶ to \cover a multitude of sins viel Unschönes verbergen

▶ to \cover one's tracks seine Spuren verwischen

III. vi

to \cover well/badly paint gut/schlecht decken

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['kʌvə(r)]
1. n

1) (= lid) Deckel m; (of lens) (Schutz)kappe f; (= loose cover on chair) Bezug m; (= cloth for typewriter, umbrella etc) Hülle f; (on lorries, tennis court) Plane f; (= sheet over merchandise, shop counter) Decke f, Tuch nt; (= blanket, quilt) (Bett)decke f

he put a cover over her/it — er deckte sie/es zu

she pulled the covers up to her chin — sie zog die Decke bis ans Kinn (hoch)

2) (of book) Einband m; (of magazine) Umschlag m; (= dust cover) (Schutz)umschlag m

to read a book from cover to cover — ein Buch von Anfang bis Ende or von der ersten bis zur letzten Seite lesen

on the cover — auf dem Einband/Umschlag; (of magazine) auf der Titelseite, auf dem Titel(blatt)

3) (COMM: envelope) Umschlag m

under separate cover — getrennt

under plain cover — in neutralem Umschlag

4) no pl (= shelter, protection) Schutz m (from vor +dat, gegen); (MIL) Deckung f (from vor +dat, gegen)

to take cover (from rain) — sich unterstellen, Schutz suchen (from vor +dat ); (Mil) in Deckung gehen (from vor +dat )

under the cover of the trees — im Schutz der Bäume

these plants/the car should be kept under cover — diese Pflanzen sollten/das Auto sollte abgedeckt sein or (under roof)

to get oneself under cover (for longer period) — sich unterstellen Unterschlupf finden

under cover of darkness — im Schutz(e) der Dunkelheit

to give sb cover (Mil) — jdm Deckung geben

5) (HUNT) Deckung f

to break cover — aus der Deckung hervorbrechen

6) (Brit: place at meal) Gedeck nt

she laid covers for six — sie deckte für sechs Personen, sie legte sechs Gedecke auf

7) (Brit) (COMM, FIN) Deckung f; (= insurance cover) Versicherung f

to operate without cover — ohne Deckung arbeiten

to take out cover for a car — ein Auto versichern

to take out cover against fire — eine Feuerversicherung abschließen

to get cover for sth — etw versichern (lassen)

do you have adequate cover? — sind Sie ausreichend versichert?

8) (= assumed identity) Tarnung f; (= front organization also) Deckung f

under cover as — getarnt als

to operate under cover — als Agent tätig sein

to blow sb's cover — jdn enttarnen

9) (MUS) Coverversion f

2. vt

1) (= put cover on) bedecken; (= cover over) zudecken; (with loose cover) chair etc beziehen

a covered wagon/way — ein Planwagen m

to cover one's head — den Kopf bedecken

the car covered us in mud — das Auto bespritzte uns von oben bis unten mit Schlamm

the mountain was covered with or in snow — der Berg war schneebedeckt or mit Schnee bedeckt

you're all covered with dog hairs — du bist voller Hundehaare

to cover oneself in or with glory — Ruhm ernten

to cover oneself with ridicule — sich lächerlich machen

covered in or with shame — zutiefst beschämt

2) (= hide) surprise verbergen; mistake, tracks also verdecken

to cover one's face in or with one's hands — sein Gesicht in den Händen verstecken or verbergen

3) (= protect) decken

ass (fig) — sich absichern

he only said that to cover himself — er hat das nur gesagt, um sich abzudecken or zu decken

4) (= point a gun at etc) door etc sichern; sb decken; (= be on guard near) sichern

to keep sb covered — jdn in Schach halten

I've got you covered! (with gun etc) — ich hab auf dich angelegt; ( fig, Chess etc ) ich hab dich

5) (FIN) loan decken; expenses, costs also abdecken; (INSUR) versichern

will £30 cover the drinks? — reichen £ 30 für die Getränke?

he gave me £30 to cover the drinks — er gab mir £ 30 für Getränke

6) (= take in, include) behandeln; (law also) erfassen; (= allow for, anticipate) possibilities, eventualities vorsehen

what does your travel insurance cover you for? — was deckt deine Reiseversicherung ab?

to cover the waterfront (esp US) — einen weiten Bereich abdecken

7) (PRESS: report on) berichten über (+acc)

8) (= travel) miles, distance zurücklegen

9) (salesman etc) territory zuständig sein für

10) (MUS) song neu interpretieren

11) (animals = copulate with) decken

12) (= play a higher card than) überbieten

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cover [ˈkʌvə(r)]

A s

1. Decke f

2. weitS. (Pflanzen-, Schnee-, Wolken- etc) Decke f

3. Deckel m:

under cover GASTR zugedeckt

4. a) (Buch) Decke(l) f(m), Einband m:

from cover to cover von der ersten bis zur letzten Seite

b) Umschlag- oder Titelseite f

c) (Schutz)Umschlag m

5. Umhüllung f, Hülle f, Futteral n, Kappe f

6. Überzug m, Bezug m

7. a) TECH Schutzhaube f oder -platte f

b) Abdeckhaube f (eines Plattenspielers etc)

c) Schutzmantel m (von elektrischen Röhren)

d) AUTO (Reifen) Decke f, Mantel m

8. Briefumschlag m, Kuvert n:

under same cover mit gleichem Schreiben, beiliegend;

under separate cover mit getrennter Post;

under plain cover in neutralem Umschlag

9. under cover of unter der (Deck)Adresse von ( → A 16)

10. Faltbrief m

11. Philatelie: Ganzsache f

12. Schutz m, Obdach n, Dach n:

get under cover sich unterstellen

13. Schutz m ( from gegen, vor dat):

under cover of night im Schutze der Nacht

14. MIL

a) auch allg Deckung f ( from vor dat):

take cover in Deckung gehen, Deckung nehmen;

take cover! (in) Deckung!

b) Sicherung f, Abschirmung f

15. JAGD

a) Lager n (von Wild)

b) (schützendes) Dickicht:

break cover ins Freie treten

16. fig Tarnung f, Deckmantel m, Vorwand m:

under cover of unter dem Deckmantel (gen), getarnt als ( → A 9);

blow one’s cover auffliegen umg (Agent etc)

17. Gedeck n (bei Tisch)

18. WIRTSCH Deckung f, Sicherheit f:

cover funds Deckungsmittel;

cover ratio Deckungsverhältnis n (einer Währung)

19. Versicherungsrecht: Abdeckung f, Versicherungsschutz m ( against gegen)

B v/t

1. ab-, be-, zudecken ( alle:

with mit):

covered with voll von;

covered with dust staubbedeckt;

covered in sweat schweißbedeckt, -gebadet;

remain covered den Hut aufbehalten;

cover o.s. with glory fig sich mit Ruhm bedecken oder bekleckern;

cover a roof ein Dach decken; → glory A 1

2. eine Fläche bedecken, einnehmen, sich über eine Fläche, auch eine Zeitspanne erstrecken

3. Papier, Seiten vollschreiben

4. überziehen, umwickeln, umhüllen, umspinnen:

covered buttons überzogene Knöpfe

5. einhüllen, -wickeln, -schlagen ( alle:

in, with in akk)

6. a) verdecken, -bergen (auch fig)

b) oft cover up fig verhüllen, -hehlen, bemänteln:

cover (up) one’s mistakes;

cover up a scandal einen Skandal vertuschen

7. auch fig (o.s. sich) decken, schützen ( beide:

from, against vor dat, gegen):

cover o.s. fig sich absichern

8. MIL

a) den Rückzug etc decken, schützen, abschirmen, sichern

b) auch allg jemanden decken, jemandem Deckung geben

c) ein Gebiet beherrschen, im Schussfeld haben

d) ein Gelände bestreichen, (mit Feuer) belegen

9. zielen auf (akk), in Schach halten:

cover sb with a pistol

10. WIRTSCH Kosten decken, bestreiten:

cover a loss einen Verlust decken;

cover debts Schulden (ab)decken

11. WIRTSCH versichern, abdecken ( beide:

against gegen):

be covered Versicherungsschutz haben oder genießen

12. decken, genügen oder ausreichen für:

cover a requirement

13. umfassen, umschließen, einschließen, beinhalten, enthalten, behandeln:

the book does not cover that period

14. (statistisch, mit Radar, Werbung etc) erfassen

15. ein Thema erschöpfend behandeln

16. Presse, RADIO, TV berichten über (akk):

cover the elections

17. eine Strecke zurücklegen:

cover three miles;

cover the ground fig alles (gründlich) durchnehmen oder bearbeiten oder behandeln;

cover a lot of ground

a) eine große Strecke zurücklegen,

b) fig viel umfassen, weit gehen oder reichen

18. einen Bezirk bereisen, bearbeiten:

this salesman covers Utah

19. ein Gebiet versorgen, operieren in (dat):

the bus line covers a vast area

20. SPORT einen Gegenspieler decken

21. jemanden beschatten, beobachten

22. ZOOL ein Weibchen decken, bespringen, eine Stute beschälen

23. BIBEL eine Sünde vergeben, auslöschen

C v/i

1. TECH decken:

this paint does not cover

2. SPORT decken

3. cover for einspringen für, vertreten

* * *
1.
['kʌvə(r)]noun

1) (piece of cloth) Decke, die; (of cushion, bed) Bezug, der; (lid) Deckel, der; (of hole, engine, typewriter, etc.) Abdeckung, die

put a cover on or over — zudecken; abdecken [Loch, Fußboden, Grab, Fahrzeug, Maschine]; beziehen [Kissen, Bett]

2) (of book) Einband, der; (of magazine) Umschlag, der; (of record) [Platten]hülle, die

read something from cover to cover — etwas von vorn bis hinten lesen

on the [front/back] cover — auf dem [vorderen/hinteren] Buchdeckel; (of magazine) auf der Titelseite/hinteren Umschlagseite

3) (Post): (envelope) [Brief]umschlag, der

under plain cover — in neutralem Umschlag

[send something] under separate cover — [etwas] mit getrennter Post [schicken]

4) in pl. (bedclothes) Bettzeug, das

5) (hiding place, shelter) Schutz, der

take cover [from something] — Schutz [vor etwas (Dat.)] suchen

[be/go] under cover — (from bullets etc.) in Deckung [sein/gehen]

under cover — (from rain) überdacht [Sitzplatz]; regengeschützt

keep something under cover — etwas abgedeckt halten

under cover of darkness — im Schutz der Dunkelheit

6) (Mil.): (supporting force) Deckung, die

7) (protection) Deckung, die

give somebody/something cover — jemandem Deckung geben

8) (pretence) Vorwand, der; (false identity, screen) Tarnung, die

9) (Insurance)

[insurance] cover — Versicherung, die

get cover against something — sich gegen etwas versichern

have adequate cover — ausreichend versichert sein

10) (of song etc.)

cover [version] — Coverversion, die
2. transitive verb
1) bedecken

cover a book with leather — ein Buch in Leder binden

cover a chair with chintz — einen Stuhl mit Chintz beziehen

cover a pan with a lid — eine Pfanne mit einem Deckel zudecken

she covered her face with her hands — sie verbarg das Gesicht in den Händen

the roses are covered with greenfly — die Rosen sind voller Blattläuse

somebody is covered in or with confusion/shame — (fig.) jmd. ist ganz verlegen/sehr beschämt

2) (conceal, lit. or fig.) verbergen; (for protection) abdecken

3) (travel) zurücklegen

4) in p.p. (having roof) überdacht

5) (deal with) behandeln; (include) abdecken

6) (Journ.) berichten über (+ Akk.)

7)

cover expenses — die Kosten decken

£10 will cover my needs for the journey — 10 Pfund werden für die Reisekosten reichen

8) (shield) decken

I'll keep you covered — ich gebe dir Deckung

9)

cover oneself — (fig.) sich absichern; (Insurance)

cover oneself against something — sich gegen etwas versichern

10) (aim gun at) in Schach halten (ugs.)

I've got you covered — ich habe meine Waffe auf dich gerichtet

11) (record new version of) covern

Phrasal Verbs:

- cover for

- cover in

- cover up

* * *

n.

Abdeckung f.

Decke -n f.

Deckel - m.

Hülle -- f.

Schutz m.

Titel -- m.

Umschlag -¨e m.

Zeitungsmantel m.

Überzug -¨e m. v.

bedecken v.

bespannen (mit Stoff...) v.

decken v.

umfassen v.

überziehen v.

English-german dictionary > cover
19 coronilla

f.

1 crown (of the head).

estar hasta la coronilla (de) (informal) to be sick and tired (of)

2 crown of the head, pate, top of the head, crown.

* * *

coronilla

► nombre femenino

1 (parte de la cabeza) crown of the head

2 (tonsura) tonsure

\

FRASEOLOGÍA

andar de coronilla familiar to run around in circles

estar hasta la coronilla familiar to be fed up (de, with)

* * *

noun f.

crown

* * *

SF crown, top of the head

andar o bailar o ir de coronilla — to bend over backwards to please sb

dar de coronilla — to bump one's head

estar hasta la coronilla — to be utterly fed up (de with)

* * *

femenino crown, crown of the head

estar hasta la coronilla (de algo/alguien) — (fam) to be fed up to the back teeth (with something/somebody) (colloq)

* * *

= crown.

Ex. There was a small bald spot on the crown of his head, and his chin was covered with a short graying beard.

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* estar hasta la coronilla de = be sick and tired of.

* * *

femenino crown, crown of the head

estar hasta la coronilla (de algo/alguien) — (fam) to be fed up to the back teeth (with something/somebody) (colloq)

* * *

= crown.

Ex: There was a small bald spot on the crown of his head, and his chin was covered with a short graying beard.

* estar hasta la coronilla de = be sick and tired of.

* * *

coronilla

feminine

crown, crown of the head

andar or bailar de coronilla to bend over backward(s) ( colloq)

estar hasta la coronilla ( fam); to be fed up to the back teeth ( colloq)

estoy hasta la coronilla de tus manías I'm fed up to the back teeth o I've had it up to here with you and your fads ( colloq)

* * *

coronilla sustantivo femenino
crown (of the head);
◊ estar hasta la coronilla (de algo/algn) (fam) to be fed up to the back teeth (with sth/sb) (colloq)

coronilla sustantivo femenino crown of the head
♦ Locuciones: familiar estar hasta la coronilla, to be fed up [de, with]

' coronilla' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
hasta
- vértice
English:
crown
- top

* * *

coronilla nf

crown (of the head);

Comp
Fam
ando o [m5] voy de coronilla I'm at full stretch;

Comp
Fam
estar hasta la coronilla de algo/alguien to be fed up to the back teeth with sth/sb

* * *

coronilla

f ANAT crown;

estoy hasta la coronilla fam I’ve had it up to here fam

* * *

coronilla nf

1) : crown (of the head)

2)

estar hasta la coronilla : to be completely fed up

* * *

coronilla n crown of the head

estar hasta la coronilla de algo to be sick and tired of something

Spanish-English dictionary > coronilla
20 barba

f.

1 beard.

apurarse la barba to shave close

dejarse barba to grow a beard

barbas beard; (de persona) barbel (de pez)

un hombre con toda la barba a real man

por barba per head (cada uno) (peninsular Spanish)

lo hizo en sus (propias) barbas he did it right under her nose

reírse de alguien en sus propias barbas to laugh in somebody's face

barba incipiente stubble

2 chin.

pres.indicat.

3^rd person singular (él/ella/ello) present indicative of spanish verb: barbar.

* * *

barba

► nombre femenino

1 ANATOMÍA chin

2 (pelo) beard

\

FRASEOLOGÍA

con toda la barba true, real

■ es un caballero con toda la barba he's a real gentleman, he's every inch a gentleman

dejarse barba to grow a beard

en las barbas de alguien right under somebody's nose

hacer la barba a alguien (afeitar) to shave somebody 2 (molestar) to annoy somebody 3 (adular) to fawn on

por barba per head, a head, each

reírse en las barbas de alguien to laugh in somebody's face

subirse a las barbas de alguien to get cheeky with somebody

barba cerrada thick beard, bushy beard

barba de ballena whalebone

barba de chivo goatee beard

* * *

noun f.

beard

* * *

1. SF

1) (=pelo) beard

llevar o tener barba — to have a beard

lleva o tiene barba de tres días — he's got three days' stubble, he's got three days' growth of beard

tiene la barba cerrada o muy poblada — he's got a very thick beard, his beard grows thickly

arreglarse o hacerse o recortarse la barba — to trim one's beard

dejarse barba: me estoy dejando barba — I'm growing a beard

por barba: dos naranjas por barba — two oranges apiece o per head

- colgar barbas al santo

- hacer algo en las barbas de algn

- hacerle la barba a algn

- llevar a algn de la barba

- mentir por la barba

- tener pocas barbas

- a barba regalada

- subirse a las barbas de algn

- tirarse de las barbas

- un hombre con toda la barba

- cuando las barbas de tu vecino veas pelar pon las tuyas a remojar

barba de chivo — goatee (beard)

barba honrada — distinguished personage

2) (=mentón) chin

3) [de ave] wattle; [de mejillón, cabra] beard

barba de ballena — whalebone

4) (Bot) [de raíz] beard

2.

SM (Teat) † (=papel) old man's part; (=actor) performer of old men's roles ; (=villano) villain

* * *

femenino

1)

a) ( de quien se la afeita) stubble

barba de dos días — two days' growth of stubble

b) ( de quien se la deja) beard

dejarse (la) barba — to grow a beard

el de la barba — the one with the beard

con toda la barba: es un líder con toda la barba he's a true o real leader; en sus (mismísimas) barbas (fam) right under his nose (colloq); hacerle la barba a alguien (Méx fam) to suck up to somebody (colloq); por barba (fam) each; subírsele a alguien a las barbas (fam) to get fresh (AmE) o (BrE) cheeky with somebody (colloq); cuando las barbas de tu vecino veas pelar pon las tuyas a remojar — you should learn from other people's mistakes

c) (mentón, barbilla) chin

2) tb barbas femenino plural

a) ( de raíz) beard

b) ( de cabra) beard; ( de pez) barbels (pl); ( de ave) wattle

* * *

= beard, burr, deckle edge.

Ex. There was a small bald spot on the crown of his head, and his chin was covered with a short graying beard.

Ex. Drypoint was another method of engraving printing plates in the fifteenth century according to which the design was sketched directly on to the plate with a steel point, the burr being left alone.

Ex. Paper made in side-by-side two-sheet moulds can easily be identified by the fact that in a whole sheet (i.e. one that has deckle edges all round) the chain lines are parallel to the longer edges.

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* barba de chivo = goatee, goatee beard.

* barba de media tarde = five o'clock shadow.

* barba de tres días = stubble beard, stubble.

* barba de tres días de moda = designer stubble.

* barba incipiente = stubble, stubble beard.

* barba incipiente de moda = designer stubble.

* con barba = bearded.

* doble barba = double chin.

* sin barba = beardless.

* tirarse de las barbas = tear + Posesivo + hair out.

* * *

femenino

1)

a) ( de quien se la afeita) stubble

barba de dos días — two days' growth of stubble

b) ( de quien se la deja) beard

dejarse (la) barba — to grow a beard

el de la barba — the one with the beard

con toda la barba: es un líder con toda la barba he's a true o real leader; en sus (mismísimas) barbas (fam) right under his nose (colloq); hacerle la barba a alguien (Méx fam) to suck up to somebody (colloq); por barba (fam) each; subírsele a alguien a las barbas (fam) to get fresh (AmE) o (BrE) cheeky with somebody (colloq); cuando las barbas de tu vecino veas pelar pon las tuyas a remojar — you should learn from other people's mistakes

c) (mentón, barbilla) chin

2) tb barbas femenino plural

a) ( de raíz) beard

b) ( de cabra) beard; ( de pez) barbels (pl); ( de ave) wattle

* * *

= beard, burr, deckle edge.

Ex: There was a small bald spot on the crown of his head, and his chin was covered with a short graying beard.

Ex: Drypoint was another method of engraving printing plates in the fifteenth century according to which the design was sketched directly on to the plate with a steel point, the burr being left alone.

Ex: Paper made in side-by-side two-sheet moulds can easily be identified by the fact that in a whole sheet (i.e. one that has deckle edges all round) the chain lines are parallel to the longer edges.

* barba de chivo = goatee, goatee beard.

* barba de media tarde = five o'clock shadow.

* barba de tres días = stubble beard, stubble.

* barba de tres días de moda = designer stubble.

* barba incipiente = stubble, stubble beard.

* barba incipiente de moda = designer stubble.

* con barba = bearded.

* doble barba = double chin.

* sin barba = beardless.

* tirarse de las barbas = tear + Posesivo + hair out.

* * *

barba¹

feminine

A [ Vocabulary notes (Spanish) ]

1 (de quien se la afeita) stubble

llegó con barba de dos días he showed up with two days' growth of stubble

2 (de quien se la deja) beard

se está dejando (la) barba he's growing a beard

aquel hombre de la barbaor las barbas that man with the beard

está deseando que le salga la barba he can't wait to start shaving

barba poblada or espesa or cerrada thick o bushy beard

barba rala wispy beard

arreglarse/recortarse la barbaor las barbas to tidy up/trim one's beard

con toda la barba: es un líder con toda la barba he's a true o real leader

en sus (mismísimas or propias) barbas ( fam): le robaron el coche en sus mismísimas barbas they stole his car from right under his nose

hacerle la barba a algn ( Méx fam); to suck up to sb ( colloq)

mentir con toda la barba ( fam); to tell a barefaced lie

por barba ( fam); each

sale or toca a 1.000 euros por barba it works out at 1,000 euros a head o each

son capaces de comerse un pollo por barba they're quite capable of eating a chicken each

si sale con barbas San Antón y si no la Purísima Concepción it's all the same to me ( colloq), I don't mind o I'm not bothered one way or the other ( colloq)

subírsele a algn a las barbas ( fam); to get fresh ( AmE) o ( BrE) cheeky with sb ( colloq), to get too familiar with sb ( colloq)

tirarse de las barbas ( fam); to tear one's hair out ( colloq)

cuando las barbas de tu vecino veas pelar or arder pon las tuyas a remojar or en remojo you should learn from other people's mistakes

3 (mentón, barbilla) chin

Compuesto:

barba or barbas de chivo

goatee

B tb barbas fpl

1 (de una raíz) beard; (del maíz) beard; (de una alcachofa) choke; (de una pluma) barbs (pl)

2 (de una cabra) beard; (de un pez) barbels (pl); (de un ave) wattle

3 (de una tela, un papel) frayed edge; (de una madera, un plástico) rough edge ver tb barbas masculine

C ( Chi) (para las camisas) stiffener; (de un sostén) wire; (de un corsé) stay, bone

barba²

masculine

older male character in a play

* * *

barba sustantivo femenino
a) ( de quien se la afeita) stubble;

◊ una barba de dos días two days' growth of stubble

b) ( de quien se la deja) beard;

◊ dejarse (la) barba to grow a beard;

un hombre con barba a man with a beard;
hacerle la barba a algn (Méx fam) to suck up to sb (colloq)
c) (mentón, barbilla) chin

barba sustantivo femenino
1 (pelo en la cara) beard
2 Anat chin
♦ Locuciones: por barba, per head
' barba' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
dejarse
- lampiña
- lampiño
- poblada
- poblado
- afeitar
- canoso
- chiva
- claro
- conferir
- crecer
- dejar
- espeso
- imberbe
- llevar
- patilla
- peludo
- pera
- perilla
- ralo
- raspar
- tocar
English:
beard
- flowing
- goatee
- grow
- shaggy
- shave
- shaven
- stubble
- trim
- bearded
- bristle
- growth
- whisker
- with

* * *

barba

♦ nf

1. [pelo] beard;

barbas beard;

un hombre con barba de dos/tres/varios días a man with stubble;

apurarse la barba to shave close;

dejarse (la) barba to grow a beard;

le está saliendo (la) barba he's starting to get hairs on his chin o a beard;

Comp
Méx
hacer la barba a alguien to butter sb up;

Comp

lo hizo en sus (propias) barbas he did it right under her nose;

Comp

reírse de alguien en sus propias barbas to laugh in sb's face;

Comp

un hombre con toda la barba a real man;

Comp

subirse a las barbas de alguien to be cheeky to sb;

Prov

cuando las barbas de tu vecino veas cortar o [m5]pelar, pon las tuyas a remojar = when the trouble reaches next door, you'd better watch out for yourself

Comp
barba cerrada thick beard;
barba de chivo goatee

2. [barbilla] chin

3. Esp Fam
por barba [por persona] each;

la comida nos ha salido a 20 euros por barba the meal cost us 20 euros each

4. [de ballena] whalebone

5.
barbas [de pez] barbel;
[de mejillón, perro, cabra] beard; [de ave] wattle
6.
barbas [de papel] uneven edge;
[de tela] frayed edge
♦ barbas nm inv
Fam [barbudo] beardy;
el barbas que está sentado a la derecha the guy with the beard sitting on the right

* * *

barba

f tb
BOT beard;
dejarse (la) barba grow a beard;

en las barbas de alguien under s.o.’s nose;

subirse a las barbas de alguien get fresh with s.o. fam, Br be cheeky to s.o. fam ;

por barba fam a head, per person

* * *

barba nf

1) : beard, stubble

2) : chin

* * *

barba n beard

Luis se está dejando barba Luis is growing a beard

por barba each

son dos mil pesetas por barba it's two thousand pesetas each

Spanish-English dictionary > barba

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