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1) anat hand;die \Hand zur Faust ballen to clench one's fist;die Hände in die Seiten stemmen to put one's hands on one's hips;eine \Hand/ zwei Hände breit six inches/a foot wide;es ist nur noch etwa eine \Hand breit Wein im Fass there's only about six inches of wine left in the barrel;mit der flachen \Hand with the flat of one's hand;Hände hoch! hands up!;eine hohle \Hand machen to cup one's hands;aus der hohlen \Hand from one's cupped hands;sie tranken an der Quelle aus der hohlen \Hand they drank at the spring from their cupped hands;linker/rechter \Hand on the left/right;links liegt der See, der Gutshof liegt rechter \Hand the lake is on the left and the estate on the right;zur linken/rechten \Hand on the left-hand/right-hand side;zur linken \Hand sehen Sie das Rathaus on the left-hand side you can see the town hall;mit sanfter \Hand with a gentle hand;sie versteht es, ihre Abteilung mit sanfter \Hand zu führen she knows how to run her department with a calm hand;jdm etw in die \Hand drücken to press sth into sb's hand;etw in Händen halten ( geh) to have sth in one's hands;das ist ein interessantes Buch, das Sie da gerade in Händen halten that's an interesting book that you've got there at the moment;etw aus der \Hand essen to eat sth out of one's hand;in die Hände klatschen to applaud [or clap];jdm die \Hand küssen to kiss sb's hand;etw aus der \Hand legen to put down sth sep;lege jetzt die Zeitung aus der \Hand, wir frühstücken! put the paper down now, we're having breakfast;jdm die \Hand auflegen to lay one's hand on sb;Jesus hat Kranke geheilt, indem er ihnen die \Hand auflegte Jesus healed the sick by laying his hands on them;etw in die \Hand nehmen to pick up sth sep;er nimmt niemals ein Buch in die \Hand he never picks up a book;( sich darum kümmern) to attend to sth;lass mich die Sache mal in die \Hand nehmen let me take care of the matter;jdm etw aus der \Hand nehmen to take sth from [or off] sb, to take sth out of sb's hand;sie nahm ihrem Kind das Messer aus der \Hand she took the knife away from her child;der Fall ist dem Richter aus der \Hand genommen worden the judge has been relieved of the case;sie reichten sich zur Begrüßung die Hände they greeted each other by shaking hands;jdm etw aus der \Hand schlagen to knock sth out of sb's hand;Hände weg! hands off!;die \Hand nicht vor den Augen sehen können not to be able to see one's hand in front of one's faceder Schiedsrichter erkannte auf \Hand the referee blew for handball3) (Besitz, Obhut) hands;der Besitz gelangte in fremde Hände the property passed into foreign hands4) poldie öffentliche \Hand ( der Staat) [central] government;( die Gemeinde) local government;das Vorhaben wird durch die öffentliche \Hand finanziert the project is being financed by the public sectorWENDUNGEN:mit seiner Hände Arbeit with one's own hands;die Firma hat er mit seiner Hände Arbeit aufgebaut he built the firm up with his own hands;seine Hände mit Blut beflecken ( geh) to have blood on one's hands;\Hand und Fuß haben to be purposeful;weder \Hand noch Fuß haben to have no rhyme or reason, to make no sense;dieser Plan hat weder \Hand noch Fuß there's no rhyme or reason to this plan;mit Händen und Füßen ( fam) tooth and nail;gegen diese Pläne werde ich mich mit Händen und Füßen wehren I will fight these plans tooth and nail;\Hand aufs Herz, hast du wirklich nichts davon gewusst? give me your word of honour, did you really know nothing about it?;die Hände überm Kopf zusammenschlagen to throw one's hands up in amazement;wenn man sieht, wie sie sich benimmt, kann man nur noch die Hände überm Kopf zusammenschlagen when you see how she behaves you can only throw your hands up in amazement [or horror];von der \Hand in den Mund leben to live from hand to mouth;die Hände in den Schoß legen to sit back and do nothing;dieser Geschäftemacher hat überall seine Hände im Spiel! this wheeler dealer has his finger in every pie;seine Hände in Unschuld waschen to wash one's hands of a matter;ich hatte damit nichts zu tun, ich wasche meine Hände in Unschuld! I had nothing to do with it, I wash my hands of the matter;bei jdm [mit etw] in besten Händen sein to be in safe hands with sb [regarding sth];bei ihr sind Sie damit in besten Händen you're in safe hands with her as far as that is concerned;mit der bloßen \Hand with one's bare hands;aus erster/zweiter \Hand first-hand/second-hand;Informationen aus zweiter \Hand sind meist wenig verlässlich second-hand information is in most cases unreliable;( vom ersten/ zweiten Eigentümer) with one previous owner/two previous owners;er kauft Gebrauchtwagen, aber nur aus erster \Hand he buys second-hand cars but only with one previous owner;in festen Händen sein ( fam) to be spoken for;bei der kannst du nicht mehr landen, die ist schon in festen Händen you won't get anywhere with her, she's already spoken for;fleißige Hände hard workers;freie \Hand haben to have a free hand;jdm freie \Hand lassen to give sb a free hand;bei der Regelung dieser Angelegenheit will Ihnen unser Konzern freie \Hand lassen our company will give you free reign in settling this matter;von fremder \Hand from a stranger;die Unterschrift stammt von fremder \Hand this is a stranger's signature;in fremde Hände übergehen to change hands;bei etw eine glückliche \Hand haben to have the Midas touch with sth;sie hat bei all ihren Geschäftsabschlüssen immer eine glückliche \Hand gehabt she has always had the Midas touch in all of her business deals;von langer \Hand well in advance;der Bankraub muss von langer \Hand geplant gewesen sein the bank robbery must have been planned well in advance;mit leeren Händen empty-handed;eine leitende [o lenkende] \Hand a guiding hand;letzte \Hand an etw legen akk to put the finishing touches to sth;gib ihm ja keine Widerworte, du weißt, er hat eine lockere \Hand! don't contradict him, you know he likes to let fly;haben Sie den Leuchter aus einem Antiquitätengeschäft? - nein, aus privater \Hand did you get the candelabra from an antique shop? - no, from a private individual;jds rechte \Hand sein to be sb's right-hand man;sie ist mit abfälligen Bemerkungen schnell bei der \Hand she's quick to make disparaging remarks;eine starke [o feste] \Hand a firm hand;jdm etw zu treuen Händen übergeben to give sth to sb for safekeeping, to entrust sth to sb;alle Hände voll zu tun haben to have one's hands full;mit vollen Händen excessively, plentifully, lavishly;sie verteilte das Geld mit vollen Händen unter den Bedürftigen she gave generously to the needy;hinter vorgehaltener \Hand in confidence;man erzählt sich hinter vorgehaltener \Hand davon people are telling each other about it in confidence;jdm/einer S. in die \Hand arbeiten to play into sb's hands/the hands of sth;schaut mal, was mir zufällig in die Hände gefallen ist! look what I came across by chance;jdm aus der \Hand fressen ( fam) to eat out of sb's hand;jdm sind die Hände gebunden;jds Hände sind gebunden sb's hands are tied;ich würde dir gerne helfen, aber meine Hände sind gebunden I would like to help you, but my hands are tied;jdm... von der \Hand gehen to be... for sb;am Computer gehen einem viele Textarbeiten leicht von der \Hand working with texts is easy on a computer;[mit etw] \Hand in \Hand gehen to go hand in hand [with sth];das Ansteigen der Massenarbeitslosigkeit geht mit der Rezession \Hand in \Hand the rise in mass unemployment goes hand in hand with the recession;von \Hand zu \Hand gehen to pass from hand to hand;jdm etw auf die \Hand geben to promise sb sth faithfully;etw aus der \Hand geben to let sth out of one's hands;Bücher gebe ich nicht aus der \Hand I don't lend people books;sie musste vorübergehend die Konzernleitung aus der \Hand geben she had to relinquish the management of the group temporarily;mit Händen zu greifen sein to be as plain as the nose on your face [or ( Brit) as a pikestaff] ( fam)jdn [für etw] an der \Hand haben ( fam) to have sb on hand [for sth];für Autoreparaturen habe ich jdn an der \Hand I've got someone on hand who can fix cars;ich möchte zu gerne wissen, welche Erklärung er diesmal bei der \Hand hat! I'd like to know what explanation he's got to hand this time!;etw in der \Hand haben to have sth in one's hands;ich habe diese Entscheidung nicht in der \Hand this decision is not in my hands;etw gegen jdn in der \Hand haben to have sth on sb;die Staatsanwaltschaft hat gegen den Konzern nicht genügend Beweise in der \Hand the state prosecution didn't have sufficient evidence on the company;jdn [fest] in der \Hand haben to have sb [well] in hand;in jds Händen sein to be in sb's hands;die Geiseln sind in den Händen der Terroristen the hostages are in the hands of the terrorists;der Vertrag wird morgen in Ihren Händen sein the contract will be in your hands tomorrow;[bei jdm] in... Händen sein to be in... hands [with sb];sie wird bei Ihnen in guten Händen sein she will be in good hands with you;bei uns ist Ihr Wagen in den richtigen Händen your car is in the right hands with us;zur \Hand sein to be at hand;der Brief ist gerade nicht zur Hand the letter is not at hand at the moment;als Zollbeamter kriegt man so manche Waffe in die \Hand customs officers come across quite a few weapons in their job;[bei etw] mit \Hand anlegen to lend a hand [with sth];[klar] auf der \Hand liegen ( fam) to be [perfectly] obvious;mein Schicksal liegt in Gottes \Hand my fate lies in God's hands;jdm [etw] aus der \Hand lesen to read [sth] from sb's hand;die Wahrsagerin las ihm aus der \Hand the fortune teller read his palm;etw [alleine/selber] in die [eigene] \Hand nehmen to take sth in hand [oneself] [or into one's own hands];ich muss die Sache selber in die \Hand nehmen I'm going to have to take the matter into my own hands;nach dem Essen nahm er die Zeitung zur \Hand after the meal he picked up the paper;was Schusseligkeit angeht, können die beiden sich die Hände reichen when it comes to being clumsy they're two of a kind;sich die \Hand reichen können;ach, du hältst das auch für das Beste? dann können wir uns ja die Hände reichen, ich nämlich auch! oh, you think that's for the best? well, great, so do I!;keine \Hand rühren not to lift a finger;ich arbeite mich halb zu Tode, und er sitzt da und rührt keine \Hand I'm working myself half to death and he just sits there and doesn't lift a finger!;jdm ist die \Hand ausgerutscht ( fam) sb could not resist slapping sb;wenn er gar zu frech ist, kann ihr schon mal die \Hand ausrutschen if he gets too cheeky sometimes she can't resist slapping him;der Verräter spielte ihnen diese Unterlagen in die Hände the traitor passed these documents on to them;in die Hände spucken to roll up one's sleeves sep;so, jetzt heißt es in die Hände gespuckt und frisch an die Arbeit gegangen! okay, let's roll up our sleeves and get cracking!;der Patient starb den Chirurgen unter den Händen weg the patient died while under the surgeons' care;jdn auf Händen tragen to fulfil [or (Am) fulfill] sb's every wish;jdm etw in die \Hand sprechen to promise sb sth;eine \Hand wäscht die andere you scratch my back I'll scratch yours;sich nicht von der \Hand weisen lassen;nicht von der \Hand zu weisen sein not to be able to be denied;dieses Argument hat etwas für sich, es lässt sich nicht von der \Hand weisen there's something in this argument, there's no denying it;die Erklärung klingt plausibel, sie ist also nicht von der \Hand zu weisen the explanation sounds plausible, there's no getting away from it;es ist nicht von der \Hand zu weisen, dass... there's no getting away from the fact that...;es ist nicht von der \Hand zu weisen, dass die Verhandlungen in einer Sackgasse angelangt sind there's no getting away from the fact that the negotiations have reached an impasse;jdm unter den Händen zerrinnen [o wegschmelzen] to slip through sb's fingers;jdm zuckt es in der \Hand sb's itching to hit sb;an \Hand einer S. gen with the aid of sth;sie erklärte die Aufgabe an \Hand eines Beispiels she explained the task with the aid of an example;[bar] auf die \Hand ( fam) cash in hand;das Bestechungsgeld wurde ihm bar auf die \Hand gezahlt the bribe was paid to him in cash;ich will die 10.000 Euro aber auf die \Hand I want the 10,000 euros in cash;aus der \Hand offhand;aus der \Hand weiß ich auch keine Antwort I don't know the answer offhand either;als Lehrerin muss man in der Lage sein, Schülern etwas aus der \Hand erklären zu können as a teacher you have to be able to explain something to pupils straight off the bat;\Hand in \Hand hand in hand;sie gingen \Hand in \Hand spazieren they went for a walk hand in hand;unter der \Hand secretly, on the quiet ( fam)etw unter der \Hand erfahren to hear sth through the grapevine;von \Hand by hand;ein von \Hand geschriebener Lebenslauf a handwritten curriculum vitae;von jds \Hand sterben to die at sb's hand;zu jds Händen;zu Händen von jdm for the attention of sb, attn: sb;„An Fa. 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f; -, Hände1. hand; feuchte Hände haben have wet hands; auf / mit der flachen Hand in / with the palm of one’s hand; in der hohlen Hand in the hollow of one’s hand; mit ruhiger / sicherer Hand with a steady / sure hand; keine Hand frei haben not have a hand free; Hände hoch ( oder ich schieße)! hands up (or I’ll shoot)!; Hände weg! hands off!; an der / jemandes Hand gehen walk holding hands / holding s.o.’s hand; sie hatte ihr Kind an der Hand she was holding her child’s hand, she had her child by the hand; jemanden an die oder bei der Hand nehmen take s.o.’s hand; auf Händen und Füßen kriechen on all fours, on one’s hands and knees; aus der Hand legen oder geben put aside; jemandem aus der Hand lesen read s.o.’s hand; bei der Hand oder zur Hand at hand, handy; durch ( Heben der) Hand abstimmen by a show of hands; in Händen halten geh. hold in one’s hands; Hand in Hand gehen walk hand in hand; in die oder zur Hand nehmen pick s.th. up; mit Händen und Füßen reden gesticulate, talk with one’s hands; sich mit Händen und Füßen wehren umg. auch fig. fight tooth and nail; mit der Hand machen etc.: by hand; mit der oder von Hand gemacht / gemalt etc. handmade / handpainted etc.; zu Händen auf Brief: c / o (= care of); amtlich: att., Attention; zur linken / rechten oder linker / rechter Hand on the left-hand / right-hand side; Hand anlegen (an + Akk) take s.th. in hand; ( mit) Hand anlegen lend a hand; Hand an sich (Akk) legen euph. commit suicide; letzte Hand an etw. (Akk) legen add the finishing touches to; jemandem die Hand auflegen segnend: lay one’s hand on s.o.; jemandem die Hand geben oder reichen oder schütteln shake hands with s.o.; ( gib mir die) Hand drauf! (let’s) shake on it!; es war so dunkel, dass man die Hand nicht vor den Augen sehen konnte it was so dark you couldn’t see your hand in front of your face2. fig. Wendungen, mit Adj.: die öffentliche Hand the authorities, the state; jemandes rechte Hand s.o.’s right-hand man ( oder woman); die Tote Hand JUR. mortmain; aus bester Hand on good authority; aus erster Hand first-hand; ich hab’s aus erster Hand I got it straight from the horse’s mouth; aus privater Hand privately; aus zweiter Hand kaufen etc.: second-hand; Erlebnis, erleben: vicarious(ly); eine feste Hand brauchen need a firm hand; sie ist in festen Händen umg. she’s accounted for, she’s booked; jemandem freie Hand lassen give s.o. a free hand; in guten Händen sein be in good hands; eine glückliche oder geschickte Hand haben have the right touch ( mit for); sie hat eine ( glückliche) Hand mit she knows how to handle; mit Menschen, Pflanzen etc.: she has a way with; besser als in die hohle Hand geschissen vulg. better than a poke in the eye (with a burnt [Am. sharp] stick), better than nothing; alle oder beide Hände voll zu tun haben umg. generell: have a lot on one’s plate; mit jemandem/etw.: have one’s hands full with s.o./s.th.; mit beiden Händen zugreifen jump at the chance; von langer Hand long beforehand; mit leeren Händen dastehen / weggehen be left / go away empty-handed; jemandem etw. zu treuen Händen geben geh. give s.th. to s.o. for safekeeping; ( aber) zu treuen Händen! geh. hum. (but) I want it etc. back!; mit vollen Händen liberally; sein Geld mit vollen Händen ausgeben throw one’s money about (Am. around); hinter vorgehaltener Hand sprechen etc.: off the record; link... 13. fig. Wendungen, mit Präp.: jemandem etw. an die Hand geben (Argumente, Informationen etc.) hand s.o. s.th., pass s.th. on to s.o., make s.th. available to s.o.; an der Hand haben umg. know of, know where to find, be able to get hold of; (Person) auch have contacts with s.o.; ( bar) auf die Hand cash in hand; es liegt ( klar) auf der Hand it’s (so) obvious; jemanden auf Händen tragen wait on s.o. hand and foot; Hand aufs Herz! (ich lüge nicht) cross my heart; (sei ehrlich) be honest; jemandem aus der Hand fressen umg. eat out of s.o.’s hand; aus der Hand geben part with; (Posten etc.) auch give up; er gibt oder lässt es nicht aus der Hand auch he won’t let go of it, he won’t let anyone else have it ( oder take it from him); mit Kritik ist er immer schnell bei der Hand umg. he’s always very quick to criticize; durch jemandes Hände gehen go through s.o.’s hands; schon durch viele Hände gegangen sein have been through several hands; Hand in Hand arbeiten work together, cooperate (closely); das geht Hand in Hand mit... it goes hand in hand with..., it goes together with...; jemandem in die Hände arbeiten play into s.o.’s hands; in die Hände bekommen (etw., jemanden) get one’s hands on; jemandem in die Hände fallen fall into s.o.’s hands; jemanden in der Hand haben have s.o. in one’s grip; etw. gegen jemanden in der Hand haben have s.th. on s.o.; sich in der Hand haben have everything under control, have a firm grip on o.s.; wir haben die Lage in der Hand we’ve got the situation under control; du hast es in der Hand oder es liegt in deiner Hand it’s up to you; in jemandes Hand sein Person: be in s.o.’s hands, be up to s.o.; das Restaurant ist in griechischer Hand the restaurant is run by a Greek landlord; unser Hotel war fest in italienischer Hand the vast majority of guests in our hotel were Italians; in die Hände spucken umg., fig. roll up one’s sleeves; jemandem etw. in die Hand versprechen promise s.o. s.th. ( oder s.th. to s.o.); seine Hand ins Feuer legen für put one’s hand into the fire for; die Hände in den Schoß legen (nicht arbeiten) take it easy; (sich untätig verhalten) sit on one’s hands; seine Hand oder Hände im Spiel haben have a hand in it; etw. in die Hand nehmen Aufgabe etc.: take charge of s.th.; die Sache in die Hand nehmen take the initiative; jemandem (etw.) in die Hände spielen play (s.th.) into s.o.’s hands; es ist mit Händen zu greifen it sticks out a mile ( oder like a sore thumb) umg.; seine Hand ( schützend) über jemanden halten take s.o. under one’s wing, shield ( oder protect) s.o.; die Hände über dem Kopf zusammenschlagen umg. throw up one’s hands in horror; um jemandes Hand anhalten oder bitten ask for s.o.’s hand; unter der Hand (nicht offiziell) unofficially; (privat) kaufen etc.: privately; (heimlich, illegal) under the counter; (nebenbei) on the side; jemandem unter den Händen zerrinnen Geld etc.: go through s.o.’s fingers like water; die Arbeit geht ihm flott von der Hand he’s a fast worker; von der Hand in den Mund leben live from hand to mouth; von der Hand weisen (verwerfen, abtun) dismiss; (leugnen) deny; es ist nicht von der Hand zu weisen it can’t be denied, there’s no denying ( oder getting away from) it; von jemandes Hand sterben etc. geh. die by s.o.’s hand; von Hand zu Hand gehen go ( oder be passed) from hand to hand; jemandem zur oder an die Hand gehen lend s.o. a hand; sie hat immer eine Antwort zur Hand auch she’s always got an answer pat (Am. ready), she’s never at a loss for words; anhand, wegsterben4. fig. sonstige Wendungen: Hand und Fuß haben Plan etc.: make sense, hold water; was er macht, hat Hand und Fuß he doesn’t do things in ( oder by) half measures; ich würde mir für ihn die Hand abhacken lassen umg. I’d cut off my right arm for him; die Hand aufhalten oder hinhalten umg., meist pej. hold out one’s hand; einander die Hand geben Ereignisse etc.: follow hard on each other’s heels, happen in close succession; die Ereignisse gaben einander die Hand auch one thing led to another; jemandem die Hand ( fürs Leben) reichen marry s.o.; jemandem die Hand zur Versöhnung reichen offer s.o. one’s hand as a sign of reconciliation; die beiden können einander die Hand reichen they’re two of a kind; im negativen Sinne: auch they’re as bad as each other, one’s as bad as the other; (sie sind in der gleichen Lage) they’re in the same boat; von seiner Hände Arbeit leben live by the work of one’s hands; sich (Dat) die Hände reiben vor heimlicher Freude: rub one’s hands; eine Hand wäscht die andere Sprichwort you scratch my back and I’ll scratch yours, one hand washes the other altm.; ich wasche meine Hände in Unschuld geh. I wash my hands in innocence; ausrutschen, gebunden II 2, küssen5. (Schrift) hand6. Kartenspiel: hand; eine gute / schlechte Hand a good / bad (od. poor) hand; auf der Hand in one’s hand; aus der Hand spielen nicht vom Tisch, Dummy: play from one’s hand; ( aus der) Hand spielen Skat: play from one’s hand (without picking up the discard)—f; -, - oder Hände; Maßangabe: zwei Hand breit etwa a foot wide; eine Hand voll konkret: a handful; (wenige) a handful* * *die Handhand* * *Hạnd* * *(the part of the body at the end of the arm.) hand* * *<-, Hände>[hant, pl ˈhɛndə]f1. ANAT handmit seiner Hände Arbeit (geh) with one's own handsjdm die \Hand auflegen to lay one's hands on sbman kann die \Hand nicht vor den Augen sehen one can't see one's hand in front of one's facejdm aus der \Hand fressen Tier to eat out of sb's handjdm rutscht die \Hand aus (fam) sb hits out in angerjdm die \Hand drücken/schütteln to press/shake sb's handjdm etw in die \Hand drücken to slip sth into sb's handdie \Hand zur Faust ballen to clench one's fistmit der flachen \Hand with the flat [or palm] of one's handkeine \Hand frei haben to have both hands fullsie reichten sich zur Begrüßung/Versöhnung die Hand [o Hände] they greeted each other/made peace by shaking handsetw in der Hand [o in [den] Händen] halten [o haben] to have sth [in one's hands]Hände hoch [oder ich schieße]! hands up [or I'll shoot]!eine hohle \Hand machen to cup one's handsaus der hohlen \Hand from one's cupped hands\Hand in \Hand hand in handin die Hände klatschen to clap [one's hands]; (Beifall) to applaudjdm die \Hand küssen to kiss sb's handküss die \Hand! ÖSTERR (o veraltet) your servant old; (guten Tag) how do you do? form; (auf Wiedersehen) good dayetw aus der \Hand legen to put down sth sepjdm aus der \Hand lesen to read sb's palm [or hand]jdm die Zukunft aus der \Hand lesen to tell sb's future [by reading sb's palm [or hand]]linker/rechter \Hand on the left/rightzur linken/rechten \Hand on the left-hand/right-hand sidemit der \Hand by handjdn an die \Hand nehmen to take sb by the hand [or sb's hand]jdm etw aus der \Hand/den Händen nehmen to take sth from [or off] sb, to take sth out of sb's hand/handssie nahm ihrem Kind das Messer aus der \Hand she took the knife away from her childjdn bei der \Hand nehmen [o fassen] to take hold of sb's handetw in die [o zur] \Hand nehmen to pick up sth sepeine ruhige [o sichere] \Hand a steady hand; (fig) a sure handmit sanfter \Hand with a gentle handjdm etw aus der \Hand schlagen to knock sth out of sb's handdie Hände in die Seiten stemmen to put one's hands on one's hipszu vier Händen spielen to play a [piano] duetvon \Hand by hand; bedienen a. manuallyvon \Hand genäht/geschrieben hand-sewn/handwritten2.(Maß)eine \Hand breit Wein im Fass six inches of wine in the barrel▪ Hände handsder Besitz gelang in fremde Hände the property passed into foreign handsin jds Hände übergehen to pass into sb's handsin fremde Hände übergehen to change hands4. POLdie öffentliche \Hand, die öffentlichen Hände (der Staat) the government, central government; (die Gemeinde) local governmentdurch die öffentliche \Hand finanziert financed by the public sector5. JURdie Tote \Hand mortmain specetw an die Tote \Hand veräußern to amortize sth histder Schiedsrichter erkannte auf \Hand the referee blew for handball\Hand machen to handle the ball10.▶ die \Hand in anderer [o fremder] Leute Tasche haben to live in other people's pockets▶ um jds \Hand anhalten [o bitten] (veraltend geh) to request [or ask for] sb's hand in marriage dated▶ [mit jdm] \Hand in \Hand arbeiten to work hand in hand [with sb]; (geheim) to work hand in glove [with sb]100 Euro auf die \Hand [bekommen/gezahlt] €100 [paid] in cash▶ aus der \Hand offhandaus der \Hand weiß ich nicht genau I don't know exactly offhand▶ jd kann etw an beiden Händen abzählen [o abfingern] (fam) sb can do sth with one hand [tied] behind their back▶ jdn/etw in die \Hand [o Hände] bekommen [o (fam) kriegen] to get one's hands on sb/sth; (zufällig) to come across sb/sth▶ besser als in die hohle Hand gespuckt (fam) [o (derb) geschissen] better than a slap in the face with a wet fish hum▶ bei jdm in besten Händen sein to be in safe hands with sbbei ihr sind Sie damit in besten Händen you're in safe hands with her as far as that is concerned▶ aus erster/zweiter \Hand first-hand/second-hand; (vom ersten/zweiten Eigentümer) with one previous owner/two previous ownersInformationen aus zweiter \Hand second-hand informationetw aus erster \Hand wissen to have first-hand knowledge of sth▶ jdm in die Hände fallen to fall into sb's handsschaut mal, was mir zufällig in die Hände gefallen ist! look what I came across by chance!▶ freie \Hand haben to have a free hand▶ jdm freie \Hand lassen to give sb a free handbei der Regelung dieser Angelegenheit lassen wir Ihnen freie \Hand we give you free rein in settling this matter▶ von fremder \Hand from a strangerdie Unterschrift stammt von fremder \Hand this is a stranger's signature▶ \Hand und Fuß haben to be well thought out▶ weder \Hand noch Fuß haben to have no rhyme or reason, to make no sensedieser Plan hat weder \Hand noch Fuß there's no rhyme or reason to this planetw mit Händen und Füßen erklären to use gestures to explain sth▶ jdm etw an die \Hand geben to provide sb with sth, to make sth available to sbjdm die \Hand darauf geben, dass... to promise sb [faithfully] that...▶ etw aus der \Hand geben (weggeben) to let sth out of one's hands; (leihen) to lend sth; (verzichten) to relinquish sth▶ durch jds Hände [o \Hand] gehen to pass through sb's handsam Computer gehen einem viele Textarbeiten leicht von der \Hand working with texts is easy on a computer▶ von \Hand zu \Hand gehen to pass from hand to hand▶ jdm zur \Hand gehen to lend sb a [helping] hand▶ bei/in etw dat eine glückliche \Hand haben [o beweisen] [o zeigen] (richtig handeln) to know the right thing to do with sth; (Gewinn erzielen) to have the Midas touch with sth; (Geschick aufweisen) to have a [natural] flair for sthfür Autoreparaturen habe ich jemand an der \Hand I've got someone on hand who can fix cars▶ etw in der \Hand haben to have sth in one's handsich habe diese Entscheidung nicht in der \Hand this decision is not in [or is out of] my hands▶ etw gegen jdn in der \Hand haben to have sth on sb▶ jdn [fest] in der \Hand haben to have sb [well] in hand▶ etw unter den Händen haben to be working on sthdie \Hand auf der Tasche halten (fam: kontrollieren) to hold the purse strings; (geizen) to be tight-fisted fam▶ \Hand aufs Herz! (versprochen!) cross my/your heart [and hope to die], [give me your/I give you my] word of honour BRIT [or AM honor]; (ehrlich!) honest/be honest!▶ in jds Händen sein to be in sb's hands▶ [bei jdm] in guten/richtigen/sicheren Händen sein to be in good/the right/safe hands [with sb]▶ von langer \Hand well in advance▶ mit leeren Händen empty-handed▶ mit leichter \Hand effortlessly, with ease▶ eine milde [o offene] \Hand haben to give generously, to be open-handed▶ von der \Hand in den Mund leben to live from hand to mouth▶ jdm etw aus der \Hand nehmen to relieve sb of sth▶ etw in die \Hand nehmen (sich darum kümmern) to attend to [or take care of] sth; (übernehmen) to take sth in hand [oneself]etw allein [o selbst] in die [eigene] \Hand nehmen to take sth into one's own hands„aus privater \Hand abzugeben“ “private sale”▶ jds rechte \Hand sein to be sb's right-hand man▶ die Hände in den Schoß legen [o in die Taschen stecken] to sit back and do nothing▶ in jds \Hand sein to be in sb's handsdieses Geschäft ist in türkischer \Hand this business is owned by Turks▶ [bei etw dat] die Hand [o seine Hand] [o seine Hände] [mit] im Spiel haben to have a hand in sth; Eifersucht, Motiv to have a part to play in sthüberall seine Hand [o Hände] im Spiel haben to have a [or one's] finger in every pie▶ jdm etw zu treuen Händen übergeben (usu hum geh) to give sth to sb for safekeeping, to entrust sth to sbetw unter der \Hand erfahren to hear sth through the grapevineetw unter der \Hand kaufen/verkaufen to buy/sell sth under the counter [or table]▶ jdm etw in die \Hand versprechen to promise sb sth [faithfully]das [o sein] Geld mit vollen Händen ausgeben to spend one's money left, right and centre [or AM center] [or fam hand over fist]▶ hinter vorgehaltener \Hand in confidence, off the record▶ etw von der \Hand weisen to deny sth▶ etw lässt sich akk nicht von der \Hand weisen, etw ist nicht von der \Hand zu weisen sth cannot be deniedes lässt sich nicht von der \Hand weisen there's no denying it▶ jdm unter den Händen zerrinnen [o schmelzen] to slip through sb's fingerszu Händen [von] Herrn Weissner For the attention of Mr Weissner, Attn: Mr Weissner▶ etw zur \Hand haben to have sth handy [or to hand]▶ zur \Hand sein to be at hand▶ zwei linke Hände haben (fam) to have two left hands fam, BRIT fam also to be all fingers and thumbs* * *die; Hand, Hände1) handmit der rechten/linken Hand — with one's right/left hand
jemandem die Hand geben od. (geh.) reichen — shake somebody's hand; shake somebody by the hand
jemandem die Hand drücken/schütteln — press/shake somebody's hand
jemanden an die od. (geh.) bei der Hand nehmen — take somebody by the hand
jemandem etwas aus der Hand nehmen — take something out of somebody's hand/hands
etwas in die/zur Hand nehmen — pick something up
etwas in der Hand/den Händen haben od. (geh.) halten — have got or hold something in one's hand/hands
etwas mit der Hand schreiben/nähen — write/sew something by hand
Hand in Hand gehen — go or walk hand-in-hand
2) o. Pl. (Fußball) handballwas hältst du davon - Hand aufs Herz! — what do you think? - be honest
Hand und Fuß/weder Hand noch Fuß haben — (ugs.) make sense/no sense
[bei etwas selbst mit] Hand anlegen — lend a hand [with something]; die od
seine Hand aufhalten — (ugs.) hold out one's hand
letzte Hand an etwas (Akk.) legen — put the finishing touches pl. to something
sich (Dat.) od. (geh.) alle od. beide Hände damit voll haben, etwas zu tun — (ugs.) have one's hands full doing something
bei etwas die od. seine Hände [mit] im Spiel haben — have a hand in something
zwei linke Hände haben — (ugs.) have two left hands (coll.)
eine lockere od. lose Hand haben — (ugs.) hit out at the slightest provocation
linker/rechter Hand — on or to the left/right
[klar] auf der Hand liegen — (ugs.) be obvious
jemanden auf Händen tragen — lavish every kind of care and attention on somebody
ein Auto/Möbel aus erster Hand — a car/furniture which has/had had one [previous] owner
etwas aus erster Hand wissen — know something at first hand; have first-hand knowledge of something
etwas aus der Hand geben — (weggeben) let something out of one's hands; (aufgeben) give something up
etwas bei der Hand haben — (greifbar haben) have something handy; (parat haben) have something ready
mit etwas schnell od. rasch bei der Hand sein — (ugs.) be ready [with something]
hinter vorgehaltener Hand — off the record
in die Hände spucken — spit on one's hands; (fig. ugs.) roll up one's sleeves (fig.)
jemanden/etwas in die Hand od. Hände bekommen — lay or get one's hands on somebody/get one's hands on something
jemanden in der Hand haben — have or hold somebody in the palm of one's hand
in jemandes Hand (Dat.) sein od. (geh.) liegen — be in somebody's hands
in sicheren od. guten Händen sein — be in safe or good hands
sich mit Händen und Füßen gegen etwas sträuben od. wehren — (ugs.) fight tooth and nail against something
um jemandes Hand anhalten od. bitten — (geh. veralt.) ask for somebody's hand [in marriage]
unter der Hand — (fig.) on the quiet
das geht ihm gut/leicht von der Hand — he finds that no trouble
etwas von langer Hand vorbereiten — plan something well in advance
die Nachteile/seine Argumente sind nicht von der Hand zu weisen — the disadvantages cannot be denied/his arguments cannot [simply] be dismissed
zu Händen [von] Herrn Müller — for the attention of Herr Müller; attention Herr Müller; s. auch öffentlich 1.
4)an Hand — s. anhand
* * *Hand1 f; -, Hände1. hand;feuchte Hände haben have wet hands;auf/mit der flachen Hand in/with the palm of one’s hand;in der hohlen Hand in the hollow of one’s hand;mit ruhiger/sicherer Hand with a steady/sure hand;keine Hand frei haben not have a hand free;Hände weg! hands off!;an der/jemandes Hand gehen walk holding hands/holding sb’s hand;sie hatte ihr Kind an der Hand she was holding her child’s hand, she had her child by the hand;bei der Hand nehmen take sb’s hand;auf Händen und Füßen kriechen on all fours, on one’s hands and knees;geben put aside;jemandem aus der Hand lesen read sb’s hand;zur Hand at hand, handy;in Händen halten geh hold in one’s hands;Hand in Hand gehen walk hand in hand;zur Hand nehmen pick sth up;mit Händen und Füßen reden gesticulate, talk with one’s hands;sich mit Händen und Füßen wehren umg auch fig fight tooth and nail;mit der Hand machen etc: by hand;von Hand gemacht/gemalt etc handmade/handpainted etc;zur linken/rechten oderlinker/rechter Hand on the left-hand/right-hand side;an +akk) take sth in hand;(mit) Hand anlegen lend a hand;Hand an sich (akk)legen euph commit suicide;letzte Hand an etwas (akk)legen add the finishing touches to;jemandem die Hand auflegen segnend: lay one’s hand on sb;schütteln shake hands with sb;(gib mir die) Hand drauf! (let’s) shake on it!;es war so dunkel, dass man die Hand nicht vor den Augen sehen konnte it was so dark you couldn’t see your hand in front of your face2. fig Wendungen, mit adj:die öffentliche Hand the authorities, the state;jemandes rechte Hand sb’s right-hand man ( oder woman);die Tote Hand JUR mortmain;aus bester Hand on good authority;aus erster Hand first-hand;ich hab’s aus erster Hand I got it straight from the horse’s mouth;aus privater Hand privately;eine feste Hand brauchen need a firm hand;sie ist in festen Händen umg she’s accounted for, she’s booked;jemandem freie Hand lassen give sb a free hand;in guten Händen sein be in good hands;geschickte Hand haben have the right touch (mit for);sie hat eine (glückliche) Hand mit she knows how to handle; mit Menschen, Pflanzen etc: she has a way with;besser als in die hohle Hand geschissen vulg better than a poke in the eye (with a burnt [US sharp] stick), better than nothing;beide Hände voll zu tun haben umg generell: have a lot on one’s plate; mit jemandem/etwas: have one’s hands full with sb/sth;mit beiden Händen zugreifen jump at the chance;von langer Hand long beforehand;mit leeren Händen dastehen/weggehen be left/go away empty-handed;jemandem etwas zu treuen Händen geben geh give sth to sb for safekeeping;mit vollen Händen liberally;sein Geld mit vollen Händen ausgeben throw one’s money about (US around);3. fig Wendungen, mit präp:jemandem etwas an die Hand geben (Argumente, Informationen etc) hand sb sth, pass sth on to sb, make sth available to sb;an der Hand haben umg know of, know where to find, be able to get hold of; (Person) auch have contacts with sb;(bar) auf die Hand cash in hand;jemanden auf Händen tragen wait on sb hand and foot;jemandem aus der Hand fressen umg eat out of sb’s hand;aus der Hand geben part with; (Posten etc) auch give up;lässt es nicht aus der Hand auch he won’t let go of it, he won’t let anyone else have it ( oder take it from him);mit Kritik ist er immer schnell bei der Hand umg he’s always very quick to criticize;durch jemandes Hände gehen go through sb’s hands;schon durch viele Hände gegangen sein have been through several hands;Hand in Hand arbeiten work together, cooperate (closely);das geht Hand in Hand mit … it goes hand in hand with …, it goes together with …;jemandem in die Hände arbeiten play into sb’s hands;in die Hände bekommen (etwas, jemanden) get one’s hands on;jemandem in die Hände fallen fall into sb’s hands;jemanden in der Hand haben have sb in one’s grip;etwas gegen jemanden in der Hand haben have sth on sb;sich in der Hand haben have everything under control, have a firm grip on o.s.;wir haben die Lage in der Hand we’ve got the situation under control;es liegt in deiner Hand it’s up to you;in jemandes Hand sein Person: be in sb’s hands, be up to sb;das Restaurant ist in griechischer Hand the restaurant is run by a Greek landlord;unser Hotel war fest in italienischer Hand the vast majority of guests in our hotel were Italians;in die Hände spucken umg, fig roll up one’s sleeves;jemandem etwas in die Hand versprechen promise sb sth ( oder sth to sb);seine Hand ins Feuer legen für put one’s hand into the fire for;die Hände in den Schoß legen (nicht arbeiten) take it easy; (sich untätig verhalten) sit on one’s hands;Hände im Spiel haben have a hand in it;die Sache in die Hand nehmen take the initiative;jemandem (etwas) in die Hände spielen play (sth) into sb’s hands;bitten ask for sb’s hand;unter der Hand (nicht offiziell) unofficially; (privat) kaufen etc: privately; (heimlich, illegal) under the counter; (nebenbei) on the side;jemandem unter den Händen zerrinnen Geld etc: go through sb’s fingers like water;die Arbeit geht ihm flott von der Hand he’s a fast worker;von der Hand in den Mund leben live from hand to mouth;es ist nicht von der Hand zu weisen it can’t be denied, there’s no denying ( oder getting away from) it;von jemandes Hand sterben etc geh die by sb’s hand;von Hand zu Hand gehen go ( oder be passed) from hand to hand;an die Hand gehen lend sb a hand;sie hat immer eine Antwort zur Hand auch she’s always got an answer pat (US ready), she’s never at a loss for words; → anhand, wegsterben4. fig sonstige Wendungen:hinhalten umg, meist pej hold out one’s hand;einander die Hand geben Ereignisse etc: follow hard on each other’s heels, happen in close succession;die Ereignisse gaben einander die Hand auch one thing led to another;jemandem die Hand (fürs Leben) reichen marry sb;jemandem die Hand zur Versöhnung reichen offer sb one’s hand as a sign of reconciliation;die beiden können einander die Hand reichen they’re two of a kind; im negativen Sinne: auch they’re as bad as each other, one’s as bad as the other; (sie sind in der gleichen Lage) they’re in the same boat;von seiner Hände Arbeit leben live by the work of one’s hands;sich (dat)die Hände reiben vor heimlicher Freude: rub one’s hands;eine Hand wäscht die andere Sprichwort you scratch my back and I’ll scratch yours, one hand washes the other obs;ich wasche meine Hände in Unschuld geh I wash my hands in innocence; → ausrutschen, gebunden B 2, küssen5. (Schrift) hand6. Kartenspiel: hand;eine gute/schlechte Hand a good/bad ( oder poor) hand;auf der Hand in one’s hand;aus der Hand spielen nicht vom Tisch, Dummy: play from one’s hand;(aus der) Hand spielen Skat: play from one’s hand (without picking up the discard)7. Fußball:(das war) Hand! handball!zwei Hand breit etwa a foot wide;* * *die; Hand, Hände1) handmit der rechten/linken Hand — with one's right/left hand
jemandem die Hand geben od. (geh.) reichen — shake somebody's hand; shake somebody by the hand
jemandem die Hand drücken/schütteln — press/shake somebody's hand
jemanden an die od. (geh.) bei der Hand nehmen — take somebody by the hand
jemandem etwas aus der Hand nehmen — take something out of somebody's hand/hands
etwas in die/zur Hand nehmen — pick something up
etwas in der Hand/den Händen haben od. (geh.) halten — have got or hold something in one's hand/hands
etwas mit der Hand schreiben/nähen — write/sew something by hand
Hand in Hand gehen — go or walk hand-in-hand
2) o. Pl. (Fußball) handballHand und Fuß/weder Hand noch Fuß haben — (ugs.) make sense/no sense
[bei etwas selbst mit] Hand anlegen — lend a hand [with something]; die od
seine Hand aufhalten — (ugs.) hold out one's hand
letzte Hand an etwas (Akk.) legen — put the finishing touches pl. to something
sich (Dat.) od. (geh.) alle od. beide Hände damit voll haben, etwas zu tun — (ugs.) have one's hands full doing something
bei etwas die od. seine Hände [mit] im Spiel haben — have a hand in something
die Hände über dem Kopf zusammenschlagen — (ugs.) throw up one's hands in horror
zwei linke Hände haben — (ugs.) have two left hands (coll.)
eine lockere od. lose Hand haben — (ugs.) hit out at the slightest provocation
linker/rechter Hand — on or to the left/right
[klar] auf der Hand liegen — (ugs.) be obvious
ein Auto/Möbel aus erster Hand — a car/furniture which has/had had one [previous] owner
etwas aus erster Hand wissen — know something at first hand; have first-hand knowledge of something
etwas aus der Hand geben — (weggeben) let something out of one's hands; (aufgeben) give something up
etwas bei der Hand haben — (greifbar haben) have something handy; (parat haben) have something ready
mit etwas schnell od. rasch bei der Hand sein — (ugs.) be ready [with something]
in die Hände spucken — spit on one's hands; (fig. ugs.) roll up one's sleeves (fig.)
jemanden/etwas in die Hand od. Hände bekommen — lay or get one's hands on somebody/get one's hands on something
jemanden in der Hand haben — have or hold somebody in the palm of one's hand
in jemandes Hand (Dat.) sein od. (geh.) liegen — be in somebody's hands
in sicheren od. guten Händen sein — be in safe or good hands
sich mit Händen und Füßen gegen etwas sträuben od. wehren — (ugs.) fight tooth and nail against something
um jemandes Hand anhalten od. bitten — (geh. veralt.) ask for somebody's hand [in marriage]
unter der Hand — (fig.) on the quiet
das geht ihm gut/leicht von der Hand — he finds that no trouble
die Nachteile/seine Argumente sind nicht von der Hand zu weisen — the disadvantages cannot be denied/his arguments cannot [simply] be dismissed
zu Händen [von] Herrn Müller — for the attention of Herr Müller; attention Herr Müller; s. auch öffentlich 1.
4)* * *¨-e f.hand n. -
3 HAND
• Busy hands are happy hands - Рукам работа - душе праздник (P)• By the hands of many a great work is made light - Миром и горы сдвинем (M), Один и камень не поднимешь, а миром и город передвинешь (O)• Clean hand needs (wants) no washing (A) - Правда сама себя очистит (П)• Cold hand, a warm heart (A) - Холодные руки, горячее сердце (X)• Don't bite the hand that feeds you - Не руби сук, на котором си дишь (H)• Don't bite the hand that butters your bread - Не руби сук, на котором си дишь (H)• Empty hand is no lure for the hawk (An) - Карман сух, так и судья глух (K), Не подмажешь - не поедешь (H), Сухая ложка рот дерет (C)• Empty hands allure no hawks - Карман сух, так и судья глух (K), Не подмажешь - не поедешь (H), Сухая ложка рот дерет (C)• Hand that gives gathers (The) - Добро добро покрывает (Д), Живи для людей, поживут и люди для тебя (Ж), За добро добром и платят (3)• It's the new hand who always gets the short - handed rake - Первый блин комом (П)• Left hand doesn't know what the right hand is doing (The) - Правая рука не знает, что делает левая (П)• Man lays his hand where he feels the pain (A) - От больного места рука не отходит (O), У кого что болит, тот о том и говорит (У)• Many hands make light (quick) work - Артельный котел гуще кипит (A), Берись дружно, не будет грузно (Б), Когда рук много, работа спорится (K), Миром и горы сдвинем (M), Один и камень не поднимешь, а миром и город передвинешь (O)• Many hands make work light - Один и камень не поднимешь, а миром и город передвинешь (O)• Nothing enters into a closed (close) hand - Не подмажешь - не поедешь (H)• One hand claws another - Рука руку моет, вор вора кроет (P)• One hand washes another (the other) - Рука руку моет, вор вора кроет (P)• One hand will not clasp - Один палец не кулак (O)• Put not your hand between the bark and the tree - Муж с женой бранятся, чужой не вяжись (M), Свои собаки грызутся, чужая не суйся (C)• Put your hand no farther than your sleeve will reach - По одежке протягивай ножки (П)• Scatter with one hand, gather with two - За добро добром и платят (3), Кинь в окошко крошки, в дверь придет лепешка (K)• Too many hands in the pot make poor soup - У семи нянек дитя без глазу (У)• Too many hands spoil the pie - У семи нянек дитя без глазу (У)• Two hands are better than one - Дружно - не грузно, а врозь - хоть брось (Д) -
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f.1 hand.hecho a mano handmade¿tienes el encendedor a mano? have you got your lighter handy o to hand?votación a mano alzada show of handsa mano armada armeddar o estrechar la mano a alguien to shake hands with somebodydarse o estrecharse la mano to shake handslavarse las manos to wash one's hands¡manos arriba!, ¡arriba las manos! hands up!2 forefoot (zoology) (en general).3 coat.4 pestle.5 game (partida de naipes).ser mano to (be the) lead6 series (serie, tanda).7 handball (sport) (falta).8 coat of paint.9 dealer, hand, lead.10 buddy, pal.m.pal(informal). ( Latin American Spanish salvo River Plate)pres.indicat.1st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: manar.* * *1 ANATOMÍA hand3 (lado) side4 (de reloj) hand5 (de pintura) coat6 (de jabón) soaping7 (habilidad) skill8 (influencia) influence9 (ayuda) hand10 (de mortero) pestle11 (de naipes - jugada, conjunto de cartas) hand; (- jugador) leader12 DEPORTE (en futból) handball\a mano (escrito) handwritten, by hand 2 (hecho) handmade, by hand 3 (lavado) by hand 4 (cerca) to hand, handy, nearabrir la mano to become more flexible, become more lenienta mano armada armeda manos llenas generouslyalzar/levantar la mano a alguien to raise one's hand to somebodybajo mano underhandedlycogidos,-as de la mano hand-in-handcon el corazón en la mano sincerely, with one's heart on one's sleevecon las manos en la masa red-handedcon las manos vacías empty-handedcon una mano detrás y otra delante familiar without a penny to one's namedejar de la mano to abandonechar mano de algo to resort to something, draw on somethingechar una mano to give a hand, lend a handen buenas manos in good handsestar en las manos de alguien to be in somebody's handshecho,-a a mano handmade¡las manos quietas! familiar hands off!lavarse las manos figurado to wash one's handsllegar a las manos to come to blowsllevarse las manos a la cabeza to be horrifiedmano sobre mano idle, twiddling one's thumbs¡manos arriba! hands up!meter la mano en algo to get involved in something, intervene in somethingpedir la mano de alguien to ask for somebody's handponerle la mano encima a alguien to lay a hand on somebodyponer la mano en el fuego por alguien to risk one's neck for somebodyponer manos a la obra to get down to work, get crackingquedar algo muy a mano to be very nearser la mano derecha de alguien to be somebody's right handser mano de santo to work wonderstener algo a mano to have something handytener buena mano para algo to have a knack for something, be a dab hand at somethingtener buenas manos to be good with one's handstener la mano (muy) larga (para pegar) to be quick to lift a hand 2 (para robar) to be light-fingered, have sticky fingerstener las manos limpias to be cleantener mano de hierro to rule with an iron fisttener mano izquierda to have a lot of tacttraerse algo entre manos to be planning something, be up to somethingmano de cerdo pig's trottermano de obra labourmano dura a firm hand* * *noun f.1) hand2) coat•- mano de obra* * *I1. SUSTANTIVO FEMENINOPara las expresiones manos arriba, al alcance de la mano, frotarse las manos, ver la otra entrada.1) (Anat) handlo hice con mis propias manos — I made it with my own hands, I made it myself
el asesino salió con las manos en alto — the murderer came out with his hands up {o} with his hands in the air
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votar a mano [alzada] — to vote by a show of hands•
[dar] la mano a algn — [para saludar] to shake hands with sb; [para andar, apoyarse] to take sb by the hand•
[darse] la mano {o} las manos — to shake hands•
recibir algo [de] manos de algn — to receive sth from sb•
los dos iban [de la] mano — the two were walking hand-in-hand, the two were walking along holding hands•
¡manos a la [obra]! — [como orden] to work!; [para darse ánimo] let's get on with it!, (let's) get down to work!•
¡las manos [quietas]! — hands off!, keep your hands to yourself!a mano (=sin máquina) by hand; (=cerca) handy, at hand; (=asequible) handy, to hand•
¡[venga] esa mano! — shake!, put it there!cosió los pantalones a mano — she sewed the trousers by hand, she hand-sewed the trousers
escribir a mano — to write in longhand, write out (by hand)
¿tienes un bolígrafo a mano? — have you got a pen handy {o} to hand?
en manola tienda me queda {o} me pilla * muy a mano — the shop is very handy for me, the shop is very close {o} nearby
se presentó en el ayuntamiento pistola en mano — he turned up at the town hall with a gun in his hand
estrechar 1., 3), levantar 1., 1), b), robo 1)piso disponible, llave en mano — [para alquilar] flat available for immediate occupancy; [para comprar] flat available for immediate possession
2)en ese colegio le cargan la mano — they ask too much of her {o} put too much pressure on her at that school
mano a mano —
meter mano a algo —
hay que meterle mano a la corrupción — we have to deal with {o} tackle corruption
ponerle a algn la mano encima —
¡como me pongas la mano encima...! — if you lay one finger on me...!
poner la mano en el fuego —
yo no pondría la mano en el fuego por Juan — I wouldn't risk my neck for Juan, I wouldn't put myself on the line for Juan
traerse algo entre manos —
¿qué os traéis entre manos? — what are you up to?
- vivir de la mano a la bocafue mano de santo — it came just right, it was just what the doctor ordered
mano dura — harsh treatment; (Pol) firm hand
3) (=posesión) hand•
[cambiar] de manos — to change handsla casa ha cambiado varias veces de mano — the house has changed hands several times, the house has had several owners
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de [primera] mano — (at) first-hand•
de [segunda] mano — second-handropa de segunda mano — second-hand {o} used clothes
4) (=control)ha hecho cuanto ha estado en su mano — he has done all {o} everything in his power
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[de buena] mano — on good authoritya manos de at the hands of•
[en buenas] manos — in good handsen manos de in the hands ofla carta nunca llegó a manos del jefe — the letter never reached the boss, the letter never came into the hands of the boss
írsele a algn la mano con algo —
írsele algo de las manos a algn —
5) (=habilidad)¡qué manos tiene! — he's so clever with his hands!
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tener [buena] mano, tiene buena mano para aparcar — she's good at parking•
tener [mala] mano — to be clumsy, be awkwardmano izquierda, tiene mano izquierda con los animales — he's got a way with animals
6) (=lado) side7) (=trabajadores)pl manos hands, workerscontratar manos — to sign up {o} take on workers
mano de obra — labour, labor (EEUU), manpower
8) (Dep) handling, handball¡mano! — handball!
9) (Zool) [de mono] hand; [de perro, gato, oso, león] front paw; [de caballo] forefoot, front hoof; [de ave] foot; (=trompa) trunkmanos de cerdo — (Culin) pig's trotters
10) (=instrumento) [de reloj] handmano de almirez, mano de mortero — pestle
11) (=capa) [de pintura] coat; [de jabón] wash, soapingdar una mano de jabón a la ropa — to give the clothes a wash {o} soaping
12) (Juegos, Naipes) (=partida) round, game; (=conjunto de cartas) handechar una mano de mus — to have a game {o} round of mus
ser {o} tener la mano — to lead
13) (=lote) lot, series; And, CAm, Cono Sur, Méx group of things of the same kind ; LAm [de plátanos] bunch, hand14) (Mús) scale16) LAm (=suerte)¡qué mano! — what a stroke of luck!
17) LAm (Aut) direction2.SUSTANTIVO MASCULINOmano a mano, hubo un mano a mano entre los dos políticos en el parlamento — the two politicians slogged it out between them in parliament
IIla corrida será un mano a mano entre los dos toreros — the bullfight will be a two-way contest with the two bullfighters
SM Méx [en conversación] mate *, pal ** * *I1)a) (Anat) handle dijo or hizo adiós con la mano — he waved goodbye to her
en su mano — (Corresp) by hand
levantar la mano — to raise one's hands, put one's hand up
lo hice yo, con mis propias manos — I did it myself, with my own two hands
manos arriba! or arriba las manos! — hands up!
darle la mano a alguien — ( para saludar) to shake hands with somebody, to shake somebody's hand; (para ayudar, ser ayudado) to give somebody one's hand
dame la manito or (Esp, Méx) manita — hold my hand
me tendió or me ofreció la mano — he held out his hand to me
b) (Zool) (de oso, perro) paw; ( de mono) hand; (Equ) forefoot, front foot2) (control, posesión) genharé todo lo que esté en mis manos or (RPl) de mi mano — I will do everything in my power
3) ( en fútbol) handball4) ( del mortero) pestle5)a) ( de papel) quireb) ( de plátanos) hand6) (de pintura, barniz) coat7) (Jueg)a) (vuelta, juego) hand¿nos echamos unas manos de dominó? — how about a game of dominoes?
b) ( conjunto de cartas) handc) ( jugador)soy/eres mano — it's my/your lead
tener la mano — (Andes) to lead
ganarle por la mano or (RPl) de mano a alguien (fam): César me ganó por la mano — César just beat me to it (colloq)
8) (en locs)a mano — ( no a máquina) by hand; ( cerca) at hand (AmE), to hand (BrE)
las tiendas me quedan muy a mano — the shops are very close by o near o handy
siempre tengo un diccionario a mano — I always keep a dictionary by me o at hand o to hand
a la mano — (AmL) close at hand
de mano — hand (before n)
en mano — <lápiz/copa> in hand
agarrar or (esp Esp) coger a alguien con las manos en la masa — to catch somebody red-handed
agarrarle or tomarle la mano a algo — (CS fam) to get the hang of something (colloq)
a mano alzada — < votación> by a show of hands; < dibujo> freehand; < dibujar> freehand
a manos llenas — < dar> generously; < gastar> lavishly
pedir/conceder la mano de alguien — to ask for/give somebody's hand in marriage
bajo mano — on the quiet, on the sly (colloq)
caérsele la mano a alguien — (Méx fam & pey) to be a fairy (colloq & pej)
cargar la mano — (fam) to overdo
cargarle la mano a alguien — ( en el precio) to overcharge somebody; ( pegar) to hit somebody
con una mano atrás y otra delante — without a penny to one's name
dar la mano derecha por algo — to give one's right arm for something
darse la mano — ( para saludar) to shake hands; (para cruzar, jugar, etc) to hold hands; (reunirse, fundirse) to come together
de la mano: me tomó de la mano she took me by the hand; iban (tomados) de la mano they walked hand in hand; de manos a boca suddenly, unexpectedly; de primera mano (at) first hand; de segunda mano < ropa> secondhand; < coche> used, secondhand; < información> secondhand; echar or dar una mano to give o lend a hand; echarle mano a alguien (fam) to lay o get one's hands on somebody (colloq); echar mano a algo (fam) to grab something; echar mano de algo to resort to something; echamos mano de nuestros ahorros we dipped into our savings; echarse or llevarse las manos a la cabeza ( literal) to put one's hands on one's head; ( horrorizarse) to throw up one's hands in horror; embarrarle la mano a alguien (Méx fam) to grease somebody's palm (colloq); ensuciarse las manos ( literal) to get one's hands dirty; (en un robo, crimen) to dirty one's hands; estar atado de manos or tener las manos atadas ( literal) to have one's hands tied; ( no poder actuar): la decisión es de ellos, yo tengo las manos atadas it's up to them, my hands are tied; estar/quedar a mano (AmL fam) to be even o quits (colloq); frotarse las manos ( literal) to rub one's hands together; ( regodearse) to rub one's hands with glee; írsele la mano a alguien: se te fue la mano con la sal you overdid the salt o put too much salt in; le cobré $1.000 - se te fue un poco la mano ¿no? I charged him $1,000 - that was a bit steep, wasn't it? (colloq); se te fue la mano al contestarle así you went too far answering her back like that; lavarse las manos to wash one's hands; les das la/una mano y se toman el brazo give them an inch and they'll take a mile; levantarle la mano a alguien to raise one's hand to somebody; llegar or irse or pasar a las manos to come to blows; meter la mano en la caja or lata to dip one's fingers in the till; meterle mano a alguien (fam) (magrear, tocar) to touch o feel somebody up (colloq); ( por un delito) to collar somebody (colloq); meterle mano a algo (fam) to get to work on something; poner la(s) mano(s) en el fuego por alguien to stick one's neck out for somebody; ponerle la mano encima a alguien to lay a hand o finger on somebody; ponerse manos a la obra to get down to work; por mi/tu/su mano: tomó la justicia or las cosas por su mano he took the law o he took things into his own hands; quitarle algo de las manos a alguien: me lo quitó de las manos she took it right out of my hands; tuvieron mucho éxito, nos las quitaron de las manos they were a great success, they sold like hotcakes (colloq); saber alguien dónde tiene la mano derecha to know what one is about; ser mano ancha (Arg) to be generous; ser mano de santo to work wonders; ser mano larga ( para pegar) to be free with one's hands; ( para robar) to be light-fingered; tenderle una mano a alguien to offer somebody a (helping) hand; tener algo entre manos to be dealing with o working on something; tener (la) mano larga or las manos largas (fam) ( para pegar) to be free with one's hands; ( para robar) to be light-fingered; tener la mano pesada to be heavy-handed; tener mano de seda to have a light touch; tener mano para algo to be good at something; traerse algo entre manos to be up to something (colloq); untarle la mano a alguien (fam) to grease somebody's palm (colloq); muchas manos en un plato hacen mucho garabato — too many cooks spoil the broth
9)a) ( lado) sideb) (Auto) side of the roadII* * *I1)a) (Anat) handle dijo or hizo adiós con la mano — he waved goodbye to her
en su mano — (Corresp) by hand
levantar la mano — to raise one's hands, put one's hand up
lo hice yo, con mis propias manos — I did it myself, with my own two hands
manos arriba! or arriba las manos! — hands up!
darle la mano a alguien — ( para saludar) to shake hands with somebody, to shake somebody's hand; (para ayudar, ser ayudado) to give somebody one's hand
dame la manito or (Esp, Méx) manita — hold my hand
me tendió or me ofreció la mano — he held out his hand to me
b) (Zool) (de oso, perro) paw; ( de mono) hand; (Equ) forefoot, front foot2) (control, posesión) genharé todo lo que esté en mis manos or (RPl) de mi mano — I will do everything in my power
3) ( en fútbol) handball4) ( del mortero) pestle5)a) ( de papel) quireb) ( de plátanos) hand6) (de pintura, barniz) coat7) (Jueg)a) (vuelta, juego) hand¿nos echamos unas manos de dominó? — how about a game of dominoes?
b) ( conjunto de cartas) handc) ( jugador)soy/eres mano — it's my/your lead
tener la mano — (Andes) to lead
ganarle por la mano or (RPl) de mano a alguien (fam): César me ganó por la mano — César just beat me to it (colloq)
8) (en locs)a mano — ( no a máquina) by hand; ( cerca) at hand (AmE), to hand (BrE)
las tiendas me quedan muy a mano — the shops are very close by o near o handy
siempre tengo un diccionario a mano — I always keep a dictionary by me o at hand o to hand
a la mano — (AmL) close at hand
de mano — hand (before n)
en mano — <lápiz/copa> in hand
agarrar or (esp Esp) coger a alguien con las manos en la masa — to catch somebody red-handed
agarrarle or tomarle la mano a algo — (CS fam) to get the hang of something (colloq)
a mano alzada — < votación> by a show of hands; < dibujo> freehand; < dibujar> freehand
a manos llenas — < dar> generously; < gastar> lavishly
pedir/conceder la mano de alguien — to ask for/give somebody's hand in marriage
bajo mano — on the quiet, on the sly (colloq)
caérsele la mano a alguien — (Méx fam & pey) to be a fairy (colloq & pej)
cargar la mano — (fam) to overdo
cargarle la mano a alguien — ( en el precio) to overcharge somebody; ( pegar) to hit somebody
con una mano atrás y otra delante — without a penny to one's name
dar la mano derecha por algo — to give one's right arm for something
darse la mano — ( para saludar) to shake hands; (para cruzar, jugar, etc) to hold hands; (reunirse, fundirse) to come together
de la mano: me tomó de la mano she took me by the hand; iban (tomados) de la mano they walked hand in hand; de manos a boca suddenly, unexpectedly; de primera mano (at) first hand; de segunda mano < ropa> secondhand; < coche> used, secondhand; < información> secondhand; echar or dar una mano to give o lend a hand; echarle mano a alguien (fam) to lay o get one's hands on somebody (colloq); echar mano a algo (fam) to grab something; echar mano de algo to resort to something; echamos mano de nuestros ahorros we dipped into our savings; echarse or llevarse las manos a la cabeza ( literal) to put one's hands on one's head; ( horrorizarse) to throw up one's hands in horror; embarrarle la mano a alguien (Méx fam) to grease somebody's palm (colloq); ensuciarse las manos ( literal) to get one's hands dirty; (en un robo, crimen) to dirty one's hands; estar atado de manos or tener las manos atadas ( literal) to have one's hands tied; ( no poder actuar): la decisión es de ellos, yo tengo las manos atadas it's up to them, my hands are tied; estar/quedar a mano (AmL fam) to be even o quits (colloq); frotarse las manos ( literal) to rub one's hands together; ( regodearse) to rub one's hands with glee; írsele la mano a alguien: se te fue la mano con la sal you overdid the salt o put too much salt in; le cobré $1.000 - se te fue un poco la mano ¿no? I charged him $1,000 - that was a bit steep, wasn't it? (colloq); se te fue la mano al contestarle así you went too far answering her back like that; lavarse las manos to wash one's hands; les das la/una mano y se toman el brazo give them an inch and they'll take a mile; levantarle la mano a alguien to raise one's hand to somebody; llegar or irse or pasar a las manos to come to blows; meter la mano en la caja or lata to dip one's fingers in the till; meterle mano a alguien (fam) (magrear, tocar) to touch o feel somebody up (colloq); ( por un delito) to collar somebody (colloq); meterle mano a algo (fam) to get to work on something; poner la(s) mano(s) en el fuego por alguien to stick one's neck out for somebody; ponerle la mano encima a alguien to lay a hand o finger on somebody; ponerse manos a la obra to get down to work; por mi/tu/su mano: tomó la justicia or las cosas por su mano he took the law o he took things into his own hands; quitarle algo de las manos a alguien: me lo quitó de las manos she took it right out of my hands; tuvieron mucho éxito, nos las quitaron de las manos they were a great success, they sold like hotcakes (colloq); saber alguien dónde tiene la mano derecha to know what one is about; ser mano ancha (Arg) to be generous; ser mano de santo to work wonders; ser mano larga ( para pegar) to be free with one's hands; ( para robar) to be light-fingered; tenderle una mano a alguien to offer somebody a (helping) hand; tener algo entre manos to be dealing with o working on something; tener (la) mano larga or las manos largas (fam) ( para pegar) to be free with one's hands; ( para robar) to be light-fingered; tener la mano pesada to be heavy-handed; tener mano de seda to have a light touch; tener mano para algo to be good at something; traerse algo entre manos to be up to something (colloq); untarle la mano a alguien (fam) to grease somebody's palm (colloq); muchas manos en un plato hacen mucho garabato — too many cooks spoil the broth
9)a) ( lado) sideb) (Auto) side of the roadII* * *mano11 = hand.Ex: Even with such a limitation and many later supplementations by various hands, by way of addition, correction and amplification, it falls far short of completeness.
* accionado a mano = hand-powered.* agresión a mano armada = armed assault.* ahorrar mano de obra = save + manpower.* al alcance de la mano = within arm's reach, within easy reach.* a la mano de = available at the fingertips of.* alargar la mano = reach out.* alargar la mano para coger = reach for.* a mano = by hand, manually, nearby [near-by], handy, within reach, within easy reach.* a mano alzada = by a show of hands.* a mano derecha de = on the right side of, on the right-hand side of.* a manos de = at the hands of.* aparato de informática del tamaño de la palma de la mano = palm computing device.* apretón de manos = handshake.* arreglarse las manos = manicure.* asalto a mano armada = armed robbery, armed assault, heist.* asignado a mano = manually assigned.* atar de pies y manos = hogtie.* atraco a mano armada = armed robbery, heist, daylight robbery.* batidora de mano = food mincer.* bolsa de mano = flight bag, carryall bag, travelbag, soft bag.* bomba de mano = hand pump.* borrador escrito a mano = manuscript draft.* caer en manos de = fall into + the hands of.* caer en manos enemigas = fall into + enemy hands.* cambiar de manos = change + hands.* cambio de manos = change of hands.* carretilla de mano = pushcart.* coche de segunda mano = used car, second-hand car.* codificar a mano = hand-code.* coger a Alguien con las manos en la masa = catch + Nombre + red-handed, catch + Nombre + in the act.* coger de la mano = hold + Posesivo + hand.* coger la mano = take + Posesivo + hand.* cogerse de la mano = hold + hands.* cogerse la mano = join + hands.* cogido a mano = hand-picked.* confeccionar a mano = handcraft.* con las dos manos = two handed [two-handed].* con las manos muy largas = light-fingered.* con las manos vacías = empty-handed.* conocer Algo como la palma de + Posesivo + mano = know + Algo + like the back of + Posesivo + hand.* conocer de primera mano = know + first-hand.* con una mano delante y otra detrás = penniless, broke, skint.* corregir a mano = hand-correct.* costes de mano de obra = labour costs.* crema de manos = hand cream.* crema limpiadora de manos = handcleaner.* croché a mano = hand crochet.* cubrir Algo con la mano = cup + Posesivo + hand + over + Nombre.* cultivado a mano = hand-reared.* dar a Alguien una mano y te cogen el brazo = give + Pronombre + an inch and + Pronombre + take a mile.* dar en mano = hand (over).* dar la mano = extend + Posesivo + hand.* dar la mano derecha = give + Posesivo + right arm.* darse la mano = join + hands, shake + hand.* darse un apretón de manos = clasp + hands.* dar un apretón de manos = shake + hand.* decir adiós con la mano = wave + goodbye.* dedicación de mano de obra = expenditure of manpower.* dejado de la mano de Dios = God-forsaken.* dejar las manos de uno libres de = free + Posesivo + hands from.* de mano = hand-held [handheld].* de primera mano = at first hand, first-hand [firsthand], first-person.* de segunda mano = second-hand [secondhand].* despedir mano de obra = shed + jobs, axe + jobs, cut + jobs.* de tercera mano = third-hand.* de tirar la piedra y esconder la mano = hit-and-run.* echarle una mano a = bat for, go to + bat for.* echar mano a/de = leverage.* echar mano a los ahorros = dip into + savings.* echar mano de = fall back on, call into + play.* echar una mano = lend + a (helping) hand, put + Posesivo + shoulder to the wheel, set + Posesivo + shoulder to the wheel, muck in, pitch in.* echar una mano a Alguien = give + Nombre + a hand.* el mundo en la palma de la mano = the world in the palm of + Posesivo + hand.* en buenas manos = in a safe place, in safekeeping.* encaje de aguja a mano = needlepoint lace.* en mano = in hand.* en manos de = in the hands of.* en manos de extranjeros = foreign-owned.* en manos del enemigo = at the hands of enemies, at the hands of the enemy.* en manos enemigas = at the hands of enemies, at the hands of the enemy.* en + Posesivo + manos = at + Posesivo + hands.* entre manos = at hand, in hand.* equipaje de mano = carry-on luggage, cabin baggage, cabin luggage.* escalera de mano = stepladder.* escaparse de las manos de = slip beyond + the grasp of.* escasez de mano de obra = labour shortage.* escribir a mano = handletter.* escrito a mano = handwritten [hand-written], in black and white, in handwriting, longhand [long-hand].* escritura a mano = handwriting.* estar al alcance de la mano = be at hand.* estar a mano = be on hand, be around.* estar en buenas manos = be in safe hands.* estar en manos privadas = hold in + private hands.* experiencia de primera mano = first-hand experience.* extender la mano = put out + Posesivo + hand, reach out, put forth + Posesivo + hand.* extender la mano para coger algo = hand + reach for.* fabricado a mano = hand-made.* falta de mano de obra = labour shortage.* freno de mano = hand brake [handbrake].* futuro + estar + en + Posesivo + manos = future + be + in + Posesivo + hands.* ganarle la mano a Alguien = steal + a march on.* ganchillo a mano = hand crochet.* golpeo a mano = hand-beating.* granada de mano = hand grenade.* hacer a mano = handcraft.* hacer todo lo que está en nuestras manos = pull out + all the stops.* hecho a mano = hand-made, hand-drawn, handcrafted.* hilado a mano = handspinning.* impulsado a mano = hand-powered.* ir de la mano = go + hand in hand (with), be hand in hand.* írsele a Uno Algo de las manos = get out of + hand, get out of + hand.* írsele la mano a Uno = overplay + Posesivo + hand.* juego de manos = sleight-of-hand.* juegos de manos = fingergame.* labores de croché a mano = hand-crochet work.* labores de ganchillo a mano = hand-crochet work.* la mano que mece la cuna es la mano que domina el mundo = the hand that rocks the cradle rules the world, the hand that rocks the cradle rules the world.* levantar la mano = raise + Posesivo + hand.* mano amiga = helping hand.* ¿mano blanda o mano dura? = the carrot vs. the stick, the carrot vs. the stick.* mano blanda y mano dura = carrots and sticks.* mano de hierro = iron fist, iron hand.* mano de obra = labour [labor, -USA], manpower, manpower force, work-force [workforce], work-force, labour force, manual labour.* mano de obra del campo = farm labour force.* mano de obra extranjera = foreign labour.* mano de obra infantil = child labour.* mano de obra inmigrante = foreign labour.* mano derecha = right hand.* mano dura = iron fist, iron hand.* mano fría de, la = cold hand of, the.* mano invisible, la = invisible hand, the.* mano negra = schemer.* manos libres = free hand, hands-free.* mantener a mano = keep to + hand.* más vale pájaro en mano que ciento volando = a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.* menos blandeces y más mano dura = less of the carrot, more of the stick.* mercadillo de prendas de segunda mano = rummage sale.* meter las manos en todo = have + a finger in every pie.* meterle mano a = get + stuck into.* meter mano = grope.* meterse mano = pet.* moder la mano del que + dar de comer = bite + the hand that feeds + Pronombre.* no caer en buenas manos = fall into + the wrong hands.* ofrecer la mano = put forth + Posesivo + hand.* ordenador de mano = Palm Pilot.* palma de la mano = palm of hand, palm.* papel a mano-máquina = mouldmade paper.* papel hecho a mano = hand-made paper.* pillar a alguien con las manos en la masa = catch + Nombre + red-handed.* pintado a mano = hand-painted.* poner Algo a mano = put + Nombre + within reach.* ponerle la mano encima a = lay + a finger on.* ponerse manos a la obra = get down to + business, swing into + action.* que necesita bastante mano de obra = labour-intensive [labour intensive].* quitar de las manos = snap up.* realizado a mano = hand-made.* recogido a mano = hand-picked.* relato de primera mano = eyewitness report, eyewitness account, first-hand account.* repartir a manos llenas = dish out.* retorcerse las manos = wring + Posesivo + hands.* robo a mano armada = armed robbery, highway robbery.* ropa de segunda mano = second-hand clothes.* separar las manos = spread out + hands.* ser torpe con las manos = be all thumbs.* sierra de mano = handsaw.* sistema de llave en mano = turnkey system, turnkey software system.* situación + irse de las manos = things + get out of hand.* tallado a mano = hand-carved.* tener algo a mano = have + Nombre + at + Posesivo + fingertips.* tener a mano = have at + Posesivo + touch, have + on call, have + to hand, keep within + reach, be to hand.* tener buena mano con las plantas = have + a green thumb.* tener entre manos = be up to.* todos manos a la obra = all hands on deck, all hands to the pump(s).* tomar la mano = take + Posesivo + hand.* trabajo entre manos, el = work at hand, the.* traerse algo malo entre manos = be up to no good, get up to + no good.* untar la mano = grease + Posesivo + palm, oil + Posesivo + palm.* vendedor de coches de segunda mano = used-car dealer, second-hand car dealer.mano22 = coat.Ex: We will not accomplish that by being timid or by giving our profession a fresh coat of paint.
* mano de pintura = paint job, lick of paint, coat of paint.mano33 = quire.Nota: Unidad de venta del papel compuesta de 25 pliegos o la vigésima parte de una resma.Ex: The finished paper was sorted for imperfections and told out into quires and reams for sale.
* mano de papel = quire.* * *mano1A1 Anatomía2 Zoología: de un oso, perroB indicando posesión, controlC en fútbolD del morteroE1 de papel2 de plátanosF de pintura, cera, barnizG1 vuelta, juego2 conjunto de cartas3 jugadorHCompuestos:1 lado2 AutomovilismoSentido III obrerosA1 [ Vocabulary notes (Spanish) ] ( Anat) handtengo las manos sucias my hands are dirtyno tengo más que dos manos I only have one pair of handsle dijo or hizo adiós con la mano he waved goodbye to hercon las dos manos with both handsentrégaselo en sus propias manos give it to him in person[ S ] en su mano ( Corresp) by handlevanten la mano los que estén de acuerdo all those in favor raise their hands o please show ( frml)los que hayan terminado que levanten la mano put your hand up if you've finishedlo hice yo, con mis propias manos I did it myself, with my own two handssalió con las manos en alto he came out with his hands in the air o up¡manos arriba! or ¡arriba las manos! hands up!habla con las manos she talks with her handscon la mano en el corazón hand on heartse nota la mano de una mujer you can see the feminine touch¡las manos quietas! keep your hands to yourself!su carta pasó de mano en mano her letter was passed aroundrecibió el premio de manos del Rey she received the prize from the King himselfdarle la mano a algn (para saludar) to shake hands with sb, to shake sb's hand; (para ayudar, ser ayudado) to give sb one's handdame la manito or (Esp, Méx) manita hold my handle estreché la mano I shook hands with him, I shook his handme tendió or me ofreció la mano he held out his hand to mehacerse las manos to have a manicureme leyó las manos she read my palmtocaron la pieza a cuatro manos they played the piece as a duetel perro se puso de manos the dog stood on its hind legsmanos hands (pl)ha cambiado de manos varias veces it has changed hands several timescayó en manos del enemigo it fell into enemy hands o into the hands of the enemynueve de estas ciudades están en manos de los socialistas nine of these cities are held by the socialistsel asunto está en manos de mis abogados the matter is in the hands of my lawyersel negocio está en buenas manos the business is in good handsharé todo lo que esté en mis manos or ( RPl) de mi mano I will do everything in my powermi mensaje nunca llegó a sus manos my message never reached himla muerte de José Ruiz a manos de la policía secreta the death of José Ruiz at the hands of the secret policela situación se nos va de las manos the situation is getting out of hand¡qué oportunidad se nos ha ido de las manos! what an opportunity we let slip through our fingers!C (en fútbol) handballD (del mortero) pestleE1 (de papel) quire2 (de plátanos) handF (de pintura, cera, barniz) coatG ( Jueg)1 (vuelta, juego) handno gané ni una mano I didn't win a single hand¿nos echamos unas manos de dominó? how about a game of dominoes?2 (conjunto de cartas) handme ha tocado una mano muy mala I've got a very bad hand o very bad cards3(jugador): soy/eres mano it's my/your leadtener la mano ( Col); to leadganarle por la manoor (CS) de or la mano a algn ( fam): César me ganó por la mano César just beat me to it ( colloq)H ( en locs):hecho a mano handmadepintado a mano hand-paintedescrito a mano handwrittenun tapiz tejido a mano a handwoven tapestryzapatos cosidos a mano hand-stitched shoestuve que batir las claras a mano I had to beat the egg whites by handlas tiendas me quedan muy a mano the shops are very close by o near o handysiempre tengo un diccionario a mano I always keep a dictionary handy o by me o ( BrE) to handen mano ‹lápiz/copa› in handcayó fusil en mano he fell gun in hand[ S ] llave en mano immediate possessionagarrar or ( esp Esp) coger a algn con las manos en la masa to catch sb red-handeda mano alzada ‹votación› by a show of hands;‹dibujo› freehand; ‹dibujar› freehanda manos llenas ‹dar› generously;‹gastar› lavishlyaspirar a/pedir/conceder la mano de algn to aspire to/ask for/give sb's hand in marriagele concedió la mano de su hija en matrimonio he gave him his daughter's hand in marriageno cargues la mano con la sal don't overdo the salt, go easy on the saltme cargó la mano en el precio she overcharged mele están cargando la mano en el trabajo they are asking too much of her o putting too much pressure on her at workdesde que me cargó la mano no le he vuelto a hablar I haven't spoken to him since he hit mecon una mano atrás y otra delante without a penny to one's namedar la mano derecha por algo to give one's right arm for sthdarse la mano (para saludar) to shake hands; (para cruzar, jugar etc) to hold hands; (reunirse, fundirse) to come togetherel cristianismo y el paganismo se dan la mano en estos ritos Christianity and paganism come together in these ritesdejado de la mano de Dios godforsakenla miseria de aquellas tierras dejadas de la mano de Dios the poverty of that godforsaken o desolate regionse sentía totalmente dejado de la mano de Dios he felt utterly forlornde la mano: me tomó de la mano she took me by the hand, she took my handiban (cogidos) de la mano they walked hand in handde la mano de Mao under Mao's leadershipde manos a boca suddenly, unexpectedlyde primera mano (at) first handde segunda mano ‹ropa› secondhand;‹coche› used, secondhand; ‹información› secondhandechar or dar una mano to give o lend a handechar mano a algo ( fam); to grab sthechar mano de algo: tuvimos que echar mano de nuestros ahorros we had to dip into our savingsla gente de quien podía echar mano the people I could turn to for helpecharse or llevarse las manos a la cabeza (literal) to put one's hands on one's head; (horrorizarse) to throw up one's hands in horrorestar atado de manos or tener las manos atadas (literal) to have one's hands tied(no poder actuar): la decisión es de ellos, yo tengo las manos atadas it's up to them, my hands are tiedírsele or ( Chi) pasársele la mano a algn: se te fue la mano con la sal you overdid the salt o put too much salt inle cobré $1.000 — se te fue un poco la mano ¿no? I charged him $1,000 — that was a bit steep, wasn't it? ( colloq)se te fue la mano, no deberías haberle contestado así you went too far o ( colloq) a bit over the top, you shouldn't have answered her back like thatjugar a lo que hace la mano, hace la tras ( Méx); to play follow-the-leaderlavarse las manos (literal) to wash one's handsyo me lavo las manos de todo este asunto I wash my hands of the whole affairles das la/una mano y se toman el brazo give them an inch and they'll take a milelevantarle la mano a algn to raise one's hand to sbllegar or irse or pasar a las manos to come to blowsmano a mano: nos comimos cuatro raciones de setas, mano a mano we polished off four dishes of mushrooms, just the two of us o between the two of us(ver tb mano a mano m)meter la mano en la caja or lata to dip one's fingers in the till, put one's hand in the till ( BrE)meterle mano a algn ( fam) (magrear, tocar) to touch o feel sb up ( colloq); (por un delito) to collar sb ( colloq)meterle mano a algo ( fam); to get to work on sthponer la(s) mano(s) en el fuego por algn to stick one's neck out for sb, put one's head on the block for sbponerle la mano encima a algn to lay a hand o finger on sbponer manos a la obra to get down to work¡manos a la obra! let's get down to it!por mi/tu/su mano: tomó la justicia or las cosas por su mano he took the law o he took things into his own handsquitarle algo de las manos a algn: me lo quitó de las manos she took it right out of my handstuvieron mucho éxito, nos las quitaron de las manos they were a great success, they sold like hotcakes ( colloq)saber algn dónde tiene la mano derecha to know what one is aboutser mano ancha ( Arg); to be generousser mano de santo to work wonderstenderle una mano a algn to offer sb a (helping) handtener algo entre manos to be dealing with o working on sthtener (la) mano larga or las manos largas ( fam) (para pegar) to be free with one's hands; (para robar) to be light-fingeredtener la mano pesada to be heavy-handedtener mano de seda to have a light touchtener mano para algo to be good at sthtiene mano para la cocina/el dibujo he's very good at cooking/drawingtraerse algo entre manos: los niños están muy callados, algo se traen entre manos the children are very quiet, they must be up to something ( colloq)muchas manos en un plato hacen mucho garabato too many cooks spoil the brothCompuestos:en un mano a mano se terminaron una botella de ginebra ( fam); between the two of them they got through a bottle of ginjugamos un mano a mano y gané yo it was him against me and I wonel debate se convirtió en un mano a mano entre los dos líderes the debate turned into a contest between the two leaderslabor*wage labor, wage labour ( BrE)right-hand man/womanfirm handhay que tener mano dura con ellos you have to be firm with themtiene mucha mano izquierda con sus hijos he knows how to handle his childrenen esa quiebra hubo mano negra there was something fishy about the way that company went bankrupt ( colloq)fpl:tierras en manos muertas lands held in mortmain1 (lado) side¿queda de esta mano o tengo que cruzar? is it on this side of the street or do I have to cross?tome la segunda calle a mano derecha take the second street on the rightla casa queda a mano derecha the house is on the right o on the right-hand side2 ( Auto):yo iba por mi mano I was on my side of the road, I was on the right side of the roadmasculine, feminine* * *
Del verbo manar: ( conjugate manar)
mano es:
1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo
manó es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) pretérito indicativo
Multiple Entries:
manar
mano
manar ( conjugate manar) verbo intransitivo
to pour
mano 1 sustantivo femenino
1a) (Anat) hand;
levantar la mano to raise one's hands, put one's hand up;
¡manos arriba! or ¡arriba las manos! hands up!;
con la mano en el corazón hand on heart;
le hizo adiós con la mano he waved goodbye to her;
su carta pasó de mano en mano her letter was passed around;
darle la mano a algn ( para saludar) to shake hands with sb, to shake sb's hand;
(para ayudar, ser ayudado) to give sb one's hand;
me tendió la mano he held out his hand to me;
me tomó de la mano she took me by the hand;
ir (tomados) de la mano to walk hand in hand;
mano de obra labor
( de mono) hand;
(Equ) forefoot, front foot
2 (control, posesión) gen
ha cambiado de manos it has changed hands;
cayó en manos del enemigo it fell into the hands of the enemy;
haré todo lo que esté en mis manos I will do everything in my power;
la oportunidad se nos fue de las manos we let the opportunity slip through our fingers;
se tomó la justicia por su propia mano he took the law into his own hands
3 ( en fútbol) handball
4 ( del mortero) pestle
5 (de pintura, barniz) coat
6 (Jueg) (vuelta, juego) hand;
( conjunto de cartas) hand;
( jugador):◊ soy/eres mano it's my/your lead
7 ( en locs)
hecho a mano handmade;
escrito a mano handwritten;
tejido a mano handwoven;
las tiendas me quedan muy a mano the shops are very close by o near;
siempre tengo un diccionario a mano I always keep a dictionary by me;
a la mano (AmL) close at hand;
de mano hand ( before n);
en mano ‹lápiz/copa› in hand;
agarrar or (esp Esp) coger a algn con las manos en la masa to catch sb red-handed;
agarrarle or tomarle la mano a algo (CS fam) to get the hang of sth (colloq);
bajo mano on the quiet, on the sly (colloq);
con las manos vacías empty-handed;
darse la mano ( para saludar) to shake hands;
(para cruzar, jugar, etc) to hold hands;
echar or dar una mano to give o lend a hand;
echar mano a algo (fam) to grab sth;
estar/quedar a mano (AmL fam) to be even o quits (colloq);
lavarse las manos to wash one's hands;
levantarle la mano a algn to raise one's hand to sb;
llegar or pasar a las manos to come to blows;
pedir la mano de algn to ask for sb's hand in marriage;
ser la mano derecha de algn to be sb's right-hand man/woman;
tenderle una mano a algn to offer sb a (helping) hand;
tener mano dura to have a firm hand;
tener mano para algo to be good at sth;
traerse algo entre manos to be up to sth (colloq)
8
a mano derecha on the rightb) (Auto) side of the road
mano 2
manar
I verbo intransitivo to flow [de, from]
II verbo transitivo to flow with: la cañería está manando agua, the pipe is pouring with water
mano sustantivo femenino
1 hand
(de animal) forefoot
(de perro, gato) paw
(de cerdo) trotter
2 (autoría, estilo) influence: se ve su mano en el asunto, he obviously has a hand in this business
3 (maña) skill: tiene mucha mano con los niños, he's very good with children
4 (capa) coat
dos manos de pintura, two coats of paint
5 (lado) a mano derecha/izquierda, on the right/left (hand side)
6 (poder) (usu pl) hand: dejo todo en tus manos, I leave everything in your hands
está en su mano, it's in his power
7 (del almirez) pestle
8 mano de obra, labour (force)
♦ Locuciones: a mano, (sin máquina) by hand
(asequible) at hand
a mano alzada, by a show of hands
a mano armada, armed
de mano, hand: bolso de mano, hand luggage
de primera mano, fist-hand
de segunda mano, second-hand
echar una mano a alguien, to give sb a hand
estrechar la mano a alguien, to shake hands with sb
¡manos a la obra!, shoulders to the wheel!
¡manos arriba!, hands up!
meter mano, (a un problema) to tackle
vulgar to touch up
pillar a alguien con las manos en la masa, to catch sb red-handed
' mano' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
A
- alzada
- alzado
- anda
- antes
- armada
- armado
- artesanía
- atraco
- azotar
- azote
- barrena
- caligrafía
- canto
- chocar
- cogerse
- cuenco
- dar
- dedo
- dejada
- dejado
- derecha
- echar
- esconder
- escrita
- escrito
- estrechar
- estrecharse
- extender
- fastidiarse
- freno
- fuego
- holgazanear
- imputar
- izquierda
- izquierdo
- justicia
- levantar
- literalmente
- manca
- mancha
- manco
- motricidad
- ortopédica
- ortopédico
- palma
- pañuelo
- peldaño
- picar
- proyectar
English:
add on
- armed robbery
- back
- bird
- bite
- blow-dry
- brake
- brush
- by
- cart
- catapult
- chronic
- circle
- clammy
- coat
- colour
- dip
- dip into
- extend
- finger
- first-hand
- fit into
- gash
- give
- godforsaken
- govern
- grip
- grope
- guitar
- hand
- hand-held
- hand-luggage
- handbrake
- handmade
- handwritten
- handy
- hankie
- hanky
- have
- heavy-handed
- hold
- hold on
- hold out
- hold up
- impression
- imprint
- inch
- join
- jumble
- junk shop
* * *mano1♦ nf1. [de persona] hand;le dije adiós con la mano I waved goodbye to him;equipaje de mano hand luggage;paseaban de la mano they were walking along hand in hand;ir de la mano [asuntos, problemas] to go hand in hand;entregar algo a alguien en mano to deliver sth to sb in person;frotarse las manos [por frío, entumecimiento] to rub one's hands (together);[regocijarse] to rub one's hands (with glee);hecho a mano handmade;lo tuve que hacer a mano I had to do it by hand;lavarse las manos [literalmente] to wash one's hands;¡yo me lavo las manos! [me desentiendo] I wash my hands of it!;leerle la mano a alguien to read sb's palm;¡manos arriba!, ¡arriba las manos! hands up!;¡manos a la obra! let's get down to it!;pedir la mano de una mujer to ask for a woman's hand (in marriage);robo a mano armada armed robbery;votación a mano alzada show of handsmano derecha [persona] right-hand man/woman;ser la mano derecha de alguien to be sb's right-hand man/woman;Der manos muertas mortmain2. [de animal] forefoot;[de perro, gato] (front) paw; [de cerdo] (front) trotter3. [de pintura, barniz] coat;dar una mano de pintura a algo to give sth a coat o lick of paint4. [de mortero] pestle5. [de naipes] [partida] game;[ronda] hand;eres mano it's your lead6. [en deportes] [falta] handball;el árbitro pitó mano the referee blew for handball7. [deporte] pelota [played with hand rather than with hand-held basket]8. [serie, tanda] series9. [lado]a mano derecha/izquierda (de) on the right/left (of);gire a mano derecha turn right10. Andes, CAm, Méx [objetos] = group of four or five objects11. Am [de plátanos] bunch12. CAm, Chile, Méx [accidente] mishap, accident13. RP [dirección] direction [of traffic];calle de una/doble mano one-/two-way street14. [influencia] influence;tener mano con alguien to have influence with sb15. [intervención] hand;la mano de la CIA está detrás de todo esto you can see the hand of the CIA in this affairmano negra hidden hand;mano oculta hidden hand¡que mano tienes para las plantas! you've really got Br green fingers o US a green thumb!mano izquierda:tener mano izquierda con algo/alguien to know how to deal with sth/sbde manos de alguien: recibió la medalla de manos del ministro he received the medal from the minister himself;cambiar de manos to change hands;en manos de: caer en manos de alguien to fall into sb's hands;dejar algo en manos de alguien to leave sth in sb's hands;estar en manos de alguien to be in sb's hands;estar en buenas manos to be in good hands;haré lo que esté en mi mano I'll do everything within my power;ponerse en manos de alguien to put oneself in sb's hands;de primera mano [vehículo] brand new;[noticias] first-hand;de segunda mano second-hand18.manos [ayudantes] helpers;nos van a hacer falta varias manos para mover el piano we're going to need several people to move the piano19. Compabrir la mano to be more lenient;alzar la mano contra alguien to raise one's hand to sb;CSuragarrar la mano a algo to get the hang of sth;bajo mano secretly;de manos a boca suddenly, unexpectedly;cargar la mano to go over the top;RP Famcon una mano en la cintura: esto lo hago con una mano en la cintura I can do this with my hands tied behind my back;con la mano en el corazón: te lo digo con la mano en el corazón I'm being perfectly honest with you;Famcon una mano delante y otra detrás: está en la ruina, con una mano delante y otra detrás he hasn't got a penny to his name;estar dejado de la mano de Dios [lugar] to be godforsaken;[persona] to be a total failure;echar mano a algo: echó mano al bolso y se marchó she took her bag and left;echar mano de algo [recurrir a] to make use of sth, to resort to sth;echar mano de alguien [recurrir a] to turn to sb;echar una mano a alguien to give sb a hand;ensuciarse las manos to get one's hands dirty;escaparse o [m5]irse de las manos: se me escapó o [m5] fue de las manos una oportunidad excelente an excellent chance slipped through my hands;írsele la mano a alguien: se le fue la mano [perdió el control] she lost control;[exageró] she went too far;se me fue la mano con la sal I overdid the salt;levantarle la mano a alguien to raise one's hand to sb;llegar a las manos (por algo) to come to blows (over sth);a manos llenas generously;llevarse las manos a la cabeza [gesticular] to throw one's hands in the air (in horror);[indignarse, horrorizarse] to be horrified; Fammano a mano: se bebieron la botella mano a mano they drank the bottle between the two of them;estar mano sobre mano to be sitting around doing nothing;Esp Fammeter mano a alguien [investigar] to get onto sb;[sobar sin consentimiento] to grope sb; [sobar con consentimiento] to pet sb; Fammeter mano a algo to tackle sth;meter la mano en algo [intervenir] to poke one's nose into sth, to meddle in sth;RP Famponerle la mano encima a alguien: ¡como te ponga la mano encima…! if I lay o get my hands on you…!;¡no me pongas las manos encima! don't you touch me o lay a finger on me!;poner la mano en el fuego: creo que es así, pero no pondría la mano en el fuego I think that's the case, but I couldn't vouch for it;Famser mano de santo to work wonders;tender una mano a alguien to give/offer sb one's hand;Fam Humtener manos de árbol to be ham-fisted o ham-handed;tengo las manos atadas my hands are tied;tener las manos muy largas [aficionado a pegar] to be fond of a fight;[aficionado a robar] to be light-fingered;tener manos libres para hacer algo to have a free rein to do sth;tengo las manos limpias my hands are clean;tener manos de mantequilla to be butter-fingered;traerse algo entre manos to be up to sth;untarle la mano a alguien to grease sb's palm;con las manos vacías empty-handedmano de obra [trabajadores] labour, workers; [trabajo manual] labour;la mano de obra barata atrae a los inversores investors are attracted by the cheap labour costs;mano de obra cualificada skilled labour o workers;mano de obra especializada skilled labour o workers;mano de obra semicualificada semi-skilled labour o workers♦ nmfRP Famser un mano abierta to be open-handed;es un mano larga [toquetón] he's always poking around where he shouldn't;[con las mujeres] he has wandering-hand trouble♦ a mano loc adv1. [cerca] at o to hand, handy;¿tienes el encendedor a mano? have you got your lighter handy?;mi casa es muy a mano de todo my house is very handy for everything♦ mano a mano nmun mano a mano entre los dos candidatos a head-to-head between the two candidates♦ manos libres nm inv[teléfono] hands free setmano2 nmAm salvo RP Fam pal, Br mate, US buddy* * *I f(dispositivo) manos libres TELEC hands-free (kit);¡manos arriba! hands up!;lo hicieron mano a mano they did it between them;un mano a mano a contest;de mano en mano from hand to hand;a cuatro manos MÚS for four hands;a mano derecha/izquierda on the right/ lefthand side;a manos llenas fig generously;con las manos vacías fig empty-handed;ser mano de santo work wonders;bajo mano on the quiet;de segunda mano second-hand;de primera mano first-hand;ser la mano derecha de alguien fig be s.o.’s right hand;tener mucha mano izquierda be very skillful o Br skilful;atar las manos a alguien fig tie s.o.’s hands;dejado de la mano de Dios fig godforsaken;echar mano a fam grab;echar mano de fig use, make use of;echar una mano a alguien give s.o. a hand;estar a manos L.Am. fam be even, be quits;hecho a mano hand-made;llegar ovenir a las manos come to blows;pedir la mano de alguien ask for s.o.’s hand in marriage;poner la mano en el fuego fig swear to it;poner manos a la obra get down to work;se le fue la mano con fig he overdid it with;tender la mano a alguien fig hold out a helping hand to s.o.;tener a mano have to hand;tener buena/mala mano para (hacer) algo be good/bad at (doing) sth;de hierro with a firm hand o with an iron fist;estar en buenas manos be in good hands;lo dejo en sus manos I’ll leave it in your hands;traerse algo entre manos be plotting sth;alzar oa alguien raise one’s hand to s.o.;llevarse las manos a la cabeza fig throw up one’s hands (in horror);andar cogidos de la mano walk hand in hand;tomar a alguien de la mano take s.o. by the hand, take s.o.’s hand;meter mano a alguien fam feel s.o. up fam, grope s.o. fam ;dar la última mano a algo finish sth offII m Méx fampal fam, buddy fam* * *mano nf1) : hand2) : coat (of paint or varnish)3)a mano : by hand4)a mano ora la mano : handy, at hand, nearby5)darse la mano : to shake hands6)de la mano : hand in handla política y la economía van de la mano: politics and economics go hand in hand7)de primera mano : firsthand, at firsthand8)de segunda mano : secondhandropa de segunda mano: secondhand clothing9)mano a mano : one-on-onemano de obra : labor, manpowermano de mortero : pestleechar una mano : to lend a hand¡oye, mano!: hey man!* * *mano n1. (en general) hand2. (de pintura) coata mano derecha / a mano izquierda on the right / on the left -
5 serc|e
n 1. Anat., Med. heart- atak/choroba serca a heart attack/disease- bicie jego serca the beat a. beating of his heart, his heartbeat- operacja na otwartym sercu open-heart surgery- przeszczep serca Med. (operacja) a heart transplant- wrodzona wada serca a congenital heart defect- mieć słabe/chore serce to have a weak/bad heart- umrzeć na serce to die of heart failure- on ma serce jak dzwon he has a healthy a. strong heart- od lat jest chory na serce he’s had a heart condition for years- serce waliło mu jak młotem his heart was thumping away like a drum2. sgt (pierś) heart, breast- tulić kogoś do serca to hug sb to one’s breast- upadł, łapiąc się za serce he fell pressing his hand to his heart- złożył przysięgę, kładąc rękę na sercu he took an oath with his hand on his heart3. (usposobienie) heart- człowiek wielkiego serca a. o wielkim sercu a big-hearted a. generous-hearted person- być człowiekiem małego serca a. o małym sercu to be a faint-hearted a. pigeon-hearted person- mieć dobre/miękkie/zimne/nieczułe serce to have a good/soft/cold/hard heart- serce jak kamień a. serce z kamienia a heart of stone- potrzeba nam gorących/ofiarnych serc we need enthustiastic/dedicated people4. książk. (siedlisko uczuć) heart- sekrety jej serca the secrets of her innermost soul- kochać/nienawidzić kogoś całym sercem a. z całego serca to love/hate sb with all one’s heart a. with one’s whole heart- mam serce przepełnione radością/smutkiem my heart brims over with joy/sadness- napełniasz nasze serca dumą/szczęściem you fill our hearts with pride/happiness- myśli, które napełniają serca rodziców strachem thoughts that strike fear in the hearts of parents- on jest bliski/drogi memu sercu he is close/dear to my heart- ta wiadomość uraduje twoje serce the news will gladden your heart- sercem jestem przy was a. z wami my heart goes to you a. is with you- zjednała sobie serce publiczności she won the hearts of the audience- zawsze okazywał nam serce he was always kind-hearted towards us5. sgt (miłość) heart- oddać komuś serce to give one’s heart to sb- zabrać a. skraść komuś serce to steal sb’s heart- zdobyć/podbić czyjeś serce to win/capture sb’s heart- złamać komuś serce to break sb’s heart6. sgt (męstwo) heart- wojownik o lwim sercu a lionhearted warrior- nawoływał towarzyszy, by nie tracili serca he appealed to his companions not to lose heart7. (przedmiot, symbol) heart- serce z piernika/czekolady heart-shaped gingerbread/chocolate- wisiorek w kształcie serca a pendant in the shape of a heart8. (środek) heart- w sercu dżungli/miasta in the heart of a jungle/city9. (w dzwonie) clapper, tongue- □ Serce Jezusa Relig. the Sacred Heart- sztuczne serce Med. artificial a. mechanical heart- Ryszard Lwie Serce Richard of the Lion’s Heart■ do głębi serca [przejąć się, wzruszyć] deeply- jak a. co serce (komuś) dyktuje [mówić, pisać] from the a. one’s heart- od serca [rozmowa, wyznanie, słowa] heart-to-heart; [bić brawo, pomagać] wholeheartedly- przyjaciel/przyjaciółka od serca a bosom friend- w głębi serca [zazdrościć, myśleć, odczuwać] in one’s heart of hearts, deep in one’s heart- w prostocie serca [wierzyć, zwierzać się] naively; [postępować] artlessly- w sercu [uważać, czuć] privately- z biciem a. drżeniem serca a. z bijącym sercem (z niepokojem, niepewnością) with one’s heart in one’s mouth; (ze wzruszeniem) with a lump in one’s throat- z bólem serca with an aching heart- z ciężkim sercem with a heavy heart- z dobrego a. z dobroci serca [pomagać, ofiarować] out of the goodness of one’s heart- ze szczerego serca [wspomagać, poświęcać się] kind-heartedly- z głębi serca [uczucia, życzenia] from the bottom of one’s heart- z otwartym sercem [przyjąć, witać, odnosić się] with an open heart- brać (sobie) coś do serca to take sth to heart- być bez serca a. nie mieć serca to have no heart- chwytać kogoś za serce to tug at sb’s heartstrings- czytać w czyimś sercu to read sb’s thoughts- kamień spadł mi z serca that is a weight off my mind- leży mi na sercu twoje zdrowie/szczęście I have your health/happiness at heart- tyle kłopotów leży mi na sercu I have so many troubles to worry about- mieć gołębie serce to be gentle at heart- mieć serce dla kogoś/do czegoś to be fond of sb/sth- mieć serce jak głaz a. z kamienia, mieć kamienne serce to have a heart of stone- mieć serce na dłoni to have one’s heart in the right place- on co ma w sercu, to w gębie pot. a. na języku he is a person of candour- mieć zajęcze serce to be chicken-hearted a. chicken-livered- mieć złote serce to have a heart of gold- miękko mi się robi koło serca my heart melts- nie mieć serca czegoś zrobić to not have the heart to do sth- nie mam serca powiedzieć jej prawdy I haven’t (got) the heart to tell her the truth- nie mieć serca dla a. do kogoś to dislike sb- nie mam już dla niej serca I don’t like her any more- nie mieć serca do czegoś (nie mieć ochoty) to be lukewarm about sth- on nie ma serca do sportu his heart’s not in sport- nosić a. chować kogoś/coś w sercu to have sb/sth engraved upon one’s heart- otworzyć serce komuś a. przed kimś to open one’s heart to sb, to pour out one’s heart to sb- pójść za głosem serca to follow one’s heart- idź za głosem swojego serca let your heart rule your head- przypaść komuś do serca to take a. catch sb’s fancy- przypadł mi do serca I took an instant liking to him- przypadłeś jej do serca she took a shine to you pot.- serce kraje się a. pęka mi na widok… it breaks my heart to see…- serce o mało nie pękło mu z żalu/tęsknoty his heart almost burst with grief/longing- serce mi krwawi pain rends my heart- serce staje mu w gardle a. podchodzi a. skacze mu do gardła (z niepokoju, obawy) he has his heart in his mouth a. throat; (z podniecenia, wzruszenia) his heart leaps- serce rosło na widok jej zdrowych dzieci it was a joy to see her healthy kids- serce wyrywa się mu do kogoś/czegoś he feels a yearning for sb/sth- serce zamiera mu w piersi his heart skips a. misses a beat- serce zamarło jej z zachwytu she was speechless with delight- trafić a. przemówić do czyjegoś serca to touch sb’s heart- jednym uśmiechem potrafi ująć ją za serce his smile is enough to melt her heart- ukłuć kogoś w serce to pierce sb’s heart (like a dagger)- wkładać w coś (całe) serce to put one’s heart and soul into sth- wkraść się do czyjegoś serca to gain a place in sb’s affections- wyrzucić kogoś z serca to wipe sb out of one’s memory- zdjąć komuś kamień z serca to take a load off sb’s mind- zrzucić kamień z serca to get it off one’s chest pot.- serce nie sługa przysł. the heart knows no masterThe New English-Polish, Polish-English Kościuszko foundation dictionary > serc|e
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6 cuore
m heartdi cuore wholeheartedlysenza cuore heartlessfig nel cuore di in the heart ofnel cuore della notte in the middle of the nightstare a cuore a qualcuno be very important to s.o.* * *cuore s.m.1 (anat.) heart: attacco di cuore, heart attack; trapianto di cuore, heart transplant; mal di cuore, heart disease; battito di cuore, heartbeat; intervento a cuore aperto, open-heart operation; soffrire di cuore, to have heart disease; avere un soffio al cuore, to have a heart murmur; cuore artificiale, artificial heart2 ( centro) centre, heart; core: il cuore del carciofo, the heart of the artichoke; il cuore di un frutto, the core of a fruit; nel cuore dell'Africa, in the heart (o centre) of Africa; nel cuore della città, della foresta, in the heart of the city, of the forest; il duomo è il cuore della città, the cathedral is the heart of the city // nel cuore dell'estate, at the height of summer; nel cuore dell'inverno, in the depths of winter; nel cuore della notte, at dead of night (o in the middle of the night)3 ( oggetto a forma di cuore) heart, heart-shaped object: un biglietto di auguri a forma di cuore, a heart-shaped greeting card◆ FRASEOLOGIA: a cuore leggero, light-heartedly; di cuore, heartily: vi ringraziamo di cuore, we are very grateful to you; ridere di cuore, to laugh heartily; di buon cuore, whole-heartedly (o very willingly o gladly o with pleasure); di tutto cuore, with all one's heart (o whole-heartedly), ( molto volentieri) most willingly; del cuore, favourite: la squadra del cuore, one's favourite team; nel profondo del cuore, in one's heart of hearts; pace del cuore, peace of mind; una persona di buon cuore, a person with a kind heart (o a kind-hearted person); uomo dal cuore di coniglio, chicken-hearted man; uomo dal cuore di leone, lion-hearted man; uomo senza cuore, dal cuore di pietra, dal cuore di tigre, heartless man (o hard-hearted man); col cuore in gola, with one's heart in one's mouth; la squadra ha giocato col cuore, the team put their hearts into the game; il cuore mi dice che è salvo, I feel in my heart that he is safe; avresti cuore di licenziarlo?, would you have the heart to sack him?; la cosa mi sta a cuore, I have the matter at heart; è una vista che fa male al cuore, it is a sickening sight; se lo strinse al cuore, she clasped him to her heart; mi fa bene al cuore vederti, it does my heart good to see you; il mio cuore batte forte, my heart is thumping; sentì un tuffo al cuore, his heart missed a beat; mi si stringe il cuore a doverglielo dire, it wrings my heart to have to tell him; non ebbe il cuore di farlo, he hadn't the heart to do it; parola che viene dal cuore, word from the heart (o heartfelt word) // aprire il proprio cuore a qlcu., to open one's heart to s.o.; avere il cuore gonfio, to be heavy-hearted (o sad at heart); avere il cuore volubile, to be giddy of heart; avere la morte nel cuore, to be heart-sick (o sick at heart); conquistare il cuore di qlcu., to win s.o.'s heart (o love); dare il proprio cuore a qlcu., to give one's heart to s.o.; farsi cuore, to take heart; leggere nel cuore di qlcu., to see into s.o.'s heart; mettersi il cuore in pace, to resign oneself; mettersi una mano sul cuore, to put one's hand on one's heart; parlare a cuore aperto, to speak without reserve (o freely); prendere qlco. a cuore, to take sthg. to heart; sentirsi allargare il cuore a qlco., to be overjoyed at sthg.; spezzare il cuore a qlcu., to break s.o.'s heart; toccare il cuore di qlcu., to touch s.o.'s heart (o to move s.o.) // il cuore non sbaglia, (prov.) the heart is wiser than the head // freddo di mano, caldo di cuore, (prov.) a cold hand and a warm heart // lontan dagli occhi, lontan dal cuore, (prov.) out of sight, out of mind.* * *['kwɔre] 1.sostantivo maschile1) (organo) heartintervento a cuore aperto — med. open-heart surgery
a (forma di) cuore — heart-shaped, in the shape of a heart
2) (petto) heart, breaststringere qcn. al, sul cuore — to clasp sb. to one's heart
3) (sede delle emozioni) heartavere buon cuore — to be all heart o great-hearted, to have a big heart
con tutto il cuore — [amare, desiderare] with all one's heart
avere il cuore infranto, a pezzi — to be heartbroken o broken-hearted, to have a broken heart
4) (persona)5) (coraggio) heart6) (parte centrale) (di carciofo, lattuga, ecc.) heart; (di problema, questione) core, heart; (di luogo, città) heart, centre BE, center AEnel cuore della notte — in the middle of the night, in the o at dead of night
nel cuore della giungla — in the heart of the jungle, deep in the jungle
7) a cuoreprendere a cuore qcs. — to take sth. to heart
prendere a cuore qcn. — to take sb. to one's bosom
8) di cuore2.••avere un cuore di pietra — to have a heart of stone, to be stony-hearted o hard-hearted o iron-hearted
avere il cuore di ghiaccio — to be cold-hearted, to have a cold heart
avere il cuore tenero — to be soft-hearted o tenderhearted
non avere, essere senza cuore — to have no heart, to be heartless
parlare a cuore aperto, con il cuore in mano — to have a heart-to-heart, to wear one's heart on one's sleeve
mi si stringe il cuore quando... — I feel a pang when...
a cuor leggero — with a light heart, light-heartedly, carelessly
mettersi il cuore in pace — = to resign oneself
* * *cuore/'kwɔre/ ⇒ 4I sostantivo m.1 (organo) heart; le batteva forte il cuore her heart was thudding; essere debole di cuore to have a bad heart; attacco di cuore heart attack; intervento a cuore aperto med. open-heart surgery; a (forma di) cuore heart-shaped, in the shape of a heart2 (petto) heart, breast; stringere qcn. al, sul cuore to clasp sb. to one's heart3 (sede delle emozioni) heart; amico del cuore bosom friend; avere buon cuore to be all heart o great-hearted, to have a big heart; dal profondo del cuore from the bottom of one's heart; con tutto il cuore [amare, desiderare] with all one's heart; in cuor mio in my heart (of hearts); avere il cuore infranto, a pezzi to be heartbroken o broken-hearted, to have a broken heart; affari di cuore affairs of the heart4 (persona) un cuore di coniglio a hen-hearted person; un cuor di leone a lion-hearted person; cuore solitario lonely heart5 (coraggio) heart; non ho avuto il cuore di rifiutare I didn't have the heart to refuse6 (parte centrale) (di carciofo, lattuga, ecc.) heart; (di problema, questione) core, heart; (di luogo, città) heart, centre BE, center AE; nel cuore della notte in the middle of the night, in the o at dead of night; nel cuore dell'inverno in the depths of winter; nel cuore della giungla in the heart of the jungle, deep in the jungle7 a cuore prendere a cuore qcs. to take sth. to heart; prendere a cuore qcn. to take sb. to one's bosom; il progetto gli sta a cuore the project is dear to his heartII cuori m.pl.avere un cuore di pietra to have a heart of stone, to be stony-hearted o hard-hearted o iron-hearted; avere il cuore di ghiaccio to be cold-hearted, to have a cold heart; avere il cuore tenero to be soft-hearted o tenderhearted; aveva un cuore d'oro to have a heart of gold; non avere, essere senza cuore to have no heart, to be heartless; aveva il cuore in gola his heart was in his mouth; parlare a cuore aperto, con il cuore in mano to have a heart-to-heart, to wear one's heart on one's sleeve; mi si stringe il cuore quando... I feel a pang when...; a cuor leggero with a light heart, light-heartedly, carelessly; mettersi il cuore in pace = to resign oneself; due -i e una capanna love in a cottage. -
7 сердце
ср.heart; darling, love, sweetheart (обращение)••большого сердца — to have a big heart, to be bighearted
большое сердце — (to have) a big heart, with a big heart, to be bighearted
в сердцах — in (a fit of) temper, angrily
вымещать сердце — (на ком-л./чем-л.) to vent one's anger on smb./smth., to take one's anger out on smb./smth.
вырывать из сердца — to wrench, rip smth. out of smb.'s heart
носить под сердцем — to carry (a child) under one's heart, to be with child
от всего сердца — whole-heartedly, from the bottom of one's heart
от доброго сердца — with goob intentions, meaning well, with (having) best interest in heart
от чистого сердца — in all sincerity, right from the heart, with all one's heart
открывать сердце — (кому-л.; объясниться в любви) to open one's heart to smb., to declare one's love to smb.; ( открыться, облегчить душу) to open one's heart/soul to smb., to bare one's soul to smb.
отрывать от сердца — to rip, tear from one's heart; to close one's heart to smb., to tear smb. out of one's heart
по сердцу — (кому-л.) разг. to one's liking; after one's heart
покорять сердце — to win smb.'s heart, to win the affection of, to win smb. over
предлагать руку и сердце — ( кому-л.) to offer smb. one's hand and heart
принимать близко к сердцу — to take smth. (very much) to heart
с замиранием сердца — with sinking/palpitating heart
с легким сердцем — with a light heart, lightly
с тяжелым сердцем — with a heavy heart; (делать что-л.) heavy-hearted
с упавшим сердцем — with one's heart in one's mouth, overcome by fear
с чистым сердцем — with an open, sincere heart
сердце не камень — a man's heart isn't made of stone, one doesn't have a heart of stone
положа руку на сердце разг. — (quite) frankly
принимать что-л. близко к сердцу — to take/lay smth. to heart
с глаз долой - из сердца вон — out of sight, out of mind
сердцу не прикажешь — the heart has a will of its own, one can't tell one's heart what to feel, the heart has reasons that reason does not understand
у него отлегло от сердца, отошло от сердца — he felt (greatly) relieved, his heart lifted, a weight was lifted from him
у него сердце кровью обливается — his heart is bleeding, his heart goes out
у него сердце разрывается/рвется (на части) — (от чего-л.) his heart is breaking (in two) with smth.
у него сердце упало/замерло/оборвалось — his heart sank, his heart skipped, his heart missed a beat, his heart stood still
у него тяжело на сердце — his heart is heavy, he is sick at heart
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8 con el corazón en la mano
sincerely, with one's heart on one's sleeve* * * -
9 cu dragă inimă
with all one's heartwith one's whole heart(with) heart and soul(with) heart and hand( dispus) willingly( cu plăcere) with pleasure. -
10 schlagen
das Schlagenbeat; beating* * *schla|gen ['ʃlaːgn] pret schlug [ʃluːk] ptp geschlagen [gə'ʃlagn]1. vti1) (= zuschlagen, prügeln) to hit; (= hauen) to beat; (= einmal zuschlagen, treffen) to hit, to strike; (mit der flachen Hand) to slap, to smack; (leichter) to pat; (mit der Faust) to punch; (mit Schläger) to hit; (= treten) to kick; (mit Hammer, Pickel etc) Loch to knockjdn bewusstlos schlágen — to knock sb out or unconscious; (mit vielen Schlägen) to beat sb unconscious
etw in Stücke or kurz und klein schlágen — to smash sth up or to pieces
nach jdm/etw schlágen — to hit out or lash out at sb/sth
um sich schlágen — to lash out
mit dem Hammer auf den Nagel schlágen — to hit the nail with the hammer
mit der Faust an die Tür/auf den Tisch schlágen — to beat or thump on the door/table with one's fist
gegen die Tür schlágen — to hammer on the door
jdn auf die Schulter schlágen — to slap sb on the back; (leichter) to pat sb on the back
jdn auf den Kopf schlágen — to hit sb on the head
jdm ein Buch or mit einem Buch auf den Kopf schlágen — to hit sb on the head with a book
jdm etw aus der Hand schlágen — to knock sth out of sb's hand
jdn ins Gesicht schlágen — to hit/slap/punch sb in the face
ihm schlug das Gewissen — his conscience pricked (Brit) or bothered him
ins Gesicht schlágen (fig) — to be a slap in the face for sth
na ja, ehe ich mich schlágen lasse! (hum inf) — yes, I don't mind if I do, I suppose you could twist my arm (hum inf)
See:→ grün, Fass2) (= läuten) to chime; Stunde to strikewissen, was es or die Uhr or die Glocke or die Stunde geschlagen hat (fig inf) — to know what's what (inf)
See:→ dreizehn3)(= heftig flattern)
mit den Flügeln schlágen, die Flügel schlágen (liter) — to beat or flap its wings2. vt1) (= besiegen, übertreffen) Gegner, Konkurrenz, Rekord to beatschlágen — to beat sb at sth
unsere Mannschaft schlug den Gegner (mit) 2:1 — our team beat their opponents (by) 2-1
sich geschlagen geben — to admit that one is beaten, to admit defeat
ein Ei in die Pfanne schlágen — to crack an egg into the pan
ein Ei in die Suppe schlágen — to beat an egg into the soup
3) (CHESS) to take, to capture4) (liter = treffen)5) (BIBL = bestrafen) to strike (down), to smite (BIBL)mit Blindheit geschlagen sein (lit, fig) — to be blind
6) (= fällen) to fell7) (= fechten) Mensuren to fight8)(
liter: = krallen, beißen) schlágen — to sink one's talons/teeth into sth9) (HUNT = töten) to kill10) (= spielen) Trommel to beat; (liter) Harfe, Laute to pluck, to play11) (dated = prägen) Münzen etc to mint, to coin12) (= hinzufügen) to add (auf +acc, zu to); Gebiet to annexe13) (in Verbindung mit n siehe auch dort) Kreis, Bogen to describe; Purzelbaum, Rad to do; Alarm, Funken to raise; Krach to makeProfit aus etw schlágen — to make a profit from sth; (fig) to profit from sth
eine Schlacht schlágen — to fight a battle
14)den Kragen nach oben schlágen — to turn up one's collar
die Hände vors Gesicht schlágen — to cover one's face with one's hands
15) (= wickeln) to wrap3. vi1) (Herz, Puls) to beat; (heftig) to pound, to throbSee:2) aux sein(= auftreffen)
schlágen — to hit one's head on/against sth3) aux sein(= gelangen)
ein leises Wimmern schlug an sein Ohr — he could hear a faint whimperingSee:→ Welle6) (Blitz) to strike (in etw acc sth)7) (=singen Nachtigall, Fink) to sing8)aux sein (inf: = ähneln) er schlägt sehr nach seinem Vater — he takes after his father a lot
See:→ Art9)(= betreffen)
schlágen — to be in sb's field/line10) aux sein(ESP MED: = in Mitleidenschaft ziehen)
auf die Augen/Nieren etc schlágen — to affect the eyes/kidneys etcjdm auf die Augen etc schlágen — to affect sb's eyes etc
See:→ Magen4. vr1) (= sich prügeln) to fight; (= sich duellieren) to duel (auf +dat with)sich mit jdm schlágen — to fight (with) sb, to have a fight with sb
sich um etw schlágen (lit, fig) — to fight over sth
er schlägt sich nicht um die Arbeit — he's not too keen on work (Brit), he's not crazy about work (inf)
2) (= sich selbst schlagen) to hit or beat oneself3) (= sich bewähren) to do, to faresich tapfer or gut schlágen — to make a good showing
4)(= sich begeben)
sich nach rechts/links/Norden schlágen — to strike out to the right/left/for the Northschlágen — to side with sb
sich zu einer Partei schlágen — to throw in one's lot with a party
See:→ Leben5) (MECH)schlágen — to affect sth
* * *1) (to use a bat: He bats with his left hand.) bat2) (to strike (the ball) with a bat: He batted the ball.) bat3) bag4) (to hit or strike violently, often making a loud noise: The child banged his drum; He banged the book down angrily on the table.) bang5) (to beat or strike with a club: They clubbed him to death.) club6) (to strike or hit repeatedly: Beat the drum.) beat7) (to win against: She beat me in a contest.) beat8) (to mix thoroughly: to beat an egg.) beat9) (to move in a regular rhythm: My heart is beating faster than usual.) beat10) beating11) (to strike with the fist.) buffet12) ((of a clock) to indicate the time by chiming: The clock chimed 9 o'clock.) chime13) (to strike (someone) with the palm of the hand, often in a friendly way: He clapped him on the back and congratulated him.) clap14) (to strike sharply: She clipped him over the ear.) clip15) (to hit hard: He drove a nail into the door; He drove a golf-ball from the tee.) drive16) (to (cause or allow to) come into hard contact with: The ball hit him on the head; He hit his head on/against a low branch; The car hit a lamp-post; He hit me on the head with a bottle; He was hit by a bullet; That boxer can certainly hit hard!) hit17) (to put into a certain state or position by hitting: He knocked the other man senseless.) knock18) (to hit with the fist: He punched him on the nose.) punch19) (to signal (something) by making a sound: Sound the alarm!) sound20) strike21) (to mint or manufacture (a coin, medal etc).) strike22) (to whip: I'm whipping up eggs for the dessert.) whip up23) (to beat (eggs etc).) whip24) (to beat (eggs etc) with a fork or whisk.) whisk* * *schla·gen[ˈʃla:gn̩]1.<schlug, geschlagen>Hilfsverb: haben (hauen)▪ jdn \schlagen to hit [or form strike] sb; (mit der Faust) to punch sb; (mit der flachen Hand) to slap sbsie schlug ihm das Heft um die Ohren she hit him over the head with the magazinemit der Faust auf den Tisch \schlagen to hammer on the table with one's fistden Gegner zu Boden \schlagen to knock one's opponent downjdm etw aus der Hand \schlagen to knock sth out or sb's handetw kurz und klein [o in Stücke] \schlagen to smash sth to piecesjdn mit der Peitsche \schlagen to whip sbjdn mit einem Schlagstock \schlagen to club [or hit] [or beat] sb with a stickjdm [wohlwollend] auf die Schulter \schlagen to give sb a [friendly] slap on the back2.<schlug, geschlagen>Hilfsverb: haben (prügeln)▪ jdn \schlagen to beat sbschlägt dich dein Mann? does your husband beat you [up] [or hurt] you?jdn bewusstlos \schlagen to beat sb senseless [or unconscious]jdn blutig \schlagen to leave sb battered and bleedingjdn halb tot \schlagen to leave sb half deadjdn zum Krüppel \schlagen to cripple sb3.<schlug, geschlagen>▪ jdn \schlagen:mit einer Krankheit geschlagen sein to be afflicted by an illness4.<schlug, geschlagen>Hilfsverb: haben (besiegen)den Feind mit Waffengewalt \schlagen to defeat the enemy with force of armsden Gegner vernichtend \schlagen to inflict a crushing defeat on one's opponentjd ist nicht zu \schlagen sb is unbeatable5.<schlug, geschlagen>Hilfsverb: haben (Spielfiguren eliminieren)▪ etw \schlagen to take sthLäufer schlägt Bauern! bishop takes pawn!ich brauche drei Augen, um deinen Spielstein zu \schlagen I need a three to take you[r counter]6.<schlug, geschlagen>Hilfsverb: haben KOCHK▪ etw \schlagen to beat sthSahne \schlagen to whip creamEiweiß steif [o zu Schnee] \schlagen to beat the egg white until stiffEier in die Pfanne \schlagen to crack eggs into the pandie Soße durch ein Sieb \schlagen to pass the gravy through a sieve7.<schlug, geschlagen>Hilfsverb: haben MUS (zum Erklingen bringen)die Saiten \schlagen to pluck the stringsden Takt \schlagen to beat timedie Trommel \schlagen to beat the drums8.<schlug, geschlagen>Hilfsverb: haben (läuten)▪ etw \schlagen to strike sthdie Stunde der Rache/Wahrheit hat ge\schlagen the moment of revenge/truth has come; (fig)jetzt schlägt's aber dreizehn! that's a bit much [or thick]!eine ge\schlagene Stunde warten to wait for a whole hour9.<schlug, geschlagen>Hilfsverb: haben (treiben)▪ etw [irgendwohin] \schlagen to hit sth [somewhere]den Ball ins Aus \schlagen to kick the ball out of playein Loch ins Eis \schlagen to break [or smash] a hole in the iceeinen Nagel in die Wand \schlagen to knock [or hammer] a nail into the wall10.<schlug, geschlagen>die Fänge/Krallen/Zähne in die Beute \schlagen to dig [or sink] its claws/talons/teeth into the prey11.<schlug, geschlagen>Hilfsverb: haben (legen)▪ etw irgendwohin \schlagen to throw sth somewheredie Arme um jdn \schlagen to throw one's arms around sbein Bein über das andere \schlagen to cross one's legsdie Decke zur Seite \schlagen to throw off the blanketdie Hände vors Gesicht \schlagen to cover one's face with one's handsden Kragen nach oben \schlagen to turn up one's collar12.<schlug, geschlagen>Hilfsverb: haben POL, ÖKON (hinzufügen)die Unkosten auf den Verkaufspreis \schlagen to add the costs to the retail priceein Gebiet zu einem Land \schlagen to annex a territory to a country13.<schlug, geschlagen>Hilfsverb: haben (wickeln)das Geschenk in Geschenkpapier \schlagen to wrap up the presentdas Kind in die Decke \schlagen to wrap the child in the blanket14.<schlug, geschlagen>Hilfsverb: haben (ausführen)▪ etw \schlagen:das Kleid schlägt Falten the dress gets creasedeinen Bogen um das Haus \schlagen to give the house a wide berthdas Kreuz \schlagen to make the sign of the crossmit dem Zirkel einen Kreis \schlagen to describe a circle with compasses15.<schlug, geschlagen>Hilfsverb: haben (fällen)einen Baum \schlagen to fell a tree16.<schlug, geschlagen>ein Tier \schlagen to take an animal17.<schlug, geschlagen>Medaillen \schlagen to strike medalsMünzen \schlagen to mint coins18.<schlug, geschlagen>Hilfsverb: haben (fechten)eine Mensur \schlagen to fight a dueleine \schlagende Verbindung a duelling [or AM dueling] fraternity19.<schlug, geschlagen>Funken \schlagen to send out sparks sepeine Schlacht \schlagen to fight a battle20.▶ jdn in die Flucht \schlagen to put sb to flight1.<schlug, geschlagen>Hilfsverb: haben (hauen)▪ nach jdm \schlagen to hit out at sber schlug [wie] wild um sich he lashed [or hit] out wildly all round himmit der Faust gegen eine Tür \schlagen to beat at a door with one's fist[jdm] [mit der Hand] ins Gesicht \schlagen to slap sb's facegegen das Tor \schlagen to knock at the gate2.<schlug, geschlagen>Hilfsverb: sein (auftreffen)der Stein schlug hart auf das Straßenpflaster the stone landed with a thud on the roaddie schweren Brecher schlugen gegen die Hafenmauer the heavy breakers broke [or crashed] against the harbour wallhörst Du, wie der Regen gegen die Fensterläden schlägt? can you hear the rain [beating] against the shutters?der Regen schlug heftig gegen die Fensterscheibe the rain lashed against the windowich habe doch irgendwo eine Tür \schlagen hören! but I heard a door slam somewhere!3.<schlug, geschlagen>Hilfsverb: sein (explodieren) to strikeein Blitz ist in den Baum ge\schlagen the tree was struck by lightning4.<schlug, geschlagen>Hilfsverb: haben (pochen) to beatihr Puls schlägt ganz schwach/unregelmäßig/kräftig her pulse is very weak/irregular/strongnach dem Lauf hier hoch schlägt mir das Herz bis zum Hals my heart's pounding after running up heresein Herz hat aufgehört zu \schlagen his heart has stoppedvor Angst schlug ihr das Herz bis zum Hals she was so frightened that her heart was in her mouth; (fig)ihr Herz schlägt ganz für Bayern München she's a whole-hearted Bayern Munich fan5.<schlug, geschlagen>Hilfsverb: haben (läuten)▪ etw schlägt sth is strikinghör mal, das Glockenspiel schlägt listen, the clock is chimingdie Kirchglocken \schlagen the church bells are ringing; s.a. Stunde6.<schlug, geschlagen>Hilfsverb: sein o haben (emporlodern)aus dem Dach schlugen die Flammen the flames shot up out of the roof7.<schlug, geschlagen>Hilfsverb: haben ORN (singen) Nachtigalle, Fink to sing8.<schlug, geschlagen>Hilfsverb: haben (bewegen)mit den Flügeln \schlagen to beat its wings9.<schlug, geschlagen>▪ nach jdm \schlagen to take after sber schlägt überhaupt nicht nach seinem Vater he doesn't take after his father at all; s.a. Art10.<schlug, geschlagen>Hilfsverb: sein (in Mitleidenschaft ziehen)das schlechte Wetter schlägt mir langsam aufs Gemüt the bad weather is starting to get me downder Streit ist ihr auf den Magen ge\schlagen the quarrel upset her stomach11.<schlug, geschlagen>Hilfsverb: sein (zugehören)in jds Fach \schlagen to be in sb's field12.<schlug, geschlagen>Hilfsverb: sein (dringen)Lärm schlug an meine Ohren the noise reached my earsdas Blut schlug ihm ins Gesicht the blood rushed to his facedie Röte schlug ihr ins Gesicht she turned quite redIII. REFLEXIVES VERB1.<schlug, geschlagen>Hilfsverb: haben (sich prügeln)2.<schlug, geschlagen>Hilfsverb: haben (sich duellieren)3.<schlug, geschlagen>Hilfsverb: haben (rangeln)das Konzert ist ausverkauft, die Leute haben sich um die Karten geradezu ge\schlagen the tickets went like hot cakes and the concert is sold out; (iron fam)ich schlage mich nicht darum, das Geschirr zu spülen I'm not desperate to do the washing up4.<schlug, geschlagen>Hilfsverb: haben (sich wenden)5.<schlug, geschlagen>Hilfsverb: haben (in Mitleidenschaft ziehen)etw schlägt sich jdm auf den Magen sth affects sb's stomach6.<schlug, geschlagen>Hilfsverb: haben (sich anstrengen)wie war die Prüfung? — ich denke, ich habe mich ganz gut geschlagen how was the exam? — I think I've done pretty well* * *1.unregelmäßiges transitives Verb1) hit; beat; strike; (mit der Faust) punch; hit; (mit der flachen Hand) slap; (mit der Peitsche) lashein Kind schlagen — smack a child; (aufs Hinterteil) spank a child
jemanden bewusstlos/zu Boden schlagen — beat somebody senseless/to the ground; (mit einem Schlag) knock somebody senseless/to the ground
ein Loch ins Eis schlagen — break or smash a hole in the ice; s. auch grün 1)
einen Nagel in etwas (Akk.) schlagen — knock a nail into something
eine geschlagene Stunde — (ugs.) a whole hour; s. auch dreizehn; Stunde 1)
5) (legen) throw6) (einwickeln) wrap (in + Akk. in)7) (besiegen, übertreffen) beatjemanden in etwas (Dat.) schlagen — beat somebody at something
eine Mannschaft [mit] 2:0 schlagen — beat a team [by] 2-0
8) auch itr. (bes. Schach) take < chessman>den Takt/Rhythmus schlagen — beat time
11)2.etwas in etwas/auf etwas (Akk.) schlagen — add something to something
unregelmäßiges intransitives Verb1) (hauen)jemandem auf die Hand/ins Gesicht schlagen — slap somebody's hand/hit somebody in the face
um sich schlagen — lash or hit out
2)mit den Flügeln schlagen — < bird> beat or flap its wings
mit dem Kopf auf etwas (Akk.) /gegen etwas schlagen — bang one's head on/against something
4) mit sein7) auch mit sein (auftreffen)gegen/an etwas (Akk.) schlagen — <rain, waves> beat against something
8) meist mit sein (einschlagen)in etwas (Akk.) schlagen — <lightning, bullet, etc.> strike or hit something
9) mit sein3.nach dem Onkel usw. schlagen — take after one's uncle etc
1) (sich prügeln) fightsich um etwas schlagen — (auch fig.) fight over something
2) (ugs.): (sich behaupten) hold one's ownsich tapfer schlagen — hold one's own well; put up a good showing
* * *schlagen; schlägt, schlug, hat oder ist geschlagenA. v/t (hat)1. hit; wiederholt, (verprügeln) beat; mit der Faust: hit, punch; mit der offenen Hand: hit, whack umg; klatschend: slap; (besonders Kinder) smack; mit dem Stock: hit, beat; mit der Peitsche: whip; (Eier, Sahne etc) beat;jemanden zu Boden schlagen knock sb down, floor sb; (k.o. schlagen) knock sb out;jemanden blutig/krankenhausreif schlagen hit sb until he ( oder she) bleeds/needs hospital treatment; stärker: beat sb to a bleeding pulp/reduce sb to a hospital case;sie schlagen ihre Kinder they beat their children;er schlägt seine Frau he beats (up) his wife;an die Wand schlagen mit Nägeln: nail to the wall;jemandem etwas aus der Hand schlagen knock sth out of sb’s hand;jemandem etwas um die Ohren schlagen slap sb (a)round the ears with sth;eine Notiz ans Brett schlagen put a notice up on the board, pin a notice (up) onto the board;die Trommel schlagen beat the drum; Fußball etc:den Ball zu … schlagen pass the ball to …;Erbsen etcdurch ein Sieb schlagen pass through a sieve;ein Loch in die Wand schlagen knock a hole in the wall;ein Ei in die Pfanne schlagen break an egg into the pan;die Zähne schlagen in (+akk) Tier: sink its teeth into;die Augen zu Boden schlagen cast one’s eyes down2. (Bäume) fell, cut down3. (Tür) bang, slamwir haben sie 3:0 geschlagen we beat them 3-0;sich geschlagen geben admit defeat, give up;ich gebe mich geschlagen auch umg okay, you win5.sich (dat)Sinn schlagen put sth out of one’s mind, forget (about) sth umg6.schlagen WIRTSCH add on to7.die Uhr schlug zehn the clock struck ten;jetzt schlägt’s dreizehn! umg, fig that’s overdoing it8.in Papier schlagen (einwickeln) wrap (up) in paper;zur Seite schlagen (Decke etc) push aside9. Raubvogel etc: (Beutetier) kill; → Alarm, Brücke 1, Flucht1 1, geschlagen, Glocke 1, Kapital 2, Kreuz 1, Rad 1, Schaum, Waffe, WurzelB. v/i1. (hat) hit sb, sth, strike; Herz, Puls: beat; heftig: throb; Uhr: strike; Tür: bang, slam; Segel: flap; Rad: run untrue, pull; Pferd: kick; Nachtigall: sing;schlagen an (+akk) odergegen hit;mit etwas auf/gegen etwas schlagen bang sth on/against sth;gegen die Tür schlagen hammer at the door;jemandem ins Gesicht/in den Magen schlagen punch sb in the face/stomach;jemandem auf die Finger schlagen rap sb’s knuckles;schlagen hit out at;um sich schlagen lash out (in all directions), thrash about (US around);mit den Flügeln schlagen Vogel: beat its wings;sein Puls schlägt regelmäßig his pulse is regular2. (hat oder ist):schlagen an (+akk) oder3. (ist):gegen etwas schlagen hit ( oder bump, knock, bang) one’s head against sth;auf (+akk) den Kreislauf etcschlagen affect;schlug ihm auf den Magen auch went to his stomach;die Arbeit etcschlägt mir auf den Magen is upsetting my stomach;das schlägt mir aufs Gemüt it affects my state of mind, it gets me down4. (ist):der Blitz schlug in den Baum the lightning struck the tree5. (hat/ist):Ressort schlagen (not) be part of sb’s job6. (ist):schlagen nach (arten nach) take after;sie schlägt ganz nach ihrer Mutter she’s just like her motherC. v/r (hat)1. (kämpfen) (have a) fight (mit with);sich mit jemandem schlagen fight it out with sb; (duellieren) fight a duel with sb;sich schlagen um fight over;sich gut schlagen fig hold one’s own, give a good account of o.s.2.sich auf jemandes Seite schlagen side with sb; weitS. (überwechseln) go over to sb;sich in die Büsche schlagen slip away3.sich auf den Magen/das Gemüt schlagen affect one’s stomach/state of mind* * *1.unregelmäßiges transitives Verb1) hit; beat; strike; (mit der Faust) punch; hit; (mit der flachen Hand) slap; (mit der Peitsche) lashein Kind schlagen — smack a child; (aufs Hinterteil) spank a child
jemanden bewusstlos/zu Boden schlagen — beat somebody senseless/to the ground; (mit einem Schlag) knock somebody senseless/to the ground
ein Loch ins Eis schlagen — break or smash a hole in the ice; s. auch grün 1)
einen Nagel in etwas (Akk.) schlagen — knock a nail into something
eine geschlagene Stunde — (ugs.) a whole hour; s. auch dreizehn; Stunde 1)
5) (legen) throw6) (einwickeln) wrap (in + Akk. in)7) (besiegen, übertreffen) beatjemanden in etwas (Dat.) schlagen — beat somebody at something
eine Mannschaft [mit] 2:0 schlagen — beat a team [by] 2-0
8) auch itr. (bes. Schach) take < chessman>den Takt/Rhythmus schlagen — beat time
11)2.etwas in etwas/auf etwas (Akk.) schlagen — add something to something
unregelmäßiges intransitives Verb1) (hauen)jemandem auf die Hand/ins Gesicht schlagen — slap somebody's hand/hit somebody in the face
um sich schlagen — lash or hit out
2)mit den Flügeln schlagen — < bird> beat or flap its wings
mit dem Kopf auf etwas (Akk.) /gegen etwas schlagen — bang one's head on/against something
4) mit sein7) auch mit sein (auftreffen)gegen/an etwas (Akk.) schlagen — <rain, waves> beat against something
8) meist mit sein (einschlagen)in etwas (Akk.) schlagen — <lightning, bullet, etc.> strike or hit something
9) mit sein3.nach dem Onkel usw. schlagen — take after one's uncle etc
1) (sich prügeln) fightsich um etwas schlagen — (auch fig.) fight over something
2) (ugs.): (sich behaupten) hold one's ownsich tapfer schlagen — hold one's own well; put up a good showing
* * *v.(§ p.,pp.: schlug, geschlagen)= to bang v.to bash v.to batter v.to beat v.(§ p.,p.p.: beat, beaten)to blast v.to hit v.(§ p.,p.p.: hit)to knock (at) v.to pommel v.to pummel v.to punch v.to rap v.to slap v.to slat v.to strike v.(§ p.,p.p.: struck)or p.p.: stricken•) -
11 corazón
intj.sweetheart, honey.m.1 heart, bottom, core, center.2 heart, cor.3 sweetheart.4 heart, center of personality and emotion.5 Corazón.* * *1 ANATOMÍA heart2 figurado (parte central) heart, core3 (de fruta) core4 (apelativo) darling, dear, sweetheart■ ¿qué quieres, corazón? what do you want, darling?1 (naipes) hearts\abrir el corazón a alguien figurado to open one's heart to somebodyde corazón / de todo corazón figurado sincerely, in all sincerityestar con el corazón en un puño figurado to have one's heart in one's mouthestar enfermo del corazón to have heart troublehablar con el corazón en la mano figurado to speak from the heartllegar al corazón de alguien to touch somebody's heartllevar el corazón en la mano to wear one's heart on one's sleeveme dice el corazón que... I have a feeling that...padecer del corazón to have heart troubleromper el corazón a alguien figurado to break somebody's heartser duro de corazón to be hard-heartedser todo corazón figurado to be all heart, be kindness itselftener buen corazón figurado to be kind-hearted* * *noun m.1) heart2) core* * *SM1) (Anat) heartle falló el corazón — his heart failed, he had heart failure
estar enfermo o mal del corazón — to have heart trouble o problems
ataque 2)padecer o sufrir del corazón — to have a weak heart, have heart trouble o problems
2)no caberle a algn el corazón en el pecho —
de todo corazón —
se lo agradezco de todo corazón — I thank you with all my heart o from the bottom of my heart
encoger a algn el corazón —
llegar al corazón de algn —
sus palabras me llegaron al corazón — I was deeply touched by her words, her words touched my heart
3) (Prensa)4) [apelativo]sí, corazón — yes, sweetheart
¡hijo de mi corazón! — (my) darling!
5) (=centro) [de ciudad, zona, alcachofa] heart; [de manzana] core6) pl corazones (Naipes) hearts* * *1)a) (Anat) heartabrirle el corazón a alguien — to open one's heart to somebody
con el corazón en la boca or un puño: estuvimos con el corazón en la boca hasta que... our hearts were in our mouths until...; con el corazón en la mano with one's hand on one's heart; el corazón me/le dio un vuelco my/his heart missed a beat; se me/le encogió el corazón ( de tristeza) it made my/his heart bleed; ser duro de corazón to be hard-hearted; tener un corazón de oro/de piedra — to have a heart of gold/of stone
b) ( sentimientos) heartes un hombre de buen/gran corazón — he's very kind-hearted/big-hearted
no tener corazón — to be heartless (colloq)
tiene su corazoncito — his heart's in the right place
le destrozó or partió el corazón — it broke her heart
no caberle a alguien el corazón en el pecho — I/he was bursting with pride (o joy etc)
c) ( apelativo cariñoso) (fam) sweetheart (colloq)2)a) (de manzana, pera) core; ( de alcachofa) heartb) (de ciudad, área) heart3) ( en naipes)a) ( carta) heart* * *= core, focal point, heart.Ex. The main list of index terms is the core of the thesaurus and defines the index language.Ex. The library needs to be developed as the focal point of the community, a place where the public can drop in for all kinds of activities, not necessarily book-related or 'cultural'.Ex. A heart on a pink background thus indicates 'romance' (rather than medicine) and a magnifying glass or a gun might indicate a detective story though a gun might mean a 'western' if it is a revolver and a war story if it is a field gun.----* abrir el corazón = bare + Posesivo + soul.* ataque al corazón = heart attack.* cirugía a corazón abierto = open surgery, open heart surgery.* con corazón de piedra = stony-hearted.* con el corazón destrozado = broken-hearted.* con el corazón en la boca = on tenterhooks.* con el corazón en un puño = on tenterhooks.* con el corazón partido = broken-hearted.* con el corazón roto = broken-hearted.* conquistar el corazón de Alguien = win + Nombre + heart.* corazón de oro = heart of gold.* corazón de piedra = stony heart, heart of stone.* corazón de una región = heartland.* corazón de un país = heartland.* de buen corazón = kind-hearted, good-hearted, big-hearted.* de gran corazón = big-hearted.* de todo corazón = heart-to-heart, with all + Posesivo + heart.* dolor de corazón = heartache.* duro de corazón = hard-hearted.* editorial de revistas del corazón = vanity press.* el corazón de = the heart of.* enfermedad coronaria del corazón = coronary heart disease.* enfermedad del corazón = heart disease.* enfermedad reumática del corazón = rheumatic heart disease.* ganarse el corazón de Alguien = win + Nombre + heart.* ganarse un lugar en el corazón de Alguien = win + a place in + heart.* hacer de tripas corazón = bite + the bullet.* ladrón de corazones = lady-killer.* latido del corazón = heartbeat, heart beating.* limpio de corazón = pure of heart.* llegar al corazón de = go to + the heart of.* ojos que no ven corazón que no siente = ignorance is bliss.* ojos que no ven corazón que no siente = out of sight out of mind.* operación de corazón = heart operation.* puro de corazón = pure of heart.* revista del corazón = popular magazine, gossip magazine, celebrity magazine, entertainment magazine.* ser todo corazón = have + a heart of gold.* soplo en el corazón = heart murmur.* tener el corazón de un león = have + the heart of a lion.* tener un corazón de oro = have + a heart of gold.* una estaca en el corazón = a stake in the heart.* válvula del corazón = heart valve.* * *1)a) (Anat) heartabrirle el corazón a alguien — to open one's heart to somebody
con el corazón en la boca or un puño: estuvimos con el corazón en la boca hasta que... our hearts were in our mouths until...; con el corazón en la mano with one's hand on one's heart; el corazón me/le dio un vuelco my/his heart missed a beat; se me/le encogió el corazón ( de tristeza) it made my/his heart bleed; ser duro de corazón to be hard-hearted; tener un corazón de oro/de piedra — to have a heart of gold/of stone
b) ( sentimientos) heartes un hombre de buen/gran corazón — he's very kind-hearted/big-hearted
no tener corazón — to be heartless (colloq)
tiene su corazoncito — his heart's in the right place
le destrozó or partió el corazón — it broke her heart
no caberle a alguien el corazón en el pecho — I/he was bursting with pride (o joy etc)
c) ( apelativo cariñoso) (fam) sweetheart (colloq)2)a) (de manzana, pera) core; ( de alcachofa) heartb) (de ciudad, área) heart3) ( en naipes)a) ( carta) heart* * *= core, focal point, heart.Ex: The main list of index terms is the core of the thesaurus and defines the index language.
Ex: The library needs to be developed as the focal point of the community, a place where the public can drop in for all kinds of activities, not necessarily book-related or 'cultural'.Ex: A heart on a pink background thus indicates 'romance' (rather than medicine) and a magnifying glass or a gun might indicate a detective story though a gun might mean a 'western' if it is a revolver and a war story if it is a field gun.* abrir el corazón = bare + Posesivo + soul.* ataque al corazón = heart attack.* cirugía a corazón abierto = open surgery, open heart surgery.* con corazón de piedra = stony-hearted.* con el corazón destrozado = broken-hearted.* con el corazón en la boca = on tenterhooks.* con el corazón en un puño = on tenterhooks.* con el corazón partido = broken-hearted.* con el corazón roto = broken-hearted.* conquistar el corazón de Alguien = win + Nombre + heart.* corazón de oro = heart of gold.* corazón de piedra = stony heart, heart of stone.* corazón de una región = heartland.* corazón de un país = heartland.* de buen corazón = kind-hearted, good-hearted, big-hearted.* de gran corazón = big-hearted.* de todo corazón = heart-to-heart, with all + Posesivo + heart.* dolor de corazón = heartache.* duro de corazón = hard-hearted.* editorial de revistas del corazón = vanity press.* el corazón de = the heart of.* enfermedad coronaria del corazón = coronary heart disease.* enfermedad del corazón = heart disease.* enfermedad reumática del corazón = rheumatic heart disease.* ganarse el corazón de Alguien = win + Nombre + heart.* ganarse un lugar en el corazón de Alguien = win + a place in + heart.* hacer de tripas corazón = bite + the bullet.* ladrón de corazones = lady-killer.* latido del corazón = heartbeat, heart beating.* limpio de corazón = pure of heart.* llegar al corazón de = go to + the heart of.* ojos que no ven corazón que no siente = ignorance is bliss.* ojos que no ven corazón que no siente = out of sight out of mind.* operación de corazón = heart operation.* puro de corazón = pure of heart.* revista del corazón = popular magazine, gossip magazine, celebrity magazine, entertainment magazine.* ser todo corazón = have + a heart of gold.* soplo en el corazón = heart murmur.* tener el corazón de un león = have + the heart of a lion.* tener un corazón de oro = have + a heart of gold.* una estaca en el corazón = a stake in the heart.* válvula del corazón = heart valve.* * *A1 [ Vocabulary notes (Spanish) ] ( Anat) heartlo operaron a corazón abierto he underwent open heart surgerysufre del corazón she has heart troubleabrirle el corazón a algn to open one's heart to sbcon el corazón en la boca or un puño: estuvimos con el corazón en un puño hasta que … our hearts were in our mouths o we were on tenterhooks until …con el corazón en la mano (con toda sinceridad) with one's hand on one's heart, from the heart; (angustiado) on tenterhooksme/le dio un vuelco el corazón my/his heart missed o skipped a beatno me/le cabía el corazón en el pecho I/he was bursting with pride ( o joy etc)se me/le encogió el corazón (de tristeza) it made my/his heart bleed; (de susto) my/his heart missed o skipped a beatser duro de corazón to be hard-heartedtener un corazón de oro to have a heart of goldtener un corazón de piedra to have a heart of stone2 (sentimientos) heartes un hombre de gran corazón he's very big-heartedno tienes corazón you're heartless ( colloq)no tengo corazón para hacerlo I haven't the heart to do itpero en el fondo tiene su corazoncito but his heart's in the right placete quiero con todo mi corazón I love you with all my heartte lo digo de (todo) corazón I mean it sincerelyte deseo de (todo) corazón que todo te salga bien I hope with all my heart that everything works out for youle destrozó or partió or desgarró el corazón it broke her heart o left her heartbrokenaquellas palabras me llegaron al corazón those words touched me deeplyhaz lo que te dicte el corazón do as your heart tells you, follow (the dictates of) your heartB1 (de una manzana, pera) core; (de una alcachofa) heartse quita el corazón a la manzana core the apple2 (de una ciudad, un área) heart1 (carta) heart* * *
corazón sustantivo masculino
1
es un hombre de buen/grancorazón he's very kind-hearted/big-hearted;
no tener corazón to be heartless (colloq);
con todo mi corazón with all my heart;
de (todo) corazón sincerely;
le partió el corazón it broke her heart;
tener un corazón de oro/de piedra to have a heart of gold/of stone
2
( de alcachofa) heart
3 ( en naipes)
b)
corazón sustantivo masculino
1 Anat heart
2 (núcleo) heart
3 (de una manzana, etc) core
4 Naipes corazones, hearts
♦ Locuciones: ser todo corazón, to be kind-hearted
tener el corazón en un puño, to be terrified
de (todo) corazón, in all sincerity
' corazón' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
ataque
- dar
- dedo
- delicada
- delicado
- desnuda
- desnudo
- electro
- encoger
- latido
- palpitar
- palpitación
- palpitante
- partir
- revista
- salto
- soplo
- torácica
- torácico
- traspasar
- tripa
- vuelco
- ablandar
- conquistar
- desgarrar
- destrozar
- dilatarse
- enfermo
- especialista
- fallar
- hondo
- latir
- llenar
- mano
- operación
- operar
- padecer
- piedra
- prensa
- rencor
- tierno
English:
aching
- beat
- break
- brokenhearted
- condition
- congenital
- core
- finger
- flutter
- give out
- goodness
- heart
- heart-broken
- heart-shaped
- heartbeat
- into
- murmur
- pith
- pound
- pounding
- race
- soft
- soften
- tender-hearted
- throb
- thump
- thump out
- trouble
- wholeheartedly
- hard
- have
- heartless
- kind
- nail
- plunge
- -shaped
- still
- weak
- wrong
* * *corazón nm1. [órgano] heart;a corazón abierto [operación] open-heart;padecer del corazón to have heart trouble;con el corazón en la mano frankly, openly;con el corazón en un puño: estuvimos con el corazón en un puño esperando el resultado del análisis we were on tenterhooks waiting for the results of the test;me dice el corazón que… I have this feeling inside that…;se me encoge el corazón al ver… it breaks my heart to see…;llegar al corazón: [m5] sus comentarios me llegaron al corazón I was deeply touched by what he said;no tener corazón to have no heart, to be heartless;tener buen corazón to be kindhearted;tener un corazón de oro to have a heart of gold;tener un corazón de piedra to have a heart of stone;de todo corazón: [m5] se lo agradezco de todo corazón I thank you with all my heart o from the bottom of my heart;te pido de todo corazón que les dejes marchar I'm begging you to let them gocorazón artificial artificial heart2. [sentimientos] heart;se deja llevar por el corazón she lets her heart rule her head3. [apelativo] sweetheart;¡Ana de mi corazón! Ana, sweetheart!4. [parte central] heart;en pleno corazón de la ciudad right in the heart of the city5. [de frutas] core;[de alcachofa] heart;sácale el corazón a la manzana core the apple6.(dedo) corazón middle finger7. [naipe] heart8.corazones [palo] hearts* * *m1 heart;ser todo corazón be all heart;te digo, con el corazón en la mano, que … I can say, hand on heart, that …;de todo corazón with all one’s heart;de buen corazón good-hearted;tener un corazón de oro have a heart of gold;con el corazón encogido upset;se me encoge el corazón I get upset;rompe el corazón my heart breaks;no tener corazón be heartless;¡(mi) corazón!, ¡corazón (mío)! (my) darling!, sweetheart!2 de fruta core* * *1) : heartde todo corazón: wholeheartedlyde buen corazón: kindhearted2) : core3) : darling, sweetheart* * *corazón n1. (en general) heart2. (de fruta) core3. (dedo) middle fingercon la mano en el corazón / de corazón from the heart -
12 рука
ж.1. ( кисть) hand; ( от кисти до плеча) armбрать на руки (вн.) — take* in one's arms (d.)
держать на руках (вн.) — hold* in one's arms (d.)
носить на руках (вн.) — carry in one's arms (d.); (перен.) make* much (of), make* a fuss (over)
брать кого-л. под руку — take* smb.'s arm
идти под руку с кем-л. — walk arm-in-arm with smb., walk with smb. on one's arm
браться за руки — join hands, take* each other's hand, link arms
вести за руку (вн.) — lead* by the hand (d.)
переписывать от руки (вн.) — copy by hand (d.)
подавать руку (дт.) — hold* out one's hand (to); offer one's hand (to) (тж. даме)
пожимать руку (дт.), здороваться за руку (с тв.) — shake* hands (with)
протягивать руку (дт.) — stretch out, или extend, one's hand (to)
рука об руку — hand in hand (тж. перен.)
трогать руками (вн.) — touch (d.)
2. ( почерк) hand, handwriting♢
взять в свои руки (что-л.) — take* smth. in hand, take* smth. into one's own handsбрать себя в руки — pull oneself together, control oneself
попасться в руки кому-л. — fall* into smb.'s hands
прибрать к рукам кого-л. — take* smb. in hand
прибрать к рукам что-л. — appropriate smth., lay* one's hands on smth.
быть без чего-л., без кого-л. как без рук — feel* helpless without smth., smb., be lost without smth., smb.
держать в своих руках (вн.) — have in one's hands (d.), have under one's thumb (d.)
быть в чьих-л. руках — be in smb.'s hands
быть правой рукой кого-л. — be smb.'s right hand
в собственные руки (надпись на конверте и т. п.) — personal
у него всё из рук валится — ( от неловкости) he is very awkward / clumsy; his fingers are all thumbs идиом.; (от бессилия, нежелания что-л. сделать) he has not the heart to do anything
выдавать на руки (вн.) — hand out (d.)
давать волю рукам разг. — be ready / free with one's hand / fists
из первых, вторых рук — at first, second hand
знать что-л. из верных рук — know* smth. from good* authority
играть в четыре руки (с тв.) — play duets on the piano (with)
из рук вон плохо разг. — thoroughly bad
иметь на руках (вн.; на попечении) — have on one's hands (d.)
иметь золотые руки — be a handyman*, be master of one's craft, have a clever pair of hands
ему и книги в руки разг. — he knows best; he knows the ropes
ломать руки — wring* one's hands
мастер на все руки — Jack of all trades:
он мастер на все руки — he can turn his hand to anything; he is a Jack of all trades идиом.
махнуть рукой (на вн.) — give* up as lost / hopeless (d.); give* up as a bad job (d.), say* goodbye (to) разг.
набить руку на чём-л. — become* a skilled hand at smth.
наложить на себя руки уст. — lay* hands on oneself, take* one's own life*
это ему на руку — that is playing into his hands; that serves his purpose
на скорую руку — off-hand; in rough-and-ready fashion
у него рука не дрогнет сделать это — he will not hesitate / scruple to do it
не поднимается рука (+ инф.) — one can't bring oneself (+ to inf.)
передавать дело и т. п. в чьи-л. руки — put* the matter, etc., into smb.'s hands
подать руку помощи (дт.) — lend* / give* a helping hand (i.)
поднять руку (на вн.) — raise one's hand (against)
по правую, левую руку — at the right, left hand
по рукам! разг. — a bargain!, 'tis a bargain! / deal!, done!
ударить по рукам ( прийти к соглашению) — strike* hands, strike* a bargain
под рукой — (near) at hand, within easy reach of one's hand
приложить руку (к) — ( принять участие) bear* / take* a hand (in); put* one's hand (to); ( подписаться) sign (d.), add one's signature (to)
предлагать руку кому-л. — offer smb. one's hand; propose (marriage) to smb.
просить, домогаться чьей-л. руки — seek* smb.'s hand in marriage
разводить руками — make* a helpless gesture, lift one's hands (in dismay)
развязать руки кому-л. — untie smb.'s hands, give* smb. full scope
рука руку моет погов. — you roll my log and I'll roll yours; it's a matter of give-and-take
(отсюда) рукой подать — it is but a step from here, или a stone's throw from here
сидеть сложа руки разг. — be idle, sit* by
с рук долой — off one's hands
сбыть с рук (вн.) — get* off one's hands (d.)
сойти с рук:
у него лёгкая рука разг. — he brings luck
у него руки чешутся (+ инф.) — his fingers are itching (+ to inf.)
что под руку попадётся — anything one can lay hands on / upon
шить на руках — sew* by hand
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13 serrer
serrer [seʀe]➭ TABLE 11. transitive verba. ( = maintenir, presser) to grip• serrer qn dans ses bras/contre son cœur to clasp sb in one's arms/to one's chest• serrer la main à or de qn ( = la donner) to shake hands with sb ; ( = la presser) to squeeze sb's handb. ( = contracter) serrer le poing/les mâchoires to clench one's fist/one's jawsc. ( = comprimer) to be too tight ford. [+ écrou, vis, ceinture, lacet, nœud] to tighten ; [+ joint] to clampe. ( = se tenir près de) (par derrière) to keep close behind ; (latéralement) to squeeze ( contre up against)f. [+ objets alignés, lignes, mots] to put close together• il faudra serrer les invités, la table est petite we'll have to squeeze the guests together as the table is so small2. intransitive verb( = obliquer) serrer à droite/gauche to move in to the right-hand/left-hand lane3. reflexive verba. ( = se rapprocher)• se serrer autour de la table/du feu to squeeze round the table/the fireb. ( = se contracter) son cœur se serra he felt a pang of anguish* * *seʀe
1.
1) ( maintenir vigoureusement) [personne] to grip [volant, rame]serrer quelqu'un/quelque chose dans ses bras — to hug somebody/something
2) ( ajuster) to tighten [nœud, corde]3) ( tenir à l'étroit) [chaussures, vêtement] to be too tight4) ( bloquer) to tighten [écrou, vis, boulon]; to turn [something] off tightly [robinet]sans serrer — [fixer, visser] loosely
5) ( être près de)serrer le trottoir — [automobiliste] to hug the kerb GB ou curb US
serrer à droite — [véhicule] to get ou stay in the right-hand lane
serrer quelqu'un de près — [concurrent] to be hot on somebody's tail
serrer un sujet de près — fig to study a subject closely
6) ( rapprocher) to push [something] closer together [livres, tables, objets]; to squeeze [personne]être serré — [livres, personnes] to be packed together
serrer les rangs — lit, fig to close ranks
7) ( réduire) to cut [dépenses, prix]8) Nautisme to furl [voile]9) ( ranger) liter, dial to stow [something] away [objet précieux, économies]
2.
se serrer verbe pronominal1) ( se rapprocher de) [personnes] to squeeze up2) ( se comprimer)3) ( se contracter)avoir la gorge qui se serre — ( d'émotion) to have a lump in one's throat; ( de peur) to have one's heart in one's mouth
* * *seʀe1. vt1) (= tenir) to grip tight, to hold tight2) (= comprimer, coincer) to squeeze, [poings, mâchoires] to clenchserrer les dents — to clench one's teeth, to grit one's teeth
3) [ceinture, nœud, frein, vis] to tightenserrer la gorge à qn [chagrin] — to bring a lump to sb's throat
4) [vêtement] to be too tight forCe pantalon me serre trop. — These trousers are too tight for me.
5) (= rapprocher) [objets, chaises] to close up, to move closer together2. vi"serrer à droite" — "keep right"
* * *serrer verb table: aimerA vtr1 ( maintenir vigoureusement) [personne] to grip [volant, rame]; ne serrez pas le volant, détendez-vous don't grip the steering wheel, relax; si tu serres bien la corde tu ne risqueras rien if you grip the rope tightly you'll be OK; serrer qch dans sa main to grip [sth] in one's hand [pièce, bonbon, crayon, clé]; serrer qn/qch dans ses bras to hug sb/sth; serrer qn/qch contre sa poitrine to hug sb/sth to one's chest; serrer qch entre ses cuisses/genoux to grip sth between one's thighs/knees; serrer qch entre ses dents to clench sth between one's teeth; serrer le poignet/cou de qn to squeeze sb's wrist/neck; serrer la main de or la pince○ à qn to shake hands with sb; elle a serré la main du ministre she shook hands with the minister; serrer les poings to clench one's fists; la peur me serrait la gorge my throat was constricted with fear; ça me serre le cœur de voir ça it wrings my heart to see that;2 ( ajuster) [personne] to tighten [corset, ceinture, nœud]; to tighten [ficelle]; serre bien tes lacets do your shoelaces up tight; tu as trop serré ton nœud de cravate your tie is too tight; serrer son peignoir autour de sa taille to pull one's dressing-gown around oneself; mon chignon n'est pas assez serré my bun is (too) loose;3 ( tenir à l'étroit) [chaussures, vêtement] to be too tight; mon pantalon me serre my trousers GB ou pants US are too tight; ça me serre à la taille/aux épaules/aux mollets it's too tight around my waist/across my shoulders/around my calves;4 ( bloquer) to tighten [écrou, vis, boulon]; to turn [sth] off tightly [robinet]; serrer une pièce dans un étau to grip a part in a vice GB ou vise US; ne serrez pas trop don't overtighten; sans serrer [fixer, visser] loosely;5 ( être près de) serrer le trottoir [automobiliste] to hug the kerb GB ou curb US; serrer l'accotement to drive very close to the edge of the road; serrer à droite/gauche [véhicule] to move close to the right/left of the road; serrer un cycliste contre le trottoir [voiture] to force a cyclist up against the pavement GB ou sidewalk US; serrer qn de près [concurrent] to be hot on sb's tail;6 ( rapprocher) to push [sth] closer together [livres, tables, objets] (contre against); to squeeze [personne] (dans in; contre against); être serré [livres, personnes] to be packed together; nous sommes trop serrés dans la cuisine there are too many of us in the kitchen; serrer les rangs lit, fig to close ranks;7 ( étudier en profondeur) serrer un sujet/problème de près to study a subject/problem closely;B se serrer vpr1 ( se rapprocher de) [personnes] to squeeze up (autour de around; dans in); serrez-vous pour faire de la place squeeze up to make room; ma voiture est petite, il va falloir se serrer my car is small, we'll have to squeeze up; se serrer contre qch/qn to squeeze up against sth/sb; ils se sont serrés les uns contre les autres they huddled together;2 ( se comprimer) se serrer dans une jupe/un pantalon to squeeze oneself into a skirt/a pair of trousers GB ou pants US; nous nous sommes serré la main we shook hands;3 ( se contracter) avoir le cœur qui se serre to feel deeply upset; avoir la gorge qui se serre ( d'émotion) to have a lump in one's throat; (de peur, trac) to have one's heart in one's mouth.[sere] verbe transitif1. [presser] to hold tightserrer la main ou la pince (familier) à quelqu'un to shake hands with somebody, to shake somebody's hand2. [suj: vêtement] to be tightla chaussure droite/le col me serre un peu the right shoe/the collar is a bit tight3. [bien fermer - nœud, lacets] to tighten, to pull tight ; [ - joint] to clamp ; [ - écrou] to tighten (up) ; [ - frein à main] to put on tight4. [contracter] to clenchserrer les lèvres to set ou to tighten one's lipsserrer les dents to clench ou to set ou to grit one's teeth5. [rapprocher]être serrés comme des sardines ou des harengs to be squashed up like sardines6. [suivre]serrer quelqu'un de près to follow close behind somebody, to follow somebody closely7. NAUTIQUEserrer le vent to sail close to ou to hug the wind8. (littéraire) [enfermer] to put away————————[sere] verbe intransitifserrer à droite/gauche to keep to the right/left————————se serrer verbe pronominal intransitif1. [se rapprocher] to squeeze upa. [par affection] to cuddle ou to snuggle up to somebodyb. [pour se protéger] to huddle up against somebody2. [se contracter] to tighten up————————se serrer verbe pronominal transitif -
14 nehmen
v/t; nimmt, nahm, hat genommen1. ([er]greifen, an sich bringen) take; (in Empfang nehmen) receive; (jemanden einstellen) take s.o.; (kaufen) take; in die Hand / unter den Arm nehmen take in one’s hand / put under one’s arm; etw. an sich nehmen take s.th.; zu sich nehmen (Person) take s.o. in; Gott hat sie zu sich genommen geh. euph. God has called her home; sich (Dat) eine Frau oder einen Mann nehmen (heiraten) umg. take a wife oder a husband; woher nehmen und nicht stehlen? hum. where (on earth) am I supposed to get hold of that ( oder them etc.)?; auf sich nehmen undertake, take upon o.s., (Amt, Bürde) assume, (Verantwortung) accept, take; die Folgen auf sich nehmen bear the consequences; er nahm sie mit Gewalt fig. he took her by force2. (wegnehmen) take; (sich aneignen) take away; (rauben) deprive of hope, rights etc.; jemandem die Angst etc. nehmen take away s.o.’s fear etc.; jemandem die Sicht nehmen block s.o.’s view; das nimmt der Sache den oder jeden Reiz that spoils it, that takes the fun out of it; der Krieg hat ihr den Mann genommen she lost her husband in the war; das lasse ich mir nicht nehmen I won’t be done out of that; (ich bin davon überzeugt) nobody’s going to talk me out of that; er lässt es sich nicht nehmen zu... he insists on... (+ Ger.)3. (essen) have; zu sich nehmen have; ich habe den ganzen Tag noch nichts zu mir genommen I haven’t had anything to eat or drink all day; nehmen Sie noch Tee? will you have some more tea?; ich nehme Hühnchen mit Reis I’ll have chicken with rice; einen nehmen umg. (Schnaps) have one; nehmen Sie doch noch einen go on, have another one5. (benutzen) use; (sich bedienen) help o.s. to; (Beförderungsmittel) take; (in Anspruch nehmen) (Anwalt etc.) take, get (hold of); man nehme Rezept: take7. (auffassen): wörtlich nehmen take literally; nimm’s nicht so tragisch umg. don’t take it to heart8. (sich vorstellen): nehmen wir den Fall, dass let’s assume that, suppose that; nehmen wir einen Dichter wie Shakespeare let’s take a poet such as Shakespeare9. (behandeln, umgehen mit): jemanden zu nehmen wissen know how to handle s.o.; er versteht es, die Kunden richtig zu nehmen he has a way with customers; du musst ihn nehmen, wie er ist you have to take him as he is10. (betrachten): du darfst das nicht wörtlich nehmen you shouldn’t take it literally; wie man’s nimmt it depends12. MIL. take, capture; nach langer Belagerung nahmen sie die Stadt they took the city after a long siege13. auf Band / Videokassette nehmen tape / record on video14. (als Zahlung fordern) charge, take* * *to take; to lay hold of* * *neh|men ['neːmən] pret nahm [naːm] ptp geno\#mmen [gə'nɔmən]vti1) (= ergreifen) to takeetw in die Hand néhmen (lit) — to pick sth up; (fig) to take sth in hand
jdm etw néhmen — to take sth (away) from sb
jdm die Hoffnung/den Glauben/die Freude néhmen — to take away sb's hope/faith/joy, to rob or deprive sb of his hope/faith/joy
um ihm die Angst zu néhmen — to stop him being afraid
ihm sind seine Illusionen genommen worden — his illusions were shattered
nicht néhmen, mich persönlich hinauszubegleiten — he insisted on showing me out himself
diesen Erfolg lasse ich mir nicht néhmen — I won't be robbed of this success
vom Brot/Fleisch néhmen — to help oneself to bread/meat
néhmen Sie sich doch bitte! — please help yourself
man nehme... (Cook) — take...
etw néhmen (Zimmer, Wohnung) — to take sth
einen Anwalt/eine Hilfe néhmen — to get a lawyer/some help
was néhmen Sie dafür? — how much will you take for it?
jdn zu sich néhmen — to take sb in
etw néhmen, wie es kommt — to take sth as it comes
jdn néhmen, wie er ist — to take sb as he is
néhmen — to take sth upon oneself
er ist immer der Nehmende — he does all the taking, with him it's just take take take (inf)
sie nimmt Rauschgift/die Pille — she's on drugs/the pill, she takes drugs/the pill
etw zu sich néhmen — to take sth, to partake of sth (liter)
der Patient hat nichts zu sich néhmen können — the patient has been unable to take nourishment
wenn Sie das so néhmen wollen — if you care or choose to take it that way
etw für ein or als Zeichen néhmen — to take sth as a sign or an omen
wissen, wie man jdn néhmen muss or soll — to know how to take sb
7) (= auswählen) to take; Essen, Menü to have, to takeeinen Mann/eine Frau néhmen — to take a husband/wife
8) Hürde, Festung, Stadt, Frau to take; Schwierigkeiten to overcomedas Auto nahm den Berg im dritten Gang — the car took the hill in third gear
* * *1) (to do or take: I'll have a drink; Let me have a try.) have2) ((often with down, out etc) to reach out for and grasp, hold, lift, pull etc: He took my hand; He took the book down from the shelf; He opened the drawer and took out a gun; I've had a tooth taken out.) take3) (to get, receive, buy, rent etc: I'm taking French lessons; I'll take three kilos of strawberries; We took a house in London.) take5) (to remove, use, occupy etc with or without permission: Someone's taken my coat; He took all my money.) take7) ((often with away, from, off) to make less or smaller by a certain amount: Take (away) four from ten, and that leaves six.) take8) (to go down or go into (a road): Take the second road on the left.) take* * *neh·men<nahm, genommen>[ˈne:mən]vt1. (greifen)jdn am Arm/an der Hand \nehmen to take sb's arm/hand [or sb by the arm/hand]etw in die Hand \nehmen to take sth in one's hand2. (besitzen)▪ \nehmen, was... to take what...3. (heiraten)sie wird keiner \nehmen! nobody'll want to marry her!, she'll never get a man!4. (annehmen)▪ etw \nehmen to accept [or take] sthnimmst du ein Bier? do you want a beer?5. (stehlen)▪ [jdm] etw \nehmen to take [sb's] sthman hat [uns] alles genommen they took everything, we were cleaned out famdie Flut/der Krieg nahm ihr den Sohn she lost her son to the flood/in the warGott hat sie zu sich genommen God has taken her to [or old unto] Himself6. (entziehen)das nimmt der Sache das ganz Interessante daran that takes all the interest out of the matterjdm Angst/Bedenken \nehmen to take away [or ease] sb's fear/doubtsjdm Freude/Glück/Hoffnung/Spaß \nehmen to take away sb's [or to rob [or deprive] sb of their] joy/happiness/hope/funjdm alle Illusionen \nehmen to disillusion sbjdm die Sicht \nehmen to block sb's view7. (befreien)8. (nutzen)nimm nicht so viel Salz don't use so much saltman nehme: 6 Eier, 100 Gramm Zucker,... take 6 eggs, 100 grams of sugar,...Milch/Zucker in den Tee \nehmen to take milk/sugar in one's teaeinen anderen Weg \nehmen (fig) to take a different pathWerkzeug \nehmen to use tools▪ etw als etw \nehmen to use sth as sthdavon braucht man nur ganz wenig zu \nehmen you only need to use a small amount9. (bei sich bringen)▪ jdn/etw irgendwohin \nehmen to take [or put] sb/sth somewhereein Kind auf den Schoß \nehmen to take [or sit] a child on one's lapjdn in die Mitte \nehmen to take sb in one's midstjdn/etw auf die Schultern \nehmen to take [or put] sb/sth on one's shoulders, to shoulder sth▪ jdn/etw an sich akk \nehmen to take sb/sth; (aufheben) to pick [or take] up sb/sth sep; (aufbewahren) to take charge of sth; (jdn aufnehmen) to take sb in one's charge10. (laden)11. (herausbringen)nimm die Finger davon! take your fingers off!den Hut vom Kopf \nehmen to take off sep one's hat12. (weigern)sein Kind aus der Schule \nehmen to stop one's child from going to school13. (engagieren)▪ etw \nehmen to take sthheute nehme ich das Auto/die Bahn/den Bus I'll take the car/train/bus [or go by car/train/bus] today15. (wählen)▪ etw \nehmen to take sth▪ jdn [als jdn] \nehmen to take sb [as sb]16. (unterbringen)▪ jdn ins Haus [o zu sich dat] \nehmen to take in sb sep; Verwandte to have sb come and live with one17. (beanspruchen)▪ etw \nehmen to take sth18. (fordern)\nehmen Sie sonst noch was? would you like anything else?das Abendmahl \nehmen to receive Communiondas Frühstück \nehmen to eat [or have] [or take] breakfast, to breakfast20. (Medikament)21. (verstehen)▪ etw als etw \nehmen to take sth as [or to be] sth22. (bewerten)jdn ernst \nehmen to take sb seriouslyetw ernst/wörtlich \nehmen to take sth seriously/literallyetw tragisch \nehmen (fam) to take sth to heart▪ jdn für jdn \nehmen to take [or mistake] sb for sb24. (akzeptieren)jdn/etw [so] \nehmen, wie er/sie/es ist to take sb/sth as he/she/it isetw \nehmen, wie es kommt to take sth as it comesdie Dinger \nehmen, wie sie kommen to take things as they come25. (denken)▪ jdn/etw \nehmen to take sb/sth\nehmen wir den Fall, dass... let's assume [that]...26. (umgehen)jdn/etw zu \nehmen wissen, wissen, wie man jdn/etw \nehmen muss to know how to take sb/sth▪ jdn wie jdn \nehmen to treat sb like sb27. (überwinden)▪ etw \nehmen to take sth▪ etw \nehmen to take sth29. (koitieren)▪ jdn \nehmen to take sb30. (mitschneiden)etw auf Band \nehmen to record sth on tape, to tape sth31. (fotografieren)32. (foulen)jdn hart \nehmen to foul sb badlyden Ball \nehmen to take the balleinen Schlag \nehmen Boxer to take a punch34. (mieten)35. siehe auch nAbschrift \nehmen (form) to make a copyetw in Arbeit \nehmen to start work on stheine gute Entwicklung \nehmen to develop wellseinen Rücktritt \nehmen to resignWohnung \nehmen (geh) to rent an apartment36.▶ woher \nehmen und nicht stehlen? where on earth is one going to get that from?* * *unregelmäßiges transitives Verb1) takeetwas in die Hand/unter den Arm nehmen — take something in one's hand/take or put something under one's arm
etwas an sich (Akk.) nehmen — pick something up; (und aufbewahren) take charge of something
sich (Dat.) etwas nehmen — take something; (sich bedienen) help oneself to something
zu sich nehmen — take in < orphan>
auf sich (Akk.) nehmen — take on <responsibility, burden>; take < blame>
die Dinge nehmen, wie sie kommen — take things as they come
2) (wegnehmen)jemandem/einer Sache etwas nehmen — deprive somebody/something of something
jemandem die Sicht/den Ausblick nehmen — block somebody's view
die Angst von jemandem nehmen — relieve somebody of his/her fear
es sich (Dat.) nicht nehmen lassen, etwas zu tun — not let anything stop one from doing something
3) (benutzen) use <ingredients, washing powder, wool, brush, knitting needles, etc.>man nehme... — (in Rezepten) take...
den Zug/ein Taxi usw. nehmen — take the train/a taxi etc.
[sich (Dat.)] einen Anwalt usw. nehmen — get a lawyer etc.
4) (aussuchen) take5) (in Anspruch nehmen) take <lessons, holiday, etc.>6) (verlangen) chargeetwas [Richtiges] zu sich nehmen — have something [decent] to eat
sie nimmt die Pille — she's taking or she's on the pill (coll.)
8) (auffassen) take ( als as)etwas/jemanden ernst/etwas leicht nehmen — take something/somebody seriously/take something lightly
jemanden nicht für voll nehmen — (ugs.) not take somebody seriously
9) (behandeln) treat < person>10) (überwinden, militärisch einnehmen) take <obstacle, bend, incline, village, bridgehead, etc.>; (fig.) take < woman>einen Spieler hart nehmen — foul a player blatantly
* * *1. ([er]greifen, an sich bringen) take; (in Empfang nehmen) receive; (jemanden einstellen) take sb; (kaufen) take;in die Hand/unter den Arm nehmen take in one’s hand/put under one’s arm;etwas an sich nehmen take sth;Gott hat sie zu sich genommen geh euph God has called her home;sich (dat)woher nehmen und nicht stehlen? hum where (on earth) am I supposed to get hold of that ( oder them etc)?;die Folgen auf sich nehmen bear the consequences;er nahm sie mit Gewalt fig he took her by forcenehmen take away sb’s fear etc;jemandem die Sicht nehmen block sb’s view;jeden Reiz that spoils it, that takes the fun out of it;der Krieg hat ihr den Mann genommen she lost her husband in the war;das lasse ich mir nicht nehmen I won’t be done out of that; (ich bin davon überzeugt) nobody’s going to talk me out of that;er lässt es sich nicht nehmen zu … he insists on … (+ger)3. (essen) have;zu sich nehmen have;ich habe den ganzen Tag noch nichts zu mir genommen I haven’t had anything to eat or drink all day;nehmen Sie noch Tee? will you have some more tea?;ich nehme Hühnchen mit Reis I’ll have chicken with rice;einen nehmen umg (Schnaps) have one;nehmen Sie doch noch einen go on, have another one4. Medizin etc: take;5. (benutzen) use; (sich bedienen) help o.s. to; (Beförderungsmittel) take; (in Anspruch nehmen) (Anwalt etc) take, get (hold of);7. (auffassen):wörtlich nehmen take literally;nimm’s nicht so tragisch umg don’t take it to heart8. (sich vorstellen):nehmen wir den Fall, dass let’s assume that, suppose that;nehmen wir einen Dichter wie Shakespeare let’s take a poet such as Shakespeare9. (behandeln, umgehen mit):jemanden zu nehmen wissen know how to handle sb;er versteht es, die Kunden richtig zu nehmen he has a way with customers;du musst ihn nehmen, wie er ist you have to take him as he is10. (betrachten):du darfst das nicht wörtlich nehmen you shouldn’t take it literally;wie man’s nimmt it dependsjemanden hart nehmen commit a blatant foul on sb12. MIL take, capture;nach langer Belagerung nahmen sie die Stadt they took the city after a long siege13.auf Band/Videokassette nehmen tape/record on video14. (als Zahlung fordern) charge, take* * *unregelmäßiges transitives Verb1) takeetwas in die Hand/unter den Arm nehmen — take something in one's hand/take or put something under one's arm
etwas an sich (Akk.) nehmen — pick something up; (und aufbewahren) take charge of something
sich (Dat.) etwas nehmen — take something; (sich bedienen) help oneself to something
zu sich nehmen — take in < orphan>
auf sich (Akk.) nehmen — take on <responsibility, burden>; take < blame>
die Dinge nehmen, wie sie kommen — take things as they come
2) (wegnehmen)jemandem/einer Sache etwas nehmen — deprive somebody/something of something
jemandem die Sicht/den Ausblick nehmen — block somebody's view
die Angst von jemandem nehmen — relieve somebody of his/her fear
es sich (Dat.) nicht nehmen lassen, etwas zu tun — not let anything stop one from doing something
3) (benutzen) use <ingredients, washing powder, wool, brush, knitting needles, etc.>man nehme... — (in Rezepten) take...
den Zug/ein Taxi usw. nehmen — take the train/a taxi etc.
[sich (Dat.)] einen Anwalt usw. nehmen — get a lawyer etc.
4) (aussuchen) take5) (in Anspruch nehmen) take <lessons, holiday, etc.>6) (verlangen) charge7) (einnehmen, essen) take <medicines, tablets, etc.>etwas [Richtiges] zu sich nehmen — have something [decent] to eat
sie nimmt die Pille — she's taking or she's on the pill (coll.)
8) (auffassen) take ( als as)etwas/jemanden ernst/etwas leicht nehmen — take something/somebody seriously/take something lightly
jemanden nicht für voll nehmen — (ugs.) not take somebody seriously
9) (behandeln) treat < person>10) (überwinden, militärisch einnehmen) take <obstacle, bend, incline, village, bridgehead, etc.>; (fig.) take < woman>11) (Sport) take <ball, punch>* * *v.(§ p.,pp.: nahm, genommen)= to take v.(§ p.,p.p.: took, taken) v.to take v.(§ p.,p.p.: took, taken) -
15 serce
-a; -a; nom pl; -a; ntheart, ( dzwonu) clapper, tonguecałym sercem lub z całego serca — wholeheartedly, with all one's heart
z ręką na sercu, nie wiem — cross my heart, I don't know
brać (wziąć perf) (sobie) coś do serca — to take sth to heart
kamień spadł mi z serca — (przen) it's a weight lub load off my mind
serce mi się kraje — my heart breaks lub bleeds, it breaks my heart
* * *n.1. (narząd; fragment piersi; natura człowieka; siedlisko uczuć; wyobrażenie serca, rysunek; odwaga; środek czegoś) heart; bratnie serce a person after one's own heart; Serce Jezusowe kośc. the Sacred Heart; serce miasta the heart of the city; sztuczne serce med. artificial heart; waleczne serce brave heart; ( osoba) a heart of oak; niewydolność serca pat. heart l. cardiac failure; zawał serca l. mięśnia sercowego pat. coronary thrombosis; pot. coronary, heart attack; zatrzymanie akcji serca pat. cardiac arrest; bicie serca heartbeat; dama serca ladylove; dobroć serca kind-heartedness, the milk of human kindness; linia serca ( na dłoni) heartline; operacja na otwartym sercu chir. open-heart surgery; przeszczep serca chir. heart transplant; przyjaciel od serca bosom friend; rozmowa od serca heart-to-heart talk; bez serca ( o osobie) heartless; całym sercem l. z całego serca whole-heartedly, with all one's heart and soul; chować w sercu urazę do kogoś bear a grudge against sb; chwytać za serce tear at sb's heart; co w sercu, to na języku what the heart thinks, the mouth speaks; co z oczu, to i z serca out of sight, out of mind; człowiek wielkiego serca a person of great heart; czego oczy nie widzą, tego sercu nie żal what the eye sees not, the heart craves not; drogi memu sercu dear to my heart; iść l. pójść za głosem serca let one's heart rule one's head; kamień spadł mi z serca that's a load l. weight off my chest l. mind; leżeć komuś na sercu (o problemie, sprawie) press heavily on sb's mind; ( o winie) lie heavy on sb; mieć dobre serce be kind-hearted, have one's heart in the right place; mieć do czegoś serce have one's heart in sth, have the heart to do sth; nie miałem serca mu o tym powiedzieć I didn't have the heart to tell him about it; wiesz, jakoś nie mam do tego serca (= nie mam na to ochoty) you know, I just don't have my heart in it; mieć miękkie serce be soft-hearted; mieć miękkie serce dla kogoś be an easy touch for sb, have a soft spot for sb; mieć problemy z sercem have a heart condition; mieć serce na dłoni wear one's heart on l. upon one's sleeve; mieć serce z kamienia have a heart of stone l. flint; mieć złote serce have a heart of gold; miejże serce! (= okaż dobroć) have a heart!, show mercy!; nie mieć Boga w sercu be heartless; oddać komuś swe serce (= zakochać się) give l. lose one's heart to sb; od serca l. z serca płynące (np. o życzeniach) from the bottom of one's heart, heart-felt; okazać komuś serce show kindness to sb; otworzyć l. obnażyć przed kimś serce open l. bare one's heart to sb; podbić czyjeś serce win sb's heart; przyjąć kogoś z otwartym sercem give sb a heart-felt welcome; przypadł mi do serca I got to like him; radować czyjeś serce gladden one's heart; radujący serce (widok, historia) heartwarming; ranić czyjeś serce make sb's heart ache; rozdzierać komuś serce rend one's heart, tear one's heart out; rozpierać komuś serce ( o uczuciu) fill one's heart; serce mi krwawi (z jej powodu) my heart is bleeding (for her); serce się kraje my heart breaks l. bleeds; serce mi się wyrywa my heart is willing; serce mi stanęło (ze strachu, podniecenia) my heart missed l. skipped a beat; serce mi zmiękło (z litości) my heart melted (with pity); serce nie sługa the heart wants what it wants; serce podchodzi mi do gardła I've got my heart in my mouth l. throat; serce zabiło mi mocniej l. skoczyło (z radości) my heart leapt (with joy); serce zaczęło mi bić szybciej my heart quickened; sercem jestem z tobą my heart goes out to you; skraść komuś serce steal one's heart; sprawić, że serce komuś szybciej zabije stir sb's blood; to balsam na moje serce it warms the cockles of my heart; to mi szkodzi na serce it's bad for my heart; w głębi serca ( być kimś) at heart; (myśleć, czuć) deep in one's heart, in one's heart of hearts; wkładać w coś dużo serca put one's heart to sth; wziąć sobie coś do serca take sth to heart; z biciem serca with a beating l. pounding heart; z całego serca with all one's heart; (= entuzjastycznie) with heart and hand; ( kochać kogoś) heart and soul; z bólem serca reluctantly; z ciężkim/lekkim sercem with a heavy/light heart; zrobiłem to z ciężkim sercem ( niechętnie) it went very much against the grain with me; z dobrego serca out of the goodness of one's heart; z głębi serca from the bottom of one's heart; złamać komuś serce break sb's heart; z ręką na sercu hand on heart; z ręką na sercu, nie wiem cross my heart, I don't know; żywiej zabiło mi serce my pulse quickened.2. ( dzwonu) tongue, clapper.The New English-Polish, Polish-English Kościuszko foundation dictionary > serce
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prep.1 to.voy a Madrid I'm going to Madridme voy al extranjero I'm going abroadllegó a Buenos Aires/a la fiesta he arrived in Buenos Aires/at the party2 at (moment).a las siete at seven o'clocka los once años at the age of elevenal caer la noche at nightfallal oír la noticia se desmayó on hearing the news, she faintedLlegué al amanecer I arrived at dawn.3 per, every (frecuency).40 horas a la semana 40 hours per o a weektres veces al día three times a day4 to.dáselo a Ricardo give it to Ricardodile a Ricardo que venga tell Ricardo to come5 to.entró a pagar he came in to payaprender a nadar to learn to swim6 by, about to, for.* * *A, a► nombre femenino (pl as o aes)1 (la letra) A, a————————A1 ( Alteza) Highness; (abreviatura) H————————A1 ( autopista) motorway; (abreviatura) M————————A► símbolo* * *prep.1) to2) into3) in4) at5) on6) with* * *SF = a (=letra) A, a* * ** * *= for, per, to.Ex. The fine policy matrix corresponds to the loan policy matrix, cell for cell.Ex. Indexing can thus be achieved at a detailed level, with often many terms per document, with almost no indexing effort.Ex. Accessibility to the documents stored in files is an important factor, so the physical storage is important.----* a + Adjetivo + escala = on a + Adjetivo + scale.* a alguna parte = someplace.* a alta presión = high-pressured, high-pressure.* a altas horas de la noche = late at night.* a ambas orillas del Atlántico = on both sides of the ocean, on both sides of the Atlantic.* a ambos lados de = on either side of.* a ambos lados del Altántico = on both sides of the ocean, on both sides of the Atlantic.* a ambos lados de + Lugar = on both sides of + Lugar.* a años luz de = light years away from.* a bajas temperaturas = at low temperature.* a bajo coste = low-cost.* a bajo costo = low-cost.* a bajo nivel = low-level.* a bajo precio = lower-cost, at a low price, on the cheap.* a base de = in the form of, on a diet of.* a base de carne = meaty [meatier -comp., meatiest -sup.].* a base de cometer errores = the hard way.* a base de errores = the hard way.* a boca de jarro = at close range.* a bocajarro = point blank.* a bombo y platillo = fanfare, with a bang.* a bordo = aboard, on board ship.* a bordo de = aboard, onboard.* a bordo de un barco = shipboard, on board ship.* a buen recaudo = in a safe place, in safekeeping.* a caballo = on horseback, astride.* a caballo entre = astride... and..., midway between.* a caballo entre... y... = half way between... and....* a caballo regalado no se le mira el diente = never look a gift horse in the mouth.* a cada rato = every so often, every now and then, every now and again, every once in a while.* a cambio = in return.* a cambio de = in exchange for, in return for.* a cambio de nada = for nothing.* a cántaros = cats and dogs.* a cargo = in the saddle.* a cargo (de) = charged with, in charge (of), at the helm (of).* a cargo de Alguien = under supervision.* a cargo de las riendas = in the saddle.* a cargo del ayuntamiento = local authority-run.* a cargo del gobierno = government-operated, government-run.* a cargo de una sola persona = one-man band.* a cargo de voluntarios = volunteer-run.* a chorros = profusely.* a ciegas = blindfold, blindly, blindfolded, in the dark.* a ciencia cierta = for sure, for certain.* a cierta distancia = some distance away.* a cierta distancia de = off.* a cierta distancia de la costa = offshore.* a cierta distancia del litoral = offshore.* a cobro revertido = reverse charges.* a color = multi-colour [multi-color -USA].* a comienzos de + Expresión Temporal = early + Expresión Temporal, the.* a comienzos de + Fecha = in the early + Fecha, in the early part of + Fecha.* a comienzos de + Período de Tiempo = by the turn of + Período de Tiempo, at the turn of + Período de Tiempo.* a conciencia = deliberately, wilfully [willfully, -USA], by design, on purpose.* a condición de que + Subjuntivo = provided (that), providing (that), as long as.* a contenido enriquecido = content-enriched.* a continuación = next, then, in the following, herewith.* a continuación se enumeran = given below.* a contracorriente = against the grain.* a contraluz = against the light.* a contrapelo = against the grain, against the nap.* a coro = with one voice, in unison.* a corto plazo = before very long, short term [short-term], in the short run, short-range, at short notice, in the short term, short-run.* a costa de = at the cost of, at the expense of, at + Nombre's + expense, at cost of.* a costa de mucho = at (a) great expense.* a costa de otro = at someone else's expense.* a costa de otros = at other people's expense.* a criterio de = at the discretion of.* a cualquier hora = anytime, around the clock.* a cualquier hora del día o de la noche = at any hour of the day or night, at any time of the day or night.* a cualquier precio = at any cost, at all costs, at any price.* a cuatro aguas = hipped.* a cuatro patas = on all fours, on four legs.* a cuenta de = at the expense of.* a cuenta de la empresa = at company expense.* a cuenta de otro = at someone else's expense.* a cuenta de otros = at other people's expense.* a cuenta propia = at + Posesivo + expense, at + Posesivo + own expense.* a cuerpo de rey = the lap of luxury.* a cuestas = in tow.* a decir de todos = by all accounts.* a decir verdad = to tell the truth, if the truth be known, if the truth be told, in all truth, in truth, fact is, the fact is (that), to be fair.* a decir verdad... = the fact of the matter is that....* a demanda = pro re nata.* a deshora(s) = at odd times, out of hours.* a día de hoy = as of today.* a diario = every day.* a diestro y siniestro = like there's no tomorrow.* a dieta = on a diet.* a diferencia de = apart from, as opposed to, in contradistinction to, as contrasted with, in contrast (to/with), quite apart from, in sharp contrast (with).* a diferencia de + Nombre = unlike + Nombre.* a diferentes niveles = multi-tiered [multitiered], multi-tier [multitier].* a discreción = at will, no holds barred.* a disgusto = unwillingly, reluctantly.* a disposición de = at the disposal of.* a distancia = remote, remotely, distantly.* a doble espacio = double-spaced.* a domicilio = domiciliary.* ¿a dónde se dirige(n)...? = whither?.* ¿a dónde va(n)...? = whither?.* ¿a dónde vas? = quo vadis, whither thou goest.* a dos niveles = two-tier.* a dos velas = skint, penniless, broke.* a duras penas = with great difficulty.* a efectos de = in terms of, for the purpose of + Nombre.* a efectos prácticos = to all intents and purposes, for all practical purposes, for all intents and purposes, to all intents.* a él = him.* a ellos = them.* a escala = drawn-to-scale.* a escala industrial = on an industrial scale, industrial-scale.* a escala mundial = globally, on a global scale.* a escala natural = full-scale.* a escondidas = by stealth, stealthily, furtively, on the quiet, on the sly.* a eso = thereto.* a espaldas de = out of sight of.* a estas alturas = by now.* a este fin = to this end.* a este paso = at this rate.* a este respecto = in this respect.* a este ritmo = at this rate.* a estrenar = brand new.* a examen = under the microscope.* a excepción de = barring, except for, excepting, other than, with the exception of, short of.* a excepción de que = except that.* a excepción de uno = with one exception.* a expensas de = at the expense of, at + Nombre's + expense.* a expensas de otro = at someone else's expense.* a expensas de otros = at other people's expense.* a + Expresión Temporal = as of + Expresión Temporal.* a falta de = for want of, in the absence of, in default of, for lack of, short of.* a favor = in favour.* a favor de = in favour of.* a favor de la decisión personal sobre el aborto = pro-choice.* a favor de la esclavitud = pro-slavery.* a favor de la raza negra = pro-black [problack].* a favor de la vida humana = pro-life.* a favor y en contra = pro and con.* a + Fecha = as per + Fecha.* a finales de = by the end of, at the close of + Expresión Temporal.* a finales de + Expresión Temporal = as of late + Expresión Temporal, at the end of + Expresión Temporal, by the close of + Expresión Temporal.* a finales de + Fecha = in the late + Fecha, in late + Fecha.* a finales de los + Década = late + Década, the.* a finales del + Siglo = late + Siglo, late period of + Siglo.* a fin de cuentas = at the end of the day, in the end, in the final count, in the grand scheme of things, when all is said and done, after all is said and done.* a fondo = fully, thoroughly, full-scale.* a fondo perdido = non-refundable.* ¡a freír espárragos! = on your bike!.* a fuerza de = by dint of.* a fuerza de cometer errores = the hard way.* a fuerza de errores = the hard way.* a gas = gas-powered.* a gatas = on all fours.* a grandes rasgos = broadly, rough draft.* a granel = in bulk.* a gran escala = large scale [large-scale], massive, on a wide scale, high-volume, wide-scale, on a broad scale, in a big way, on a grand scale.* a gran velocidad = at great speed.* a grito limpio = at the top of + Posesivo + voice.* a grito pelado = at the top of + Posesivo + voice.* a gritos = vociferously.* a groso modo = crudely.* a grosso modo = roughly, rough draft.* a gusto = at ease, at leisure.* a gusto de = to the liking of, at the pleasure of.* a horcajadas = astride.* a hurtadillas = surreptitiously, by stealth, stealthily, furtively, on the sly.* a imitación de lo clásico = classicising [classicizing, -USA], classicised [classicized, -USA].* a iniciativa de = at the initiative of.* a iniciativas del gobierno = government-led.* a instancia de = at the urging of.* a instancias de = at the instigation of, at the behest of, under the auspices of.* a intervalos = at intervals.* a intervalos + Adjetivo = at + Adjetivo + intervals.* a intervalos semanales = at weekly intervals.* a invitación de = at the invitation of.* a jabón = soapy [soapier -comp., soapiest -sup.].* a juicio = on trial.* a juicio público = in the public eye.* a juzgar por = to judge by, judging by, judging from.* a la acuarela = water-coloured [water-colored, -USA].* a la alcaldía = mayoral.* a la altura de = of the stature of, equal to.* a la altura de la cintura = waist high, waist deep.* a la altura de la rodilla = knee-high.* a la altura de los hombros = shoulder-high.* a la anchura de los hombros = shoulder-width.* a la anochecida = at nightfall.* a la antigua = old-style.* a la antigua usanza = old-style.* a la atención de = c/o (care of).* a la baja = on the wane.* a la brasa = grilled.* a la buena de Dios = out in the cold.* a la cabeza de = in the forefront of/in.* a la caída de la noche = at nightfall, at twilight.* a la caída de la tarde = at twilight.* a la carta = a la carte.* a la defensiva = on the defensive.* a la derecha = at the right.* a la derecha de = on the right side of, on the right-hand side of.* a la deriva = rudderless.* a la discreción de = at the discretion of.* a la disposición de Alguien = at + Posesivo + disposal.* a la expectativa de = on the lookout for, on the alert for.* a la + Expresión Temporal = a + Expresión Temporal.* a la fuerza = forcefully, of necessity, forcibly, compulsorily.* a la fuga = on the run, on the lam.* a la hora de + Infinitivo = when it came to + Gerundio, when it comes to + Gerundio.* a la hora de la verdad = when push comes to shove, if it comes to the crunch, when it comes to the crunch, when the worst comes to the worst, if the worst comes to the worst, when the crunch comes to the crunch, if the crunch comes to the crunch.* a la hora del café = at coffee.* a la intemperie = in the open, exposed.* a la inversa = mirror-fashion, mirror image, in reverse.* a la izquierda = at the left.* a la larga = in the long term, over the long term, in the end, eventually, for the long pull, over a period of time, over the long haul, in the far term, ultimately, by and by.* a la ligera = lightly.* a la luz de = in light of, in the light of.* a la luz de la luna = by moonlight, in the moonlight, moonlit.* a la luz de las estrellas = by starlight.* a la luz de las velas = by candlelight, candlelight, candlelit.* a la luz del día = in the light of day.* a la luz de una lámpara de gas = by gaslight.* a la mano de = available at the fingertips of.* a la misma altura que = in the same league as.* a la moda = trendy [trendier -comp., trendiest -sup.].* a la onda = in the know.* a la opinión pública = in the public eye.* a la par = in concert, in tandem, neck and neck, in a tandem fashion, in parallel.* a la par que = in tandem with, hand in hand (with), as the same time as.* a la parrilla = grilled, on the grill.* a la perfección = superbly.* a la plancha = griddled, on the griddle, on the hotplate.* a largo plazo = in the long term, over the long term, long-range, in the long run, long-term, over the long run, over the long haul, long-run, in the far term, far-term.* a la salida = on the way out.* a la sazón = at that time.* a las doce del mediodía = at high noon.* a la semana = a week, per week.* a las mil maravillas = marvellously [marvelously, -USA], famously, like a house on fire.* a la sombra de = in the shadow of.* a las puertas de = on the threshold of.* a la última = hip [hipper -comp., hippest -sup.], on the fast track, hipped.* a la vanguardia = on the cutting edge, on the leading edge, in the fast lane, on the fast track, at the leading edge, on the bleeding edge.* a la vanguardia de = in the vanguard of, at the forefront of, in the forefront of/in, at the vanguard of.* a la velocidad de la luz = at the speed of light.* a la velocidad del rayo = at the speed of lightning.* a la velocidad del sonido = at the speed of sound.* a la venta = on release.* a la vez = at once, at one time, at similar times, at the same time, concurrently, side-by-side, simultaneously, at the same instant, in parallel, in tandem, at the one time, in a tandem fashion, at a time, in unison.* a la vez que = hand in hand (with), cum, in conjunction with, in unison with.* a la vista = in sight, within sight.* a la vista de = in light of, in the light of.* a la vuelta de = on the return leg of.* a la zaga = not far behind, in tow.* al azar = lucky draw, lucky dip.* al extremo norte = northernmost.* al extremo oeste = westernmost.* al hacer esto = in doing so.* al norte del estado = upstate.* a lo extremo = to the extreme.* a lo grande = in a big way, big time, grandly, on a grand scale.* a lo hecho, pecho = no use crying over spilt/spilled milk, you've made your bed, now you must lie in it!.* a lo largo de = along, down, throughout.* a lo largo de + Expresión Temporal = sometime + Expresión Temporal.* a lo largo de la historia = over time.* a lo largo de la ruta = along the way.* a lo largo del tiempo = longitudinal, longitudinally.* a lo largo de todo = the entire length of.* a lo largo y ancho del país = countrywide [country-wide].* a lo largo y ancho de + Lugar = up and down + Lugar.* a lo lejos = in the distance.* a lo loco = helter-skelter, like there's no tomorrow.* a lo máximo = at best, at most, at the most.* a lo mejor = perhaps.* a lo que salga = come what may.* a los ojos de = in the eyes of.* a lo sumo = at best, at most, at the most.* al otro lado del atlántico = across the pond.* al otro lado del charco = across the pond.* al otro lado del océano = across the pond.* a lo zombi = zombielike.* a mano = by hand, manually, nearby [near-by], handy, within reach, within easy reach.* a mano alzada = by a show of hands.* a mano derecha de = on the right side of, on the right-hand side of.* a manojos = by the handful.* a manos de = at the hands of.* a marchas forzadas = in a rush, against the clock.* a mares = cats and dogs.* a más largo plazo = longer-term.* a más..., más... = the + Comparativo..., the + Comparativo....* a más tardar = at the latest.* a mata caballo = in a hurry, hurried, hurriedly, helter-skelter.* a media asta = at half-mast, at half staff.* a mediados de = in the middle decades of.* a mediados de + Fecha = in the mid + Fecha.* a mediados de semana = midweek.* a media jornada = half-time [half time].* a media mañana = mid-morning.* a medianoche = at midnight.* a medias = half-hearted [halfhearted], qualified.* a medias entre... y... = betwixt and between.* a medida = custom, bespoke.* a medida que + avanzar + el año = as the year + wear on.* a medida que + avanzar + el día = as the day + wear on.* a medida que pasaba el tiempo = as time passed (by), as time went by.* a medida que pasa el tiempo = as time passes (by).* a medida que pasa + Expresión Temporal = as + Expresión Temporal + go by.* a medida que + pasar + el año = as the year + wear on.* a medida que + pasar + el día = as the day + wear on.* a medida que se necesite = on demand, on request, as required.* a medida que + transcurrir + el año = as the year + wear on.* a medida que + transcurrir + el día = as the day + wear on.* a medio abrir = half-opened.* a medio camino = halfway [half-way/half way].* a medio comprender = half-understood.* a medio formar = half-formed.* a medio fuego = medium heat.* a medio hacer = halfway done, half done.* a medio plazo = medium-term, near-term, in the medium term, in the mid-term, mid-term [midterm].* a medio rimar = half-rhymed.* a medio vestir = half dressed.* a menor escala = at a reduced rate.* a menos que = unless, short of.* a menudo = oftentimes [often times], ofttimes [oft-times].* a merced de = at the mercy of.* a mí = me.* a mi entender = to my mind.* a mi modo de ver = in my books.* a mi parecer = to my mind, methinks, in my books.* a mitad de = half way through, halfway through.* a mitad de camino = halfway [half-way/half way].* a mitad de camino entre... y... = midway between, half way between... and....* a mitad de camino entre... y... = astride... and....* a mitad de precio = at half price.* a mí también me gustaría tener la misma oportunidad = turnabout is fair play.* a modo de = by way of, in the vein of, as a kind of.* a modo de aclaración = in parenthesis, on a sidenote.* a modo de advertencia = cautionary.* a modo de ejemplo = by way of illustration.* a modo de explicación = parenthetically.* a modo de ilustración = by way of illustration.* a modo de inciso = in passing, by the way of (a) digression.* a modo de paréntesis = parenthetical.* a modo de prólogo = prefatory.* a modo de resumen = wrap-up.* a mogollón = aplenty [a-plenty].* a montón = aplenty [a-plenty].* a montones = in droves, by the sackful.* a muchos niveles = many-levelled [many-leveled, -USA].* a muerte = bitter, bitterly.* a nadie le importa nada = nobody + gives a damn.* a nivel de barrio = neighbourhood-based.* a nivel de calle = on the ground level.* a nivel de la calle = at ground level.* a nivel del suelo = at ground level.* a nivel estatal = statewide [state-wide].* a nivel federal = federally, federally.* a nivel individual = privately.* a nivel local = locally, domestically.* a nivel multicultural = multi-culturally [multiculturally].* a nivel mundial = worldwide [world-wide], globally.* a nivel nacional = nationally, domestically, countrywide [country-wide].* a nivel privado = privately.* a nivel regional = regionally.* a nombre de = payable to.* a no ser que = unless.* a nosotros = us.* a ojo = ocular.* a ojos vista = before + Posesivo + (own two) eyes.* a orillas del océano = oceanfront.* a orillas del río = riverfront.* a orillas de un lago = lakeside, lakefront, by the lakeside.* a otro sitio = somewhere else.* a pares = in pairs.* a partes iguales = share and share alike, in equal measure(s).* a partir de = on the basis of, based on, working from, from, on a diet of, in response to.* a partir de ahora = from now on, from this point on, henceforth, as of now.* a partir de ahora y durante + Cuantificador + años = for + Cuantificador + years to come.* a partir de aquí = hereupon.* a partir de ello = therefrom.* a partir de entonces = from this time on, hereafter, thereafter, whereafter, from then on, thenceforth, henceforth, from that moment on.* a partir de ese momento = from that moment on.* a partir de este momento = hereinafter.* a partir de esto = on this basis, on that basis.* a partir de + Fecha = from + Fecha, effective + Fecha.* a partir de hoy = as from today.* a partir de la medianoche = late night.* a partir de los títulos = title-based.* a paso de tortuga = at a snail's pace.* a paso ligero = on the double.* a pasos agigantados = at an exponential rate, at exponential rates, by leaps and bounds.* a pedir de boca = without a hitch.* a pequeña escala = in a small way, small scale [small-scale].* a perpetuidad = in perpetuity.* a pesar de (que) = albeit (that), despite, in spite of, notwithstanding, although, despite the fact that, in spite of the fact that.* a pesar de todo = all the same, in spite of everything, despite everything, despite it all, in spite of it all, all this said.* a pesar de todo + Posesivo + Nombre = for all + Posesivo + Nombre.* a petición de = at the request of, at the urging of, at the behest of.* a petición del usuario = on demand, on request.* a petición popular = by popular demand.* a pie = on foot, afoot, dismounted.* a pilas = battery-operated.* a pique = sinking.* a placer = at will.* a plena luz del día = in broad daylight.* a poca distancia = not far behind.* a poca distancia andando = within walking distance, within an easy walk.* a poca distancia a pie = within an easy walk, within walking distance.* a pocos minutos andando = within walking distance, within easy walking distance, within an easy walk.* a pocos minutos a pie = within walking distance, within easy walking distance, within an easy walk.* a porrillo = by the handful.* a + Posesivo + aire = to + Posesivo + heart's content.* a + Posesivo + alcance = in the ballpark for + Pronombre, in + Posesivo + ballpark range.* a + Posesivo + costa = at + Posesivo + expense.* a + Posesivo + cuidado = in + Posesivo + safekeeping.* a + Posesivo + discreción = at will, at + Posesivo + discretion.* a + Posesivo + disposición = at + Posesivo + disposal.* a + Posesivo + entender = to the best of + Posesivo + belief.* a + Posesivo + espaldas = behind + Posesivo + back.* a + Posesivo + expensas = at + Posesivo + expense.* a + Posesivo + favor = in + Posesivo + favour, to + Posesivo + credit.* a + Posesivo + juicio = in + Posesivo + estimation.* a + Posesivo + manera = in + Posesivo + own way.* a + Posesivo + saber = to the best of + Posesivo + knowledge.* a + Posesivo + saber y entender = to the best of + Posesivo + knowledge and belief.* a + Posesivo + servicio = at + Posesivo + service.* a + Posesivo + sorprender = much to + Posesivo + surprise.* a + Posesivo + vista = before + Posesivo + (own two) eyes.* a posteriori = reactive, in retrospect, after-the-fact, hindsight, with hindsight, a posteriori, in hindsight.* a precio de coste = at cost price, at cost.* a precio de costo = at cost price, at cost.* a precio de ganga = at a steal.* a precio especial = at reduced cost, discounted, cut-rate, cut-price.* a precio razonable = at reasonable cost(s).* a precio reducido = at a discount.* a precios competitivos = competitively priced.* a precios especiales = at reduced rates, at preferential rates.* a precios razonables = at affordable prices.* a presión = pressurised [pressurized, -USA].* a primera hora de la mañana = first thing in the morning.* a primera hora de + Período del Día = first thing + Período del Día.* a primeras horas de la tarde = late afternoon.* a primera vista = on first acquaintance, at first sight, on first inspection, on the face of it, at first blush, at first glance, on the surface, prima facie, first-blush.* a primeros de + Fecha = in the early + Fecha.* a principios de + Fecha = in the early + Fecha.* a principios de los + Década = early + Década, the.* a priori = proactive [pro-active], foresight, a priori, on the surface.* a prisa = quickly.* a propósito = deliberate, for the record, incidentally, intentionally, by the way, in passing, anecdotally, purposely, by design, on purpose, wilfully [willfully, -USA], on a sidenote, studiously, by the way of 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que = whomever.* a rachas = by fits and starts.* a ráfagas = in bursts.* a raíz de = in the wake of.* a rajatabla = to the letter.* a ras de = flush with.* a ras de la calle = ground-floor.* a ras del suelo = at ground level.* a rastras = in tow.* a ratos = intermittently.* a reacción = jet-assisted.* a rebosar (de) = jam-packed (with), filled to capacity.* a regañadientes = grudgingly, grudging, begrudgingly, unwillingly, reluctantly.* a régimen = on a diet.* a remolque = in tow.* a reventar (de) = jam-packed (with), filled to capacity.* a saber = namely, viz, to wit.* a sabiendas = knowing, knowingly, wilfully [willfully, -USA].* a sabiendas de que = on the understanding that.* a sacudidas = jerkily.* a saltitos = jerky [jerkier -comp., jerkiest -sup.].* a salvo = in a safe place, in safekeeping, out of harm's way.* a sangre fría = cold-blooded.* a ser posible = if possible.* a simple vista = by the naked eye, superficially, on first thought.* a solas = all by + Reflexivo, by + Reflexivo.* a su debido tiempo = in due course, timely, in due time.* a sueldo = paid.* a su precio normal = at full price.* a su propio ritmo = at an individual pace.* a su tiempo = in a timely fashion, in due course, in a timely manner.* a su vez = Verbo + further, in turn, in its/their turn.* a tal efecto = to this effect.* a tales efectos = hereto.* a tarifa reducida = at reduced cost.* a tarifas especiales = at reduced rates, at preferential rates.* a temperatura ambiente = at room temperature.* a tener en cuenta en el futuro = for future reference.* a tenor de = in light of, in the face of, in the light of, in view of.* a ti = you, thee.* a tiempo = in timely fashion, on time, promptly, timely, just in time, in time.* a tiempo completo = full-time.* a tiempo parcial = part-time.* a tientas = in the dark.* a tientas y a ciegas = blindly, in the dark.* a ti mismo = yourself, thyself.* a tiro = within gunshot, within range.* a tirones = jerky [jerkier -comp., jerkiest -sup.].* a título de = by way of, for the sake of.* a título gratuito = gratuitous.* a título personal = in a personal capacity, in a private capacity.* a toda costa = absolutely, at all costs, come what may, at any cost, at any price.* a toda máquina = in the fast lane, fast lane, full steam ahead, at full tilt, full-tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed.* a toda marcha = at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed, at full stretch.* a toda mecha = at a rate of knots, full steam ahead, at full blast, at full throttle, at top speed, at full speed, at full stretch.* a toda pasta = at a rate of knots.* a toda pastilla = in the fast lane, on the fast track, fast lane, overdrive, full steam ahead, full-tilt, at full tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at a rate of knots, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed.* a toda prueba = unswerving.* a todas horas = at all hours, around the clock.* a todas luces = patently.* a todas partes = far and wide.* a toda velocidad = full-tilt, at full tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed.* a todo alrededor = all round.* a todo color = full-colour, in full colour.* a todo gas = full steam ahead, full-tilt, at full tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed, at full stretch.* a todo lo largo de = the length of.* a todo meter = full steam ahead, at full stretch, at full speed, at full blast, at top speed, at full throttle.* a todo ritmo = in full swing, in full force, in full gear.* a todos lados = far and wide.* a todos los efectos = to all intents and purposes, to all intents, for all practical purposes, for all intents and purposes.* a todos los niveles = at all levels.* a todos nosotros = us all.* a todos por igual = one size fits all.* a todo vapor = full steam ahead, full-tilt, at full tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed, at full stretch.* a todo volumen = at full blast.* a tontas y a ciegas = headlong, runaway.* a tontas y locas = like there's no tomorrow, without rhyme or reason.* a tope = packed to capacity, in the fast lane, fast lane, choc-a-block, chock-full, in full swing, in full gear, packed to the rafters.* a trancas y barrancas = with great difficulty, by fits and starts.* a través de = by way of, in the form of, through, via, out of, through the agency of.* a través de Internet = Internet-based, Web-based, Web-supported.* a través de la historia = over time.* a través de la TI = IT-enabled.* a través de la web = Web-based, Web-supported.* a través de los años = over the years, down the years.* a través de los ojos de = through the eyes of.* a través de los siglos = over the centuries.* a través del teléfono = call-in.* a través del tiempo = over time.* a través de operador = operator-assisted.* a tres bandas = three pronged.* a tres niveles = three-tiered.* a troche y moche = like there's no tomorrow.* a trompicones = by fits and starts.* a tropezones = falteringly, hesitantly, haltingly, jerkily.* a trozos = piecewise.* ¡A tu salud! = Here's to you!.* a última hora = at the last minute, at the eleventh hour, last minute [last-minute], at the very last minute, at the very last moment, at the very last.* a últimas horas de la tarde = late evening.[b]* a últ* * ** * *= for, per, to.Ex: The fine policy matrix corresponds to the loan policy matrix, cell for cell.
Ex: Indexing can thus be achieved at a detailed level, with often many terms per document, with almost no indexing effort.Ex: Accessibility to the documents stored in files is an important factor, so the physical storage is important.* a + Adjetivo + escala = on a + Adjetivo + scale.* a alguna parte = someplace.* a alta presión = high-pressured, high-pressure.* a altas horas de la noche = late at night.* a ambas orillas del Atlántico = on both sides of the ocean, on both sides of the Atlantic.* a ambos lados de = on either side of.* a ambos lados del Altántico = on both sides of the ocean, on both sides of the Atlantic.* a ambos lados de + Lugar = on both sides of + Lugar.* a años luz de = light years away from.* a bajas temperaturas = at low temperature.* a bajo coste = low-cost.* a bajo costo = low-cost.* a bajo nivel = low-level.* a bajo precio = lower-cost, at a low price, on the cheap.* a base de = in the form of, on a diet of.* a base de carne = meaty [meatier -comp., meatiest -sup.].* a base de cometer errores = the hard way.* a base de errores = the hard way.* a boca de jarro = at close range.* a bocajarro = point blank.* a bombo y platillo = fanfare, with a bang.* a bordo = aboard, on board ship.* a bordo de = aboard, onboard.* a bordo de un barco = shipboard, on board ship.* a buen recaudo = in a safe place, in safekeeping.* a caballo = on horseback, astride.* a caballo entre = astride... and..., midway between.* a caballo entre... y... = half way between... and....* a caballo regalado no se le mira el diente = never look a gift horse in the mouth.* a cada rato = every so often, every now and then, every now and again, every once in a while.* a cambio = in return.* a cambio de = in exchange for, in return for.* a cambio de nada = for nothing.* a cántaros = cats and dogs.* a cargo = in the saddle.* a cargo (de) = charged with, in charge (of), at the helm (of).* a cargo de Alguien = under supervision.* a cargo de las riendas = in the saddle.* a cargo del ayuntamiento = local authority-run.* a cargo del gobierno = government-operated, government-run.* a cargo de una sola persona = one-man band.* a cargo de voluntarios = volunteer-run.* a chorros = profusely.* a ciegas = blindfold, blindly, blindfolded, in the dark.* a ciencia cierta = for sure, for certain.* a cierta distancia = some distance away.* a cierta distancia de = off.* a cierta distancia de la costa = offshore.* a cierta distancia del litoral = offshore.* a cobro revertido = reverse charges.* a color = multi-colour [multi-color -USA].* a comienzos de + Expresión Temporal = early + Expresión Temporal, the.* a comienzos de + Fecha = in the early + Fecha, in the early part of + Fecha.* a comienzos de + Período de Tiempo = by the turn of + Período de Tiempo, at the turn of + Período de Tiempo.* a conciencia = deliberately, wilfully [willfully, -USA], by design, on purpose.* a condición de que + Subjuntivo = provided (that), providing (that), as long as.* a contenido enriquecido = content-enriched.* a continuación = next, then, in the following, herewith.* a continuación se enumeran = given below.* a contracorriente = against the grain.* a contraluz = against the light.* a contrapelo = against the grain, against the nap.* a coro = with one voice, in unison.* a corto plazo = before very long, short term [short-term], in the short run, short-range, at short notice, in the short term, short-run.* a costa de = at the cost of, at the expense of, at + Nombre's + expense, at cost of.* a costa de mucho = at (a) great expense.* a costa de otro = at someone else's expense.* a costa de otros = at other people's expense.* a criterio de = at the discretion of.* a cualquier hora = anytime, around the clock.* a cualquier hora del día o de la noche = at any hour of the day or night, at any time of the day or night.* a cualquier precio = at any cost, at all costs, at any price.* a cuatro aguas = hipped.* a cuatro patas = on all fours, on four legs.* a cuenta de = at the expense of.* a cuenta de la empresa = at company expense.* a cuenta de otro = at someone else's expense.* a cuenta de otros = at other people's expense.* a cuenta propia = at + Posesivo + expense, at + Posesivo + own expense.* a cuerpo de rey = the lap of luxury.* a cuestas = in tow.* a decir de todos = by all accounts.* a decir verdad = to tell the truth, if the truth be known, if the truth be told, in all truth, in truth, fact is, the fact is (that), to be fair.* a decir verdad... = the fact of the matter is that....* a demanda = pro re nata.* a deshora(s) = at odd times, out of hours.* a día de hoy = as of today.* a diario = every day.* a diestro y siniestro = like there's no tomorrow.* a dieta = on a diet.* a diferencia de = apart from, as opposed to, in contradistinction to, as contrasted with, in contrast (to/with), quite apart from, in sharp contrast (with).* a diferencia de + Nombre = unlike + Nombre.* a diferentes niveles = multi-tiered [multitiered], multi-tier [multitier].* a discreción = at will, no holds barred.* a disgusto = unwillingly, reluctantly.* a disposición de = at the disposal of.* a distancia = remote, remotely, distantly.* a doble espacio = double-spaced.* a domicilio = domiciliary.* ¿a dónde se dirige(n)...? = whither?.* ¿a dónde va(n)...? = whither?.* ¿a dónde vas? = quo vadis, whither thou goest.* a dos niveles = two-tier.* a dos velas = skint, penniless, broke.* a duras penas = with great difficulty.* a efectos de = in terms of, for the purpose of + Nombre.* a efectos prácticos = to all intents and purposes, for all practical purposes, for all intents and purposes, to all intents.* a él = him.* a ellos = them.* a escala = drawn-to-scale.* a escala industrial = on an industrial scale, industrial-scale.* a escala mundial = globally, on a global scale.* a escala natural = full-scale.* a escondidas = by stealth, stealthily, furtively, on the quiet, on the sly.* a eso = thereto.* a espaldas de = out of sight of.* a estas alturas = by now.* a este fin = to this end.* a este paso = at this rate.* a este respecto = in this respect.* a este ritmo = at this rate.* a estrenar = brand new.* a examen = under the microscope.* a excepción de = barring, except for, excepting, other than, with the exception of, short of.* a excepción de que = except that.* a excepción de uno = with one exception.* a expensas de = at the expense of, at + Nombre's + expense.* a expensas de otro = at someone else's expense.* a expensas de otros = at other people's expense.* a + Expresión Temporal = as of + Expresión Temporal.* a falta de = for want of, in the absence of, in default of, for lack of, short of.* a favor = in favour.* a favor de = in favour of.* a favor de la decisión personal sobre el aborto = pro-choice.* a favor de la esclavitud = pro-slavery.* a favor de la raza negra = pro-black [problack].* a favor de la vida humana = pro-life.* a favor y en contra = pro and con.* a + Fecha = as per + Fecha.* a finales de = by the end of, at the close of + Expresión Temporal.* a finales de + Expresión Temporal = as of late + Expresión Temporal, at the end of + Expresión Temporal, by the close of + Expresión Temporal.* a finales de + Fecha = in the late + Fecha, in late + Fecha.* a finales de los + Década = late + Década, the.* a finales del + Siglo = late + Siglo, late period of + Siglo.* a fin de cuentas = at the end of the day, in the end, in the final count, in the grand scheme of things, when all is said and done, after all is said and done.* a fondo = fully, thoroughly, full-scale.* a fondo perdido = non-refundable.* ¡a freír espárragos! = on your bike!.* a fuerza de = by dint of.* a fuerza de cometer errores = the hard way.* a fuerza de errores = the hard way.* a gas = gas-powered.* a gatas = on all fours.* a grandes rasgos = broadly, rough draft.* a granel = in bulk.* a gran escala = large scale [large-scale], massive, on a wide scale, high-volume, wide-scale, on a broad scale, in a big way, on a grand scale.* a gran velocidad = at great speed.* a grito limpio = at the top of + Posesivo + voice.* a grito pelado = at the top of + Posesivo + voice.* a gritos = vociferously.* a groso modo = crudely.* a grosso modo = roughly, rough draft.* a gusto = at ease, at leisure.* a gusto de = to the liking of, at the pleasure of.* a horcajadas = astride.* a hurtadillas = surreptitiously, by stealth, stealthily, furtively, on the sly.* a imitación de lo clásico = classicising [classicizing, -USA], classicised [classicized, -USA].* a iniciativa de = at the initiative of.* a iniciativas del gobierno = government-led.* a instancia de = at the urging of.* a instancias de = at the instigation of, at the behest of, under the auspices of.* a intervalos = at intervals.* a intervalos + Adjetivo = at + Adjetivo + intervals.* a intervalos semanales = at weekly intervals.* a invitación de = at the invitation of.* a jabón = soapy [soapier -comp., soapiest -sup.].* a juicio = on trial.* a juicio público = in the public eye.* a juzgar por = to judge by, judging by, judging from.* a la acuarela = water-coloured [water-colored, -USA].* a la alcaldía = mayoral.* a la altura de = of the stature of, equal to.* a la altura de la cintura = waist high, waist deep.* a la altura de la rodilla = knee-high.* a la altura de los hombros = shoulder-high.* a la anchura de los hombros = shoulder-width.* a la anochecida = at nightfall.* a la antigua = old-style.* a la antigua usanza = old-style.* a la atención de = c/o (care of).* a la baja = on the wane.* a la brasa = grilled.* a la buena de Dios = out in the cold.* a la cabeza de = in the forefront of/in.* a la caída de la noche = at nightfall, at twilight.* a la caída de la tarde = at twilight.* a la carta = a la carte.* a la defensiva = on the defensive.* a la derecha = at the right.* a la derecha de = on the right side of, on the right-hand side of.* a la deriva = rudderless.* a la discreción de = at the discretion of.* a la disposición de Alguien = at + Posesivo + disposal.* a la expectativa de = on the lookout for, on the alert for.* a la + Expresión Temporal = a + Expresión Temporal.* a la fuerza = forcefully, of necessity, forcibly, compulsorily.* a la fuga = on the run, on the lam.* a la hora de + Infinitivo = when it came to + Gerundio, when it comes to + Gerundio.* a la hora de la verdad = when push comes to shove, if it comes to the crunch, when it comes to the crunch, when the worst comes to the worst, if the worst comes to the worst, when the crunch comes to the crunch, if the crunch comes to the crunch.* a la hora del café = at coffee.* a la intemperie = in the open, exposed.* a la inversa = mirror-fashion, mirror image, in reverse.* a la izquierda = at the left.* a la larga = in the long term, over the long term, in the end, eventually, for the long pull, over a period of time, over the long haul, in the far term, ultimately, by and by.* a la ligera = lightly.* a la luz de = in light of, in the light of.* a la luz de la luna = by moonlight, in the moonlight, moonlit.* a la luz de las estrellas = by starlight.* a la luz de las velas = by candlelight, candlelight, candlelit.* a la luz del día = in the light of day.* a la luz de una lámpara de gas = by gaslight.* a la mano de = available at the fingertips of.* a la misma altura que = in the same league as.* a la moda = trendy [trendier -comp., trendiest -sup.].* a la onda = in the know.* a la opinión pública = in the public eye.* a la par = in concert, in tandem, neck and neck, in a tandem fashion, in parallel.* a la par que = in tandem with, hand in hand (with), as the same time as.* a la parrilla = grilled, on the grill.* a la perfección = superbly.* a la plancha = griddled, on the griddle, on the hotplate.* a largo plazo = in the long term, over the long term, long-range, in the long run, long-term, over the long run, over the long haul, long-run, in the far term, far-term.* a la salida = on the way out.* a la sazón = at that time.* a las doce del mediodía = at 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helter-skelter, like there's no tomorrow.* a lo máximo = at best, at most, at the most.* a lo mejor = perhaps.* a lo que salga = come what may.* a los ojos de = in the eyes of.* a lo sumo = at best, at most, at the most.* al otro lado del atlántico = across the pond.* al otro lado del charco = across the pond.* al otro lado del océano = across the pond.* a lo zombi = zombielike.* a mano = by hand, manually, nearby [near-by], handy, within reach, within easy reach.* a mano alzada = by a show of hands.* a mano derecha de = on the right side of, on the right-hand side of.* a manojos = by the handful.* a manos de = at the hands of.* a marchas forzadas = in a rush, against the clock.* a mares = cats and dogs.* a más largo plazo = longer-term.* a más..., más... = the + Comparativo..., the + Comparativo....* a más tardar = at the latest.* a mata caballo = in a hurry, hurried, hurriedly, helter-skelter.* a media asta = at half-mast, at half staff.* a mediados de = in the middle decades of.* a mediados de + Fecha = in the mid + Fecha.* a mediados de semana = midweek.* a media jornada = half-time [half time].* a media mañana = mid-morning.* a medianoche = at midnight.* a medias = half-hearted [halfhearted], qualified.* a medias entre... y... = betwixt and between.* a medida = custom, bespoke.* a medida que + avanzar + el año = as the year + wear on.* a medida que + avanzar + el día = as the day + wear on.* a medida que pasaba el tiempo = as time passed (by), as time went by.* a medida que pasa el tiempo = as time passes (by).* a medida que pasa + Expresión Temporal = as + Expresión Temporal + go by.* a medida que + pasar + el año = as the year + wear on.* a medida que + pasar + el día = as the day + wear on.* a medida que se necesite = on demand, on request, as required.* a medida que + transcurrir + el año = as the year + wear on.* a medida que + transcurrir + el día = as the day + wear on.* a medio abrir = half-opened.* a medio camino = halfway [half-way/half way].* a medio comprender = half-understood.* a medio formar = half-formed.* a medio fuego = medium heat.* a medio hacer = halfway done, half done.* a medio plazo = medium-term, near-term, in the medium term, in the mid-term, mid-term [midterm].* a medio rimar = half-rhymed.* a medio vestir = half dressed.* a menor escala = at a reduced rate.* a menos que = unless, short of.* a menudo = oftentimes [often times], ofttimes [oft-times].* a merced de = at the mercy of.* a mí = me.* a mi entender = to my mind.* a mi modo de ver = in my books.* a mi parecer = to my mind, methinks, in my books.* a mitad de = half way through, halfway through.* a mitad de camino = halfway [half-way/half way].* a mitad de camino entre... y... = midway between, half way between... and....* a mitad de camino entre... y... = astride... and....* a mitad de precio = at half price.* a mí también me gustaría tener la misma oportunidad = turnabout is fair play.* a modo de = by way of, in the vein of, as a kind of.* a modo de aclaración = in parenthesis, on a sidenote.* a modo de advertencia = cautionary.* a modo de ejemplo = by way of illustration.* a modo de explicación = parenthetically.* a modo de ilustración = by way of illustration.* a modo de inciso = in passing, by the way of (a) digression.* a modo de paréntesis = parenthetical.* a modo de prólogo = prefatory.* a modo de resumen = wrap-up.* a mogollón = aplenty [a-plenty].* a montón = aplenty [a-plenty].* a montones = in droves, by the sackful.* a muchos niveles = many-levelled [many-leveled, -USA].* a muerte = bitter, bitterly.* a nadie le importa nada = nobody + gives a damn.* a nivel de barrio = neighbourhood-based.* a nivel de calle = on the ground level.* a nivel de la calle = at ground level.* a nivel del suelo = at ground level.* a nivel estatal = statewide [state-wide].* a nivel federal = federally, federally.* a nivel individual = privately.* a nivel local = locally, domestically.* a nivel multicultural = multi-culturally [multiculturally].* a nivel mundial = worldwide [world-wide], globally.* a nivel nacional = nationally, domestically, countrywide [country-wide].* a nivel privado = privately.* a nivel regional = regionally.* a nombre de = payable to.* a no ser que = unless.* a nosotros = us.* a ojo = ocular.* a ojos vista = before + Posesivo + (own two) eyes.* a orillas del océano = oceanfront.* a orillas del río = riverfront.* a orillas de un lago = lakeside, lakefront, by the lakeside.* a otro sitio = somewhere else.* a pares = in pairs.* a partes iguales = share and share alike, in equal measure(s).* a partir de = on the basis of, based on, working from, from, on a diet of, in response to.* a partir de ahora = from now on, from this point on, henceforth, as of now.* a partir de ahora y durante + Cuantificador + años = for + Cuantificador + years to come.* a partir de aquí = hereupon.* a partir de ello = therefrom.* a partir de entonces = from this time on, hereafter, thereafter, whereafter, from then on, thenceforth, henceforth, from that moment on.* a partir de ese momento = from that moment on.* a partir de este momento = hereinafter.* a partir de esto = on this basis, on that basis.* a partir de + Fecha = from + Fecha, effective + Fecha.* a partir de hoy = as from today.* a partir de la medianoche = late night.* a partir de los títulos = title-based.* a paso de tortuga = at a snail's pace.* a paso ligero = on the double.* a pasos agigantados = at an exponential rate, at exponential rates, by leaps and bounds.* a pedir de boca = without a hitch.* a pequeña escala = in a small way, small scale [small-scale].* a perpetuidad = in perpetuity.* a pesar de (que) = albeit (that), despite, in spite of, notwithstanding, although, despite the fact that, in spite of the fact that.* a pesar de todo = all the same, in spite of everything, despite everything, despite it all, in spite of it all, all this said.* a pesar de todo + Posesivo + Nombre = for all + Posesivo + Nombre.* a petición de = at the request of, at the urging of, at the behest of.* a petición del usuario = on demand, on request.* a petición popular = by popular demand.* a pie = on foot, afoot, dismounted.* a pilas = battery-operated.* a pique = sinking.* a placer = at will.* a plena luz del día = in broad daylight.* a poca distancia = not far behind.* a poca distancia andando = within walking distance, within an easy walk.* a poca distancia a pie = within an easy walk, within walking distance.* a pocos minutos andando = within walking distance, within easy walking distance, within an easy walk.* a pocos minutos a pie = within walking distance, within easy walking distance, within an easy walk.* a porrillo = by the handful.* a + Posesivo + aire = to + Posesivo + heart's content.* a + Posesivo + alcance = in the ballpark for + Pronombre, in + Posesivo + ballpark range.* a + Posesivo + costa = at + Posesivo + expense.* a + Posesivo + cuidado = in + Posesivo + safekeeping.* a + Posesivo + discreción = at will, at + Posesivo + discretion.* a + Posesivo + disposición = at + Posesivo + disposal.* a + Posesivo + entender = to the best of + Posesivo + belief.* a + Posesivo + espaldas = behind + Posesivo + back.* a + Posesivo + expensas = at + Posesivo + expense.* a + Posesivo + favor = in + Posesivo + favour, to + Posesivo + credit.* a + Posesivo + juicio = in + Posesivo + estimation.* a + Posesivo + manera = in + Posesivo + own way.* a + Posesivo + saber = to the best of + Posesivo + knowledge.* a + Posesivo + saber y entender = to the best of + Posesivo + knowledge and belief.* a + Posesivo + servicio = at + Posesivo + service.* a + Posesivo + sorprender = much to + Posesivo + surprise.* a + Posesivo + vista = before + Posesivo + (own two) eyes.* a posteriori = reactive, in retrospect, after-the-fact, hindsight, with hindsight, a posteriori, in hindsight.* a precio de coste = at cost price, at cost.* a precio de costo = at cost price, at cost.* a precio de ganga = at a steal.* a precio especial = at reduced cost, discounted, cut-rate, cut-price.* a precio razonable = at reasonable cost(s).* a precio reducido = at a discount.* a precios competitivos = competitively priced.* a precios especiales = at reduced rates, at preferential rates.* a precios razonables = at affordable prices.* a presión = pressurised [pressurized, -USA].* a primera hora de la mañana = first thing in the morning.* a primera hora de + Período del Día = first thing + Período del Día.* a primeras horas de la tarde = late afternoon.* a primera vista = on first acquaintance, at first sight, on first inspection, on the face of it, at first blush, at first glance, on the surface, prima facie, first-blush.* a primeros de + Fecha = in the early + Fecha.* a principios de + Fecha = in the early + Fecha.* a principios de los + Década = early + Década, the.* a priori = proactive [pro-active], foresight, a priori, on the surface.* a prisa = quickly.* a propósito = deliberate, for the record, incidentally, intentionally, by the way, in passing, anecdotally, purposely, by design, on purpose, wilfully [willfully, -USA], on a sidenote, studiously, by the way of (a) digression, by the by(e), speaking of which, designedly.* a propósito de = apropos of.* a propósito de nada = for no specific reason, for no particular reason.* a prueba = on trial.* a prueba de bombas = ruggedised [ruggedized, -USA], bomb-proof.* a prueba de conejos = rabbit-proof.* a prueba de fallos = fail-safe.* a prueba de incendios = fireproof [fire-proof].* a prueba de niños = childproof.* a prueba de robos = theft proof.* a prueba de tornados = tornado proof.* a prueba de un tratamiento duro = ruggedised [ruggedized, -USA].* a prueba de viento = windproof.* a puerta cerrada = behind closed doors.* a punta de pistola = at gunpoint.* a punto de = on the verge of, a heartbeat away from.* a punto de + Infinitivo = about to + Infinitivo.* a punto de irse a pique = on the rocks.* a punto de morir = on + Posesivo + deathbed.* a puñados = by the sackful, by the handful.* a quemarropa = point blank.* a quien madruga, Dios le ayuda = the early bird catches the worm.* a quienquiera que = whomever.* a rachas = by fits and starts.* a ráfagas = in bursts.* a raíz de = in the wake of.* a rajatabla = to the letter.* a ras de = flush with.* a ras de la calle = ground-floor.* a ras del suelo = at ground level.* a rastras = in tow.* a ratos = intermittently.* a reacción = jet-assisted.* a rebosar (de) = jam-packed (with), filled to capacity.* a regañadientes = grudgingly, grudging, begrudgingly, unwillingly, reluctantly.* a régimen = on a diet.* a remolque = in tow.* a reventar (de) = jam-packed (with), filled to capacity.* a saber = namely, viz, to wit.* a sabiendas = knowing, knowingly, wilfully [willfully, -USA].* a sabiendas de que = on the understanding that.* a sacudidas = jerkily.* a saltitos = jerky [jerkier -comp., jerkiest -sup.].* a salvo = in a safe place, in safekeeping, out of harm's way.* a sangre fría = cold-blooded.* a ser posible = if possible.* a simple vista = by the naked eye, superficially, on first thought.* a solas = all by + Reflexivo, by + Reflexivo.* a su debido tiempo = in due course, timely, in due time.* a sueldo = paid.* a su precio normal = at full price.* a su propio ritmo = at an individual pace.* a su tiempo = in a timely fashion, in due course, in a timely manner.* a su vez = Verbo + further, in turn, in its/their turn.* a tal efecto = to this effect.* a tales efectos = hereto.* a tarifa reducida = at reduced cost.* a tarifas especiales = at reduced rates, at preferential rates.* a temperatura ambiente = at room temperature.* a tener en cuenta en el futuro = for future reference.* a tenor de = in light of, in the face of, in the light of, in view of.* a ti = you, thee.* a tiempo = in timely fashion, on time, promptly, timely, just in time, in time.* a tiempo completo = full-time.* a tiempo parcial = part-time.* a tientas = in the dark.* a tientas y a ciegas = blindly, in the dark.* a ti mismo = yourself, thyself.* a tiro = within gunshot, within range.* a tirones = jerky [jerkier -comp., jerkiest -sup.].* a título de = by way of, for the sake of.* a título gratuito = gratuitous.* a título personal = in a personal capacity, in a private capacity.* a toda costa = absolutely, at all costs, come what may, at any cost, at any price.* a toda máquina = in the fast lane, fast lane, full steam ahead, at full tilt, full-tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed.* a toda marcha = at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed, at full stretch.* a toda mecha = at a rate of knots, full steam ahead, at full blast, at full throttle, at top speed, at full speed, at full stretch.* a toda pasta = at a rate of knots.* a toda pastilla = in the fast lane, on the fast track, fast lane, overdrive, full steam ahead, full-tilt, at full tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at a rate of knots, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed.* a toda prueba = unswerving.* a todas horas = at all hours, around the clock.* a todas luces = patently.* a todas partes = far and wide.* a toda velocidad = full-tilt, at full tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed.* a todo alrededor = all round.* a todo color = full-colour, in full colour.* a todo gas = full steam ahead, full-tilt, at full tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed, at full stretch.* a todo lo largo de = the length of.* a todo meter = full steam ahead, at full stretch, at full speed, at full blast, at top speed, at full throttle.* a todo ritmo = in full swing, in full force, in full gear.* a todos lados = far and wide.* a todos los efectos = to all intents and purposes, to all intents, for all practical purposes, for all intents and purposes.* a todos los niveles = at all levels.* a todos nosotros = us all.* a todos por igual = one size fits all.* a todo vapor = full steam ahead, full-tilt, at full tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed, at full stretch.* a todo volumen = at full blast.* a tontas y a ciegas = headlong, runaway.* a tontas y locas = like there's no tomorrow, without rhyme or reason.* a tope = packed to capacity, in the fast lane, fast lane, choc-a-block, chock-full, in full swing, in full gear, packed to the rafters.* a trancas y barrancas = with great difficulty, by fits and starts.* a través de = by way of, in the form of, through, via, out of, through the agency of.* a través de Internet = Internet-based, Web-based, Web-supported.* a través de la historia = over time.* a través de la TI = IT-enabled.* a través de la web = Web-based, Web-supported.* a través de los años = over the years, down the years.* a través de los ojos de = through the eyes of.* a través de los siglos = over the centuries.* a través del teléfono = call-in.* a través del tiempo = over time.* a través de operador = operator-assisted.* a tres bandas = three pronged.* a tres niveles = three-tiered.* a troche y moche = like there's no tomorrow.* a trompicones = by fits and starts.* a tropezones = falteringly, hesitantly, haltingly, jerkily.* a trozos = piecewise.* ¡A tu salud! = Here's to you!.* a última hora = at the last minute, at the eleventh hour, last minute [last-minute], at the very last minute, at the very last moment, at the very last.* a últimas horas de la tarde = late evening.* a últ* * *aLa preposición a suele emplearse precedida de ciertos verbos como empezar, ir, oler, sonar etc, en cuyo caso ver bajo el respectivo verbo.No se traduce cuando introduce el complemento directo de persona (ser humano, pronombres personales que lo representan como quien, alguien, etc) o un nombre con un objeto o animal personalizado: amo a mi patria = I love my country, pasear al perro = to walk the dog.En los casos en que precede al artículo definido el para formar la contracción al, ver bajo la siguiente entrada, donde también se encontrarán otros ejemplos y usos de a.A (en relaciones de espacio, lugar)voy a México/a la fiesta I'm going to Mexico/to the partyvoy a casa I'm going homedobla a la derecha turn rightse cayó al río she fell into the river2 (indicando posición) atestaban sentados a la mesa they were sitting at the tablea orillas del Ebro on the banks of the Ebrose sentó al sol he sat in the sunse sentó a mi derecha he sat down to the right of me o on my righta la vuelta de la esquina around the cornerqueda al norte de Toledo it's (to the) north of Toledo3(indicando distancia): está a diez kilómetros de aquí it's ten kilometers from here, it's ten kilometers awayestá a unos 20 minutos de aquí it takes o it's about 20 minutes from here, it's a 20 minute drive ( o walk etc) from here1 (señalando hora, momento, fecha) atabren a las ocho they open at eight o'clock¿a qué hora vengo? what time shall I come?a eso de las dos at around o about two o'clocka la hora del almuerzo at lunchtimea mediados de abril in mid-Aprilhoy estamos a 20 it's the 20th todayal día siguiente the next o following dayempezó a hablar a los diez meses he started talking when he was ten months old o at ten monthsllegó a la mañana/noche ( RPl); he arrived in the morning/at night2 al + INF:se cayó al bajar del autobús she fell as she was getting off the busal verlo me di cuenta de que ya no lo quería when I saw him o on seeing him, I realized that I no longer loved himal salir de la estación torcí a la izquierda I turned left out of the station3(indicando distancia en el tiempo): a escasos minutos de su llegada (después) just a few minutes after she arrived; (antes) just a few minutes before she arrivedtrabajan de lunes a viernes/de una a cinco they work (from) Monday to Friday/from one to fivea los diez minutos del primer tiempo ten minutes into the first half o after ten minutes of the first halfestaré en París de martes a jueves I'll be in Paris from Tuesday until Thursday, I'll be in Paris Tuesday through Thursday ( AmE)C(en relaciones de proporción, equivalencia): tres veces al día/a la semana three times a day/a weeksale a 2.000 euros por cabeza it works out at 2,000 euros per personiban a 100 kilómetros por hora they were going (at) 100 kilometers per hournos ganaron cinco a tres they beat us by five points to three, they beat us five three o ( AmE) five to threeD(indicando modo, estilo): fuimos a pie/a caballo we walked/rode, we went on foot/on horsebackpollo al horno/a la brasa roast/barbecued chickenun peinado a lo Rodolfo Valentino a Rudolph Valentino hairstylea crédito on creditilustraciones a todo color full-color illustrationsuna tela a rayas a piece of striped material1(introduciendo el complemento directo de persona): ¿viste a José? did you see José?la policía está buscando al asesino the police are looking for the murdererno he leído a Freud I haven't read (any) Freudbusca una secretaria bilingüe he's looking for a bilingual secretary]2(introduciendo el complemento indirecto): le escribió una carta a su padre he wrote a letter to his father, he wrote his father a letterdáselo/dáselos a ella give it/them to herles enseña inglés a mis hijos she teaches my children Englishsuave al tacto soft to the touchagradable al oído pleasing to the ear3Fenséñale a nadar teach him to swimfue a preguntar he went to aska que + SUBJ:los instó a que participaran he urged them to take partvoy a ir a que me hagan un chequeo I'm going to go and have a checkup2 ( fam)(para): ¿a qué tanta ceremonia? what's all the fuss for?¿a qué le fuiste a decir eso? what did you go and tell him that for?3¿quién va a ir a por los niños? who's going to fetch o get the children?¡a por ello! go for it!G (señalando una acción que ha de realizarse) a + INF:los puntos a tratar en la reunión de mañana the points to be discussed at tomorrow's meetinges una idea a tener en cuenta it's an idea to bear in mind o that should be borne in mindtotal a pagar total payablehorario a convenir hours to be arrangedH1(en órdenes): ¡a la cama, niños! off to bed, children!¡a callar! shut up! ( colloq)vamos ¡a trabajar! come on, let's get some work done!2 (con valor condicional) a + INF:a decir verdad to tell you the trutha juzgar por lo que tú dices judging from what you say3 ( fam)(en cuanto a): a tozudo no hay quien le gane when it comes to being stubborn there's nobody like him4al + INF:al no saber idiomas está en desventaja as he doesn't speak any languages he is at a disadvantage, he's at a disadvantage not speaking any languages5(expresando desafío): ¿a que no sabes qué nota me puso? you'll never guess what mark she gave me!tú no te atreverías — ¿a que sí? you wouldn't dare — do you want to o a bet? ( colloq)¡a que no puedes! bet you can't! ( colloq)* * *
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a
A,◊ a sustantivo femenino (pl aes) (read as /a/) the letter A, a
a preposición Nota:
La preposición a suele emplearse precedida de ciertos verbos como empezar, ir, oler, sonar etc, en cuyo caso ver bajo el respectivo verbo.No se traduce cuando introduce el complemento directo de persona (ser humano, pronombres personales que lo representan, como quien, alguien, algún etc) o un nombre con un objeto o animal personalizado: amo a mi patria = I love my country, paseo a mi perro = I walk my dog.En los casos en que precede al artículo definido el para formar la contracción al, ver bajo la siguiente entrada, donde también se encontrarán otros ejemplos y usos de a.
1
◊ voy a México/la tienda I'm going to Mexico/to the shop;
voy a casa I'm going home;
se cayó al río she fell into the riverb) ( indicando posición):
a orillas del Ebro on the banks of the Ebro;
se sentó al sol he sat in the sun;
se sentó a mi derecha he sat down on my rightc) ( indicando distancia):
2a) (señalando hora, momento) at;
a la hora de comer at lunch time;
¿a qué hora vengo? what time shall I come?;
a mediados de abril in mid-April;
al día siguiente the next o following dayb) ( señalando fecha):◊ hoy estamos a lunes/a 20 today is Monday/it's the 20th todayc) al + inf:
al enterarse de la noticia when he learnt o on learning the news
( antes) a few minutes before she arrived;
3 (en relaciones de proporción, equivalencia):
sale a 100 euros cada uno it works out at 100 euros each;
a 100 kilómetros por hora (at) 100 kilometers per hour;
nos ganaron cinco a tres they beat us five three o (AmE) five to three
4 (indicando modo, medio, estilo):◊ a pie/a caballo on foot/on horseback;
a crédito on credit;
funciona a pilas it runs on batteries;
a mano by hand;
a rayas striped;
vestirse a lo punk to wear punk clothes
5
◊ ¿viste a José? did you see José?;
no he leído a Freud I haven't read (any) Freud
dáselo a ella give it to her;
les enseña inglés a mis hijos she teaches my children English;
le echó (la) llave a la puerta she locked the doorc) ( indicando procedencia):◊ se lo compré a una gitana I bought it from o (colloq) off a gipsy
A, a f (letra) A
'A' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
a. C.
- a.m.
- abajeña
- abajeño
- abanderada
- abanderado
- abandonar
- abandonada
- abandonado
- abanico
- abarquillada
- abarquillado
- abarrotada
- abarrotado
- abasto
- abatida
- abatido
- abatirse
- abdicar
- aberración
- abertura
- abierta
- abierto
- abigarrada
- abigarrado
- abigarrar
- ablandar
- ablusada
- ablusado
- abnegada
- abnegado
- abobada
- abobado
- abocada
- abocado
- abogacía
- abogada
- abogado
- abombada
- abombado
- abonar
- abonada
- abonado
- abonarse
- abono
- abordar
- abordaje
- aborregar
- abortar
- abortiva
English:
A
- A-level
- a.m.
- abandon
- abandoned
- abide by
- ability
- abject
- abnormal
- aboard
- aborigine
- abortion
- abortive
- about
- above
- above-board
- above-mentioned
- abrasive
- abreast
- abridged
- abrupt
- absent
- absent-minded
- absolute
- absolutely
- absorbed
- abstemious
- abstract
- absurd
- abundant
- abuse
- abusive
- abysmal
- academic
- academy
- accede
- accent
- acceptable
- access
- accident-prone
- accidental
- accidentally
- acclimatized
- accommodate
- accommodation
- accomplish
- accomplished
- account
- account for
- accountable
* * *AA, a [a] nf[letra] A, a;si por a o por be… if for any reason…* * *aprp1 dirección to;al este de to the east of;a casa home;ir a la cama/al cine go to bed/to the movies;¡a trabajar! get to work!;vamos a Buenos Aires we’re going to Buenos Aires;voy a casa de Marta I’m going to Marta’s (house)2 situación at;a la mesa at the table;al lado de next to;a la derecha on the right;al sol in the sun;a treinta kilómetros de Cuzco thirty kilometers from Cuzco;está a cinco kilómetros it’s five kilometers away3 tiempo:¿a qué hora llegas? what time do you arrive?;a las tres at three o’clock;de once a doce from eleven (o’clock) to twelve;estamos a quince de febrero it’s February fifteenth;a los treinta años at the age of thirty;a la llegada del tren when the train arrives4 modo:a la española the Spanish way;a mano by hand;a pie on foot;a 50 kilómetros por hora at fifty kilometers an hour5 precio:¿a cómo ocuánto está? how much is it?;están a dos pesos el kilo they are two pesos a kilo:dáselo a tu hermano give it to your brother:vi a mi padre I saw my father:empezar a begin to;jugar a las cartas play cards;decidirse a hacer algo decide to do sth;voy a comprarlo I’m going to buy it;a decir verdad to tell the truth:¿a que no lo sabes? I bet you don’t know;a ver OK, right;a ver lo que pasa ahora let’s see what happens nowabr (= alias) aka (= also known as)* * *a nf: first letter of the Spanish alphabeta prep1) : tonos vamos a México: we're going to Mexico¿llamaste a tu papá?: did you call your dad?como a usted le guste: as you wish3) : in the manner ofpapas a la francesa: french fries4) : on, by means ofa pie: on foot5) : per, eachtres pastillas al día: three pills per dayenséñales a leer: teach them to readproblemas a resolver: problems to be solved* * *a prep1. (dirección) to2. (posición) at3. (distancia) awayestá a un kilómetro de aquí it's one kilometre from here / it's one kilometre away4. (tiempo) at5. (distribución, cantidad, medida, precio) a / attocamos a 1.000 cada uno it works out at 1,000 each6. (modo)fui a pie I walked / I went on foothecho a mano handmade / made by hand¿has visto a Iván? have you seen Iván?9. (para) for10. (de) from -
17 cuerpo
m.1 body.a cuerpo without a coat onde cuerpo entero full-length (retrato, espejo)en cuerpo y alma body and soulluchar cuerpo a cuerpo to fight hand-to-handde cuerpo presente (lying) in statetomar cuerpo to take shapevivir a cuerpo de rey to live like a king¡cuerpo a tierra! hit the ground!, get down!cuerpo celeste heavenly bodycuerpo extraño foreign bodyel cuerpo humano the human body2 main body (parte principal).3 thickness (consistencia).mover hasta que la mezcla tome cuerpo stir until the mixture thickensel proyecto de nuevo aeropuerto va tomando cuerpo the new airport project is taking shape4 corps.cuerpo diplomático diplomatic corpscuerpo de policía police force5 section (parte de armario, edificio).6 point (Imprenta) (de letra).7 corpus, body, main section of a bodily part, main section of an organism.8 mass of tissue, corpus.* * *1 ANATOMÍA body2 (constitución) build4 (tronco) trunk5 (grupo) body, force, corps6 (cadáver) corpse, body7 (parte) section, part; (parte principal) main part, main body8 QUÍMICA substance9 FÍSICA body10 (vino, tela, etc) body11 DEPORTE length\a cuerpo descubierto defenceless (US defenseless)cuerpo a cuerpo hand-to-handde cuerpo entero full-lengthen cuerpo y alma figurado heart and soul, body and soulestar de cuerpo presente to lie in statehacer de cuerpo eufemístico to relieve oneselfno tener nada en el cuerpo to have an empty stomachtener buen cuerpo to have a good figuretomar cuerpo figurado to take shapecuerpo de baile corps de balletcuerpo del delito DERECHO evidence, corpus delicticuerpo diplomático diplomatic corpscuerpo legislativo legislative bodycuerpo geométrico regular solidcuerpos celestes heavenly bodies* * *noun m.1) body2) corps* * *SM1) (Anat) bodyme dolía todo el cuerpo — my body was aching all over, I was aching all over
cuerpo a cuerpo —
un cuerpo a cuerpo entre los dos políticos — a head-on o head-to-head confrontation between the two politicians
•
cuerpo serrano — hum body to die for•
¡cuerpo a tierra! — hit the ground!dar con el cuerpo en tierra — to fall down, fall to the ground
a cuerpo gentil —
a cuerpo de rey —
hurtó el cuerpo y eludió a sus vecinos — he sneaked off o away and avoided his neighbours
pedirle a algn algo el cuerpo —
hice lo que en ese momento me pedía el cuerpo — I did what my body was telling me to do at that moment
2) (=cadáver) body, corpseencontraron el cuerpo entre los matorrales — they found the body o corpse in the bushes
de cuerpo presente: su marido aún estaba de cuerpo presente — her husband had not yet been buried
funeral de cuerpo presente — funeral service, funeral
3) (=grupo)cuerpo de bomberos — fire brigade, fire department (EEUU)
4) (=parte) [de mueble] section, part; [de un vestido] bodice; (=parte principal) main body5) (=objeto) body, object6) (=consistencia) [de vino] body•
dar cuerpo a algo, el suavizante que da cuerpo a su cabello — the conditioner that gives your hair bodysugirieron varios puntos para dar cuerpo al proyecto — they suggested several points to round out o give more substance to the project
7) (Tip) [de letra] point, point size* * *1)a) (Anat) bodytenía el miedo metido en el cuerpo — (fam) he was scared stiff (colloq)
a cuerpo de rey — (fam)
a cuerpo gentil — (fam) without a coat (o sweater etc)
echarse algo al cuerpo — (fam) < comida> to have something to eat; < bebida> to have something to drink
pedirle el cuerpo algo a alguien — (fam)
sacar(le) el cuerpo a alguien — (AmL fam) to steer clear of somebody
sacar(le) el cuerpo a algo — (AmL fam) ( a trabajo) to get out of something; ( a responsabilidad) to evade o shirk something
b) ( cadáver) body, corpseencontraron su cuerpo sin vida junto al río — (period) his lifeless body was found by the river (frml)
c) ( tronco) body2) (Equ) length3)a) ( parte principal) main bodyb) ( de mueble) part; ( de edificio) section4) (conjunto de personas, de ideas, normas) body6) (consistencia, densidad) bodydar/tomar cuerpo — idea/escultura to take shape
* * *= body, body, type size, body-size, corps, shank, cadaver, soma.Ex. But when he speaks to me he always scans my body and stares at my breasts.Ex. Cartographic materials are, according to AACR2, all the materials that represent, in whole or in part, the earth or any celestial body.Ex. Using golf-ball or daisy-wheel typewriters a good range of typefaces can be used on the same page; different type sizes can also be used.Ex. A fount of type was a set of letters and other symbols in which each was supplied in approximate proportion to its frequency of use, all being of one body-size and design.Ex. Quality abstracting services take pride in their corps of abstractors.Ex. Another device was to make matrices for accented sorts with the punches already used for unaccented sorts: the letter punch was stepped on its shank so that one of several accent punches could be bound on to the step to make a combined punch.Ex. Rather than bringing in butchers to do the handiwork of his dissections, Vesalius himself worked on the human cadavers and said that students of medicine should do the same.Ex. Pyramidal neurons, also known as pyramidal cells, are neurons with a pyramidal-shaped cell body ( soma) and two distinct dendritic trees.----* a cuerpo de rey = the lap of luxury.* crema para el cuerlpo = body lotion.* cuerpo calloso = corpus callosum.* cuerpo celeste = celestial body, heavenly body.* cuerpo Danone = body beautiful.* cuerpo de animal muerto = carcass.* cuerpo de bomberos = fire department.* cuerpo de estanterías = bay of shelves, range of shelving, range, bay of shelving.* cuerpo de estanterías por materia = subject bay.* cuerpo de inspectores = inspectorate.* cuerpo de la ficha = body of the card.* Cuerpo de Marina = Navy Corps.* Cuerpo de Paz, el = Peace Corps.* Cuerpo de Zapadores = Army Corps Engineers.* cuerpo expedicionario = expeditionary force.* cuerpo extraño = foreign body.* cuerpo humano, el = human body, the.* cuerpo político, el = body politic, the.* cuerpo sin vida = dead body.* culto al cuerpo = cult of the body, body beautiful.* dar cuerpo = give + substance.* dar cuerpo a = flesh out.* dar cuerpo y forma a = lend + substance and form to.* de cuerpo largo = long-bodied.* del cuerpo = body.* foto de medio cuerpo = mugshot [mug shot].* ingeniero del cuerpo de zapadores = Army Corps engineer.* luchar cuerpo a cuerpo = clinch.* miembro del cuerpo = limb.* órgano del cuerpo = limb, body part.* pegado al cuerpo = slinky [slinkier -comp., slinkiest -sup.].* ponerse en forma para la lucir el cuerpo en la playa = get + beach-fit.* que cubre todo el cuerpo = head to toe.* seguro por pérdida de un miembro del cuerpo = dismemberment insurance.* temperatura del cuerpo = body temperature.* vivir a cuerpo de rey = live like + a king, live in + the lap of luxury.* * *1)a) (Anat) bodytenía el miedo metido en el cuerpo — (fam) he was scared stiff (colloq)
a cuerpo de rey — (fam)
a cuerpo gentil — (fam) without a coat (o sweater etc)
echarse algo al cuerpo — (fam) < comida> to have something to eat; < bebida> to have something to drink
pedirle el cuerpo algo a alguien — (fam)
sacar(le) el cuerpo a alguien — (AmL fam) to steer clear of somebody
sacar(le) el cuerpo a algo — (AmL fam) ( a trabajo) to get out of something; ( a responsabilidad) to evade o shirk something
b) ( cadáver) body, corpseencontraron su cuerpo sin vida junto al río — (period) his lifeless body was found by the river (frml)
c) ( tronco) body2) (Equ) length3)a) ( parte principal) main bodyb) ( de mueble) part; ( de edificio) section4) (conjunto de personas, de ideas, normas) body6) (consistencia, densidad) bodydar/tomar cuerpo — idea/escultura to take shape
* * *= body, body, type size, body-size, corps, shank, cadaver, soma.Ex: But when he speaks to me he always scans my body and stares at my breasts.
Ex: Cartographic materials are, according to AACR2, all the materials that represent, in whole or in part, the earth or any celestial body.Ex: Using golf-ball or daisy-wheel typewriters a good range of typefaces can be used on the same page; different type sizes can also be used.Ex: A fount of type was a set of letters and other symbols in which each was supplied in approximate proportion to its frequency of use, all being of one body-size and design.Ex: Quality abstracting services take pride in their corps of abstractors.Ex: Another device was to make matrices for accented sorts with the punches already used for unaccented sorts: the letter punch was stepped on its shank so that one of several accent punches could be bound on to the step to make a combined punch.Ex: Rather than bringing in butchers to do the handiwork of his dissections, Vesalius himself worked on the human cadavers and said that students of medicine should do the same.Ex: Pyramidal neurons, also known as pyramidal cells, are neurons with a pyramidal-shaped cell body ( soma) and two distinct dendritic trees.* a cuerpo de rey = the lap of luxury.* crema para el cuerlpo = body lotion.* cuerpo calloso = corpus callosum.* cuerpo celeste = celestial body, heavenly body.* cuerpo Danone = body beautiful.* cuerpo de animal muerto = carcass.* cuerpo de bomberos = fire department.* cuerpo de estanterías = bay of shelves, range of shelving, range, bay of shelving.* cuerpo de estanterías por materia = subject bay.* cuerpo de inspectores = inspectorate.* cuerpo de la ficha = body of the card.* Cuerpo de Marina = Navy Corps.* Cuerpo de Paz, el = Peace Corps.* Cuerpo de Zapadores = Army Corps Engineers.* cuerpo expedicionario = expeditionary force.* cuerpo extraño = foreign body.* cuerpo humano, el = human body, the.* cuerpo político, el = body politic, the.* cuerpo sin vida = dead body.* culto al cuerpo = cult of the body, body beautiful.* dar cuerpo = give + substance.* dar cuerpo a = flesh out.* dar cuerpo y forma a = lend + substance and form to.* de cuerpo largo = long-bodied.* del cuerpo = body.* foto de medio cuerpo = mugshot [mug shot].* ingeniero del cuerpo de zapadores = Army Corps engineer.* luchar cuerpo a cuerpo = clinch.* miembro del cuerpo = limb.* órgano del cuerpo = limb, body part.* pegado al cuerpo = slinky [slinkier -comp., slinkiest -sup.].* ponerse en forma para la lucir el cuerpo en la playa = get + beach-fit.* que cubre todo el cuerpo = head to toe.* seguro por pérdida de un miembro del cuerpo = dismemberment insurance.* temperatura del cuerpo = body temperature.* vivir a cuerpo de rey = live like + a king, live in + the lap of luxury.* * *A1 [ Vocabulary notes (Spanish) ] ( Anat) bodyle dolía todo el cuerpo his whole body achedes de cuerpo muy menudo she's very slightly built o she has a very slight buildun retrato/espejo de cuerpo entero a full-length portrait/mirrornos atendieron a cuerpo de rey they treated us like royalty, they gave us real V.I.P. treatment ( colloq)cuerpo a cuerpo hand-to-handen un combate cuerpo a cuerpo in hand-to-hand combatdárselo a algn el cuerpo ( fam): me lo daba el cuerpo que algo había ocurrido I had a feeling that something had happenedecharse algo al cuerpo ( fam); ‹comida› to have sth to eat;‹bebida› to have sth to drink, knock sth back ( colloq)en cuerpo y alma ( fam); wholeheartedlyhurtarle el cuerpo a algo to dodge sthlogró hurtarle el cuerpo al golpe she managed to dodge the blowel cuerpo le pedía un descanso he felt he had to have a rest, his body was crying out for a restpintar or retratar a algn de cuerpo entero: en pocas líneas pinta al personaje de cuerpo entero in a few lines she gives you a complete picture of what the character is likeeso lo pinta de cuerpo entero that shows him in his true colors, that shows him for what he issacar(le) el cuerpo a algo ( AmL fam) (a un trabajo) to get out of sth; (a una responsabilidad) to evade o shirk sth2 (cadáver) body, corpseallí encontraron su cuerpo sin vida ( frml); his lifeless body was found there3 (tronco) bodyCompuesto:corpus delictiganó por tres cuerpos de ventaja she won by three lengthsC1 (parte principal) main body2 (de un mueble) part; (de un edificio) sectionun armario de dos cuerpos a double wardrobe1 (de personas) bodyse negaron a hacer declaraciones como cuerpo they refused to make any statement as a body o groupsu separación del cuerpo his dismissal from the force ( o service etc)2 (de ideas, normas) bodyCompuestos:corps de balletbody of teachingbody of lawspeace corpspolice forcesecurity corpsdiplomatic corpselectoratelegislative bodymedical corpsE ( Fís)1 (objeto) body, object2 (sustancia) substanceCompuestos:heavenly bodycompoundforeign bodygeometric shape o figureelementF (consistencia, densidad) bodyuna tela de mucho cuerpo a heavy clothun vino de mucho cuerpo a full-bodied winele da cuerpo al pelo it gives the hair bodydar/tomar cuerpo: la escultura iba tomando cuerpo the sculpture was taking shapehay que dar cuerpo legal a estas asociaciones we have to give legal status to these organizationsG ( Impr) point size* * *
cuerpo sustantivo masculino
1a) (Anat) body;
retrato/espejo de cuerpo entero full-length portrait/mirror;
cuerpo a cuerpo hand-to-hand
2 (conjunto de personas, de ideas, normas) body;
cuerpo de policía police force;
cuerpo diplomático diplomatic corps
3 (consistencia, densidad) body;
‹ vino› full-bodied
cuerpo sustantivo masculino
1 body
2 (humano) body, (tronco humano) trunk
3 (cadáver) corpse
4 (de un edificio o mueble) section, part
un armario de tres cuerpos, a wardrobe with three sections
(de un libro, una doctrina) body
5 (grupo) corps, force
cuerpo de bomberos, fire brigade
cuerpo diplomático, diplomatic corps
♦ Locuciones: figurado tomar cuerpo, to take shape
a cuerpo de rey, like a king
cuerpo a cuerpo, hand-to-hand
de cuerpo entero, full-length
de cuerpo presente, lying in state
un retrato de medio cuerpo, a half portrait
' cuerpo' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
abotargarse
- adormecerse
- apéndice
- caída
- caído
- cd
- deformar
- deformarse
- delito
- derecha
- derecho
- desnuda
- desnudo
- dilatar
- dilatarse
- diplomática
- diplomático
- el
- encima
- encoger
- extraña
- extraño
- grasa
- guardia
- holgada
- holgado
- inclinación
- interfecta
- interfecto
- línea
- llaga
- lugar
- perecedera
- perecedero
- proporcionada
- proporcionado
- quiebro
- rebanar
- reclinar
- silueta
- titilar
- vaivén
- volverse
- abotagado
- asamblea
- bola
- bombero
- bulto
- cana
- carga
English:
attitude
- bar
- beauty spot
- bodice
- body
- bow
- bruise
- corps
- decay
- diplomatic corps
- figure
- fire brigade
- fire department
- force
- full-length
- hair
- legislative
- over
- police force
- position
- proportionate
- their
- tingly
- carcass
- department
- faculty
- fellow
- fire
- foreign
- full
- length
- profession
- riddle
- rigor mortis
- wash
* * *cuerpo nm1. [objeto material] bodyAstron cuerpo celeste heavenly body; Quím cuerpo compuesto compound;cuerpo extraño foreign body;Náut cuerpo muerto mooring buoy; Fís cuerpo negro black body; Quím cuerpo simple element2. [de persona, animal] body;el cuerpo humano the human body;tiene un cuerpo estupendo he's got a great body;¡cuerpo a tierra! hit the ground!, get down!;luchar cuerpo a cuerpo to fight hand-to-hand;de medio cuerpo [retrato, espejo] half-length;de cuerpo entero [retrato, espejo] full-length;Fama cuerpo (gentil) without a coat on;a cuerpo descubierto o [m5]limpio: se enfrentaron a cuerpo descubierto o [m5] limpio they fought each other hand-to-hand;dar con el cuerpo en la tierra to fall down;Famdejar mal cuerpo: la comida le dejó muy mal cuerpo the meal disagreed with him;la discusión con mi padre me dejó muy mal cuerpo the argument with my father left a bad taste in my mouth;en cuerpo y alma: se dedicó en cuerpo y alma a ayudar a los necesitados he devoted himself body and soul to helping the poor;se entrega en cuerpo y alma a la empresa she gives her all for the company;Famdemasiado para el cuerpo: ¡esta película es demasiado para el cuerpo! this movie o Br film is just great!, Br this film is the business!;echarse algo al cuerpo: se echó al cuerpo dos botellas de vino he downed two bottles of wine;Fam Eufhacer de cuerpo to relieve oneself;le metieron el miedo en el cuerpo they filled her with fear, they scared her stiff;Fampedir algo el cuerpo: esta noche el cuerpo me pide bailar I'm in the mood for dancing tonight;no bebas más si no te lo pide el cuerpo don't have any more to drink if you don't feel like it;Am Famsacarle el cuerpo a algo to get out of (doing) sth;RP Fama pesar de todo lo que le dije, después se me acercó muy suelto de cuerpo despite everything I said to him, he came up to me later as cool o nice as you like;Famtratar a alguien a cuerpo de rey to treat sb like royalty o like a king;Famvivir a cuerpo de rey to live like a king3. [tronco] trunk4. [parte principal] main body;el cuerpo del libro the main part o body of the book5. [densidad, consistencia] thickness;la tela de este vestido tiene mucho cuerpo this dress is made from a very heavy cloth;un vino con mucho cuerpo a full-bodied wine;dar cuerpo a [salsa] to thicken;tomar cuerpo: mover hasta que la mezcla tome cuerpo stir until the mixture thickens;están tomando cuerpo los rumores de remodelación del gobierno the rumoured cabinet reshuffle is beginning to look like a distinct possibility;el proyecto de nuevo aeropuerto va tomando cuerpo the new airport project is taking shape6. [cadáver] body, corpse;de cuerpo presente (lying) in state7. [corporación consular, militar] corps;el agente fue expulsado del cuerpo por indisciplina the policeman was thrown out of the force for indisciplinecuerpo de baile dance company;cuerpo diplomático diplomatic corps;cuerpo del ejército army corps;cuerpo expedicionario expeditionary force;cuerpo médico medical corps;cuerpo de policía police force8. [conjunto de informaciones] body;cuerpo de doctrina body of ideas, doctrine;cuerpo legal body of legislation9. [parte de armario, edificio] section10. [parte de vestido] body, bodice11. [en carreras] length;el caballo ganó por cuatro cuerpos the horse won by four lengths13. Imprenta point;letra de cuerpo diez ten point font* * *m1 body;cuerpo a cuerpo hand-to-hand;retrato de cuerpo entero/de medio cuerpo full-length/half-length portrait;a cuerpo de rey like a king;en cuerpo y alma body and soul;aún estaba de cuerpo presente he had not yet been buried;me lo pide el cuerpo I feel like it;hacer del cuerpo euph do one’s business2 de policía force;cuerpo (de ejército) corps3:tomar cuerpo take shape* * *cuerpo nm1) : body2) : corps* * *cuerpo n2. (tronco) trunk -
18 рука
ж.1) ( верхняя конечность) arm; ( кисть) handмаха́ть руко́й — wave one's hand
вести́ за́ руку (вн.) — lead (d) by the hand
бра́ться за́ руки — join hands, take each other's hand, link arms
брать на́ руки (вн.) — take (d) in one's arms
держа́ть на рука́х (вн.) — hold (d) in one's arms
носи́ть на рука́х (вн.; держать на руках) — carry (d) in one's arms
брать кого́-л по́д руку — take smb's arm
идти́ по́д руку с кем-л — walk arm in arm with smb; walk with smb on one's arm
подава́ть ру́ку (дт.) — hold out one's hand (to); offer one's hand (to) (тж. даме)
я ему́ руки́ не пода́м — I'll never hold out my hand to him
пожима́ть ру́ку (дт.), здоро́ваться за́ руку (с тв.) — shake hands (with)
протя́гивать ру́ку (дт.) — stretch out [extend] one's hand (to)
заложи́ть ру́ки за́ спину — put one's hands behind one's back
рука́ о́б руку — hand in hand
тро́гать рука́ми (вн.) — touch (d)
рука́ми не тро́гать! — please do not touch!
шить на рука́х — sew by hand
2) ( почерк) hand, handwritingэ́то не его́ рука́ — it is not his writing
3) тк. ед. разг. (блат, знакомство) protection, pull; a friend in high placesу него́ есть рука́ (в пр.) — he has a pull (in), he has a friend at court
••рука́ не дро́гнет у кого́-л (+ инф.) — smb will not hesitate / scruple (+ to inf)
рука́ не поднима́ется (+ инф.) — smb can't bring oneself (+ to inf)
рука́ ру́ку мо́ет погов. — ≈ you roll my log and I'll roll yours; it's a matter of give-and-take
руко́й пода́ть отку́да-л — it is but a step (from), it's a stone's throw (from)
брать по́д руку кого́-л — take smb by the arm, link arms with smb
брать / взять себя́ в ру́ки — pull oneself together, control oneself
быть в хоро́ших рука́х — be in good hands
быть в чьих-л рука́х — be in smb's hands
быть как без рук (без) — feel helpless (without), be lost (without)
быть на́ руку кому́-л — play into smb's hands; serve smb's purpose
быть пра́вой руко́й кого́-л — be smb's right hand
быть свя́занным по рука́м и нога́м — be bound hand and foot
в одни́ ру́ки (отпускать товар и т.п.) — per customer
в со́бственные ру́ки (надпись на конверте и т.п.) — personal; to be given into smb's own hands
взять в свои́ ру́ки (что-л) — take smth in hand, take smth into one's own hands
всё из рук ва́лится — см. валиться
выдава́ть на́ руки (вн. дт.) — hand (d i)
говори́ть по́д руку кому́-л — distract smb (while smb is doing something)
гуля́ть по́д руку с кем-л — walk arm in arm with smb
дава́ть во́лю рука́м разг. — = распуска́ть ру́ки (см. распускать)
дава́ть ру́ку на отсече́ние — ≈ stake one's life (on)
дать по рука́м кому́-л — give (i) a slap on the wrist
держа́ть в свои́х рука́х (вн.) — have (d) in one's hands, have (d) under one's thumb
знать что-л из ве́рных рук — know smth from a reliable source
игра́ть в четы́ре руки́ (с тв.) — play duets on the piano [pɪ'æ-] (with)
из пе́рвых [вторы́х] рук — at first [second] hand
из рук в ру́ки — from hand to hand
из рук вон пло́хо разг. — thoroughly bad
име́ть золоты́е ру́ки — have golden [great; a clever pair of] hands
как руко́й сня́ло разг. — it vanished as if by magic
лёгкая рука́ у кого́-л — 1) (о том, кто может принести удачу) he brings luck 2) (о том, кто умело делает что-л) he has a magic touch
лома́ть ру́ки — wring one's hands
мара́ть / па́чкать ру́ки (о вн.) — dirty / soil one's hands (on)
ма́стер на все ру́ки — Jack of all trades
он ма́стер на все ру́ки — he can turn his hand to anything; he is a Jack of all trades
махну́ть руко́й (на вн.) — give (d) up as lost / hopeless; give (d) up as a bad job, say goodbye (to) разг.
на рука́х — 1) (у кого́-л; на попечении) on smb's hands 2) (у кого́-л; при себе) on smb's person 3) (у кого́-л; во владении, в распоряжении у кого-л) in smb's possession 4) ( о библиотечной книге) be out on loan
на ско́рую ру́ку — off-hand; in rough-and-ready fashion
наби́ть ру́ку на чём-л — become a skilled hand at smth
наложи́ть на себя́ ру́ки — lay hands on oneself, take one's own life
не с руки́ (кому́-л + инф.) — 1) (неудобно, несподручно) it is uncomfortable for smb (+ to inf) 2) ( неприемлемо) it is inconvenient for smb (+ to inf) 3) ( не подобает) it is inappropriate for smb (+ to inf) 4) ( неудобно по времени) it's the wrong time for smb (+ to inf)
нечи́стый на́ руку — light-fingered
носи́ть на рука́х кого́-л — adore smb, put smb on a pedestal; неодобр. make a fuss over smb
отбива́ться рука́ми и нога́ми (от) — fight tooth and nail (against)
отда́ть в хоро́шие ру́ки (собаку и т.п.) — give (d) to a good home, find a good home (for)
передава́ть де́ло в чьи-л ру́ки — put the matter into smb's hands
перепи́сывать от руки́ (вн.) — copy (d) by hand
переходи́ть в други́е ру́ки — change hands
по рука́м! разг. — a bargain!; 'tis a bargain! / deal!, done!
по пра́вую [ле́вую] ру́ку — at the right [left] hand
под рука́ми — ready to hand
под руко́й — (near) at hand, within easy reach of one's hand
под горя́чую ру́ку — см. горячий
под пья́ную ру́ку — when drunk; under the influence
пода́ть ру́ку по́мощи (дт.) — lend / give (i) a helping hand
подня́ть ру́ку (на вн.) — raise one's hand (against)
пойти́ по рука́м (о женщине) — go from one man to another
положа́ ру́ку на́ сердце — with one's hand upon one's heart
получи́ть по рука́м — get one's wrist slapped
попа́сться в ру́ки кому́-л — fall into smb's hands
потира́ть ру́ки (от) — rub one's hands (with)
предлага́ть ру́ку кому́-л — 1) ( даме) offer smb one's hand 2) ( делать предложение) propose (marriage) to smb
прибра́ть к рука́м (кого́-л) — take smb in hand; ( что-л) appropriate smth, lay one's hands on smth; (украсть тж.) walk away with smth
приложи́ть ру́ку (к) — 1) ( принять участие) bear / take a hand (in); put one's hand (to) 2) уст. ( подписаться) sign (d), add one's signature (to)
проси́ть чьей-л руки́ уст. — seek smb's hand in marriage
пусти́ть по рука́м (вн.) — pass (d) from hand to hand
разводи́ть рука́ми — ≈ make a helpless gesture, lift one's hands (in dismay)
развяза́ть ру́ки кому́-л — untie smb's hands, give smb full scope
ру́ки не дохо́дят (до) — см. доходить
ру́ки опуска́ются у кого́-л — smb is losing heart
ру́ки прочь! — hands off!
ру́ки че́шутся у кого́-л (+ inf) — smb's fingers are itching (+ to inf)
с рука́ми оторва́ть (вн.) — snatch / grab (d) right up; be passed around
с пусты́ми рука́ми — empty-handed
с рук доло́й — off one's hands
сбыть с рук (вн.) — get (d) off one's hands
свои́ми (со́бственными) рука́ми — with one's own hands
свя́зывать / спу́тывать ру́ки кому́-л — tie smb's hands
сиде́ть сложа́ ру́ки разг. — be idle, sit by
сре́дней руки́ — ordinary, average
схвати́ть за́ руку кого́-л — catch smb red-handed; catch smb in the act
сходи́ть с рук: э́то ему́ не сойдёт с рук — he won't get away with it
твёрдая рука́ — a firm hand
тяжёлая рука́ у кого́-л (больно бьёт) — smb has a heavy hand
уда́рить по рука́м (прийти к соглашению) — strike hands, strike a bargain
уме́лые ру́ки — skillful hands
умыва́ть ру́ки — wash one's hands of it
ухвати́ться обе́ими рука́ми (за вн.) — 1) ( крепко держать) grab (d) 2) ( немедленно воспользоваться чем-л) jump (at), snatch (at)
ходи́ть по рука́м — 1) ( передаваться из рук в руки) pass from hand to hand 2) ( вести распутный образ жизни) go from one man to another
ходи́ть с протя́нутой руко́й — beg (in the streets); be panhandling
подвора́чиваться / попада́ться по́д руку — 1) ( оказываться поблизости - о предмете) come to hand; happen to be within reach 2) ( случайно встречаться - о человеке) happen along
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19 Leib
m; -(e)s, -er1. (Körper) body; Leib und Seele body and soul; ein Leib und eine Seele werden altm. become one flesh; mit Leib und Seele heart and soul; der Leib Christi oder des Herrn KIRCHL. the body of Christ, corpus Christi; eine Gefahr für Leib und Leben a risk to life and limb; am ganzen Leibe zittern tremble from head to toe; sie besaß nur noch, was sie auf dem Leib trug she only had what she was standing up in; er hat kein Hemd auf dem Leibe fig. he hasn’t got a penny to his name; etw. am eigenen Leibe erfahren experience s.th. oneself ( oder first-hand); am eigenen Leibe erfahren, was Armut heißt learn from experience ( oder the hard way) what it means to be poor; ich hab’s am eigenen Leibe erfahren oder gespürt auch I know that only too well (from my own experience); jemandem ( hart) auf den Leib rücken umg. start breathing down s.o.’s neck; jemandem / einer Sache zu Leibe rücken oder gehen tackle s.o. / s.th.; jemandem auf den Leib geschnitten sein be tailor-made for s.o.; die Rolle ist ihm auf den Leib geschrieben he was made for the part; sich (Dat) jemanden vom Leibe halten umg. keep s.o. at arm’s length; sich (Dat) etw. vom Leibe halten umg. steer clear of s.th.; halt ihn mir bloß vom Leibe umg. just don’t let him come near me; bleib mir damit vom Leibe umg. I don’t want to hear about it; Ehre, lebendig, Lunge etc.2. geh. (Bauch) abdomen (auch fachspr.); (Rumpf) trunk; (Mutterleib) womb; ( noch) nichts Ordentliches im Leib haben umg. have had nothing proper to eat* * *der Leibbody* * *[laip]m -(e)s, -er[-bɐ]1) (= Körper) bodyLéíb und Leben wagen (geh) — to risk life and limb
mit Léíb und Seele singen — to sing one's heart out
mit Léíb und Seele dabei sein — to put one's heart and soul or one's whole heart into it
kein Hemd mehr am Léíb haben — to be completely destitute
der hat vielleicht einen Ton am Léíb! (inf) — talk about rude!
am ganzen Léíb(e) zittern/frieren/schwitzen — to be shaking/freezing/sweating all over
alles an den Léíb hängen (inf) — to spend everything on clothes
die Rolle ist ihr wie auf den Léíb geschrieben — the part is tailor-made for her
der Beruf ist ihr wie auf den Léíb geschnitten — that job is tailor-made for her, that job suits her to a T (esp Brit inf)
kein Herz im Léíbe haben — to have no heart at all, to be completely heartless
jdn/etw vom Léíbe halten — to keep or hold sb/sth at bay
halt ihn mir vom Léíb — keep him away from me
jdm vom Léíb bleiben — to keep away from sb
geh mir vom Léíb! — get away (from me)!
bleib mir damit vom Léíbe! (inf) — stop pestering me with it (inf)
See:→ rücken2) (old, dial = Bauch) stomach; (= Mutterleib) wombich habe noch nichts im Léíb(e) — I haven't eaten yet
gut bei Léíbe sein (iro) — to be well-upholstered (iro)
* * *(the body (not including the head, arms and legs) of a person( and certain animals): He had a powerful trunk, but thin arms.) trunk* * *<-[e]s, -er>[laip]m1. (Körper) bodyam ganzen \Leibe frieren to be frozen all over [or from head to foot]bei lebendigem \Leibe alivejdm jdn vom \Leibe halten to keep sb away from sbjdm etw vom \Leibe halten (fig) to not bother sb with sthetw auf dem \Leibe tragen (geh) to wear sth2. (geh) stomach3.▶ jdm wie auf den \Leib geschrieben sein to be tailor-made for sb▶ der \Leib des Herrn the body of Christ▶ mit \Leib und Seele whole-heartedlysie ist mit \Leib und Seele bei der Sache she is fully focused on the task▶ jdm wie auf den \Leib zugeschnitten sein to suit sb down to the ground* * *der; Leib[e]s, Leiber (geh.)1) bodybleib mir vom Leib[e]! — keep away from me!
etwas am eigenen Leib erfahren od. erleben — experience something for oneself
er hat sich mit Leib und Seele der Musik verschrieben — he dedicated himself heart and soul to music
jemandem auf den Leib od. zu Leibe rücken — (ugs.) chivvy somebody; (mit Kritik) get at somebody (coll.)
jemandem mit einer Sache vom Leibe bleiben — (ugs.) not pester somebody with something
einer Sache (Dat.) zu Leibe rücken — tackle something; set about something
jemandem auf den Leib geschnitten sein — be tailor-made for somebody; suit somebody down to the ground
3)eine Gefahr für Leib und Leben — (veralt.) a danger to life and limb
* * *1. (Körper) body;Leib und Seele body and soul;ein Leib und eine Seele werden obs become one flesh;mit Leib und Seele heart and soul;des Herrn KIRCHE the body of Christ, corpus Christi;eine Gefahr für Leib und Leben a risk to life and limb;am ganzen Leibe zittern tremble from head to toe;sie besaß nur noch, was sie auf dem Leib trug she only had what she was standing up in;etwas am eigenen Leibe erfahren experience sth oneself ( oder first-hand);am eigenen Leibe erfahren, was Armut heißt learn from experience ( oder the hard way) what it means to be poor;ich hab’s am eigenen Leibe erfahren oderjemandem/einer Sache zu Leibe rücken odergehen tackle sb/sth;jemandem auf den Leib geschnitten sein be tailor-made for sb;die Rolle ist ihm auf den Leib geschrieben he was made for the part;sich (dat)jemanden vom Leibe halten umg keep sb at arm’s length;sich (dat)etwas vom Leibe halten umg steer clear of sth;halt ihn mir bloß vom Leibe umg just don’t let him come near me;(noch) nichts Ordentliches im Leib haben umg have had nothing proper to eat* * *der; Leib[e]s, Leiber (geh.)1) bodybleib mir vom Leib[e]! — keep away from me!
etwas am eigenen Leib erfahren od. erleben — experience something for oneself
er hat sich mit Leib und Seele der Musik verschrieben — he dedicated himself heart and soul to music
jemandem auf den Leib od. zu Leibe rücken — (ugs.) chivvy somebody; (mit Kritik) get at somebody (coll.)
sich (Dat.) jemanden vom Leibe halten — (ugs.) keep somebody at arm's length
jemandem mit einer Sache vom Leibe bleiben — (ugs.) not pester somebody with something
einer Sache (Dat.) zu Leibe rücken — tackle something; set about something
jemandem auf den Leib geschnitten sein — be tailor-made for somebody; suit somebody down to the ground
3)eine Gefahr für Leib und Leben — (veralt.) a danger to life and limb
* * *-er m.belly n.body n. -
20 Herz
n; -ens, -en1. ANAT., als Organ: heart; künstliches Herz artificial heart; Operation am offenen Herzen open-heart surgery; er hat’s am Herzen umg. he has heart trouble ( oder a heart condition)2. poet. (Brust) breast; jemanden ans Herz drücken clasp s.o. to one’s breast; komm an mein Herz come to my arms3. bes. geh. (Gemüt) heart; (Seele) auch soul; (Mut) auch courage; ein gutes / hartes / weiches Herz haben be good- / hard- / soft-hearted; kein Herz haben be heartless; ein Herz aus Stein a heart of stone; das Herz eines Hasen / Löwen haben be as timid as a mouse / have the heart of a lion; es tut dem Herzen wohl it does you good; etw. fürs Herz s.th. to warm the heart; jemandem das Herz schwer machen sadden s.o.’s heart5. fig. von Salat, Stadt etc.: heart, core, cent|re (Am. -er)8. Redewendungen: ein Kind unter dem Herzen tragen poet. be with child; jemandem stockt das Herz vor Schreck geh. s.o.’s heart skips a beat (in fright); mir schlug das Herz bis zum Hals my heart was in my mouth; sein Herz schlug höher his heart leapt; er / es lässt die Herzen höher schlagen he makes the ladies swoon ( oder go weak in the knees) / it makes your heart swell; mir blutet das Herz oder dreht sich das Herz im Leibe herum my heart bleeds ( für ihn for him; bei dem Anblick at the sight); es bricht oder zerreißt mir das Herz geh. it breaks my heart; mir rutschte oder fiel das Herz in die Hose umg. my heart sank; jemandem sein Herz ausschütten pour one’s heart out to s.o.; alles, was das Herz begehrt everything your heart desires, everything you could possibly wish for; sagen, was sein Herz bewegt unburden one’s heart; jemandes Herz brechen / gewinnen / stehlen break / win / steal s.o.’s heart; sich (Dat) ein Herz fassen pluck (umg. screw) up some courage; mein Herz gehört ihr / der Malerei geh. my heart belongs to her / painting is my true love; seinem Herzen einen Stoß geben go for it; ein Herz und eine Seele sein be inseparable; sein Herz an etw. (Akk) hängen set one’s heart on s.th.; sein ganzes Herz hängt daran it means the world to him; es liegt mir am Herzen it means a lot to me (zu + Inf. to be able to + Inf.); es liegt mir am Herzen zu (+ Inf.) auch I’m (very) anxious to (+ Inf.) jemandem etw. ( besonders) ans Herz legen (nahe legen) urge s.o. to do s.th.; (anvertrauen) entrust s.o. with the task of doing s.th.; sein Herz ( an jemanden) verlieren lose one’s heart (to s.o.); er / es ist mir ans Herz gewachsen I have grown fond of him / it; auf Herz und Nieren prüfen umg. (Person) grill s.o.; (Sache) put s.th. through its paces; etw. auf dem Herzen haben have s.th. on one’s mind; sein Herz auf der Zunge tragen geh. wear one’s heart on one’s sleeve; aus tiefstem Herzen geh. from the bottom of one’s heart; ein Herz für Kinder / Tiere etc. a place in one’s heart for children / animals etc.; sein Herz für... entdecken discover a fondness ( oder liking) for...; jemanden in sein oder ins Herz schließen grow very fond of s.o., become very attached to s.o.; jemandem nicht ins Herz sehen können not be able to look into s.o.’s heart; da lacht mir das Herz im Leibe! it makes my heart leap for joy!; mit ganzem / halben Herzen dabei sein etc.: heart and soul, wholeheartedly / halfheartedly; er ist mit ganzem Herzen bei der Arbeit his heart’s in his work; ein Mann etc. nach meinem Herzen after my own heart; ich kann es nicht übers Herz bringen I can’t bring myself to do it, I haven’t got the heart (to do it); mir wurde warm ums Herz I felt all warm inside; es war ihr leicht / schwer ums Herz she felt relieved / heavy-hearted; er weiß, wie mir ums Herz ist he knows how I feel; von Herzen sincerely; von Herzen froh heartily pleased; von Herzen gern gladly, with great pleasure; es kommt von Herzen it comes from the heart; von Herzen kommend sincere, heartfelt; von ganzem Herzen with all one’s heart; ich bedanke mich von ganzem Herzen I’m deeply grateful (to you); jemandem zu Herzen gehen move s.o.; sich (Dat) etw. zu Herzen nehmen take s.th. to heart; wes das Herz voll ist, dem gehet der Mund über Sprichw. when you’re excited about something, you simply can’t help talking about it; Fleck 3, gebrochen II, Hand1 3, leicht I 3, Mördergrube, schwer I 2, Stein 1—n; -, -2. Einzelkarte: heart* * *das Herzheart* * *Hẹrz* * *das1) (the innermost part: in the bosom of his family.) bosom2) ((sometimes treated as noun singular) one of the four card suits: the two of hearts.) hearts3) (the organ which pumps blood through the body: How fast does a person's heart beat?; ( also adjective) heart disease; a heart specialist.) heart4) (the part of the body where one's feelings, especially of love, conscience etc are imagined to arise: She has a kind heart; You know in your heart that you ought to go; She has no heart (= She is not kind).) heart5) (a symbol supposed to represent the shape of the heart; a white dress with little pink hearts on it; heart-shaped.) heart6) (one of the playing-cards of the suit hearts, which have red symbols of this shape on them.) heart* * *<-ens, -en>[hɛrts]nt1. ANAT heartsein \Herz versagte his heart failedgesundes/schwaches \Herz healthy/weak heartkünstliches \Herz MED artificial hearteine Operation [o Chirurgie] am offenen \Herz[en] open-heart surgeryam offenen \Herzen operiert werden to undergo open-heart surgeryein \Herz verpflanzen to transplant a heartdu regelst immer alles nur mit dem Verstand, wo bleibt das [o dein] \Herz? you always listen to the voice of reason, can't you ever let your heart rule [or can't you follow your heart]?zeig' mehr Verständnis, mehr \Herz! show more understanding, more sensitivity!mit ganzem \Herzen wholeheartedlysie ist immer mit ganzem \Herzen bei ihren Projekten she always puts her heart and soul into her projectsetw mit ganzem \Herzen bejahen/unterstützen to approve of/support sth wholeheartedlyvon ganzem \Herzen sincerelyvon \Herzen gern with pleasureja, von \Herzen gern! yes, I'd love to!jdn von \Herzen gernhaben to love sb dearlyetw von \Herzen gern tun to love doing sthein gutes \Herz haben to have a good heart, to be good-heartedein \Herz für jdn/Tiere haben to have a love of sb/animalser hat ein \Herz für Kinder he loves childrenkein \Herz haben to have no hearthast du denn kein \Herz? haven't you got [or don't you have] a heart?auf sein \Herz hören to listen to [the voice of] one's heartohne \Herz without feelingdas \Herz einer Artischocke/eines Salats the heart [or core] of an artichoke/a lettuceim \Herzen Europas in the heart of Europe4. (Schatz)mein \Herz my dear [or love5. (Herzform) heartein \Herz aus Gold a heart of goldein \Herz aus Schokolade a chocolate heartzwei Kilo \Herz [vom Ochsen] bitte! two kilos of [ox] heart, please!ich habe \Herz ausgespielt, du musst auch \Herz bedienen! I led with hearts, [so] you have to follow suit [with hearts]!ich habe drei \Herz I have three hearts9. BOTTränendes \Herz bleeding heart10. REL heartdas Herz Jesu the Sacred Heart11.▶ jdm sein \Herz ausschütten to pour out one's heart to sb▶ jdm wird bang ums \Herz sb's heart sinks▶ alles, was das \Herz begehrt everything the heart desires [or could wish for]▶ die \Herzen bewegen to move the heartswas bewegt dein Herz? what's on your mind?▶ jdm blutet das \Herz, jds \Herz blutet sb's heart bleeds▶ blutenden \Herzens with a heavy heart▶ es nicht übers \Herz bringen [o nicht das \Herz haben], etw zu tun to not have the heart to do sthich bring es nicht übers \Herz, ihr die Wahrheit zu sagen I don't have the heart [or I cannot bring myself] to tell her the truth▶ jdm dreht sich das \Herz im Leib um [o jdm tut das \Herz im Leibe weh] (geh) sb's heart turns over▶ jdn an sein \Herz drücken to clasp sb to one's breast▶ jdm fällt ein Stein vom \Herz to be extremely relieved, to be a weight off sb's mind▶ seinem \Herzen folgen to follow one's heart▶ an/mit gebrochenem \Herzen of/with a broken heart▶ jdm bis ins \Herz [o jdm zu \Herzen] gehen to make sb's heart bleed▶ ein \Herz aus Gold haben to have a heart of gold▶ im Grunde seines \Herzens in his heart of hearts▶ etw auf dem \Herzen haben to have sth on one's mind▶ Hand aufs \Herz honestly, with all one's hearthäng dein \Herz nicht an ihn, er spielt doch nur mit den Gefühlen der Frauen! don't give your heart to him, he only plays with women's feelings!jds \Herz hängt an Geld sb is preoccupied with money▶ ein hartes \Herz haben to have a hard heart, to be hard-hearted▶ jds \Herz höherschlagen lassen to make sb's heart beat faster▶ von \Herzen kommen to come from the heart▶ jdm etw ans \Herz legen to entrust sb with sth▶ jdm ans \Herz legen, etw zu tun to strongly recommend sb to do sth▶ leichten \Herzens with a light heart, light-heartedly▶ jdm ist [ganz] leicht ums \Herz sb feels [all] light-hearted▶ jdm wird leicht ums \Herz sb has a load lifted from their mind▶ jdm liegt etw am \Herzen sth concerns [or troubles] sb▶ aus seinem \Herzen keine Mördergrube machen to speak frankly▶ jdm schlägt das \Herz bis zum Hals sb's heart is in their mouth▶ jdn in sein \Herz schließen to take sb to one's heart▶ schweren \Herzens with a heavy heart▶ jdm ist das \Herz schwer [o ist [es] schwer ums \Herz] sb has a heavy heart [or is heavy-hearted]▶ jdm wird das \Herz schwer [o wird [es] schwer ums \Herz] sb's heart grows heavy▶ jdm das \Herz schwer machen to sadden sb's heart▶ ein \Herz und eine Seele sein to be the best of friends▶ jdm aus dem \Herzen sprechen to say just what sb was thinking▶ sein \Herz sprechen lassen to listen to one's heart▶ ein \Herz aus Stein haben to have a heart of stone▶ etw gibt jdm einen Stich ins \Herz sth cuts sb to the quick▶ jdm stockt das \Herz sb's heart stands still [or misses a beat]▶ seinem \Herzen einen Stoß geben to [suddenly] pluck up courage▶ alle \Herzen [o die \Herzen aller] im Sturm erobern to capture everybody's heart▶ traurigen \Herzens with a heavy heart▶ jdn ins \Herz treffen to hurt sb deeply▶ sein \Herz an jdn verlieren to fall in love with sb▶ jd wächst jdm ans \Herz sb grows fond of [or becomes attached to] sb▶ ein warmes \Herz haben to be kind-hearted [or warm-hearted]▶ ein weiches \Herz haben to have a soft heart▶ jds \Herz will vor Freude zerspringen sb's heart nearly bursts with joy* * *das; Herzens, Herzen1) (auch): (herzförmiger Gegenstand, zentraler Teil) heartsie hat es am Herzen — (ugs.) she has a bad heart; (fig.)
komm an mein Herz, Geliebter — come into my arms, my darling
mir blutet das Herz — (auch iron.) my heart bleeds
ihm rutschte od. fiel das Herz in die Hose[n] — (ugs., oft scherzh.) his heart sank into his boots
jemandem das Herz brechen — (geh.) break somebody's heart
jemanden/etwas auf Herz und Nieren prüfen — (ugs.) grill somebody/go over something with a fine tooth-comb
die Herzen bewegen/rühren — touch people's hearts
jemandes Herz hängt an etwas — (Dat.) (jemand möchte etwas sehr gern[e] behalten) somebody is attached to something; (jemand möchte etwas sehr gerne haben) somebody's heart is set on something
ihm war/wurde das Herz schwer — his heart was/grew heavy
alles, was das Herz begehrt — everything one's heart desires
sein Herz für etwas entdecken — (geh.) discover a passion for something
ein Herz für Kinder/die Kunst haben — have a love of children/art
jemandem sein Herz ausschütten — pour out one's heart to somebody
seinem Herzen einen Stoß geben — [suddenly] pluck up courage
seinem Herzen Luft machen — (ugs.) give vent to one's feelings
leichten Herzens — easily; happily
jemand/etwas liegt jemandem am Herzen — somebody has the interests of somebody/something at heart
jemand/etwas ist jemandem ans Herz gewachsen — somebody has grown very fond of somebody/something
jemanden ins od. in sein Herz schließen — take to somebody
mit halbem Herzen — (geh.) half-heartedly
es nicht übers Herz bringen, etwas zu tun — not have the heart to do something
von Herzen gern — [most] gladly
von ganzem Herzen — (aufrichtig) with all one's heart; (aus voller Überzeugung) whole-heartedly
sich (Dat.) etwas zu Herzen nehmen — take something to heart
mit ganzem Herzen — (geh.) whole-heartedly
jemandem aus dem Herzen sprechen — express just what somebody is/was thinking; s. auch Luft 3); Stein 2); Stich 5)
3) (Kartenspiel) hearts pl.; (Karte) heart; s. auch Pik II4) (Kosewort)* * *Herz1 n; -ens, -enkünstliches Herz artificial heart;Operation am offenen Herzen open-heart surgery;2. poet (Brust) breast;jemanden ans Herz drücken clasp sb to one’s breast;komm an mein Herz come to my armsein gutes/hartes/weiches Herz haben be good-/hard-/soft-hearted;kein Herz haben be heartless;ein Herz aus Stein a heart of stone;das Herz eines Hasen/Löwen haben be as timid as a mouse/have the heart of a lion;es tut dem Herzen wohl it does you good;etwas fürs Herz sth to warm the heart;jemandem das Herz schwer machen sadden sb’s heartmein Herz my love, my dear;5. fig von Salat, Stadt etc: heart, core, centre (US -er)6. KATH:Herz Jesu Sacred Heart7. BOT:Tränendes Herz bleeding heart, dicentra8. Redewendungen:ein Kind unter dem Herzen tragen poet be with child;jemandem stockt das Herz vor Schreck geh sb’s heart skips a beat (in fright);mir schlug das Herz bis zum Hals my heart was in my mouth;sein Herz schlug höher his heart leapt;er/es lässt die Herzen höher schlagen he makes the ladies swoon ( oder go weak in the knees)/it makes your heart swell;dreht sich das Herz im Leibe herum my heart bleeds (für ihn for him;bei dem Anblick at the sight);zerreißt mir das Herz geh it breaks my heart;fiel das Herz in die Hose umg my heart sank;jemandem sein Herz ausschütten pour one’s heart out to sb;alles, was das Herz begehrt everything your heart desires, everything you could possibly wish for;sagen, was sein Herz bewegt unburden one’s heart;jemandes Herz brechen/gewinnen/stehlen break/win/steal sb’s heart;sich (dat)ein Herz fassen pluck (umg screw) up some courage;mein Herz gehört ihr/der Malerei geh my heart belongs to her/painting is my true love;seinem Herzen einen Stoß geben go for it;ein Herz und eine Seele sein be inseparable;sein Herz an etwas (akk)hängen set one’s heart on sth;sein ganzes Herz hängt daran it means the world to him;es liegt mir am Herzen it means a lot to me (zu +inf to be able to +inf);jemandem etwas (besonders) ans Herz legen (nahe legen) urge sb to do sth; (anvertrauen) entrust sb with the task of doing sth;sein Herz (an jemanden) verlieren lose one’s heart (to sb);er/es ist mir ans Herz gewachsen I have grown fond of him/it;etwas auf dem Herzen haben have sth on one’s mind;sein Herz auf der Zunge tragen geh wear one’s heart on one’s sleeve;aus tiefstem Herzen geh from the bottom of one’s heart;ein Herz für Kinder/Tiere etc a place in one’s heart for children/animals etc;sein Herz für … entdecken discover a fondness ( oder liking) for …;ins Herz schließen grow very fond of sb, become very attached to sb;jemandem nicht ins Herz sehen können not be able to look into sb’s heart;da lacht mir das Herz im Leibe! it makes my heart leap for joy!;mit ganzem/halben Herzen dabei sein etc: heart and soul, wholeheartedly/halfheartedly;er ist mit ganzem Herzen bei der Arbeit his heart’s in his work;ein Mann etcnach meinem Herzen after my own heart;ich kann es nicht übers Herz bringen I can’t bring myself to do it, I haven’t got the heart (to do it);mir wurde warm ums Herz I felt all warm inside;es war ihr leicht/schwer ums Herz she felt relieved/heavy-hearted;er weiß, wie mir ums Herz ist he knows how I feel;von Herzen sincerely;von Herzen froh heartily pleased;von Herzen gern gladly, with great pleasure;es kommt von Herzen it comes from the heart;von Herzen kommend sincere, heartfelt;von ganzem Herzen with all one’s heart;ich bedanke mich von ganzem Herzen I’m deeply grateful (to you);jemandem zu Herzen gehen move sb;sich (dat)etwas zu Herzen nehmen take sth to heart;wes das Herz voll ist, dem gehet der Mund über sprichw when you’re excited about something, you simply can’t help talking about it; → Fleck 3, gebrochen B, Hand1 3, leicht A 3, Mördergrube, schwer A 2, Stein 1Herz2 n; -, -2. Einzelkarte: heartHerz… im subst … of hearts;Herzzwei two of hearts;Herzdrei three of hearts* * *das; Herzens, Herzen1) (auch): (herzförmiger Gegenstand, zentraler Teil) heartsie hat es am Herzen — (ugs.) she has a bad heart; (fig.)
komm an mein Herz, Geliebter — come into my arms, my darling
mir blutet das Herz — (auch iron.) my heart bleeds
ihm rutschte od. fiel das Herz in die Hose[n] — (ugs., oft scherzh.) his heart sank into his boots
jemandem das Herz brechen — (geh.) break somebody's heart
jemanden/etwas auf Herz und Nieren prüfen — (ugs.) grill somebody/go over something with a fine tooth-comb
die Herzen bewegen/rühren — touch people's hearts
jemandes Herz hängt an etwas — (Dat.) (jemand möchte etwas sehr gerne behalten) somebody is attached to something; (jemand möchte etwas sehr gerne haben) somebody's heart is set on something
ihm war/wurde das Herz schwer — his heart was/grew heavy
alles, was das Herz begehrt — everything one's heart desires
sich (Dat.) ein Herz fassen — pluck up one's courage; take one's courage in both hands
sein Herz für etwas entdecken — (geh.) discover a passion for something
ein Herz für Kinder/die Kunst haben — have a love of children/art
seinem Herzen einen Stoß geben — [suddenly] pluck up courage
seinem Herzen Luft machen — (ugs.) give vent to one's feelings
leichten Herzens — easily; happily
jemand/etwas liegt jemandem am Herzen — somebody has the interests of somebody/something at heart
jemand/etwas ist jemandem ans Herz gewachsen — somebody has grown very fond of somebody/something
jemanden ins od. in sein Herz schließen — take to somebody
mit halbem Herzen — (geh.) half-heartedly
es nicht übers Herz bringen, etwas zu tun — not have the heart to do something
von Herzen gern — [most] gladly
von ganzem Herzen — (aufrichtig) with all one's heart; (aus voller Überzeugung) whole-heartedly
sich (Dat.) etwas zu Herzen nehmen — take something to heart
mit ganzem Herzen — (geh.) whole-heartedly
jemandem aus dem Herzen sprechen — express just what somebody is/was thinking; s. auch Luft 3); Stein 2); Stich 5)
4) (Kosewort)* * *-en n.heart n.
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