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you must be firmer

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1 energía

f.

1 energy, activeness, pep, vitality.

2 energy, capacity to produce work, power.

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energía

► nombre femenino

1 energy, power

2 figurado vigour (US vigor)

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FRASEOLOGÍA

energía cinética kinetic energy

energía eléctrica electric power

energía hidráulica water power

energía nuclear nuclear power

energía vital figurado vitality

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noun f.

energy

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SF

1) (=fuerza) energy, drive

obrar con energía — to act energetically

reaccionar con energía — to react vigorously

2) (Téc) power, energy

energía(s) alternativa(s) — alternative energy sing

energía atómica — atomic power

energía eléctrica — electric power, electricity

energía eólica — wind power

energía hidráulica — hydraulic power

energía nuclear — nuclear power

energía renovable — renewable energy

energía solar — solar power

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femenino

1) (Fís) energy

consumo de energía — energy consumption

- energía atómica/éolica/hidráulica/nuclear/solar

- energía cinética

- energía eléctrica

2)

a) (vigor, empuje) energy

estoy cansada y sin energía(s) — I'm tired and listless

protestar con energía — to protest vigorously

b) ( firmeza) firmness

tienes que tratarlo con más energía — you must be firmer o stricter with him

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= drive, energy, fuel, power, liveliness, verve, pizzazz, oomph, pep.

Ex. Hierarchical bibliometry would act as a positive drive to support the authorship requirements now stipulated by some international editorial committees.

Ex. Ranganathan proposed five basic types of facets which may occur in many subject fields: personality, matter, energy, space, time.

Ex. The librarians have instituted a series of campaigns, including displays and leaflets on specific issues, eg energy conservation and fuel debt, rent and rates rebates, and school grants.

Ex. She added that she felt sorry for the assistant because he had so little power.

Ex. To infuse into that basic form an element of linguistic liveliness and wit, which marks out the best adult reviewers, is to ask far more than most children can hope to achieve.

Ex. Much of the verve and shimmer of her lyrics can be connected to the near-fatal liver abscess she suffered in 1996.

Ex. I wanted to show them an application which not only was database functional, but which itself had some pizzazz as a website.

Ex. Many recent commentators speak as if they think that computers can painlessly deliver the oomph we need in curriculum.

Ex. Not a lot of pep however, so this might be the day to curl up with a really challenging book or game.

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* ahorrar energía = save + energy.

* ahorro de energía = energy conservation, energy saving, savings in energy.

* compañía de suministro de energía = energy company.

* Comunidad Europea de la Energía Atómica (Euratom o EAEC) = European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom/EAEC).

* con energía = powerfully.

* con mucha energía = high energy.

* consumir energía = consume + energy, take up + energy.

* conversión de la energía = energy conversion.

* dar energía = energise [energize, -USA].

* de alta energía = high energy.

* dedicar energía = expend + energy.

* derrochar energía = waste + energy.

* energía atómica = nuclear power.

* energía atómmica = atomic energy.

* energía cinética = kinetic energy.

* energía del mar = ocean energy.

* energía del petróleo = petroleum energy.

* energía eléctrica = electric power, power, electrical power.

* energía eólica = wind energy, wind power.

* energía espiritual = spiritual energy.

* energía geotérmica = geothermal energy.

* energía hidroeléctrica = hydroelectric power.

* energía humana = human energy.

* energía negativa = bad vibes.

* energía no renovable = non-renewable energy.

* energía nuclear = nuclear energy, nuclear power.

* energía positiva = vibrations, good vibes.

* energía producto de la fisión = fission energy.

* energía renovable = renewable energy.

* energía solar = solar energy.

* energía térmica = thermal power.

* energía termosolar = thermal solar power.

* energía vital = life force.

* faceta de Energía = Energy facet.

* física de altas energías = high energy physics.

* fuente de energía = energy source, source of energy, power source.

* fuente de energía(s) alternativa(s) = alternative energy source.

* generador de energía eléctrica = power generator, power unit, electrical generator.

* generador de energía solar = solar energy generator.

* impulsado por energía eólica = wind-powered.

* infundir energía = energise [energize, -USA].

* liberar energía = blow off + steam, let off + steam.

* lleno de energía = energetic, feisty [feistier -comp., feistiest -sup.], full of beans.

* modo de ahorro de energía = power save mode.

* pletórico de energía = full of beans.

* que consume mucha energía = energy-intensive, power-hungry.

* que funciona con energía eólica = wind-powered.

* rebosante de energía y lleno de entusiasmo = all bright-eyed and bushy-tailed.

* rebosante de vida y energía = all bright-eyed and bushy-tailed.

* recobrar energía = get + a second wind.

* recobrar la energía = regain + Posesivo + strength.

* recuperación de la energía = second wind.

* recuperar la energía = regain + Posesivo + strength.

* sin energía = lethargic.

* transformación de la energía = energy conversion.

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femenino

1) (Fís) energy

consumo de energía — energy consumption

- energía atómica/éolica/hidráulica/nuclear/solar

- energía cinética

- energía eléctrica

2)

a) (vigor, empuje) energy

estoy cansada y sin energía(s) — I'm tired and listless

protestar con energía — to protest vigorously

b) ( firmeza) firmness

tienes que tratarlo con más energía — you must be firmer o stricter with him

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= drive, energy, fuel, power, liveliness, verve, pizzazz, oomph, pep.

Ex: Hierarchical bibliometry would act as a positive drive to support the authorship requirements now stipulated by some international editorial committees.

Ex: Ranganathan proposed five basic types of facets which may occur in many subject fields: personality, matter, energy, space, time.

Ex: The librarians have instituted a series of campaigns, including displays and leaflets on specific issues, eg energy conservation and fuel debt, rent and rates rebates, and school grants.

Ex: She added that she felt sorry for the assistant because he had so little power.

Ex: To infuse into that basic form an element of linguistic liveliness and wit, which marks out the best adult reviewers, is to ask far more than most children can hope to achieve.

Ex: Much of the verve and shimmer of her lyrics can be connected to the near-fatal liver abscess she suffered in 1996.

Ex: I wanted to show them an application which not only was database functional, but which itself had some pizzazz as a website.

Ex: Many recent commentators speak as if they think that computers can painlessly deliver the oomph we need in curriculum.

Ex: Not a lot of pep however, so this might be the day to curl up with a really challenging book or game.

* ahorrar energía = save + energy.

* ahorro de energía = energy conservation, energy saving, savings in energy.

* compañía de suministro de energía = energy company.

* Comunidad Europea de la Energía Atómica (Euratom o EAEC) = European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom/EAEC).

* con energía = powerfully.

* con mucha energía = high energy.

* consumir energía = consume + energy, take up + energy.

* conversión de la energía = energy conversion.

* dar energía = energise [energize, -USA].

* de alta energía = high energy.

* dedicar energía = expend + energy.

* derrochar energía = waste + energy.

* energía atómica = nuclear power.

* energía atómmica = atomic energy.

* energía cinética = kinetic energy.

* energía del mar = ocean energy.

* energía del petróleo = petroleum energy.

* energía eléctrica = electric power, power, electrical power.

* energía eólica = wind energy, wind power.

* energía espiritual = spiritual energy.

* energía geotérmica = geothermal energy.

* energía hidroeléctrica = hydroelectric power.

* energía humana = human energy.

* energía negativa = bad vibes.

* energía no renovable = non-renewable energy.

* energía nuclear = nuclear energy, nuclear power.

* energía positiva = vibrations, good vibes.

* energía producto de la fisión = fission energy.

* energía renovable = renewable energy.

* energía solar = solar energy.

* energía térmica = thermal power.

* energía termosolar = thermal solar power.

* energía vital = life force.

* faceta de Energía = Energy facet.

* física de altas energías = high energy physics.

* fuente de energía = energy source, source of energy, power source.

* fuente de energía(s) alternativa(s) = alternative energy source.

* generador de energía eléctrica = power generator, power unit, electrical generator.

* generador de energía solar = solar energy generator.

* impulsado por energía eólica = wind-powered.

* infundir energía = energise [energize, -USA].

* liberar energía = blow off + steam, let off + steam.

* lleno de energía = energetic, feisty [feistier -comp., feistiest -sup.], full of beans.

* modo de ahorro de energía = power save mode.

* pletórico de energía = full of beans.

* que consume mucha energía = energy-intensive, power-hungry.

* que funciona con energía eólica = wind-powered.

* rebosante de energía y lleno de entusiasmo = all bright-eyed and bushy-tailed.

* rebosante de vida y energía = all bright-eyed and bushy-tailed.

* recobrar energía = get + a second wind.

* recobrar la energía = regain + Posesivo + strength.

* recuperación de la energía = second wind.

* recuperar la energía = regain + Posesivo + strength.

* sin energía = lethargic.

* transformación de la energía = energy conversion.

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energía

feminine

A ( Fís) energy

derroche de energía waste of energy

consumo de energía energy consumption

fuentes de energía sources of energy

Compuestos:

● energía atómica

atomic power

● energía cinética

kinetic energy

● energía eléctrica

electricity, electric power

● energía eólica

wind power

● energía hidráulica

water power

● energía nuclear

nuclear power, nuclear energy

● energía solar

solar power, solar energy

B

1 (vigor, empuje) energy

lo acometió con energía he undertook it with great vigor o with great energy o very energetically

me siento cansada y sin energía(s) I feel tired and lacking in energy

protestar con energía to protest vigorously

2 (firmeza) firmness

tienes que tratarlo con más energía you must be firmer o stricter with him

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energía sustantivo femenino
1 (Fís) energy;
◊ energía nuclear/solar nuclear/solar power

2
a) (vigor, empuje) energy;

◊ protestar con energía to protest vigorously;

está lleno de energía he's very energetic
b) ( firmeza) firmness

energía sustantivo femenino
1 energy: nos enseñaron una central de energía solar, they showed us round a solar power station
energía eléctrica, electricity
energía nuclear, nuclear power
2 (de una persona) energy, vitality
' energía' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
central
- decaer
- eólica
- eólico
- EURATOM
- gastar
- hidráulica
- hidráulico
- savia
- solar
- absorber
- ahorrar
- brío
- consumir
- dirigir
- emplear
- fuerza
- ímpetu
- pérdida
- transportar
- vigor
English:
bean
- bounce
- burst
- drive
- energy
- go
- harness
- life
- nuclear energy
- power
- solar-powered
- sprightliness
- stamina
- bursting
- energetic
- nuclear
- pep
- wind

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energía nf

1. [para máquina, sistema] power, energy;
[para el cuerpo, organismo] energy;
fuentes de energía sources of energy;

el aporte necesario de energía para el organismo the body's energy needs

Comp
energías alternativas alternative energy sources;
energía atómica nuclear power o energy;

energía calórica heat energy;
Fís energía cinética kinetic energy;
energía eléctrica electric energy;

energía eólica wind energy o power;

energía geotérmica geothermal energy o power;

energía hidráulica water power;

energía hidroeléctrica hydroelectric power;

energía limpia clean energy;

energía mareomotriz tidal o wave energy;

energía nuclear nuclear power o energy;

energía de las olas o del oleaje tidal o wave energy;
Fís energía potencial potential energy;
energía radiante radiant energy;

energías renovables renewable forms of energy;

energía solar solar energy o power;

energía térmica thermal energy o power

2. [vigor físico] energy;

su trabajo le resta energías his work doesn't leave him much energy;

hay que empujar con energía you have to push hard

3. [actitud] vigour, forcefulness;

defendió su postura con energía she energetically defended her position;

respondió con energía he responded emphatically

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energía

f energy;

sin energía golpe weak, feeble; persona listless, lacking in energy; hacer algo listlessly;

con energía hacer algo energetically; chutar hard;

abrir la puerta con energía fling open the door

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energía nf

: energy

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energía n

1. (fuerza) energy / power

energía eléctrica electricity

energía nuclear nuclear power

energía solar solar energy / solar power

2. (capacidad) energy

me siento lleno de energía I feel full of energy

Spanish-English dictionary > energía
2 actitud

f.

1 attitude.

con esa actitud no vamos a ninguna parte we won't get anywhere with that attitude

2 posture, position (postura).

el león estaba en actitud vigilante the lion had adopted an alert pose

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actitud

► nombre femenino

1 (disposición) attitude; (postura) position

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FRASEOLOGÍA

estar en actitud de + inf to be getting ready to + inf

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noun f.

1) attitude

2) posture

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SF

1) (=comportamiento, disposición) attitude

no vas a conseguir nada con esa actitud — you won't get anywhere with that attitude

tienes que cambiar tu actitud ante la vida — you must change your attitude to life

han adoptado una actitud firme — they have taken a firm stand o a tough stance

2) (=postura física) posture

tenía el mentón levantado, en actitud desafiante — he had his chin raised in a defiant posture

adoptó una actitud pensativa — she adopted a thoughtful pose

en actitud de: estaba en actitud de absoluta concentración — he was in state of total concentration

las encontré en actitud de oración — I found them at prayer

se incorporó en actitud de despedirse — he stood up as if he was going to leave

3) (=estado de ánimo) frame of mind, mood

en actitud resignada — in a resigned mood o frame of mind

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femenino

a) ( disposición) attitude

su actitud lo hace parecer más joven — his attitude to life makes him seem younger (than his years)

adoptar una actitud firme (con alguien) — to be firm (with somebody)

¿cuál fue su actitud? — what was his reaction?

b) ( postura)

estaban todos en actitud de estudiar — they were all bent over their work

pasaba horas en actitud pensativa — he would spend hours apparently deep in thought

una actitud de amenaza — a threatening stance

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= attitude, set, mindset [mind-set], turn of mind, field of vision.

Ex. One major hurdle remain before wider implementation can be expected user attitudes and acceptance of this physical form of catalogue and index.

Ex. A child's set about books and reading may be deeply ingrained as a result or earlier reading experiences, or it may be temporary and changeable.

Ex. The article 'The emergence of a new mindset' argues that despite an evolving sense of social responsibility by librarians, confusion as to the public library's mission still persists.

Ex. The key to quality correctional library service is the turn of mind, the energy, and sense of dedication which the librarian brings to the job.

Ex. Publishers, teachers and librarians need to adjust their field of vision and accept a trend away from Europe to one geared towards Africa, Asia, the Hispanic World, the Pacific Islands and Arabian countries.

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* actitud abierta = open mind.

* actitud ante la vida = approach to life.

* actitud ante los libros = set about books.

* actitud belicista = warmongering.

* actitud + cambiar = attitude + go.

* actitud crítica = critical eye.

* actitud de defensa = defensiveness.

* actitud defensiva = bunker mentality.

* actitud del personal = staff attitude.

* actitud de superioridad = attitude of superiority.

* actitud distante = aloofness.

* actitud imparcial = open mind.

* actitud liberal = liberal attitude.

* actitud mental = set of mind.

* actitud negativa = negativism, negative attitude.

* actitud personal = personal attitude.

* actitud positiva = positive attitude.

* actitud resignada = resigned attitude.

* actitud sensata y recta = no-nonsense approach.

* actitud sexista = sexist attitude.

* actitud social = social attitude.

* adoptar una actitud = adopt + outlook, adopt + attitude, take + role.

* cambiar de actitud = change + attitude.

* cambio de actitud = change in attitude, change of heart.

* con una actitud crítica = with a critical eye.

* con una actitud de = in a spirit of.

* con una actitud desafiante = defiantly.

* con una actitud de superioridad = snooty.

* escuchar con una actitud abierta = lend + a sympathetic ear to.

* mantener una actitud = hold + attitude.

* mantener una actitud abierta = be open-minded.

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femenino

a) ( disposición) attitude

su actitud lo hace parecer más joven — his attitude to life makes him seem younger (than his years)

adoptar una actitud firme (con alguien) — to be firm (with somebody)

¿cuál fue su actitud? — what was his reaction?

b) ( postura)

estaban todos en actitud de estudiar — they were all bent over their work

pasaba horas en actitud pensativa — he would spend hours apparently deep in thought

una actitud de amenaza — a threatening stance

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= attitude, set, mindset [mind-set], turn of mind, field of vision.

Ex: One major hurdle remain before wider implementation can be expected user attitudes and acceptance of this physical form of catalogue and index.

Ex: A child's set about books and reading may be deeply ingrained as a result or earlier reading experiences, or it may be temporary and changeable.

Ex: The article 'The emergence of a new mindset' argues that despite an evolving sense of social responsibility by librarians, confusion as to the public library's mission still persists.

Ex: The key to quality correctional library service is the turn of mind, the energy, and sense of dedication which the librarian brings to the job.

Ex: Publishers, teachers and librarians need to adjust their field of vision and accept a trend away from Europe to one geared towards Africa, Asia, the Hispanic World, the Pacific Islands and Arabian countries.

* actitud abierta = open mind.

* actitud ante la vida = approach to life.

* actitud ante los libros = set about books.

* actitud belicista = warmongering.

* actitud + cambiar = attitude + go.

* actitud crítica = critical eye.

* actitud de defensa = defensiveness.

* actitud defensiva = bunker mentality.

* actitud del personal = staff attitude.

* actitud de superioridad = attitude of superiority.

* actitud distante = aloofness.

* actitud imparcial = open mind.

* actitud liberal = liberal attitude.

* actitud mental = set of mind.

* actitud negativa = negativism, negative attitude.

* actitud personal = personal attitude.

* actitud positiva = positive attitude.

* actitud resignada = resigned attitude.

* actitud sensata y recta = no-nonsense approach.

* actitud sexista = sexist attitude.

* actitud social = social attitude.

* adoptar una actitud = adopt + outlook, adopt + attitude, take + role.

* cambiar de actitud = change + attitude.

* cambio de actitud = change in attitude, change of heart.

* con una actitud crítica = with a critical eye.

* con una actitud de = in a spirit of.

* con una actitud desafiante = defiantly.

* con una actitud de superioridad = snooty.

* escuchar con una actitud abierta = lend + a sympathetic ear to.

* mantener una actitud = hold + attitude.

* mantener una actitud abierta = be open-minded.

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actitud

feminine

1 (disposición) attitude

tiene una actitud muy negativa hacia su trabajo he has a very negative attitude to his work

¿cuál fue su actitud cuando se lo planteaste? what was his reaction when you put it to him?

necesitamos adoptar una nueva actitud frente a este problema we need to adopt o take a new approach to this problem

su actitud lo hace parecer más joven he seems younger because of his outlook on life o his attitude to life

si no adoptas una actitud más firme no te obedecerá if you're not firmer she won't do what you say

actitudes que revelan una absoluta falta de ideales attitudes o views which reveal a total lack of idealism

2

(postura): estaban todos en actitud de estudiar they were all bending over their work

pasaba horas en el sillón en actitud pensativa he would spend hours sitting in the armchair looking pensive o in a thoughtful pose

adoptó una actitud de amenaza he adopted a threatening attitude o stance

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actitud sustantivo femenino ( disposición) attitude;
◊ adoptar una actitud firme (con algn) to be firm (with sb)

actitud sustantivo femenino
1 (postura ante algo) attitude
2 (postura física) posture
una actitud amenazante, a threatening posture

' actitud' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
almibarada
- almibarado
- compeler
- conducir
- crispar
- desdecir
- desesperante
- endémica
- endémico
- escéptica
- escéptico
- exhortar
- hipócrita
- impertinencia
- instar
- masculina
- masculino
- orientar
- origen
- pábulo
- perseverar
- pose
- protagonismo
- prudente
- rebelde
- reflexiva
- reflexivo
- rozar
- ruborizar
- sabia
- sabio
- salvajada
- severa
- severo
- simbólica
- simbólico
- simpleza
- solidaria
- solidario
- suave
- sumisión
- suya
- suyo
- trasfondo
- tripa
- adoptar
- apertura
- asumir
- avasallador
- burlón
English:
aback
- aggravate
- apathetic
- attitude
- benign
- come
- deeply
- flippant
- in-your-face
- intolerable
- make for
- manner
- nice
- nonchalant
- object
- patronizing
- pose
- positive
- puzzle
- resent
- settle
- spirit
- studied
- superior
- supportively
- suspicion
- it
- open
- toward

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actitud nf

1. [disposición de ánimo] attitude;

con esa actitud no vamos a ninguna parte we won't get anywhere with that attitude;

mostró una actitud muy abierta a las sugerencias she was very open to suggestions;

llegó en actitud de criticar todo he arrived ready to find fault with everything;

la actitud ante la muerte the way one faces one's death

2. [postura]
el león estaba en actitud vigilante the lion had adopted an alert pose

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actitud

f

1 ( disposición) attitude

2 ( posición) position

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actitud nf

1) : attitude

2) : posture, position

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actitud n attitude

una actitud positiva a positive attitude

Spanish-English dictionary > actitud
3 firme

adj.

1 firm.

2 solid.

3 resolute.

¡firmes! (military) attention!

4 single-minded, firm.

5 secure, strong, firm.

adv.

hard.

mantenerse firme en to hold fast to

se mantuvo firme en su actitud he refused to give way, he stood his ground

m.

road surface.

firme en mal estado uneven road surface (en letrero)

pres.subj.

3^rd person singular (él/ella/ello) Present Subjunctive of Spanish verb: firmar.

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firme

► adjetivo

1 (estable) firm, steady

2 (color) fast

► nombre masculino

1 (pavimento) road surface

► adverbio

1 hard

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FRASEOLOGÍA

de firme hard

en firme firm

■ nos hizo una propuesta en firme he made us a firm proposal

estar en lo firme to be in the right

¡firmes! MILITAR attention!

mantenerse firme figurado to hold one's ground

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adj.

1) firm

2) secure

3) steady

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1. ADJ

1) [mesa, andamio] steady; [terreno] firm, solid

mantén la escalera firme — can you hold the ladder steady?

2) [paso] firm, steady; [voz] firm; [mercado, moneda] steady; [candidato] strong

la libra se ha mantenido firme — the pound has remained steady

oferta en firme — firm offer

pedido en firme — firm order

3) [amistad, apoyo] firm, strong; [decisión, convicción] firm

mantenerse firme — to hold one's ground

se mostró muy firme con ella — he was very firm with her

de firme — hard

trabajar de firme — to work hard

estar en lo firme — † to be in the right

4) [sentencia] final

5) (Mil)

¡firmes! — attention!

estar en posición de firmes — to stand to attention

ponerse firmes — to come o stand to attention

2.

ADV hard

trabajar firme — to work hard

3.

SM (Aut) road surface

firme provisional — temporary surface

firme del suelo — (Arquit) rubble base (of floor)

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I
adjetivo

1)

a) <escalera/silla/mesa> steady

terreno firme — solid ground

pisar terreno firme — to be on safe o firm o solid ground

tener las carnes firmes — to have a firm body

con paso/pulso firme — with a firm step/steady hand

una oferta en firme — a firm offer

de firme — <estudiar/trabajar> hard

b) ( color) fast

c) < candidato> strong

2) (Mil)

firmes! — attention!

en posición de firmes — standing at o (BrE) to attention

3)

a) < persona> firm

tienes que mostrarte más firme con él — you have to be firmer with him

se mantuvo firme — (ante las presiones, el enemigo) she stood her ground

me mantuve firme en mi postura/idea — I stuck o kept to my position/idea

b) (delante del n) <creencia/convicción> firm
II
masculino road surface

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= firm [firmer -comp., firmest -sup.], powerful, sound [sounder -comp., soundest -sup.], strong [stronger -comp., strongest -sup.], uncompromising, steadfast, assertive, adamant, taut [tauter -comp., tautest -sup.], tight [tighter -comp., tightest -sup.], uncompromised, staunch [stanch, -USA], rock solid, unswerving, toned.

Ex. Full consideration of the above factors should form a firm basis for the design of an effective thesaurus or list of subject headings.

Ex. Because DOBIS/LIBIS integrates the authority files into the cataloguing process, it provides a unique and very powerful authority file facility.

Ex. Thus the scheme has a sound organisational backing.

Ex. In fact, the 1979 index figures show a strong contrast between the hardback and paperback turnovers, with the hardback market being down and the paperback market up.

Ex. What precipitated that furor was that Panizzi's volume represented a uncompromising rejection of the comfortable ideology of the finding catalog.

Ex. He does admit, however, that 'this power is unusual, it is a gift which must be cultivated, an accomplishment which can only be acquired by vigorous and steadfast concentration'.

Ex. I tried to say at the very outset of my remarks that there probably has not been sufficient consumer-like and assertive leverage exerted upon our chief suppliers.

Ex. The point is that even our most adamant, conservative faculty members are slowly dribbling in and saying, 'Could you add our name to your selective dissemination of information service?'.

Ex. While the stencil is held taut, the cylinder is slowly rotated until the bottom edge of the wax sheet can be clamped in position.

Ex. The platen was lashed up tight to the toe of the spindle by cords which connected hooks at its four corners to another set of hooks at the four lower corners of the hose.

Ex. The Gazette advocated uncompromised racial equality and viewed the migration as a weapon against oppression.

Ex. This article reviews the work of Professor Kaula, the staunch crusader of librarianship in India.

Ex. The numbers in the ad, which are quite eye-opening, are rock-solid.

Ex. His mistaken assumption that cult heroes are supermen, and his unswerving devotion to an empirical testing of the play impose significant limitations on his account.

Ex. If you are shorter or have very nice toned legs without veins, scars or dark hair, I say take the skirt up a few inches if you want.

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* adoptar una postura firme ante una cuestión = take + position on + issue.

* con pie firme = sure-footed.

* en tierra firme = on dry land.

* mantener firme = keep + steady, hold in + line, hold + steady.

* mantenerse firme = stand + Posesivo + ground, stick to + Posesivo + guns.

* permanecer firm = stay in + place.

* poco firme = tenuous, rocky [rockier -comp., rockiest -sup.].

* ponerse firme = stand to + attention.

* senos firmes y de punta = pert breasts.

* sobre suelo firme = on firm footing.

* terreno firme = safe ground, solid ground.

* tierra firme = solid ground.

* * *
I
adjetivo

1)

a) <escalera/silla/mesa> steady

terreno firme — solid ground

pisar terreno firme — to be on safe o firm o solid ground

tener las carnes firmes — to have a firm body

con paso/pulso firme — with a firm step/steady hand

una oferta en firme — a firm offer

de firme — <estudiar/trabajar> hard

b) ( color) fast

c) < candidato> strong

2) (Mil)

firmes! — attention!

en posición de firmes — standing at o (BrE) to attention

3)

a) < persona> firm

tienes que mostrarte más firme con él — you have to be firmer with him

se mantuvo firme — (ante las presiones, el enemigo) she stood her ground

me mantuve firme en mi postura/idea — I stuck o kept to my position/idea

b) (delante del n) <creencia/convicción> firm
II
masculino road surface

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= firm [firmer -comp., firmest -sup.], powerful, sound [sounder -comp., soundest -sup.], strong [stronger -comp., strongest -sup.], uncompromising, steadfast, assertive, adamant, taut [tauter -comp., tautest -sup.], tight [tighter -comp., tightest -sup.], uncompromised, staunch [stanch, -USA], rock solid, unswerving, toned.

Ex: Full consideration of the above factors should form a firm basis for the design of an effective thesaurus or list of subject headings.

Ex: Because DOBIS/LIBIS integrates the authority files into the cataloguing process, it provides a unique and very powerful authority file facility.

Ex: Thus the scheme has a sound organisational backing.

Ex: In fact, the 1979 index figures show a strong contrast between the hardback and paperback turnovers, with the hardback market being down and the paperback market up.

Ex: What precipitated that furor was that Panizzi's volume represented a uncompromising rejection of the comfortable ideology of the finding catalog.

Ex: He does admit, however, that 'this power is unusual, it is a gift which must be cultivated, an accomplishment which can only be acquired by vigorous and steadfast concentration'.

Ex: I tried to say at the very outset of my remarks that there probably has not been sufficient consumer-like and assertive leverage exerted upon our chief suppliers.

Ex: The point is that even our most adamant, conservative faculty members are slowly dribbling in and saying, 'Could you add our name to your selective dissemination of information service?'.

Ex: While the stencil is held taut, the cylinder is slowly rotated until the bottom edge of the wax sheet can be clamped in position.

Ex: The platen was lashed up tight to the toe of the spindle by cords which connected hooks at its four corners to another set of hooks at the four lower corners of the hose.

Ex: The Gazette advocated uncompromised racial equality and viewed the migration as a weapon against oppression.

Ex: This article reviews the work of Professor Kaula, the staunch crusader of librarianship in India.

Ex: The numbers in the ad, which are quite eye-opening, are rock-solid.

Ex: His mistaken assumption that cult heroes are supermen, and his unswerving devotion to an empirical testing of the play impose significant limitations on his account.

Ex: If you are shorter or have very nice toned legs without veins, scars or dark hair, I say take the skirt up a few inches if you want.

* adoptar una postura firme ante una cuestión = take + position on + issue.

* con pie firme = sure-footed.

* en tierra firme = on dry land.

* mantener firme = keep + steady, hold in + line, hold + steady.

* mantenerse firme = stand + Posesivo + ground, stick to + Posesivo + guns.

* permanecer firm = stay in + place.

* poco firme = tenuous, rocky [rockier -comp., rockiest -sup.].

* ponerse firme = stand to + attention.

* senos firmes y de punta = pert breasts.

* sobre suelo firme = on firm footing.

* terreno firme = safe ground, solid ground.

* tierra firme = solid ground.

* * *

firme¹

adjective

A

1 ‹escalera/silla/mesa› steady

edificar sobre terreno firme to build on solid ground

tenemos que asegurarnos de que pisamos terreno firme we must make sure that we're not treading on dangerous ground

tener las carnes firmes to have a firm body

se acercó con paso firme he approached with a determined o firm step

con pulso firme with a firm o steady hand

una oferta en firme a firm offer

un fallo a firme an enforceable o executable judgment

de firme hard

estudiar de firme to study hard

2 (color) fast

3 ‹candidato› strong

B ( Mil):

¡firmes! attention!

estaban en posición de firmes they were standing to attention

C

1 ‹persona› firm

tienes que mostrarte más firme con él you have to be firmer with him

se mantuvo firme she remained firm, she stood her ground, she did not waver

2 ( delante del n) ‹creencia/convicción› firm

su firme apoyo a los detenidos their firm support for the prisoners

D ( Per fam) (excelente) excellent, brilliant ( colloq)

firme²

masculine

road surface

firme deslizante slippery surface

firme³

feminine

( Chi fam)

la firme the truth

te diré la firme I'll be honest with you o I'll tell you the truth

* * *

Del verbo firmar: ( conjugate firmar)

firmé es:

1ª persona singular (yo) pretérito indicativo

firme es:

1ª persona singular (yo) presente subjuntivo

3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) presente subjuntivo

3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) imperativo

Multiple Entries:
firmar
firme
firmar ( conjugate firmar) verbo transitivo/intransitivo
to sign
firme adjetivo
1 ‹escalera/silla/mesa› steady;
◊ terreno firme solid ground;

con paso/pulso firme with a firm step/steady hand;
una oferta en firme a firm offer;
de firme ‹estudiar/trabajar› hard
2 (Mil):
◊ ¡firmes! attention!

3
a) ‹ persona› firm;

◊ mostrarse firme con algn to be firm with sb;

me mantuve firme en mi idea I stuck o kept to my idea
b) ( delante del n) ‹creencia/convicción› firm

firmar verbo transitivo to sign
firme
I adjetivo
1 firm: se mantuvo firme ante la oposición, she stood firm against the opposition
II m (pavimento de carretera) road surface
III adv (con constancia) firm, firmly, hard
IV excl Mil ¡firmes! attention!
♦ Locuciones: de firme, firm, hard
en firme, definitive
' firme' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
hasta
- inquebrantable
- plantarse
- pulso
- roca
- terrestre
- actitud
- enérgico
- paso
- postura
- propósito
- tierra
English:
adamant
- assertive
- deploy
- exploit
- fast
- firm
- govern
- hard
- hold
- land
- name
- secure
- self-assertion
- self-assertive
- shaky
- shore
- solid
- steadfast
- steady
- stiff
- stout
- strong
- surface
- unsteady
- unwavering
- wonky
- attention
- decisive
- definite
- ground
- intention
- march
- sound
- sure
- unbending
- wobbly

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firme

♦ adj

1. [fuerte, sólido] firm;
[andamio, construcción] stable; [pulso] steady; [paso] resolute;
tiene unos principios muy firmes she has very firm principles, she's extremely principled;

tiene la firme intención de resolver el problema she fully intends to solve the problem, she has every intention of solving the problem;

llovió de firme durante varias horas it rained hard for several hours

2. [argumento, base] solid;

trabaja de firme en el nuevo proyecto she's working full-time on the new project;

una respuesta en firme a definite answer;

quedamos en firme para el miércoles we are definitely agreed on Wednesday;

tenemos un acuerdo en firme para intercambiar información we have a firm agreement to exchange information

3. [carácter, actitud] resolute;

hay que mostrarse firme con los empleados you have to be firm with the workers;

Comp
Fam
poner firme a alguien to bring sb into line

4. Mil
¡firmes! attention!;

en la posición de firmes standing to attention

♦ nm

road surface;

firme en mal estado [en letrero] uneven road surface

♦ adv

hard;

mantenerse firme en to hold fast to;

se mantuvo firme en su actitud he refused to give way, he stood his ground

* * *

firme

I adj

1 firm; ( estable) steady; ( sólido) solid;

en firme COM firm

2 MIL

:

¡ firmes! attention!;

poner firme a alguien fig fam take a firm line with s.o.

II m pavement, Br

road surface

III adv

:

trabajar firme work hard

* * *

firme adj

1) : firm, resolute

2) : steady, stable

* * *

firme¹ adj

1. (estable) steady [comp. steadier; superl. steadiest]

una mano firme a steady hand

la estantería es firme the shelves are steady

2. (constante) firm

se mantuvo firme he remained firm

de firme (con seguridad) for sure (con constancia) hard

lo sé de firme I know for sure

trabajó de firme he worked hard

en firme firm

una propuesta en firme a firm proposal

firme² n road surface

Spanish-English dictionary > firme
4 fortalecer

v.

to strengthen.

El alimento fortaleció a los bebés The food strengthened the babies.

La convivencia fortaleció los lazos The retreat strengthened the bonds.

* * *

fortalecer

Conjugation model [ AGRADECER], like link=agradecer agradecer

► verbo transitivo

1 to fortify, strengthen

► verbo pronominal fortalecerse

1 to strengthen, become stronger

* * *

verb

to fortify, strengthen

* * *

1. VT

1) (=reforzar) [+ músculos, uña] to strengthen

2) [+ divisa, sistema, posición] to strengthen

2.

See:

fortalecerse

* * *
1.
verbo transitivo

a) <organismo/músculos> to strengthen, make... stronger

una lectura para fortalecer el espíritu — reading matter that is spiritually uplifting

b) <relación/amistad> to strengthen

c) (Mil) ( reforzar) to reinforce
2.
fortalecerse v pron organismo/músculo to get stronger; espíritu to grow stronger

* * *

= boost, strengthen, empower, fortify, invigorate, bring + strength, beef up, cement, place + Nombre + on a firmer footing, buff up.

Ex. If the title is selected by a book club this helps boost the print-run and overall sales.

Ex. He proposes a research agenda that could strengthen archival appraisal and the profession's ability to document society.

Ex. Literacy empowers people and can be a force for peace.

Ex. Must she fortify herself with an arsenal of stratagems in order to survive?.

Ex. This is a national project aimed at invigorating the rural economy through the introduction of agricultural and related technologies to farmers.

Ex. A shift of emphasis from facts to people brings strength and purpose to library operations.

Ex. The author advocates that the Canadian LA needs rehashing and beefing up = El autor postula que la Asociación de Bibliotecarios Canadiense necesita reestructurarse y fortalecerse.

Ex. An in-house bulletin may serve to cement firm relationships with the library's personnel.

Ex. Information security management has been placed on a firmer footing with the publication of standards by national bodies.

Ex. As a general rule, you can ' buff up' your look by making your shoulders seem wider and your waist narrower.

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* fortalecer el ego = provide + ego boost.

* fortalecer la confianza = bolster + confidence, boost + Posesivo + confidence.

* fortalecer la relación = strengthen + links.

* fortalecer los cimientos = strengthen + foundations.

* fortalecer los lazos = strengthen + links.

* fortalecerse = draw + strength from, take + heart, gain + strength.

* * *
1.
verbo transitivo

a) <organismo/músculos> to strengthen, make... stronger

una lectura para fortalecer el espíritu — reading matter that is spiritually uplifting

b) <relación/amistad> to strengthen

c) (Mil) ( reforzar) to reinforce
2.
fortalecerse v pron organismo/músculo to get stronger; espíritu to grow stronger

* * *

= boost, strengthen, empower, fortify, invigorate, bring + strength, beef up, cement, place + Nombre + on a firmer footing, buff up.

Ex: If the title is selected by a book club this helps boost the print-run and overall sales.

Ex: He proposes a research agenda that could strengthen archival appraisal and the profession's ability to document society.

Ex: Literacy empowers people and can be a force for peace.

Ex: Must she fortify herself with an arsenal of stratagems in order to survive?.

Ex: This is a national project aimed at invigorating the rural economy through the introduction of agricultural and related technologies to farmers.

Ex: A shift of emphasis from facts to people brings strength and purpose to library operations.

Ex: The author advocates that the Canadian LA needs rehashing and beefing up = El autor postula que la Asociación de Bibliotecarios Canadiense necesita reestructurarse y fortalecerse.

Ex: An in-house bulletin may serve to cement firm relationships with the library's personnel.

Ex: Information security management has been placed on a firmer footing with the publication of standards by national bodies.

Ex: As a general rule, you can ' buff up' your look by making your shoulders seem wider and your waist narrower.

* fortalecer el ego = provide + ego boost.

* fortalecer la confianza = bolster + confidence, boost + Posesivo + confidence.

* fortalecer la relación = strengthen + links.

* fortalecer los cimientos = strengthen + foundations.

* fortalecer los lazos = strengthen + links.

* fortalecerse = draw + strength from, take + heart, gain + strength.

* * *

fortalecer [E3 ]

vt

1 ‹organismo/músculos› to strengthen, make … stronger

un ejercicio para fortalecer los muslos an exercise to tone up the thighs o to strengthen the thigh muscles

2 ‹espíritu›

una lectura para fortalecer el espíritu reading matter that is spiritually uplifting

3 ‹relación/amistad› to strengthen

4 ( Mil) (reforzar) to reinforce, strengthen

■ fortalecerse

v pron

1 «organismo/músculo» to get stronger

2 «espíritu» to grow stronger

* * *

fortalecer ( conjugate fortalecer) verbo transitivo ‹organismo/músculos/amistad› to strengthen
fortalecerse verbo pronominal [organismo/músculo] to get stronger
fortalecer verbo transitivo to fortify, strengthen
' fortalecer' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
reforzar
- endurecer
English:
build up
- spike
- stiffen
- strengthen
- build
- cement
- fortify

* * *

fortalecer

♦ vt

to strengthen;

el acuerdo fortalecerá las relaciones entre los dos países the agreement will strengthen relations between the two countries

♦ See also the pronominal verb fortalecerse

* * *

fortalecer

v/t tb fig

strengthen

* * *

fortalecer {53} vt

: to strengthen, to fortify

♦ See also the reflexive verb fortalecerse

* * *

fortalecer vb to strengthen

Spanish-English dictionary > fortalecer

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