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English

it had to be you!

Interpretation Translation

1 tener

v.

1 to have.

tengo un hermano I have o I've got a brother

tener fiebre to have a temperature

tuvieron una pelea they had a fight

tener un niño to have a baby

¡que tengan buen viaje! have a good journey!

tengo las vacaciones en agosto my holidays are in August

Yo tengo una casa I have a house.

El carro tuvo un accidente The car had an accident.

Esto tiene azúcar This has=is made of sugar.

Yo tengo dos hijos I have=am the parent of two sons.

Tengo un primo I have a cousin,

Ella tuvo una gran idea She had a great idea.

Yo tengo paperas I have=suffer from the mumps.

Tengo un ataque de nervios I am having a nervous fit.

Ella tiene su aprobación She has=meets with his approval.

2 to be.

tiene 3 metros de ancho it's 3 meters wide

¿cuántos años tienes? how old are you?

tiene diez años she's ten (years old)

tengo tres años aquí I've been here for three years (Am)

tener hambre/miedo to be hungry/afraid

tener mal humor to be bad-tempered

le tiene lástima he feels sorry for her

3 to get (recibir) (mensaje, regalo, visita, sensación).

tuve un verdadero desengaño I was really disappointed

tendrá una sorpresa he'll get a surprise

4 to hold.

tenlo por el asa hold it by the handle

Ella tiene su bolso She holds her purse.

5 to offer, to have.

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TENER

CONJUGACIÓN

Present Indicative

tengo, tienes, tiene, tenemos, tenéis, tienen.

Past Indicative

tuve, tuviste, tuvo, tuvimos, tuvisteis, tuvieron.

Future Indicative

tendré, tendrás, tendrá, tendremos, tendréis, tendrán.

Conditional

tendría, tendrías, tendría, tendríamos, tendríais, tendrían.

Present Subjunctive

tenga, tengas, tenga, tengamos, tengáis, tengan.

Imperfect Subjunctive

tuviera, tuvieras, tuviera, tuviéramos, tuvierais, tuvieran;

tuviese, tuvieses, tuviese, tuviésemos, tuvieseis, tuviesen.

Future Subjunctive

tuviere, tuvieres, tuviere, tuviéremos, tuviereis, tuvieren.

Imperative

ten (tú), tenga (él/Vd.), tengamos (nos.), tened (vos.), tengan (ellos/Vds.).

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verb

1) to have

2) hold

3) own, possess

4) feel

•

- tener en cuenta
- tener que
- tenerse por
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Para las expresiones como tener cuidado, tener ganas, tener suerte, tener de particular, tener en cuenta, ver la otra entrada.
1. VERBO TRANSITIVO
El uso de got con el verbo have es más frecuente en inglés británico, pero solo se usa en el presente.
1) (=poseer, disponer de) to have, have got

¿tienes dinero? — do you have {o} have you got any money?

¿tienes un bolígrafo? — do you have {o} have you got a pen?

¿tiene usted permiso para esto? — do you have {o} have you got permission for this?

tiene un tío en Venezuela — he has an uncle in Venezuela, he's got an uncle in Venezuela

ahora no tengo tiempo — I don't have {o} I haven't got time now

2) [referido a aspecto, carácter] to have, have got

tiene el pelo rubio — he has blond hair, he's got blond hair

tenía una sonrisa preciosa — she had a lovely smile

tiene la nariz aguileña — she has an aquiline nose, she's got an aquiline nose

tenía el pelo mojado — his hair was wet

3) [referido a edad] to be

tiene siete años — he's seven (years old)

¿cuántos años tienes? — how old are you?

al menos debe de tener 55 años — she must be at least 55

4) [referido a ocupaciones] to have, have got

tenemos clase de inglés a las 11 — we have an English class at 11, we've got an English class at 11

el lunes tenemos una reunión — we're having a meeting on Monday, we've got a meeting on Monday

mañana tengo una fiesta — I'm going to a party tomorrow

5) (=parir) to have

va a tener un niño — she's going to have a baby

6) (=medir) to be

tener 5cm de ancho — to be 5cm wide

7) (=sentir) + sustantivo to be + adj

tener hambre/sed/calor/frío — to be hungry/thirsty/hot/cold

no tengas tantos celos — don't be so jealous

hemos tenido mucho miedo — we have been very frightened

le tengo mucho cariño — I'm very fond of him

he tenido un presentimiento — I've had a premonition

8) (=padecer, sufrir) to have

han tenido un accidente — they have had an accident

hemos tenido muchas dificultades — we have had a lot of difficulties

Luis tiene la gripe — Luis has {o} has got flu

tengo fiebre — I have {o} I've got a (high) temperature

¿qué tienes? — what's the matter with you?, what's wrong with you?

9) (=sostener) to hold

tenía el pasaporte en la mano — he had his passport in his hand, he was holding his passport in his hand

tenme el vaso un momento, por favor — hold my glass for me for a moment, please

¡ten!, ¡aquí tienes! — here you are!

10) (=recibir) to have

aún no he tenido carta — I haven't had a letter yet

¿has tenido noticias suyas? — have you heard from her?

11) (=pensar, considerar)

• tener [a bien] hacer algo — to see fit to do sth

• tener a algn [en] algo, te tendrán en más estima — they will hold you in higher esteem

• tener a algn [por] — + adj to consider sb (to be) + adj

le tengo por poco honrado — I consider him (to be) rather dishonest

• ten por [seguro] que... — rest assured that...

12) tener algo que ({+ infin})

tengo trabajo que hacer — I have {o} I've got work to do

no tengo nada que hacer — I have {o} I've got nothing to do

eso no tiene nada que ver — that has {o} that's got nothing to do with it

13) [locuciones]

ya saben dónde me tienen — you always know where you can find me

• ¡[ahí] lo tienes! — there you are!, there you have it!

• tener algo [de] + adj —

de bueno no tiene nada — there's nothing good about it

no tiene nada de particular — it's nothing special

¿qué tiene de malo? — what's wrong with that?

• tenerlo [difícil] — to find it difficult

• tenerlo [fácil] — to have it easy

- ¿conque esas tenemos?

- no tenerlas todas consigo

no las tengo todas conmigo de que lo haga — I'm none too sure that he'll do it, I'm not entirely sure that he'll do it

- tener todas las de ganar

- tener todas las de perder

- quien tuvo retuvo

2. VERBO AUXILIAR

1) tener que ({+ infin})

a) [indicando obligación]

tengo que comprarlo — I have to {o} I've got to buy it, I must buy it

tenemos que marcharnos — we have to {o} we've got to go, we must be going

tienen que aumentarte el sueldo — they have to {o} they've got to give you a rise

tuvo que devolver todo el dinero — he had to pay all the money back

tiene que ser así — it has to be this way

b) [indicando suposición, probabilidad]

¡tienes que estar cansadísima! — you must be really tired!

tiene que dolerte mucho ¿no? — it must hurt a lot, doesn't it?

tiene que estar en tu despacho — it must be in your office

tiene que haberte dolido mucho — it must have hurt a lot

c) [en reproches]

¡tendrías que haberlo dicho antes! — you should have said so before!

¡tendría que darte vergüenza! — you should be ashamed of yourself!

¡tú tenías que ser! — it would be you!, it had to be you!

d) [en sugerencias, recomendaciones]

tendrías que comer más — you should eat more

tendríamos que pedirle perdón — we should apologize to him

2) + participio

tenía puesto el sombrero — he had his hat on

nos tenían preparada una sorpresa — they had prepared a surprise for us

tenía pensado llamarte — I had been thinking of phoning you

te lo tengo dicho muchas veces — I've told you hundreds of times

yo no le tengo visto — I've never set eyes on him

3) + adj

procura tener contentos a todos — he tries to keep everybody happy

me tiene perplejo la falta de noticias — the lack of news is puzzling, I am puzzled by the lack of news

4) esp Méx (=llevar)

tienen tres meses de no cobrar — they haven't been paid for three months, it's three months since they've been paid

tengo cuatro años aquí — I've been here for four years

3.

See:

tenerse

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1.
verbo transitivo [El uso de 'got' en frases como 'I've got a new dress' está mucho más extendido en el inglés británico que en el americano. Éste prefiere la forma 'I have a new dress']

Sentido I

1) (poseer, disponer de) <dinero/trabajo/tiempo> to have

¿tienen hijos? — do they have any children?, have they got any children?

no tenemos pan — we don't have any bread, we haven't got any bread

no tengo a quién recurrir — I have nobody to turn to

tú no tienes idea de lo que fue — you've no idea what it was like

aquí tienes al culpable — here's o this is the culprit

ahí tienes! yo te lo dije — there you are! I told you so

¿conque ésas tenemos? — so that's the way things are, is it?

2)

a) ( llevar encima) to have

¿tiene hora? — have you got the time?

b) ( llevar puesto) to be wearing

qué traje más elegante tienes! — that's a smart suit you're wearing!

3) (hablando de actividades, obligaciones) to have

tengo invitados a cenar — I have o I've got some people coming to dinner

tenemos clases mañana — we've got school tomorrow

tener... que + inf — to have... to + inf

tengo cosas que hacer — I have o I've got things to do

4)

a) (señalando características, atributos) to have

tiene el pelo largo — she has o she's got long hair

tiene mucho tacto — he's very tactful

la casa tiene mucha luz — the house is very light o gets a lot of light

tiene un metro de largo — it is one meter long

tiene mucho de su padre — he's very much like his father

¿y eso qué tiene de malo? — and what's so bad about that?

no tiene nada de extraño — there's nothing strange about it

le lleva 15 años - ¿y eso qué tiene? — (AmL fam) she's 15 years older than he is - so what does that matter?

b) ( expresando edad)

¿cuántos años tienes? — how old are you?

tengo veinte años — I'm twenty (years old)

c) ( con idea de posibilidad)

no creo que tenga arreglo — I don't think it can be fixed

el problema tiene solución — there is a solution to the problem

5) ( dar a luz) <bebé/gemelos> to have

Sentido II

6) (sujetar, sostener) to hold

tenlo derecho — hold it upright

7) ( tomar)

ten la llave — take o here's the key

Sentido III

8) ( recibir) to have

no hemos tenido noticias de él — we haven't heard from him

la propuesta tuvo una acogida favorable — the proposal was favorably received

9)

a) ( sentir)

tengo hambre/sueño/frío — I'm hungry/tired/cold

tiene celos de su hermano — she's jealous of her brother

no tiene interés por nada — she's not interested in anything

le tengo mucho cariño — I'm very fond of him

tengo el placer de... — it gives me great pleasure to...

¿qué tienes? — what's wrong?, what's the matter?

b) (refiriéndose a síntomas, enfermedades) to have

tengo dolor de cabeza — I have o I've got a headache

no saben lo que tiene — they don't know what's wrong with him

c) (refiriéndose a experiencias, sucesos) to have

que tengas buen viaje — have a good trip

tener una discusión con alguien — to have an argument with somebody

10) ( refiriéndose a actitudes)

ten más respeto — have a little more respect

ten paciencia/cuidado — be patient/careful

Sentido IV

11) (indicando estado, situación) (+ compl)

la mesa tiene una pata rota — one of the table legs is broken

tengo las manos sucias — my hands are dirty

tienes el cinturón desabrochado — your belt's undone

lo tiene dominado — she has him under her thumb

lo tengo terminado — I've already finished it

me tiene muy preocupada — I'm very worried about it

nos tuvo allí esperando — he kept us waiting there

me tienen de sirvienta — they treat me like a maid

tengo a la niña enferma — my little girl's sick

12) ( considerar)

tener algo/a alguien por algo: se lo tiene por el mejor he/it is considered (to be) the best; siempre lo tuve por tímido I always thought he was shy; ten por seguro que lo hará — you can be sure he'll do it
2.
tener v aux

Sentido I

1)

a) (expresando obligación, necesidad)

tener que + inf — to have (got) to + inf

tengo que estudiar hoy — I have to o I must study today

no tienes más que apretar este botón — all you have to do is press this button

no tengo por qué darte cuentas a ti — I don't have to explain anything to you

tienes que comer más — you ought to eat more

b) (expresando propósito, recomendación)

tener que + inf: tenemos que ir a verla we must go and see her; tengo que hacer ejercicio I must get some exercise; tendrías que llamarlo — you should ring him

2) ( expresando certeza)

tener que + inf: tiene que estar en este cajón it must be in this drawer; tiene que haber sido él it must have been him; tú tenías que ser! — it had to be you!

Sentido II

3) ( con participio pasado)

¿tiene previsto asistir? — do you plan to attend?

tengo entendido que sí viene — I understand he is coming

te tengo dicho que eso no me gusta — I've told you before I don't like that

teníamos pensado irnos hoy — we intended leaving today

tiene bastante dinero ahorrado — she has quite a lot of money saved up

4) (AmL) ( en expresiones de tiempo)

tienen tres años de casados — they've been married for three years

tenía un año sin verlo — she hadn't seen him for a year
3.
tenerse v pron

1) ( sostenerse)

no podía tenerse en pie — he couldn't stand

no tenerse de sueño — to be dead o asleep on one's feet

2) (refl) ( considerarse)

tenerse por algo: se tiene por muy inteligente — he considers himself to be very intelligent

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= bear, contain, have, hold, own, carry, have got, have + in place, live with, have at + Posesivo + disposal, possess.

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* acabar teniendo = end up with.

* acontecimiento + tener lugar = occurrence + take place.

* a mí también me gustaría tener la misma oportunidad = turnabout is fair play.

* aquí tiene(s) = here is/are.

* a tener en cuenta en el futuro = for future reference.

* cambio + tener lugar = change + take place.

* curso que tiene lugar fuera de la universidad = extension course, off-campus course.

* dar gracias por lo que Uno tiene = count + Posesivo + blessings.

* del que se tiene constancia = recorded.

* demostrar que se tiene razón = prove + Posesivo + point.

* el cliente siempre tiene la razón = the customer is always right.

* empezar a tener dudas = get + cold feet.

* empezar a tener sentido = become + meaningful.

* estudiar + Nombre + teniendo en cuenta + Nombre = place + Nombre + against the background of + Nombre.

* hacer que tenga más valor = put + a premium on.

* hombre que tiene mucho mundo = a man of the world.

* lo que tenga que pasar, que pase = que sera sera, what's meant to be, will be, whatever will be, will be.

* lo que tenga que ser, será = que sera sera, whatever will be, will be, what's meant to be, will be.

* mujer que tiene mucho mundo = a woman of the world.

* necesitarse tener en cuenta = need + consideration.

* negar tener relación con = disclaim + connection with.

* no querer tener nada que ver con = want + nothing to do with.

* no tener alternativa = have + no choice.

* no tener apetito = be off + Posesivo + food, be off + Posesivo + oats.

* no tener constancia de Algo = unrecorded.

* no tener donde caerse muerto = not have two pennies to rub together.

* no tener dos dedos de frente = as thick as a brick, as thick as two (short) planks, as daft as a brush.

* no tener dos dedos de frnete = knucklehead.

* no tener en cuenta = disregard, overlook, skip over, be oblivious of/to, close + the door on, leave + Nombre + out of the picture, fly in + the face of, drop + Nombre + out of the picture.

* no tener errores = be error-free.

* no tener éxito = come up with + nothing, prove + unsuccessful, be unsuccessful.

* no tener fin = there + be + no end to.

* no tener fronteras = have + no boundaries.

* no tener fundamento = be unfounded.

* no tener ganas = can't/couldn't be bothered, can't/couldn't be bothered.

* no tener ganas de comer = be off + Posesivo + food, be off + Posesivo + oats.

* no tener hijos = be childless.

* no tener hogar = be homeless.

* no tener idea = have + no clue, have + no idea.

* no tener idea de = be clueless about, have + no understanding of.

* no tener importancia = be of no importance, make + no difference, be of no consequence.

* no tener información = be undocumented.

* no tener la más mínima idea sobre Algo = Negativo + have + the foggiest idea.

* no tener la menor importancia = be of no particular concern.

* no tener la necesidad de usar Algo = have + no use for.

* no tener la obligación de = be under no obligation.

* no tener la preparación = be untrained.

* no tener límite = have + no limit.

* no tener límites = be boundless.

* no tener lugar = fall through.

* no tener más alternativa que = have + no other option but.

* no tener más opción que = have + little choice but, have + no other option but.

* no tener más remedio que = be stuck with, be left with the need to, get + stuck with.

* no tener nada en contra de = have + no quarrel with, have + nothing against.

* no tener nada en contra de Algo = have + no quarrel about + Nombre.

* no tener nada que perder = have + nothing to lose.

* no tener nada que ver con = be irrelevant to.

* no tener ni idea sobre Algo = not know the first thing about.

* no tener ni la más mínima posibilidad = not to have a prayer.

* no tener ni la más remota posibilidad = not to have a prayer.

* no tener ningún escrúpulo en = have + no qualms about.

* no tener ningún fundamento = not have a leg to stand on.

* no tener ningún interés = can't/couldn't be bothered.

* no tener ningún problema con = be okay with.

* no tener ningún remilgo en = have + no qualms about.

* no tener ningún reparo = have + no qualms about.

* no tener ni pies ni cabeza = be pointless.

* no tener ni punto de comparación = be in a different league.

* no tener ni puta idea = not get + Posesivo + shit together.

* no tener ni puta idea sobre Algo = not know the first thing about.

* no tener ni un pelo de tonto = there are no flies (on/about) + Pronombre.

* no tener ni voz ni voto en = have + no say in.

* no tener noticias es buena señal = no news is good news.

* no tener opción = have + no choice.

* no tener otra alternativa = have + no choice.

* no tener otra alternativa que = have + no other option but.

* no tener otra opción = have + no choice.

* no tener otra opción que = have + no other option but.

* no tener otro objetivo que el de = have + no other purpose than.

* no tener otro sitio donde recurrir = have + nowhere else to turn.

* no tener parangón = be unequalled, be without peer.

* no tener pelos en la lengua = call + a spade a spade.

* no tener posibilidades = be dead meat.

* no tener prejuicios = be open-minded.

* no tener presente = be oblivious of/to.

* no tener que ir muy lejos = not have to look far.

* no tener razón = be wrong.

* no tener razón de ser + Infinitivo = there + be + no sense in + Gerundio.

* no tener reparos = make + no bones about + Algo.

* no tener reparos en admitir que = make + no bones about + Algo.

* no tener representación = be unrepresented.

* no tener respuesta = be unanswerable.

* no tener rival = be second to none.

* no tener rumbo = lose + Posesivo + way.

* no tener salida = be stuck, get + stuck.

* no tenerse en pie = Negativo + hold + water.

* no tener sentido = be meaningless, be pointless, be senseless.

* no tener sentido el + Infinitivo = there + be + no point in + Gerundio.

* no tener sentido + Infinitivo = there + be + little point in + Gerundio, there + be + no sense in + Gerundio.

* no tener suerte = be out of luck.

* no tener tiempo de nada = have + not a moment to spare.

* no tener trabajo = be unemployed.

* no tener trascendencia = be of no consequence.

* no tener un duro = not have a bean.

* no tener valor = be valueless.

* no tener vida privada = like being in a (gold)fish bowl.

* no terminar nunca de tener problemas con = have + no end of problems with.

* ¡Ojalá tuviera...! = I wish I had....

* ¡Ojalá tuviese...! = I wish I had....

* parece tener poco sentido que = there + seem + little point in.

* por si + tener + suerte = on spec.

* que no tiene compensación = non-compensatory [noncompensatory].

* que no tiene precio = priceless.

* que pase lo que tenga que pasar = que sera sera, whatever will be, will be, what's meant to be, will be.

* que tiene lugar una vez a la semana = once-weekly.

* que tiene precio = priced.

* que tiene sentido = meaningful.

* que tiene solución = solvable.

* revista que tiene una gran demanda popular = mass-market journal.

* sin tener = in the absence of.

* sin tener en cuenta = never mind, without regard to, independently of, disregarding, not including.

* sin tener en cuenta el hecho de que = overlook + the fact that.

* sin tener que recurrir a = without recourse to.

* tenemos intereses en ambas partes = our feet are in both worlds.

* tener a Alguien metido en un puño = have + Nombre + under + Posesivo + thumb.

* tener a cargo de uno = have + as + Posesivo + charge.

* tener acceso a información confidencial = be on the inside.

* tener acuerdos con = have + deals with.

* tener afinidades = share + common ground.

* tener aire acondiconado = be air-conditioned.

* tener a la disposición de Uno = have at + Posesivo + disposal.

* tener al alcance = have at + Posesivo + touch.

* tener Algo al alcance = have + Nombre + at + Posesivo + fingertips.

* tener algo a mano = have + Nombre + at + Posesivo + fingertips.

* tener + Algo + a + Posesivo + entera disposición = have + the run of the + Nombre.

* tener Algo bajo el control de Uno = have + Nombre + at + Posesivo + command.

* tener Algo claro = clarify + Posesivo + mind.

* tener Algo en común = have + Nombre + in common, share + Nombre + in common.

* tener algo en contra de = have + something against.

* tener Algo fácilmente accesible = have + Nombre + at + Posesivo + fingertips.

* tener Algo hecho a la medida de uno = have + Nombre + cut out.

* tener algo muy vivo en la mente de uno = be strong in + mind.

* tener algo que decir sobre = have + a say in.

* tener algo que ver con = have + something to do with.

* tener algo reservado = have + something up + Posesivo + sleeve.

* tener alguna incidencia en = have + some bearing on.

* tener alguna posibilidad = have + a fighting chance.

* tener alguna posibilidad de triunfar = have + a fighting chance.

* tener alguna relevancia para = have + some bearing on.

* tener alucinaciones = hallucinate.

* tener a mano = have at + Posesivo + touch, have + on call, have + to hand, keep within + reach, be to hand.

* tener ansias de = crave, crave for.

* tener antecedentes de = have + a track record of.

* tener antojo de = crave, crave for.

* tener a + Posesivo + cargo = have + in + Posesivo + charge.

* tener aspecto = look.

* tener atrasos = be in arrears.

* tener aversión a = have + aversion to.

* tener beneficios = have + benefits.

* tener buena mano con las plantas = have + a green thumb, have + green fingers.

* tener buen apetito = have + a good appetite.

* tener buenas intenciones = be well-intentioned, mean + well.

* tener buenas perspectivas para = be well-placed to.

* tener buen ojo para juzgar a la gente = be a good judge of character.

* tener bulla = be in a hurry.

* tener cabida para = hold, accommodate, include, take.

* tener calentura = have + a temperature, have + a fever.

* tener características en común = share + similarities.

* tener cara de muerto = look like + death warmed (over/up).

* tener carencias = find + wanting.

* tener carta blanca = have + carte-blanche.

* tener causa justificada = have + good cause.

* tener cautela = proceed + with caution.

* tener celos = feel + jealous.

* tener claro = be clear in your mind.

* tener coherencia = cohere.

* tener cólicos = be colicky.

* tener como consecuencia = result (in).

* tener como equivalente = have + counterpart.

* tener como motivo central = plan around + Nombre.

* tener como objetivo = have + as + Posesivo + objective, be in business for.

* tener como sede = headquarter (at/in).

* tener compasión de = have + compassion for.

* tener conocimiento de = be privy to, be aware of.

* tener consecuencias = have + consequences.

* tener consecuencias en = have + implication for.

* tener consecuencias negativas = backfire.

* tener contacto = have + contact.

* tener contactos = liaise (with/between).

* tener controlado a Alguien = have + Nombre + on the run.

* tener control sobre = have + hold on.

* tener coraje = pluck up + courage, gather up + courage.

* tener correlación con = bear + correlation with.

* tener correspondencia = bear + correspondence (to).

* tener cosas en común = share + common ground.

* tener cualidades + Adjetivo = be of + Adjetivo + quality.

* tener cuidado = exercise + care, exercise + caution, proceed + with caution, watch out, take + caution.

* tener cuidado con = watch for, beware (of/that), look out for, be wary of.

* tener cuidado con lo que se dice = say + the right thing.

* tener cuidado con lo que Uno dice = watch + Posesivo + mouth, watch what + say.

* tener cuidado de = be careful, be chary of, take + (great) pains to.

* tener cuidado (de que) = take + care (that).

* tener cultivos = grow + crops.

* tener debilidad por = have + a soft spot for.

* tener delante = have + before.

* tener demasiada prisa = be in too much of a hurry, be in too much of a rush.

* tener derecho a = be entitled to, have + a right to, entitle to, have + the right to, have + a say in.

* tener derecho a expresar + Posesivo + opinión = be entitled to + Posesivo + own opinion.

* tener derecho de paso = have + the right of way.

* tener dificultad = struggle, experience + difficulty, be hard pressed.

* tener dificultad de + Infinitivo = have + difficulty + Gerundio, have + difficulty in + Gerundio.

* tener dificultad en + Verbo = be at pains to + Infinitivo.

* tener dificultades = have + a hard time, have + a tough time.

* tener dinero a punta pala = roll in + Dinero.

* tener dominado a Alguien = have + Nombre + on the run.

* tener dudas = be doubtful, have + misgivings, have + reservations (about), be suspicious.

* tener dudas sobre = be ambivalent about.

* tener efecto = take + effect, have + effect.

* tener efecto sobre = impinge on/upon.

* tener el atrevimiento de = have + the nerve(s) to, have + the cheek to.

* tener el corazón de un león = have + the heart of a lion.

* tener el deber de = have + a responsibility to.

* tener el derecho de = have + the right to.

* tener el descaro de = have + the gall to, have + the nerve(s) to, have + the cheek to.

* tener el destino de = suffer + the fate of.

* tener el estatus profesional de + Nombre = have + Nombre + status.

* tener el gusto de = take + pleasure.

* tener el hábito de = have + the habit of.

* tener el honor de = have + the honour of.

* tener el lujo = have + luxury.

* tener el mando = rule + the roost.

* tener el mejor aspecto posible = look + Posesivo + best.

* tener el mismo destino = suffer + the same fate.

* tener el mono = suffer from + withdrawal symptoms.

* tener el placer de = take + pleasure.

* tener el plazo cumplido = be due.

* tener el plazo vencido = be overdue.

* tener el poder = be the boss, call + the shots, call + the tune, rule + the roost.

* tener el poder de = have + the power to.

* tener el toque mágico = have + the magic touch.

* tener el valor = have + the courage.

* tener el valor de = have + the guts to, have + the nerve(s) to, have + the cheek to.

* tener en común = hold in + common, tread + common ground.

* tener en común con = partake (in/of).

* tener en consideración = take into + consideration, take into + consideration.

* tener en cuenta = allow for, bear in + mind, cater for/to, consider (as), heed, make + allowances, take + account of, take + cognisance of, take + cognition of, take into + account, take into + consideration, make + provision for, bring into + play, give + an ear to, factor, have + regard for, factor in, be aware of, note, keep in + mind.

* tener en cuenta las posibilidades de Algo = consider + possibilities.

* tener en cuenta un punto de vista = take into + account + viewpoint, contemplate + view.

* tener en funcionamiento = have + in effect.

* tener en gran estima = have + a very high regard for.

* tener en mente = bear in + mind, have + in mind, keep in + mind.

* tener en observación = hold under + observation, keep under + observation.

* tener en reserva = hold in + reserve.

* tener entre manos = be up to.

* tener envidia de = envy.

* tener errores = be flawed.

* tener éxito = achieve + success, be successful, get + anywhere, meet + success, prove + successful, succeed, attain + appeal, be a success, find + success, come up + trumps, prove + trumps, take off, meet with + success, hit + the big time, be popular, go + strong.

* tener éxito en el mundo = succeed in + the world.

* tener éxito en la vida = succeed in + life, get on in + life.

* tener expectativas = hold + expectations, have + expectations.

* tener experiencia = have + experience.

* tener fácilmente accesible = have at + Posesivo + touch.

* tener fallos = be flawed.

* tener fe = have + faith (in).

* tener fe en = have + faith (in).

* tener fiebre = have + a temperature, have + a fever.

* tener fijación por = be hipped (on/to), get hipped (on/to).

* tener flatulencia = pass + gas, break + wind, pass + wind.

* tener forma + Adjetivo = be + Adjetivo + in shape.

* tener frenillo = lisp.

* tener fundamento para pensar que = have + reason to believe that.

* tener futuro = have + potential, there + be + a future for/in, have + a future.

* tener ganada la mitad de la batalla = be half the battle.

* tener ganada sólo la mitad de la batalla = be only half the battle.

* tener ganas de = be keen to, have + an/the inclination to.

* tener ganas de + Infinitivo = feel like + Gerundio.

* tener gancho = be engaging.

* tener gastos = incur + costs.

* tener gastos generales = incur + overheads.

* tener gran éxito = hit + a home run, hit it out of + the park, knock it out of + the park.

* tener gran importancia = be of high significance.

* tener gran repercusión = be far reaching.

* tener hambre = be hungry, feel + hungry.

* tener hambre después del esfuerzo = work up + an appetite.

* tener hijos = father + children, have + children.

* tener hipo = hiccup.

* tener horario ajustado = be under time constraint.

* tener horror a = loathe, hate.

* tener idea = have + a clue.

* tener impacto = make + impact.

* tener impacto (sobre) = have + impact (on).

* tener implicaciones para = have + implication for.

* tener importancia = carry + weight, have + high profile, be of consequence.

* tener indigestión = have + indigestion.

* tener influencias = have + pull.

* tener influencia sobre = have + hold on.

* tener iniciativa = be proactive.

* tener intereses en = have + a stake in.

* tener intereses en juego = have + invested.

* tener interés por = have + an interest in.

* tener interés por/en = be interested in.

* tener inventiva = be inventive.

* tener jurisdicción = have + jurisdiction (over).

* tener la autoridad = have + mandate.

* tener la bragueta abierta = fly + be undone.

* tener la capacidad de = have + the potential (to/for).

* tener la cara de = have + the nerve(s) to, have + the cheek to.

* tener la cara descompuesta = look like + death warmed (over/up).

* tener la categoría profesional de + Nombre = hold + Nombre + rank, have + Nombre + rank, enjoy + Nombre + rank.

* tener la certeza de = feel + confident.

* tener la certeza de que = rest + assured that.

* tener la conciencia limpia = have + a clear conscience.

* tener la conciencia tranquila = have + a clear conscience.

* tener la convicción = it + be + Posesivo + understanding.

* tener la costumbre de = have + a habit of, have + the habit of.

* tener la costumbre de + Infinitivo = be in the habit of + Gerundio.

* tener la cuenta bancaria = bank.

* tener la culpa (por/de) = be at fault (for/to).

* tener la culpa de Algo que se ha causado Uno mismo = be of + Posesivo + own making.

* tener la desfachatez de = have + the gall to, have + the nerve(s) to, have + the cheek to.

* tener la desvergüenza de = have + the nerve(s) to, have + the cheek to.

* tener la doble función = double as, double up as.

* tener la facultad de = have + powers to.

* tener la fama de = have + a good record for.

* tener la fecha de + Fecha = be dated + Fecha.

* tener la frescura de = have + the nerve(s) to, have + the cheek to.

* tener la función de = be in the business of.

* tener la impresión = have + the impression, get + the impression.

* tener la impresión de que = get + the feeling that.

* tener la intención de = be intended to, intend, mean.

* tener la intención de + Infinitivo = set out to + Infinitivo.

* tener la libertad de = be at liberty to, feel + free to.

* tener la libertard de/para = have + the latitude to.

* tener la malafortuna de = have + the misfortune to.

* tener la mirada perdida = stare into + space, gaze into + space.

* tener la misma importancia = carry + equal weight.

* tener la obligación de = be under the obligation to.

* tener la ocasión de = have + opportunity to.

* tener la oficina central en = headquarter (at/in).

* tener la opinión = it + be + Posesivo + understanding.

* tener la oportunidad = have + the opportunity.

* tener la oportunidad de = get + (a/the) + chance to, have + opportunity to, get + a chance to.

* tener la osadía de = have + the gall to, have + the nerve(s) to, have + the cheek to.

* tener la paciencia del santo Job = have + the patience of Job.

* tener la paciencia de un santo = have + the patience of a saint.

* tener la posibilidad de = have + chance.

* tener la potestad = have + mandate.

* tener la potestad de = have + the power to, have + the right to.

* tener lapsus = have + lapses.

* tener la reputación de ser = be well known for.

* tener la responsabilidad = charge, undertake + burden.

* tener la responsabilidad de = have + the responsibility of.

* tener la sartén por el mango = call + the shots, be the boss, call + the tune, rule + the roost.

* tener la seguridad de = have + the security of.

* tener la seguridad de que = rest + assured that.

* tener la sensación de que = have + a gut feeling that.

* tener las mismas prerrogativas = have + an equal voice in.

* tener las riendas de = hold + the reins of.

* tener las riendas del poder = hold + the reins of power.

* tener lástima = pity.

* tener lástima de = take + pity on.

* tener la tentación de = be tempted to.

* tener la última palabra = have + the ultimate say, have + the final say, call + the shots, be the boss, call + the tune, rule + the roost.

* tener la vista cansada = need + reading glasses.

* tenerle manía a Alguien = have + it in for + Nombre.

* tenerle rabia a Alguien = have + it in for + Nombre.

* tenerle tirria a Alguien = have + it in for + Nombre.

* tener libertad = have + freedom.

* tener libertad sobre = have + wide discretion over.

* tenerlo crudo = not be easy.

* tenerlo difícil = not be easy, not be easy.

* tenerlo duro = not be easy.

* tenerlo fácil = have + an easy ride.

* tener lo mejor de ambos mundos = have + the best of both worlds.

* tener lo mejor de los dos mundos = have + the best of both worlds.

* tener lo que hace falta = have + what it takes.

* tener lo que hay que tener = have + what it takes.

* tener lo que se necesita = have + what it takes.

* tener los días contados = day + be + numbered, be doomed, doomed, be dead meat, the (hand)writing + be + on the wall, see it + coming.

* tener los nervios de punta = have + butterflies in + Posesivo + stomach.

* tener los nervios en el estómago = have + butterflies in + Posesivo + stomach.

* tener los pies firmemente en el suelo = feet + be + firmly planted on the ground.

* tenerlo todo = have + the best of both worlds.

* tenerlo todo hecho = have + an easy ride.

* tener lugar = take + place, go on, come to + pass.

* tener madera de = be cut out for.

* tener mala fama por = hold in + disrepute, be infamous for.

* tener malas conexiones con = have + poor connections with.

* tener malas intenciones = be up to no good, get up to + no good.

* tener mal de amores = be lovesick.

* tener mal ojo para juzgar a la gente = be a bad judge of character.

* tener más paciencia que el santo Job = have + the patience of Job.

* tener más paciencia que un santo = have + the patience of a saint.

* tener mérito = be meritorious.

* tener miedo = be afraid, be in fear, frighten.

* tener miedo a = be scared of.

* tener miedo a Alguien = regard + Nombre + with fear.

* tener motivo = be right.

* tener motivo justificado = have + good cause.

* tener motivo para = have + cause to.

* tener movilidad = be mobile.

* tener mucha distancia que recorrer = have + a long way to go.

* tener mucha ilusión = be thrilled.

* tener mucha personalidad = be full of character.

* tener mucho camino que recorrer = have + a long way to go.

* tener mucho carácter = be full of character.

* tener mucho cuidado = be extra vigilant.

* tener mucho éxito = hit + a home run, hit it out of + the park, knock it out of + the park.

* tener mucho interés en = have + a high stake in.

* tener mucho interés por = be keen to.

* tener mucho que ver con = have + a great deal to do with.

* tener mucho tiempo libre = have + plenty of time to spare.

* tener muy mala cara = look like + death warmed (over/up).

* tener niños = have + children.

* tener + Nombre = be not without + Nombre.

* tener noticias de = hear from.

* tener + Número + Período de Tiempo = be + Período de Tiempo + old.

* tener obligación = have + obligation.

* tener obsesión con = be hipped (on/to), get hipped (on/to).

* tener ojeras = have + bags under + Posesivo + eyes.

* tener ojos en la nuca = have + eyes in the back of + Posesivo + head.

* tener opinión = take + view.

* tener paciencia = be patient.

* tener paciencia con = bear with + Pronombre.

* tener palabra = keep + Posesivo + word, live up to + Posesivo + word.

* tener paralelo = have + parallel.

* tener pelos en la lengua = mince + words.

* tener pérdidas = make + a loss.

* tener perplejo = stump.

* tener plena conciencia de = be fully aware of.

* tener poca información = be information poor.

* tener pocas luces = as thick as a brick, as thick as two (short) planks, as daft as a brush, knucklehead.

* tener pocas posibilidades de = have + little recourse.

* tener poco que ver = have + little to do.

* tener poco valor = be of little value.

* tener por costumbre + Infinitivo = be in the habit of + Gerundio.

* tener por término medio = average.

* tener posibilidades = stand + chance, be in with a chance.

* tener potencial = have + potential.

* tener precaución de = be chary of.

* tener precedencia = take + priority.

* tener preferencia = be preferential, have + the right of way.

* tener preferencia (sobre) = take + precedence (over).

* tener presente = be mindful of/that, bear in + mind, consider (as), keep in + focus, keep in + mind, make + consideration, mind, make + provision for, have + regard for, be aware of.

* tener presente las posibilidades de Algo = consider + possibilities.

* tener prioridad = trump.

* tener prisa = be in a hurry.

* tener problema con Algo = experience + trouble with.

* tener problemas = have + problems.

* tener problemas con = fall + foul of, run + afoul of problems, run + afoul of, fall + afoul of.

* tener problemas con la ley = fall + foul of the law, go + afoul of the law, fall + afoul of the law.

* tener programado su comienzo = be scheduled to start.

* tener programado su finalización = be scheduled for completion.

* tener pros y contras = be a mixed blessing.

* tener que = have to, hafta [have to].

* tener que aguantar Algo = be stuck with, get + stuck with.

* tener que arreglárselas solo = leave (up) to + Posesivo + own resources, leave to + Posesivo + own devices.

* tener que cargar con = be stuck with, saddle with, get + stuck with.

* tener que cargar con el peso de = be burdened with.

* tener que cargar con el peso de la tradición = be burdened with + tradition.

* tener que competir con = face + competition from.

* tener + que felicitar a Alguien = have to hand it to + Nombre.

* tener que ocurrir = be boun.

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1.
verbo transitivo [El uso de 'got' en frases como 'I've got a new dress' está mucho más extendido en el inglés británico que en el americano. Éste prefiere la forma 'I have a new dress']

Sentido I

1) (poseer, disponer de) <dinero/trabajo/tiempo> to have

¿tienen hijos? — do they have any children?, have they got any children?

no tenemos pan — we don't have any bread, we haven't got any bread

no tengo a quién recurrir — I have nobody to turn to

tú no tienes idea de lo que fue — you've no idea what it was like

aquí tienes al culpable — here's o this is the culprit

ahí tienes! yo te lo dije — there you are! I told you so

¿conque ésas tenemos? — so that's the way things are, is it?

2)

a) ( llevar encima) to have

¿tiene hora? — have you got the time?

b) ( llevar puesto) to be wearing

qué traje más elegante tienes! — that's a smart suit you're wearing!

3) (hablando de actividades, obligaciones) to have

tengo invitados a cenar — I have o I've got some people coming to dinner

tenemos clases mañana — we've got school tomorrow

tener... que + inf — to have... to + inf

tengo cosas que hacer — I have o I've got things to do

4)

a) (señalando características, atributos) to have

tiene el pelo largo — she has o she's got long hair

tiene mucho tacto — he's very tactful

la casa tiene mucha luz — the house is very light o gets a lot of light

tiene un metro de largo — it is one meter long

tiene mucho de su padre — he's very much like his father

¿y eso qué tiene de malo? — and what's so bad about that?

no tiene nada de extraño — there's nothing strange about it

le lleva 15 años - ¿y eso qué tiene? — (AmL fam) she's 15 years older than he is - so what does that matter?

b) ( expresando edad)

¿cuántos años tienes? — how old are you?

tengo veinte años — I'm twenty (years old)

c) ( con idea de posibilidad)

no creo que tenga arreglo — I don't think it can be fixed

el problema tiene solución — there is a solution to the problem

5) ( dar a luz) <bebé/gemelos> to have

Sentido II

6) (sujetar, sostener) to hold

tenlo derecho — hold it upright

7) ( tomar)

ten la llave — take o here's the key

Sentido III

8) ( recibir) to have

no hemos tenido noticias de él — we haven't heard from him

la propuesta tuvo una acogida favorable — the proposal was favorably received

9)

a) ( sentir)

tengo hambre/sueño/frío — I'm hungry/tired/cold

tiene celos de su hermano — she's jealous of her brother

no tiene interés por nada — she's not interested in anything

le tengo mucho cariño — I'm very fond of him

tengo el placer de... — it gives me great pleasure to...

¿qué tienes? — what's wrong?, what's the matter?

b) (refiriéndose a síntomas, enfermedades) to have

tengo dolor de cabeza — I have o I've got a headache

no saben lo que tiene — they don't know what's wrong with him

c) (refiriéndose a experiencias, sucesos) to have

que tengas buen viaje — have a good trip

tener una discusión con alguien — to have an argument with somebody

10) ( refiriéndose a actitudes)

ten más respeto — have a little more respect

ten paciencia/cuidado — be patient/careful

Sentido IV

11) (indicando estado, situación) (+ compl)

la mesa tiene una pata rota — one of the table legs is broken

tengo las manos sucias — my hands are dirty

tienes el cinturón desabrochado — your belt's undone

lo tiene dominado — she has him under her thumb

lo tengo terminado — I've already finished it

me tiene muy preocupada — I'm very worried about it

nos tuvo allí esperando — he kept us waiting there

me tienen de sirvienta — they treat me like a maid

tengo a la niña enferma — my little girl's sick

12) ( considerar)

tener algo/a alguien por algo: se lo tiene por el mejor he/it is considered (to be) the best; siempre lo tuve por tímido I always thought he was shy; ten por seguro que lo hará — you can be sure he'll do it
2.
tener v aux

Sentido I

1)

a) (expresando obligación, necesidad)

tener que + inf — to have (got) to + inf

tengo que estudiar hoy — I have to o I must study today

no tienes más que apretar este botón — all you have to do is press this button

no tengo por qué darte cuentas a ti — I don't have to explain anything to you

tienes que comer más — you ought to eat more

b) (expresando propósito, recomendación)

tener que + inf: tenemos que ir a verla we must go and see her; tengo que hacer ejercicio I must get some exercise; tendrías que llamarlo — you should ring him

2) ( expresando certeza)

tener que + inf: tiene que estar en este cajón it must be in this drawer; tiene que haber sido él it must have been him; tú tenías que ser! — it had to be you!

Sentido II

3) ( con participio pasado)

¿tiene previsto asistir? — do you plan to attend?

tengo entendido que sí viene — I understand he is coming

te tengo dicho que eso no me gusta — I've told you before I don't like that

teníamos pensado irnos hoy — we intended leaving today

tiene bastante dinero ahorrado — she has quite a lot of money saved up

4) (AmL) ( en expresiones de tiempo)

tienen tres años de casados — they've been married for three years

tenía un año sin verlo — she hadn't seen him for a year
3.
tenerse v pron

1) ( sostenerse)

no podía tenerse en pie — he couldn't stand

no tenerse de sueño — to be dead o asleep on one's feet

2) (refl) ( considerarse)

tenerse por algo: se tiene por muy inteligente — he considers himself to be very intelligent

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= bear, contain, have, hold, own, carry, have got, have + in place, live with, have at + Posesivo + disposal, possess.

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* acabar teniendo = end up with.

* acontecimiento + tener lugar = occurrence + take place.

* a mí también me gustaría tener la misma oportunidad = turnabout is fair play.

* aquí tiene(s) = here is/are.

* a tener en cuenta en el futuro = for future reference.

* cambio + tener lugar = change + take place.

* curso que tiene lugar fuera de la universidad = extension course, off-campus course.

* dar gracias por lo que Uno tiene = count + Posesivo + blessings.

* del que se tiene constancia = recorded.

* demostrar que se tiene razón = prove + Posesivo + point.

* el cliente siempre tiene la razón = the customer is always right.

* empezar a tener dudas = get + cold feet.

* empezar a tener sentido = become + meaningful.

* estudiar + Nombre + teniendo en cuenta + Nombre = place + Nombre + against the background of + Nombre.

* hacer que tenga más valor = put + a premium on.

* hombre que tiene mucho mundo = a man of the world.

* lo que tenga que pasar, que pase = que sera sera, what's meant to be, will be, whatever will be, will be.

* lo que tenga que ser, será = que sera sera, whatever will be, will be, what's meant to be, will be.

* mujer que tiene mucho mundo = a woman of the world.

* necesitarse tener en cuenta = need + consideration.

* negar tener relación con = disclaim + connection with.

* no querer tener nada que ver con = want + nothing to do with.

* no tener alternativa = have + no choice.

* no tener apetito = be off + Posesivo + food, be off + Posesivo + oats.

* no tener constancia de Algo = unrecorded.

* no tener donde caerse muerto = not have two pennies to rub together.

* no tener dos dedos de frente = as thick as a brick, as thick as two (short) planks, as daft as a brush.

* no tener dos dedos de frnete = knucklehead.

* no tener en cuenta = disregard, overlook, skip over, be oblivious of/to, close + the door on, leave + Nombre + out of the picture, fly in + the face of, drop + Nombre + out of the picture.

* no tener errores = be error-free.

* no tener éxito = come up with + nothing, prove + unsuccessful, be unsuccessful.

* no tener fin = there + be + no end to.

* no tener fronteras = have + no boundaries.

* no tener fundamento = be unfounded.

* no tener ganas = can't/couldn't be bothered, can't/couldn't be bothered.

* no tener ganas de comer = be off + Posesivo + food, be off + Posesivo + oats.

* no tener hijos = be childless.

* no tener hogar = be homeless.

* no tener idea = have + no clue, have + no idea.

* no tener idea de = be clueless about, have + no understanding of.

* no tener importancia = be of no importance, make + no difference, be of no consequence.

* no tener información = be undocumented.

* no tener la más mínima idea sobre Algo = Negativo + have + the foggiest idea.

* no tener la menor importancia = be of no particular concern.

* no tener la necesidad de usar Algo = have + no use for.

* no tener la obligación de = be under no obligation.

* no tener la preparación = be untrained.

* no tener límite = have + no limit.

* no tener límites = be boundless.

* no tener lugar = fall through.

* no tener más alternativa que = have + no other option but.

* no tener más opción que = have + little choice but, have + no other option but.

* no tener más remedio que = be stuck with, be left with the need to, get + stuck with.

* no tener nada en contra de = have + no quarrel with, have + nothing against.

* no tener nada en contra de Algo = have + no quarrel about + Nombre.

* no tener nada que perder = have + nothing to lose.

* no tener nada que ver con = be irrelevant to.

* no tener ni idea sobre Algo = not know the first thing about.

* no tener ni la más mínima posibilidad = not to have a prayer.

* no tener ni la más remota posibilidad = not to have a prayer.

* no tener ningún escrúpulo en = have + no qualms about.

* no tener ningún fundamento = not have a leg to stand on.

* no tener ningún interés = can't/couldn't be bothered.

* no tener ningún problema con = be okay with.

* no tener ningún remilgo en = have + no qualms about.

* no tener ningún reparo = have + no qualms about.

* no tener ni pies ni cabeza = be pointless.

* no tener ni punto de comparación = be in a different league.

* no tener ni puta idea = not get + Posesivo + shit together.

* no tener ni puta idea sobre Algo = not know the first thing about.

* no tener ni un pelo de tonto = there are no flies (on/about) + Pronombre.

* no tener ni voz ni voto en = have + no say in.

* no tener noticias es buena señal = no news is good news.

* no tener opción = have + no choice.

* no tener otra alternativa = have + no choice.

* no tener otra alternativa que = have + no other option but.

* no tener otra opción = have + no choice.

* no tener otra opción que = have + no other option but.

* no tener otro objetivo que el de = have + no other purpose than.

* no tener otro sitio donde recurrir = have + nowhere else to turn.

* no tener parangón = be unequalled, be without peer.

* no tener pelos en la lengua = call + a spade a spade.

* no tener posibilidades = be dead meat.

* no tener prejuicios = be open-minded.

* no tener presente = be oblivious of/to.

* no tener que ir muy lejos = not have to look far.

* no tener razón = be wrong.

* no tener razón de ser + Infinitivo = there + be + no sense in + Gerundio.

* no tener reparos = make + no bones about + Algo.

* no tener reparos en admitir que = make + no bones about + Algo.

* no tener representación = be unrepresented.

* no tener respuesta = be unanswerable.

* no tener rival = be second to none.

* no tener rumbo = lose + Posesivo + way.

* no tener salida = be stuck, get + stuck.

* no tenerse en pie = Negativo + hold + water.

* no tener sentido = be meaningless, be pointless, be senseless.

* no tener sentido el + Infinitivo = there + be + no point in + Gerundio.

* no tener sentido + Infinitivo = there + be + little point in + Gerundio, there + be + no sense in + Gerundio.

* no tener suerte = be out of luck.

* no tener tiempo de nada = have + not a moment to spare.

* no tener trabajo = be unemployed.

* no tener trascendencia = be of no consequence.

* no tener un duro = not have a bean.

* no tener valor = be valueless.

* no tener vida privada = like being in a (gold)fish bowl.

* no terminar nunca de tener problemas con = have + no end of problems with.

* ¡Ojalá tuviera...! = I wish I had....

* ¡Ojalá tuviese...! = I wish I had....

* parece tener poco sentido que = there + seem + little point in.

* por si + tener + suerte = on spec.

* que no tiene compensación = non-compensatory [noncompensatory].

* que no tiene precio = priceless.

* que pase lo que tenga que pasar = que sera sera, whatever will be, will be, what's meant to be, will be.

* que tiene lugar una vez a la semana = once-weekly.

* que tiene precio = priced.

* que tiene sentido = meaningful.

* que tiene solución = solvable.

* revista que tiene una gran demanda popular = mass-market journal.

* sin tener = in the absence of.

* sin tener en cuenta = never mind, without regard to, independently of, disregarding, not including.

* sin tener en cuenta el hecho de que = overlook + the fact that.

* sin tener que recurrir a = without recourse to.

* tenemos intereses en ambas partes = our feet are in both worlds.

* tener a Alguien metido en un puño = have + Nombre + under + Posesivo + thumb.

* tener a cargo de uno = have + as + Posesivo + charge.

* tener acceso a información confidencial = be on the inside.

* tener acuerdos con = have + deals with.

* tener afinidades = share + common ground.

* tener aire acondiconado = be air-conditioned.

* tener a la disposición de Uno = have at + Posesivo + disposal.

* tener al alcance = have at + Posesivo + touch.

* tener Algo al alcance = have + Nombre + at + Posesivo + fingertips.

* tener algo a mano = have + Nombre + at + Posesivo + fingertips.

* tener + Algo + a + Posesivo + entera disposición = have + the run of the + Nombre.

* tener Algo bajo el control de Uno = have + Nombre + at + Posesivo + command.

* tener Algo claro = clarify + Posesivo + mind.

* tener Algo en común = have + Nombre + in common, share + Nombre + in common.

* tener algo en contra de = have + something against.

* tener Algo fácilmente accesible = have + Nombre + at + Posesivo + fingertips.

* tener Algo hecho a la medida de uno = have + Nombre + cut out.

* tener algo muy vivo en la mente de uno = be strong in + mind.

* tener algo que decir sobre = have + a say in.

* tener algo que ver con = have + something to do with.

* tener algo reservado = have + something up + Posesivo + sleeve.

* tener alguna incidencia en = have + some bearing on.

* tener alguna posibilidad = have + a fighting chance.

* tener alguna posibilidad de triunfar = have + a fighting chance.

* tener alguna relevancia para = have + some bearing on.

* tener alucinaciones = hallucinate.

* tener a mano = have at + Posesivo + touch, have + on call, have + to hand, keep within + reach, be to hand.

* tener ansias de = crave, crave for.

* tener antecedentes de = have + a track record of.

* tener antojo de = crave, crave for.

* tener a + Posesivo + cargo = have + in + Posesivo + charge.

* tener aspecto = look.

* tener atrasos = be in arrears.

* tener aversión a = have + aversion to.

* tener beneficios = have + benefits.

* tener buena mano con las plantas = have + a green thumb, have + green fingers.

* tener buen apetito = have + a good appetite.

* tener buenas intenciones = be well-intentioned, mean + well.

* tener buenas perspectivas para = be well-placed to.

* tener buen ojo para juzgar a la gente = be a good judge of character.

* tener bulla = be in a hurry.

* tener cabida para = hold, accommodate, include, take.

* tener calentura = have + a temperature, have + a fever.

* tener características en común = share + similarities.

* tener cara de muerto = look like + death warmed (over/up).

* tener carencias = find + wanting.

* tener carta blanca = have + carte-blanche.

* tener causa justificada = have + good cause.

* tener cautela = proceed + with caution.

* tener celos = feel + jealous.

* tener claro = be clear in your mind.

* tener coherencia = cohere.

* tener cólicos = be colicky.

* tener como consecuencia = result (in).

* tener como equivalente = have + counterpart.

* tener como motivo central = plan around + Nombre.

* tener como objetivo = have + as + Posesivo + objective, be in business for.

* tener como sede = headquarter (at/in).

* tener compasión de = have + compassion for.

* tener conocimiento de = be privy to, be aware of.

* tener consecuencias = have + consequences.

* tener consecuencias en = have + implication for.

* tener consecuencias negativas = backfire.

* tener contacto = have + contact.

* tener contactos = liaise (with/between).

* tener controlado a Alguien = have + Nombre + on the run.

* tener control sobre = have + hold on.

* tener coraje = pluck up + courage, gather up + courage.

* tener correlación con = bear + correlation with.

* tener correspondencia = bear + correspondence (to).

* tener cosas en común = share + common ground.

* tener cualidades + Adjetivo = be of + Adjetivo + quality.

* tener cuidado = exercise + care, exercise + caution, proceed + with caution, watch out, take + caution.

* tener cuidado con = watch for, beware (of/that), look out for, be wary of.

* tener cuidado con lo que se dice = say + the right thing.

* tener cuidado con lo que Uno dice = watch + Posesivo + mouth, watch what + say.

* tener cuidado de = be careful, be chary of, take + (great) pains to.

* tener cuidado (de que) = take + care (that).

* tener cultivos = grow + crops.

* tener debilidad por = have + a soft spot for.

* tener delante = have + before.

* tener demasiada prisa = be in too much of a hurry, be in too much of a rush.

* tener derecho a = be entitled to, have + a right to, entitle to, have + the right to, have + a say in.

* tener derecho a expresar + Posesivo + opinión = be entitled to + Posesivo + own opinion.

* tener derecho de paso = have + the right of way.

* tener dificultad = struggle, experience + difficulty, be hard pressed.

* tener dificultad de + Infinitivo = have + difficulty + Gerundio, have + difficulty in + Gerundio.

* tener dificultad en + Verbo = be at pains to + Infinitivo.

* tener dificultades = have + a hard time, have + a tough time.

* tener dinero a punta pala = roll in + Dinero.

* tener dominado a Alguien = have + Nombre + on the run.

* tener dudas = be doubtful, have + misgivings, have + reservations (about), be suspicious.

* tener dudas sobre = be ambivalent about.

* tener efecto = take + effect, have + effect.

* tener efecto sobre = impinge on/upon.

* tener el atrevimiento de = have + the nerve(s) to, have + the cheek to.

* tener el corazón de un león = have + the heart of a lion.

* tener el deber de = have + a responsibility to.

* tener el derecho de = have + the right to.

* tener el descaro de = have + the gall to, have + the nerve(s) to, have + the cheek to.

* tener el destino de = suffer + the fate of.

* tener el estatus profesional de + Nombre = have + Nombre + status.

* tener el gusto de = take + pleasure.

* tener el hábito de = have + the habit of.

* tener el honor de = have + the honour of.

* tener el lujo = have + luxury.

* tener el mando = rule + the roost.

* tener el mejor aspecto posible = look + Posesivo + best.

* tener el mismo destino = suffer + the same fate.

* tener el mono = suffer from + withdrawal symptoms.

* tener el placer de = take + pleasure.

* tener el plazo cumplido = be due.

* tener el plazo vencido = be overdue.

* tener el poder = be the boss, call + the shots, call + the tune, rule + the roost.

* tener el poder de = have + the power to.

* tener el toque mágico = have + the magic touch.

* tener el valor = have + the courage.

* tener el valor de = have + the guts to, have + the nerve(s) to, have + the cheek to.

* tener en común = hold in + common, tread + common ground.

* tener en común con = partake (in/of).

* tener en consideración = take into + consideration, take into + consideration.

* tener en cuenta = allow for, bear in + mind, cater for/to, consider (as), heed, make + allowances, take + account of, take + cognisance of, take + cognition of, take into + account, take into + consideration, make + provision for, bring into + play, give + an ear to, factor, have + regard for, factor in, be aware of, note, keep in + mind.

* tener en cuenta las posibilidades de Algo = consider + possibilities.

* tener en cuenta un punto de vista = take into + account + viewpoint, contemplate + view.

* tener en funcionamiento = have + in effect.

* tener en gran estima = have + a very high regard for.

* tener en mente = bear in + mind, have + in mind, keep in + mind.

* tener en observación = hold under + observation, keep under + observation.

* tener en reserva = hold in + reserve.

* tener entre manos = be up to.

* tener envidia de = envy.

* tener errores = be flawed.

* tener éxito = achieve + success, be successful, get + anywhere, meet + success, prove + successful, succeed, attain + appeal, be a success, find + success, come up + trumps, prove + trumps, take off, meet with + success, hit + the big time, be popular, go + strong.

* tener éxito en el mundo = succeed in + the world.

* tener éxito en la vida = succeed in + life, get on in + life.

* tener expectativas = hold + expectations, have + expectations.

* tener experiencia = have + experience.

* tener fácilmente accesible = have at + Posesivo + touch.

* tener fallos = be flawed.

* tener fe = have + faith (in).

* tener fe en = have + faith (in).

* tener fiebre = have + a temperature, have + a fever.

* tener fijación por = be hipped (on/to), get hipped (on/to).

* tener flatulencia = pass + gas, break + wind, pass + wind.

* tener forma + Adjetivo = be + Adjetivo + in shape.

* tener frenillo = lisp.

* tener fundamento para pensar que = have + reason to believe that.

* tener futuro = have + potential, there + be + a future for/in, have + a future.

* tener ganada la mitad de la batalla = be half the battle.

* tener ganada sólo la mitad de la batalla = be only half the battle.

* tener ganas de = be keen to, have + an/the inclination to.

* tener ganas de + Infinitivo = feel like + Gerundio.

* tener gancho = be engaging.

* tener gastos = incur + costs.

* tener gastos generales = incur + overheads.

* tener gran éxito = hit + a home run, hit it out of + the park, knock it out of + the park.

* tener gran importancia = be of high significance.

* tener gran repercusión = be far reaching.

* tener hambre = be hungry, feel + hungry.

* tener hambre después del esfuerzo = work up + an appetite.

* tener hijos = father + children, have + children.

* tener hipo = hiccup.

* tener horario ajustado = be under time constraint.

* tener horror a = loathe, hate.

* tener idea = have + a clue.

* tener impacto = make + impact.

* tener impacto (sobre) = have + impact (on).

* tener implicaciones para = have + implication for.

* tener importancia = carry + weight, have + high profile, be of consequence.

* tener indigestión = have + indigestion.

* tener influencias = have + pull.

* tener influencia sobre = have + hold on.

* tener iniciativa = be proactive.

* tener intereses en = have + a stake in.

* tener intereses en juego = have + invested.

* tener interés por = have + an interest in.

* tener interés por/en = be interested in.

* tener inventiva = be inventive.

* tener jurisdicción = have + jurisdiction (over).

* tener la autoridad = have + mandate.

* tener la bragueta abierta = fly + be undone.

* tener la capacidad de = have + the potential (to/for).

* tener la cara de = have + the nerve(s) to, have + the cheek to.

* tener la cara descompuesta = look like + death warmed (over/up).

* tener la categoría profesional de + Nombre = hold + Nombre + rank, have + Nombre + rank, enjoy + Nombre + rank.

* tener la certeza de = feel + confident.

* tener la certeza de que = rest + assured that.

* tener la conciencia limpia = have + a clear conscience.

* tener la conciencia tranquila = have + a clear conscience.

* tener la convicción = it + be + Posesivo + understanding.

* tener la costumbre de = have + a habit of, have + the habit of.

* tener la costumbre de + Infinitivo = be in the habit of + Gerundio.

* tener la cuenta bancaria = bank.

* tener la culpa (por/de) = be at fault (for/to).

* tener la culpa de Algo que se ha causado Uno mismo = be of + Posesivo + own making.

* tener la desfachatez de = have + the gall to, have + the nerve(s) to, have + the cheek to.

* tener la desvergüenza de = have + the nerve(s) to, have + the cheek to.

* tener la doble función = double as, double up as.

* tener la facultad de = have + powers to.

* tener la fama de = have + a good record for.

* tener la fecha de + Fecha = be dated + Fecha.

* tener la frescura de = have + the nerve(s) to, have + the cheek to.

* tener la función de = be in the business of.

* tener la impresión = have + the impression, get + the impression.

* tener la impresión de que = get + the feeling that.

* tener la intención de = be intended to, intend, mean.

* tener la intención de + Infinitivo = set out to + Infinitivo.

* tener la libertad de = be at liberty to, feel + free to.

* tener la libertard de/para = have + the latitude to.

* tener la malafortuna de = have + the misfortune to.

* tener la mirada perdida = stare into + space, gaze into + space.

* tener la misma importancia = carry + equal weight.

* tener la obligación de = be under the obligation to.

* tener la ocasión de = have + opportunity to.

* tener la oficina central en = headquarter (at/in).

* tener la opinión = it + be + Posesivo + understanding.

* tener la oportunidad = have + the opportunity.

* tener la oportunidad de = get + (a/the) + chance to, have + opportunity to, get + a chance to.

* tener la osadía de = have + the gall to, have + the nerve(s) to, have + the cheek to.

* tener la paciencia del santo Job = have + the patience of Job.

* tener la paciencia de un santo = have + the patience of a saint.

* tener la posibilidad de = have + chance.

* tener la potestad = have + mandate.

* tener la potestad de = have + the power to, have + the right to.

* tener lapsus = have + lapses.

* tener la reputación de ser = be well known for.

* tener la responsabilidad = charge, undertake + burden.

* tener la responsabilidad de = have + the responsibility of.

* tener la sartén por el mango = call + the shots, be the boss, call + the tune, rule + the roost.

* tener la seguridad de = have + the security of.

* tener la seguridad de que = rest + assured that.

* tener la sensación de que = have + a gut feeling that.

* tener las mismas prerrogativas = have + an equal voice in.

* tener las riendas de = hold + the reins of.

* tener las riendas del poder = hold + the reins of power.

* tener lástima = pity.

* tener lástima de = take + pity on.

* tener la tentación de = be tempted to.

* tener la última palabra = have + the ultimate say, have + the final say, call + the shots, be the boss, call + the tune, rule + the roost.

* tener la vista cansada = need + reading glasses.

* tenerle manía a Alguien = have + it in for + Nombre.

* tenerle rabia a Alguien = have + it in for + Nombre.

* tenerle tirria a Alguien = have + it in for + Nombre.

* tener libertad = have + freedom.

* tener libertad sobre = have + wide discretion over.

* tenerlo crudo = not be easy.

* tenerlo difícil = not be easy, not be easy.

* tenerlo duro = not be easy.

* tenerlo fácil = have + an easy ride.

* tener lo mejor de ambos mundos = have + the best of both worlds.

* tener lo mejor de los dos mundos = have + the best of both worlds.

* tener lo que hace falta = have + what it takes.

* tener lo que hay que tener = have + what it takes.

* tener lo que se necesita = have + what it takes.

* tener los días contados = day + be + numbered, be doomed, doomed, be dead meat, the (hand)writing + be + on the wall, see it + coming.

* tener los nervios de punta = have + butterflies in + Posesivo + stomach.

* tener los nervios en el estómago = have + butterflies in + Posesivo + stomach.

* tener los pies firmemente en el suelo = feet + be + firmly planted on the ground.

* tenerlo todo = have + the best of both worlds.

* tenerlo todo hecho = have + an easy ride.

* tener lugar = take + place, go on, come to + pass.

* tener madera de = be cut out for.

* tener mala fama por = hold in + disrepute, be infamous for.

* tener malas conexiones con = have + poor connections with.

* tener malas intenciones = be up to no good, get up to + no good.

* tener mal de amores = be lovesick.

* tener mal ojo para juzgar a la gente = be a bad judge of character.

* tener más paciencia que el santo Job = have + the patience of Job.

* tener más paciencia que un santo = have + the patience of a saint.

* tener mérito = be meritorious.

* tener miedo = be afraid, be in fear, frighten.

* tener miedo a = be scared of.

* tener miedo a Alguien = regard + Nombre + with fear.

* tener motivo = be right.

* tener motivo justificado = have + good cause.

* tener motivo para = have + cause to.

* tener movilidad = be mobile.

* tener mucha distancia que recorrer = have + a long way to go.

* tener mucha ilusión = be thrilled.

* tener mucha personalidad = be full of character.

* tener mucho camino que recorrer = have + a long way to go.

* tener mucho carácter = be full of character.

* tener mucho cuidado = be extra vigilant.

* tener mucho éxito = hit + a home run, hit it out of + the park, knock it out of + the park.

* tener mucho interés en = have + a high stake in.

* tener mucho interés por = be keen to.

* tener mucho que ver con = have + a great deal to do with.

* tener mucho tiempo libre = have + plenty of time to spare.

* tener muy mala cara = look like + death warmed (over/up).

* tener niños = have + children.

* tener + Nombre = be not without + Nombre.

* tener noticias de = hear from.

* tener + Número + Período de Tiempo = be + Período de Tiempo + old.

* tener obligación = have + obligation.

* tener obsesión con = be hipped (on/to), get hipped (on/to).

* tener ojeras = have + bags under + Posesivo + eyes.

* tener ojos en la nuca = have + eyes in the back of + Posesivo + head.

* tener opinión = take + view.

* tener paciencia = be patient.

* tener paciencia con = bear with + Pronombre.

* tener palabra = keep + Posesivo + word, live up to + Posesivo + word.

* tener paralelo = have + parallel.

* tener pelos en la lengua = mince + words.

* tener pérdidas = make + a loss.

* tener perplejo = stump.

* tener plena conciencia de = be fully aware of.

* tener poca información = be information poor.

* tener pocas luces = as thick as a brick, as thick as two (short) planks, as daft as a brush, knucklehead.

* tener pocas posibilidades de = have + little recourse.

* tener poco que ver = have + little to do.

* tener poco valor = be of little value.

* tener por costumbre + Infinitivo = be in the habit of + Gerundio.

* tener por término medio = average.

* tener posibilidades = stand + chance, be in with a chance.

* tener potencial = have + potential.

* tener precaución de = be chary of.

* tener precedencia = take + priority.

* tener preferencia = be preferential, have + the right of way.

* tener preferencia (sobre) = take + precedence (over).

* tener presente = be mindful of/that, bear in + mind, consider (as), keep in + focus, keep in + mind, make + consideration, mind, make + provision for, have + regard for, be aware of.

* tener presente las posibilidades de Algo = consider + possibilities.

* tener prioridad = trump.

* tener prisa = be in a hurry.

* tener problema con Algo = experience + trouble with.

* tener problemas = have + problems.

* tener problemas con = fall + foul of, run + afoul of problems, run + afoul of, fall + afoul of.

* tener problemas con la ley = fall + foul of the law, go + afoul of the law, fall + afoul of the law.

* tener programado su comienzo = be scheduled to start.

* tener programado su finalización = be scheduled for completion.

* tener pros y contras = be a mixed blessing.

* tener que = have to, hafta [have to].

* tener que aguantar Algo = be stuck with, get + stuck with.

* tener que arreglárselas solo = leave (up) to + Posesivo + own resources, leave to + Posesivo + own devices.

* tener que cargar con = be stuck with, saddle with, get + stuck with.

* tener que cargar con el peso de = be burdened with.

* tener que cargar con el peso de la tradición = be burdened with + tradition.

* tener que competir con = face + competition from.

* tener + que felicitar a Alguien = have to hand it to + Nombre.

* tener que ocurrir = be boun

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GUIA DE BUSQUEDA

■ tener (verbo transitivo)

Sentido I

A poseer, disponer de

B

1 llevar encima

2 llevar puesto

C actividades, obligaciones

D

1 señalando características

2 expresando edad

3 con idea de posibilidad

E dar a luz

Sentido II

A sujetar, sostener

B tomar

Sentido III

A recibir

B

1 sentir

2 refiriéndose a síntomas

3 refiriéndose a sucesos

C refiriéndose a actitudes

Sentido IV

A indicando estado, situación

B tener algo/a alguien por algo

■ tener (verbo auxiliar)

Sentido I

A

1 tener que: obligación

2 tener que: propósito

B tener que: certeza

Sentido II

A con participio pasado

B en expresiones de tiempo

■ tenerse (verbo pronominal)

A sostenerse

B tenerse por algo

vt

[El uso de `got' en frases como `I've got a new dress' está mucho más extendido en el inglés británico que en el americano. Éste prefiere la forma `I have a new dress']

Sentido I

A (poseer, disponer de) ‹dinero/trabajo/tiempo› to have

ése ya lo tengo I already have that one, I've already got that one

¿tienen hijos? do they have any children?, have they got any children?

tiene un sueldo muy bueno she earns a very good salary, she is on a very good salary

no tenemos aceitunas we don't have any olives, we haven't got any olives

no tenía bastante dinero I didn't have enough money

no tengo a quién recurrir I have o I've got nobody to turn to

tú no tienes idea de lo que fue you've no idea o you can't imagine what it was like

aquí tienes al autor del delito here's o this is the culprit

¡ahí tienes! ¿ves cómo no se los puede dejar solos? there you are! you see how they can't be left on their own?

¿conque ésas tenemos? so that's the way things are, is it?

no tenerlas todas consigo ( fam): no sé, no las tengo todas conmigo I don't know, I'm not entirely sure o I'm not a hundred percent sure o I'm not at all sure

tenerla con algn (CS fam); to have it in for sb ( colloq)

tenerla con algo (CS fam); to keep o go on about sth ( colloq)

B

1 (llevar encima) to have

¿tienes cambio de $100? do you have change for $100?

no tengo un lápiz I don't have a pencil (on me), I haven't got a pencil (on me)

¿tiene hora? have you got the time?, could you tell me the time?

2 (llevar puesto) to be wearing, have on

¡qué traje más elegante tienes! that's a smart suit you're wearing o you have on!

C (hablando de actividades, obligaciones) to have

esta noche tengo una fiesta I'm going to o I have a party tonight

los viernes tenemos gimnasia we have keep-fit on Fridays

tenemos invitados a cenar we have o we've got some people coming to dinner

tengo un par de camisas que planchar I have o I've got a couple of shirts to iron

D

1 [ Vocabulary notes (Spanish) ] (señalando características, atributos) to have

tiene los ojos castaños/el pelo largo she has o she's got brown eyes/long hair

tiene mucho tacto/valor he's very tactful/brave

tiene habilidad para esas cosas he's very good at that sort of thing

tiene sus defectos he has o he's got his faults

la habitación tiene mucha luz the room is very light o gets a lot of light

tiene cuatro metros de largo por tres de ancho it is four meters long and three meters wide

¿cuánto tienes de cintura? what's your waist measurement?

tiene mucho de su padre he's very much like his father, he takes after his father

tener algo DE algo:

¿y eso qué tiene de malo? and what's (so) bad about that?

no tiene nada de extraño there's nothing strange about it

le lleva 15 años — ¿y eso qué tiene? ( AmL fam); she's 15 years older than he is — so what does that matter?

2 [ Vocabulary notes (Spanish) ]

(expresando edad): ¿cuántos años tienes? how old are you?

tengo cuarenta años I'm forty (years old)

tengo edad para ser tu padre I'm old enough to be your father

el televisor ya tiene muchos años the television set is very old

3

(con idea de posibilidad): no creo que tenga arreglo I don't think it can be fixed, I think it's beyond repair

el problema no tiene solución there is no solution to the problem, the problem is insoluble

E (dar a luz) to have

tener un niño or hijo or bebé to have a child o baby

Sentido II

A (sujetar, sostener) to hold

sube, que yo te tengo la escalera go on up, I'll hold the ladder for you

¿me tienes esto un minuto? could you hold this for a minute?

tenlo derecho hold it upright

B

(tomar): ten la llave take the key, here's the key

Sentido III

A (recibir) to have

hace un mes que no tenemos noticias de él we haven't heard from him for a month

la propuesta tuvo una acogida favorable the proposal was favorably received

tuvo una gran decepción/sorpresa it was a terrible disappointment/a big surprise for her

B

1

(sentir): tengo hambre/sueño/frío I'm hungry/tired/cold

tiene celos de su hermano she's jealous of her brother

no tiene interés por nada she's not interested in anything

le tengo mucho cariño a esta casa I'm very fond of this house

tengo el placer/honor de anunciar … it gives me great pleasure/I have the honor to announce …

¿qué tienes? ¿por qué lloras? what's wrong? o what's the matter? why are you crying?

2 (refiriéndose a síntomas, enfermedades) to have

tengo un dolor de cabeza horrible I have o I've got a terrible headache

¿has tenido las paperas? have you had mumps?

está enfermo, pero no saben qué tiene he's ill, but they don't know what it is o what he's got o what's wrong with him

3 (refiriéndose a sucesos, experiencias) to have

tuvimos un verano muy bueno we had a very good summer

tuve un sueño espantoso I had a terrible dream

que tengas buen viaje have a good trip

tuve una discusión con él I had an argument with him

C

(refiriéndose a actitudes): ten un poco más de respeto have a little more respect

ten paciencia/cuidado be patient/careful

tuvo la gentileza de prestármelo she was kind enough to lend it to me

tuvo la precaución de llamar antes de ir she had the foresight to phone before she went

bien² adv G. (↑ bien (2))

Sentido IV

A (indicando estado, situación) (+ compl):

el sofá tiene el tapizado sucio the upholstery on the sofa is dirty

la mesa tiene una pata rota one of the table legs is broken

tenía el suéter puesto al revés he had his sweater on back to front

tengo las manos sucias my hands are dirty

tenía los ojos cerrados she had her eyes closed

tienes el cinturón desabrochado your belt's undone

lo tengo escondido I have it hidden away

ya lo tiene roto it's already broken o he's broken it already

la tuvo engañada mucho tiempo he was cheating on her for a long time

lo tiene dominado she has him under her thumb

eso me tiene muy preocupada I'm very worried about that

me tuvo escribiendo a máquina toda la tarde she had me typing all afternoon

nos tuvo allí esperando una hora he kept us waiting there for an hour

a la pobre la tienen de sirvienta they treat the poor girl like a maid

tengo a la niña enferma my little girl's sick

¿en qué mano lo tengo? which hand is it in?

B (considerar) tener algo/a algn POR algo:

se lo tiene por el mejor hospital del país it is supposed to be o it is considered (to be) the best hospital in the country

lo tienen por buen cirujano he's held to be o he's considered (to be) a good surgeon

siempre lo tuve por tímido I always thought he was shy

ten por seguro que lo hará rest assured o you can be sure he'll do it

■

v aux

Sentido I

A

1 (expresando obligación, necesidad) tener QUE + INF:

tengo que terminarlo hoy I have to o I must finish it today

tienes que comer más, estás muy delgada you must eat more, you're very thin

no tienes más que apretar este botón all you have to do is press this button

no tienes que estar allí hasta las nueve you don't have to be there until nine

no tengo por qué darte cuentas a ti I don't have to explain anything to you, I don't owe you any explanations

no tienes que comer tanto (no debes) you mustn't eat so much; (no hace falta) you don't have to eat that much, there's no need to eat that much

tendría que cambiarme, no puedo ir así I'd have to o I ought to o I should change, I can't go like this

2 (expresando propósito, recomendación) tener QUE + INF:

tenemos que ir a ver esa película we must go and see that movie

tengo que hacer ejercicio I must get some exercise

tienes que leerlo, es buenísimo you must read it, it's really good

B (expresando certeza) tener QUE + INF:

tiene que estar en este cajón it must be in this drawer

tiene que haber sido él it must have been him

tengo que haberlo dejado en casa I must have left it at home

¡tú tenías que ser! it had to be you, didn't it?

ver² vt I. (↑ ver (2))

Sentido II

A

(con participio pasado): ¿tiene previsto asistir al congreso? do you plan to attend the conference?

ya tenían planeada su estrategia they already had their strategy worked out

tengo entendido que llega mañana I understand he's arriving tomorrow

tiene ganado el afecto del público she has won the public's affection

te tengo dicho que eso no me gusta I've told you before I don't like that

teníamos pensado irnos el jueves we intended leaving on Thursday

tiene bastante dinero ahorrado she has quite a lot of money saved up

B

( AmL) (en expresiones de tiempo): cuatro años tenía sin verlo she hadn't seen him for four years

tienen tres años de casados they've been married for three years

■ tenerse

v pron

A

(sostenerse): no podía tenerse en pie he couldn't stand

tiene un sueño que no se tiene ( fam); he's out o dead on his feet ( colloq)

B ( refl) (considerarse) tenerse POR algo:

se tiene por muy inteligente he considers himself to be o he thinks he is very intelligent

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Multiple Entries:
tener
tener algo
tener ( conjugate tener) verbo transitivo El uso de `got' en frases como `I've got a new dress' está mucho más extendido en el inglés británico que en el americano. Este prefiere la forma `I have a new dress'
1
a) (poseer, disponer de) ‹dinero/trabajo/tiempo› to have;

◊ ¿tienen hijos? do they have any children?, have they got any children?;

no tenemos pan we don't have any bread, we haven't got any bread;
tiene el pelo largo she has o she's got long hair
b) ( llevar encima) ‹lápiz/cambio› to have;

◊ ¿tiene hora? have you got the time?

c) (hablando de actividades, obligaciones) to have;

◊ tengo invitados a cenar I have o I've got some people coming to dinner;

tengo cosas que hacer I have o I've got things to do
d) ( dar a luz) ‹bebé/gemelos› to have

2
a) (señalando características, tamaño) to be;

◊ la casa tiene mucha luz the house is very light;

tiene un metro de largo it is one meter long;
le lleva 15 años — ¿y eso qué tiene? (AmL fam) she's 15 years older than he is — so what does that matter?
b) ( señalando edad) to be;

◊ ¿cuántos años tienes? how old are you?;

tengo veinte años I'm twenty (years old)
3
a) (sujetar, sostener) to hold;

◊ tenlo derecho hold it upright

b) ( tomar):

◊ ten la llave take o here's the key

4
a) ( sentir):

◊ tengo hambre/frío I'm hungry/cold;

le tengo mucho cariño I'm very fond of him;
tengo el placer de … it gives me great pleasure to …
b) ( refiriéndose a enfermedades) ‹gripe/cáncer› to have;

◊ tengo dolor de cabeza I have o I've got a headache

c) ( refiriéndose a experiencias) ‹discusión/accidente› to have;

◊ que tengas buen viaje have a good trip

5 ( refiriéndose a actitudes):
◊ ten más respeto have a little more respect;

ten paciencia/cuidado be patient/careful;
tiene mucho tacto he's very tactful
6 (indicando estado, situación):
◊ la mesa tiene una pata rota one of the table legs is broken;

tengo las manos sucias my hands are dirty;
tienes el cinturón desabrochado your belt's undone;
me tiene muy preocupada I'm very worried about it
tener v aux
1 tener que hacer algo
a) (expresando obligación, necesidad) to have (got) to do sth;

◊ tengo que estudiar hoy I have to o I must study today;

tienes que comer más you ought to eat more
b) (expresando propósito, recomendación):

◊ tenemos que ir a ver esa película we must go and see that movie;

tendrías que llamarlo you should ring him
c) ( expresando certeza):

◊ tiene que estar en este cajón it must be in this drawer;

¡tú tenías que ser! it had to be you!
2 ( con participio pasado):
◊ tengo entendido que sí viene I understand he is coming;

te tengo dicho que … I've told you before (that) …;
teníamos pensado irnos hoy we intended leaving today
3 (AmL) ( en expresiones de tiempo):
◊ tienen tres años de casados they've been married for three years;

tenía un año sin verlo she hadn't seen him for a year
tenerse verbo pronominal ( sostenerse):
◊ no podía tenerse en pie he couldn't stand;

no tenerse de sueño to be dead on one's feet
tener
I verbo transitivo
1 (poseer, disfrutar) to have, have got: tengo muy buena memoria, I have a very good memory
no tiene coche, he hasn't got a car
tiene dos hermanas, he has two sisters
tiene mucho talento, he's very talented
no tenemos suficiente dinero, we don't have enough money
(ser dueño de) to own: tiene una cadena de hoteles, he owns a chain of hotels ➣ Ver nota en have 2 (contener) to contain: esta bebida no tiene alcohol, this drink doesn't contain alcohol
3 (asir, sujetar) to hold: la tenía en brazos, she was carrying her in her arms
4 (hospedar) tiene a su suegra en casa, his mother-in-law is staying with them
5 (juzgar, considerar) la tengo por imposible, I regard her as a hopeless case
nos tienen por tontos, they think we are stupid
tenlo por seguro, you can be sure
6 (pasar el tiempo de cierta manera) to have: he tenido un día espantoso, I've had a dreadful day
7 (padecer, sentir) tiene celos, he's jealous
tengo hambre/sed, I'm hungry/thirsty
ten paciencia conmigo, be patient with me
tengo un dolor de cabeza terrible, I have a terrible headache
8 (profesar) to have: me tiene cariño, he is very fond of me
no le tengo ningún respeto, I have no respect for him
9 (años, tiempo) to be: el bebé tiene ocho días, the baby is eight days old
(medidas) la cama tiene metro y medio de ancho, the bed is one and a half metres wide
10 (mantener) to keep: no sabe tener la boca cerrada, she can't keep her mouth shut
nos tuvo dos horas esperando, he kept us waiting for two hours
tiene su habitación muy ordenada, he keeps his room very tidy
me tiene preocupada, I'm worried about him
11 ( tener que + infinitivo) tengo que hacerlo, I must do it
tienes que tomarte las pastillas, you have to take your pills
tendrías que habérselo dicho, you ought to have told her ➣ Ver nota en must
II verbo aux to have: mira que te lo tengo dicho veces, I've told you time and time again
Tener tiene dos traducciones básicas: to have o to have got. Esta segunda se usa casi únicamente para expresar posesión y solo en el presente: Tengo un coche nuevo. I have got a new car.
La primera se usa en sentido más general: Va a tener un problema. He's going to have a problem. Recuerda que la forma interrogativa de I have got es have I got?, mientras que la forma interrogativa de I have es do I have?
Cuando tener significa sentir, se traduce por el verbo to be: Tengo hambre. I am hungry.

' tener' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
abrigar
- abuela
- abundar
- acarrear
- accidente
- acostumbrar
- admirar
- adolecer
- agobiarse
- añorar
- antena
- apetecer
- apremiar
- aptitud
- arcada
- arte
- banco
- bombera
- bombero
- burbuja
- cabida
- cabronada
- cacao
- caer
- cagalera
- calor
- cantar
- capaz
- carácter
- carrete
- celebrarse
- céntimo
- certeza
- certidumbre
- ciega
- ciego
- conciencia
- conllevar
- consecuencia
- constar
- contingente
- corazón
- correa
- correrse
- cosa
- cosquillas
- costar
- creer
- cruda
- crudo
English:
access
- accommodate
- act
- add up
- afraid
- agree
- aim to
- allow for
- allowance
- approve of
- around
- associate
- attached
- augment
- authoritarian
- ax
- axe
- barrel
- be
- bear
- bear with
- bearing
- begrudge
- believe in
- belong
- beware
- boast
- bone
- boomerang
- breathing space
- broody
- brush
- butterfly
- calculate
- careful
- celebrate
- clash
- clever
- come off
- command
- connected
- conscience
- consider
- consideration
- count
- crash
- date
- daunt
- debt
- depend

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tener

♦ vt

1. [poseer, disfrutar de] [objeto, cualidad, elemento, parentesco] to have;

no tengo televisor/amigos I haven't got o I don't have a television/any friends;

¿tienes un bolígrafo? have you got o do you have a pen?;

¿tiene usted hora? have you got the time?;

tenemos un mes para terminarlo we've got a month in which to finish it;

tiene el pelo corto, ojos azules y gafas she has (got) short hair, blue eyes and she wears glasses;

muchos no tienen trabajo o [m5] empleo a lot of people are out of work;

el documental no tiene mucho interés the documentary is not very interesting;

¿cuántas habitaciones tiene? how many rooms has it got o does it have?;

¿tienes hermanos? have you got o do you have any brothers or sisters?;

tengo un hermano I've got o I have a brother;

tener un niño to have a baby;

no tienen hijos they haven't got o don't have any children;
RP Fam
tener algo a bocha [en gran cantidad] to have tons o loads of sth;

Comp

¿conque ésas tenemos?, ¿ahora no quieres ayudar? so that's the deal, is it? you don't want to help now, then;

Comp

no las tiene todas consigo he is not too sure about it;

Comp
muy Fam
tenerlos bien puestos to have guts;

Prov

tanto tienes, tanto vales you are what you own

2. [padecer, realizar, experimentar] to have;

tener fiebre to have a temperature;

tiene cáncer/el sida she has (got) cancer/AIDS;

doctor, ¿qué tengo? what's wrong with me, doctor?;

no tienes nada (grave) it's nothing (serious), there's nothing (seriously) wrong with you;

tuvieron una pelea/reunión they had a fight/meeting;

tengo las vacaciones en agosto my holidays are in August;

mañana no tenemos clase we don't have to go to school tomorrow, there's no school tomorrow;

¡que tengan buen viaje! have a good journey!;

no he tenido un buen día I haven't had a good day;

tiene lo que se merece she's got what she deserves

3. [medida, años, sensación, sentimiento] to be;

tiene 3 metros de ancho it's 3 metres wide;

¿cuántos años tienes? how old are you?;

tiene diez años she's ten (years old);
Am
tengo tres años aquí I've been here for three years;

tener hambre/miedo to be hungry/afraid;

tener suerte/mal humor to be lucky/bad-tempered;

tengo un dolor de espalda terrible I have a terrible backache;

tengo alergia al polvo I'm allergic to dust;

me tienen cariño/envidia they're fond/jealous of me;

le tiene lástima he feels sorry for her;

tengo ganas de llorar I feel like crying

4. [hallarse o hacer estar en cierto estado]
tenía la cara pálida her face was pale;

tienes una rueda pinchada you've got a Br puncture o US flat;

tienes la corbata torcida your tie isn't straight;

me tuvo despierto it kept me awake;

eso la tiene despistada/preocupada that has her confused/worried;

esto la tendrá ocupada un rato this will keep her busy for a while;

un psicópata tiene atemorizada a la población a psychopath is terrorizing the population;

nos tuvieron una hora en comisaría they kept us at the police station for an hour;

me tuvo esperando una hora she kept me waiting an hour;

nos tuvieron toda la noche viendo vídeos they made us watch videos all night;

la tienen como o [m5] de encargada en un restaurante she's employed as a manageress in a restaurant

5. [sujetar] to hold;

tenlo por el asa hold it by the handle;

¿puedes tenerme esto un momento? could you hold this for me a minute?;

ten los brazos en alto hold your arms up high

6. [tomar]
ten el libro que me pediste here's the book you asked me for;

¡aquí tienes!, ¡ten! here you are!;

ahí tienes la respuesta there's your answer

7. [recibir] [mensaje, regalo, visita, sensación] to get;

tuve una carta suya I got o had a letter from her;

el que llegue primero tendrá un premio whoever arrives first will get a prize;

tendrás noticias mías you'll hear from me;

tenemos invitados/a la familia a cenar we've got guests/the family over for dinner;

tendrá una sorpresa he'll get a surprise;

tenía/tuve la impresión de que… I had/got the impression that…;

tuve una verdadera desilusión I was really disappointed

8. [valorar, estimar]
tener en mucho/poco a alguien to think a lot/not to think very much of sb;

me tienen por tonto they think I'm stupid;
Formal
tener a bien hacer algo to be kind enough to do sth;

les ruego tengan a bien considerar mi candidatura para el puesto de… I would be grateful if you would consider my application for the post of…

9. [guardar, contener] to keep;

¿dónde tienes las joyas/el dinero? where do you keep the jewels/money?;

¿dónde tendré las gafas? where can my glasses be?;

la botella tenía un mensaje the bottle had a message inside;

esta cuenta no tiene fondos there are no funds in this account

10. RP Fam
tenerla con algo/alguien to go on about sth/sb;

¡cómo la tenés con tu vecino! you're always going on about your neighbour!;

¡cómo la tiene con el auto que se va a comprar! he's always going on about the car he's going to buy!;

¡cómo la tiene el jefe contigo! the boss really has it in for you!

♦ v aux

1. [antes de participio] [haber]
teníamos pensado ir al teatro we had thought of going to the theatre, we had intended to go to the theatre;

¿cuánto tienes hecho de la tesis? how much of your thesis have you (got) done?;

te tengo dicho que no pises los charcos I've told you before not to step in puddles;

tengo entendido que se van a casar I understand (that) they are going to get married

2.
tener que: [indica obligación] [m5] tener que hacer algo to have to do sth;

tenía/tuve que hacerlo I had to do it;

¿tienes que irte? do you have to go?, have you got to go?;

tienes que esforzarte más you must try harder;

tiene que ser así it has to be this way;

tenemos que salir de aquí we have (got) to o need to get out of here, we must get out of here;

teníamos que haber hecho esto antes we should have o ought to have done this before;

no tienes que disculparte you needn't apologize, you don't need to apologize;

si quieres algo, no tienes más que pedirlo if you want something, all you have to do is ask;

no tienes por qué venir, si no quieres you don't have to come if you don't want to

3.
tener que: [indica propósito, consejo] [m5] tenemos que ir a cenar un día we ought to o should go for dinner some time;

tienes que ir a ver esa película you must see that movie;

tenías que haber visto cómo corría you should have seen him run;

tendrías que dejar de fumar you ought to give up smoking

4.
tener que: [indica probabilidad] [m5] ya tienen que haber llegado they must have o should have arrived by now;

las llaves tienen que andar por aquí the keys must be round here somewhere;

tendría que haber terminado hace rato she should have o ought to have finished some time ago;

tenía que ser él, no podía ser otro it had to be him, it couldn't have been anyone else

5.
tener que ver: tener que ver con algo/alguien to have to do with sth/sb;

actitudes que tienen que ver con la falta de educación attitudes which are related to a lack of education;

se apellida Siqueiros, pero no tiene que ver con el pintor his surname is Siqueiros, but he's got nothing to do with the painter;

¿qué tiene eso que ver conmigo? what has that got to do with me?;

no tener nada que ver con algo/alguien to have nothing to do with sth/sb;

lo que digo no tiene nada que ver con eso what I'm saying has nothing to do with that;

aunque los dos vinos sean Rioja, no tienen nada que ver even if both wines are Riojas, there's no comparison between them;

¿qué tiene que ver que sea mujer para que haga bien su trabajo? what's her being a woman got to do with whether or not she does a good job?;

es un poco tarde, ¿no? – ¿y qué tiene que ver? it's a bit late, isn't it? – so what?;

tener que ver en algo to be involved in sth;

dicen que la CIA tuvo que ver en ello rumour has it the CIA were involved;

¿has tenido tú algo que ver en esto? have you had something to do with this?

♦ See also the pronominal verb tenerse

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tener

v/t

1 have;

tener 10 años be 10 (years old);

tener un metro de ancho/largo be one meter wide/long o in width/length

2

:

ha tenido un niño she’s had a little boy

3

:

tener a alguien por algo regard s.o. as sth, consider s.o. to be sth

4

:

tengo que madrugar I must get up early, I have to o I’ve got to get up early;

tuve que madrugar I had to get up early

5

:

conque ¿esas tenemos? so that’s how it is o things stand, eh?;

no tuvo a bien saludarme he did not see fit to greet me;

no las tengo todas conmigo fam I’m not one hundred per cent sure;

eso me tiene nervioso that makes me nervous

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tener {80} vt

1) : to have

tiene ojos verdes: she has green eyes

tengo mucho que hacer: I have a lot to do

tiene veinte años: he's twenty years old

tiene un metro de largo: it's one meter long

2) : to hold

ten esto un momento: hold this for a moment

3) : to feel, to make

tengo frío: I'm cold

eso nos tiene contentos: that makes us happy

4)

tener por : to think, to consider

me tienes por loco: you think I'm crazy

tener v aux

1)

tener que : to have to

tengo que salir: I have to leave

tiene que estar aquí: it has to be here, it must be here

2) (with past participle)

tenía pensado escribirte: I've been thinking of writing to you

♦ See also the reflexive verb tenerse

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tener vb

1. (en general) to have

¿tienes hermanos? have you any brothers or sisters?

tiene el pelo largo she has long hair

tenía dolor de cabeza I had a headache

tuve un sueño I had a dream

En el presente, sobre todo en inglés hablado, se puede emplear have got en vez de have, por ejemplo, have you got any brothers or sisters?

2. (edad, tamaño) to be

tiene quince años she's fifteen years old

la habitación tiene cuatro metros de largo the room is four metres long

Muchas veces se utiliza el verbo to be y el sustantivo se traduce con un adjetivo

tengo calor I'm hot

tengo hambre I'm hungry

tengo miedo I'm afraid

tengo sed I'm thirsty

aquí tienes here you are

tener pensado hacer algo to intend doing something

tener que to have to

tengo que ir a trabajar I have to go to work

tienes que estudiar más you have to study more

tener que ver to have to do with / to concern

no tiene nada que ver contigo it's got nothing to do with you / it doesn't concern you

Spanish-English dictionary > tener
2 te

pron.

1 you.

le gustaría verte she'd like to see you

2 (to) you.

te lo dio he gave it to you, he gave you it

te tiene miedo he's afraid of you

3 yourself.

¡vístete! get dressed!

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te

► nombre femenino

1 name of the letter t

2 (regla) T-square

————————

te

► pronombre

1 you, to you, for you

■ no te veo I can't see you

■ te mandaré una carta I'll send you a letter, I'll send a letter to you

■ te lo compré I bought one for you, I bought you one

2 (uso reflexivo) yourself

■ sírvete help yourself

■ ponte el abrigo put your coat on

3 (uso pronominal) no se traduce

■ te caerás you'll fall

■ vete a casa go home

■ no te muevas don't move

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pron.

1) you

2) for you, from you, to you

3) yourself

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I
SF name of the letter T
II
PRON PERS

1) [como complemento directo] you

te quiero mucho — I love you very much

ayer te vi en el centro — I saw you in the city centre yesterday

2) [como complemento indirecto] you

te voy a dar un consejo — I'm going to give you some advice

te he traído esto — I've brought you this, I've brought this for you

me gustaría comprártelo para navidad — I'd like to buy it for you o buy you it for Christmas

no te lo compro porque lo vendes muy caro — I'm not going to buy from you because you're charging too much for it

¿te han arreglado el ordenador? — have they fixed your computer (for you)?

3) [con partes del cuerpo, ropa]

¿te duelen los pies? — do your feet hurt?

¿te has puesto el abrigo? — have you put your coat on?

4) [uso enfático]

te lo comiste todo — you ate it all up

se te ha caído el bolígrafo — you've dropped your pen

se te ha parado el reloj — your watch has stopped

5) [uso reflexivo o pronominal]

¿te has lavado? — have you washed?

¡cálmate! — calm down!

¿te levantas temprano? — do you get up early?

tienes que defenderte — you have to defend yourself

te vas a caer — you'll fall

te equivocas — you're wrong

¿te has hecho daño? — have you hurt yourself?

6) [uso impersonal]

aquí siempre te intentan timar — they always try to cheat you here

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I
femenino: name of the letter t
II
pronombre personal

a) you

¿te ha mandado la cuenta? — has he sent you the bill?

no te lo quiero prestar — I don't want to lend it to you

¿te lo paso a máquina? — shall I type it for you?

te lo quiere quitar — he wants to take it away from you

voy a serte sincera — I'll be frank with you

cuídate — (refl) look after yourself

¿te has cortado el pelo? — (refl) have you cut your hair?; (caus) have you had your hair cut?

¿te sientes bien? — are you feeling all right?

no te muevas — don't move

b) (impers)

cuando te pasa eso... — when that happens...

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I
femenino: name of the letter t
II
pronombre personal

a) you

¿te ha mandado la cuenta? — has he sent you the bill?

no te lo quiero prestar — I don't want to lend it to you

¿te lo paso a máquina? — shall I type it for you?

te lo quiere quitar — he wants to take it away from you

voy a serte sincera — I'll be frank with you

cuídate — (refl) look after yourself

¿te has cortado el pelo? — (refl) have you cut your hair?; (caus) have you had your hair cut?

¿te sientes bien? — are you feeling all right?

no te muevas — don't move

b) (impers)

cuando te pasa eso... — when that happens...

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TE³ (término específico)

= NT (narrow term).

Ex: Narrower terms are signalled by the abbreviation 'NT'.

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te¹

feminine

name of the letter T

te²

pron pers

1 you

¿te ha mandado la cuenta? has he sent you the bill?

no te va a creer esa historia she's not going to believe that story

no te lo quiero prestar I don't want to lend it to you o to lend you it

¿quieres que te lo pase a máquina? do you want me to type it for you?

te lo quiere quitar he wants to take it away from you

voy a serte sincera I'll be frank with you

cuídate ( refl) take care o look after yourself

¿te has cortado el pelo? ( refl) have you cut your hair?;

( caus) have you had your hair cut?

¿te tomaste toda la botella? ( enf) did you drink the whole bottle?

¿te sientes bien? are you feeling all right?

no te muevas don't move

se te ha secado la rosa your rose has dried up

2 ( impers):

cuando te dicen esas cosas when people say things like that to you

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Multiple Entries:
te
té
te pron pers
a) you;

◊ no té lo quiero prestar I don't want to lend it to you;

¿té lo paso a máquina? shall I type it for you?;
voy a serte sincera I'll be frank with you;
cuídate ( refl) look after yourself;
¿té has cortado el pelo? ( caus) have you had your hair cut?;
¿té sientes bien? are you feeling all right?;
no té muevas don't move
b) ( impers):

◊ cuando té pasa eso … when that happens …

■ sustantivo femenino: name of the letter t
té sustantivo masculino
a) (infusión, planta) tea;

◊ ¿quieres un té? do you want a cup of tea?

b) (AmL) ( reunión) tea party

te pron pers
1 (objeto directo) you: te quiero, I love you
2 (objeto indirecto) you, to you, for you: no te lo venderá, he won't sell it to you
te lo guardaré, I'll keep it for you
te daré tu parte, I'll give you your share
3 (con verbos reflexivos, a ti mismo) yourself: cuídate mucho, look after yourself
4 (sin traducción en verbos pronominales) no te preocupes, don't worry
té sustantivo masculino
1 Bot tea
2 (infusión, reunión) tea
té con limón, lemon tea
'té' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
A
- abandonarse
- abatimiento
- acalorarse
- acaso
- acercar
- achantarse
- aclararse
- acompañar
- aconsejar
- adivinar
- advertir
- agradecer
- ajustar
- alejarse
- algo
- alta
- amargarse
- ancha
- ancho
- anillo
- animarse
- aparte
- apetecer
- apostar
- apostarse
- asegurar
- así
- atizar
- atreverse
- aunque
- avisar
- bagatela
- bajarse
- bien
- bobada
- bobalicón
- bobalicona
- bonita
- bonito
- buena
- bueno
- buscarse
- cachaza
- calar
- calentarse
- cargada
- cargado
- carrera
- celebrar
English:
about
- abreast
- account
- acetate
- act
- advise
- agitate
- agitation
- agitator
- all
- alone
- aloud
- alternatively
- amputate
- approximation
- ascertain
- attain
- attainment
- authoritarian
- averse
- back up
- bad
- barrel
- because
- behave
- behind
- believe
- belittle
- best
- better
- bite
- bonus
- bop
- breathtaking
- brew
- bring
- bring back
- burning
- business
- butane
- call back
- capable
- caretaker
- cetacean
- challenge
- chin
- chip in
- chirpy
- citation
- collect

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te pron personal

1. [complemento directo] you;

le gustaría verte she'd like to see you;

¿te atracaron en plena calle? were you mugged in the middle of the street?;

te han aprobado you've passed

2. [complemento indirecto] (to) you;

te lo dio he gave it to you, he gave you it;

te tiene miedo he's afraid of you;

te lo ha comprado [tú se lo has vendido] she bought it from o off you;
[es para ti] she bought it for you;
te extrajeron sangre they took some of your blood;

¿te quitaron una maleta? did they steal one of your suitcases?;

te rompieron el brazo they broke your arm;

te pegaron una paliza they beat you up;

se te olvidará you'll forget (about it);

te será de gran ayuda it will be a great help to you

3. [reflexivo] yourself;

sírvete un whisky pour yourself a whisky;

¡vístete! get dressed!;

sírvete más arroz take some more rice;

ponte el abrigo, que nos vamos put your coat on, we're going;

puedes acostarte en el sofá you can lie down on the sofa

4. [con valor impersonal]
si te dejas pisar, estás perdido if you let people walk all over you, you've had it

5. [con valor intensivo o expresivo]
¿no te lo crees? don't you believe it?;

cómetelo todo eat it all up;

si se te echa a llorar, no le hagas caso don't take any notice if he starts crying (on you)

6. [para formar verbos pronominales]
¿te acuerdas? do you remember?;

ponte cómodo make yourself comfortable

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te

pron

1 directo you;

no te había visto I hadn’t seen you

2 indirecto (to) you;

te doy el libro I’m giving you the book

3 reflexivo yourself

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te pron

1) : you

te quiero: I love you

2) : for you, to you, from you

me gustaría dártelo: I would like to give it to you

3) : yourself, for yourself, to yourself, from yourself

¡cálmate!: calm yourself!

¿te guardaste uno?: did you keep one for yourself?

4) : thee

té nm

1) : tea

2) : tea party

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te pron you

te quiero I love you

Spanish-English dictionary > te
3 gusto

m.

1 taste (estilo).

una casa decorada con (buen) gusto a tastefully decorated house

de buen/mal gusto in good/bad taste

sobre gustos no hay nada escrito (Prov) there's no accounting for taste, each to his own

tener buen/mal gusto to have good/bad taste

2 pleasure.

con mucho gusto gladly, with pleasure

iría con (mucho) gusto, pero no puedo I'd love to go but I can't

da gusto estar aquí it's a real pleasure to be here

mucho gusto — el gusto es mío pleased to meet you — the pleasure's mine

hacer algo a gusto to do something willingly o gladly; (de buena gana) to do something comfortably (cómodamente)

mucho o tanto gusto pleased to meet you

sentirse o encontrarse o estar a gusto to feel comfortable o at ease

tomar gusto a algo to take a liking to something

3 whim, fancy.

4 appetite, hunger, taste.

5 flair, inclination, liking, propensity.

pres.indicat.

1^st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: gustar.

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gusto

► nombre masculino

1 (sentido, sabor) taste

2 (inclinación) liking, taste

■ es una persona de gustos sencillos she's a person of simple tastes

3 (placer) pleasure

■ tengo el gusto de presentarle a mi marido may I introduce you to my husband?

4 (capricho) whim, fancy

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FRASEOLOGÍA

cogerle el gusto a algo to take a liking to something

con mucho gusto with pleasure

dar gusto to please, delight

■ me da gusto verla comer I enjoy watching her eat

darse el gusto de to treat oneself to

de buen gusto in good taste

de mal gusto in bad taste

el gusto es mío the pleasure is mine

estar a gusto to feel comfortable, feel at ease

hacer algo a gusto to enjoy doing something

hacer algo por gusto to do something for fun

ir algo a gustos to be a matter of taste

por gusto for the sake of it

¡qué gusto! how lovely!

tanto gusto pleased to meet you

tener buen gusto to have good taste

tener mal gusto to have bad taste

tener el gusto de + inf to have the pleasure of + gerund

tener mucho gusto en + inf to be delighted to + inf

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noun m.

1) taste

2) liking

•

- a gusto

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SM

1) (=sentido) taste

agregue azúcar a gusto — add sugar to taste

2) [de comida] taste, flavour, flavor (EEUU)

tiene un gusto amargo — it has a bitter taste o flavour, it tastes bitter

le noto un gusto a almendras — it tastes of almonds

helado de tres gustos — Neapolitan ice cream

3) (=sentido estético) taste

tenemos los mismos gustos — we have the same tastes

es demasiado grande para mi gusto — it's too big for my taste

he decorado la habitación a mi gusto — I've decorated the room to my taste

al gusto de hoy, según el gusto de hoy — in the taste of today

ser persona de gusto — to be a person of taste

tiene gusto para vestir — she dresses with taste, she has taste in clothes

una habitación decorada con gusto — a tastefully decorated room

• buen gusto — good taste

no es de buen gusto decir eso — it's not in good taste to say that

tiene buen gusto para combinar colores — she has good taste in combining colours

un decorado de buen gusto — tasteful décor

• mal gusto — bad taste

es de un mal gusto extraordinario — it is in extraordinarily bad taste

una broma de muy mal gusto — a joke in very poor taste

un comentario de mal gusto — a tasteless remark

- sobre gustos no hay disputa

4) (=placer) pleasure

• a gusto, aquí me encuentro o siento a gusto — I feel at home o ease here

tengo los pies a gusto y calientes — my feet are nice and warm

• acomodarse a su gusto — to make o.s. at home, make o.s. comfortable

• con mucho gusto — with pleasure

lo haré con mucho gusto — I'll be glad to do it, I'll be only too happy to do it

con sumo gusto — with great pleasure

comer con gusto — to eat heartily

• dar gusto a algn — to please sb, give pleasure to sb

lo compré para dar gusto a los chiquillos — I bought it to please the kids

da gusto hacerlo — it's nice to do it

da gusto trabajar contigo — it's a pleasure to work with you

da gusto verlos tan contentos — it's lovely to see them so happy

tienen un entusiasmo que da gusto — they show a wonderful enthusiasm

• leo por gusto — I read for pleasure

no lo hago por gusto — I don't do it out of choice

es por gusto que siga allí — LAm you'll wait there in vain

• tener el gusto de hacer algo — to have the pleasure of doing sth

5) (=agrado) liking

al gusto de — to the liking of

ser del gusto de algn — to be to sb's liking

coger el gusto a algo, tomar gusto a algo — to take a liking to sth

tener gusto por algo — to have a liking for sth

6) [en presentaciones]

¡mucho gusto!, ¡tanto gusto!, ¡gusto verlo! — LAm * how do you do?, pleased to meet you

el gusto es mío — how do you do?, the pleasure is (all) mine

(tengo) mucho gusto en conocerle — I'm very pleased to meet you

tengo mucho gusto en presentar al Sr Peláez — allow me to introduce Mr Peláez

7) (=antojo) whim, fancy

a gusto — at will, according to one's fancy

8) Cono Sur (=estilo) style, design, colour; (=gama) range, assortment

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masculino

1)

a) ( sentido) taste

resulta amargo al gusto — it has a bitter taste

b) ( sabor) taste

tiene un gusto medio raro — it has a funny taste to it

gusto a algo: tiene gusto a fresa it tastes of strawberry; esto no tiene gusto a nada this doesn't taste of anything; deja un gusto a menta — it has a minty aftertaste

2)

a) (placer, agrado) pleasure

tendré mucho gusto en acompañarlos — (frml) it will be a pleasure for me to accompany you (frml)

se las comió con un gusto...! — he tucked into them with such relish o delight!

da gusto estar aquí — it's so nice (being) here

me dio mucho gusto volverlo a ver — it was lovely to see him again

por gusto — for fun, for pleasure

tomarle or agarrarle (el) gusto a algo — to take a liking to something

b) (deseo, voluntad)

satisface todos los gustos de sus hijos — he indulges all his children's whims

maneja al marido a su gusto — she has her husband twisted around her little finger

¿está a su gusto el peinado? — is the style to your liking?

azúcar a or al gusto — sugar to taste

a gusto del consumidor — (fr hecha) however/as you like

darle el gusto a alguien: no le des todos los gustos don't indulge him all the time; hoy sí voy a darme el gusto I'm really going to treat myself today; me di el gusto de decírselo a la cara — I took great delight o pleasure in telling him to his face

c)

a gusto — at ease

un lugar en el que se está a gusto — a place where you feel comfortable o at ease

¿estás a gusto en tu nuevo trabajo? — are you happy in your new job?

d) ( en fórmulas de cortesía)

mucho or tanto gusto — pleased o nice to meet you

mucho gusto (en conocerla) - el gusto es mío — pleased to meet you - the pleasure is mine (frml)

3) ( sentido estético) taste

tiene muy buen gusto para vestirse — she has very good taste in clothes

una broma de mal gusto — a tasteless joke

4) (inclinación, afición) taste

ha heredado el gusto por la música — he has inherited a liking for music

para todos los gustos — to suit all tastes

es demasiado fuerte para mi gusto — it's too strong for my taste o liking

hay gustos que merecen palos — there's no accounting for taste

sobre gustos no hay nada escrito — each to his own taste

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= appetite, delight, taste, flavour [flavor, -USA], enjoyment, liking, tastefulness, preference, like, pleasure, treat, aftertaste.

Ex. We need to know what and how consumers' information appetites have changed.

Ex. Reality is often very much lacking in delight.

Ex. This is to ensure that the taste for good English is kept alive and developed by the provision of good literature.

Ex. Plainly, in many documents sections that can be regarded as truly representative of the flavour of the original are absent or difficult to identify.

Ex. So I read on with increasing interest and enjoyment and, let it be said admiration too.

Ex. Sometimes this exchange can be sufficient to reshape our reaction from one of dislike and puzzlement to liking and understanding.

Ex. The students also rated each picture's tastefulness, newsworthiness, likability, and powerfulness.

Ex. It is important to recognise, then, that a variety of different indexing approaches are inevitable, not only for reasons of history and indexer preference, but because different situations demand different approaches.

Ex. I would also like to know where to find other expats in Dusseldorf would have the same like for beer/wine and talking rubbish.

Ex. It may be that, apart from the simple pleasure of browsing, documents arranged on shelves, may be easily examined.

Ex. In the summer months one of the greatest treats of all is home-made mayonnaise; a thick mass of unctuous golden ointment, perfect for dipping slices of raw vegetables.

Ex. I don't know if it's paranoia or my subconscious acting up or a vitamin deficiency, but I have now twice had a soapy aftertaste when eating.

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* adquirir un gusto por = get + a taste for.

* agradable al gusto = palatable.

* a gusto de = to the liking of, at the pleasure of.

* Algo que se le va tomando el gusto con el tiempo = acquired taste.

* añadir + Nombre + según el gusto = add + Nombre + to taste.

* buen gusto, el = good taste.

* cogerle el gusto a = acquire + a taste for, develop + a taste for.

* con buen gusto = tastefully.

* con gusto = happily, satisfyingly, stylish, willingly.

* dar gusto = oblige, bring + pleasure, flavour [flavor, -USA].

* darse el gusto de = indulge in.

* darse el gusto de comprar = splurge on.

* de buen gusto = tasteful.

* de mal gusto = in bad taste, tawdry [tawdrier -comp., tawdriest -sup.], distasteful, unbecoming, tasteless, tacky [tackier -comp., tackiest -sup.], naff, trashy [trashier -comp., trashiest -sup.].

* de pésimo gusto = tacky [tackier -comp., tackiest -sup.], tawdry [tawdrier -comp., tawdriest -sup.].

* de + Posesivo + gusto = of + Posesivo + choice, of + Posesivo + choosing.

* discusiones sobre gustos y colores = flame war.

* encontrarse a gusto = be at ease.

* en la variedad está el gusto = variety is the spice of life.

* gusto al que Uno se acostumbra con el tiempo = acquired taste.

* gusto personal = personal taste, personal preference.

* gusto por lo dulce = sweet tooth.

* gusto que se adquiere con el tiempo = acquired taste.

* gusto refinado = refined taste.

* hacer a gusto del consumidor = make to + order.

* hacer que Alguien se sienta a gusto = put + Nombre + at ease.

* mal gusto = bad taste, tawdriness.

* por gusto = for kicks, (just) for the fun of (doing) it, (just) for the hell of (doing) it.

* sentido del gusto = sense of taste.

* sentirse a gusto = feel + at home, be at ease.

* sentirse a gusto con = be comfortable with.

* ser del gusto de Uno = be to + Posesivo + taste.

* tener el gusto de = take + pleasure.

* todo tipo de gustos = all shades of opinion.

* tomar el sol con gusto = bask.

* tomarle el gusto a = acquire + a taste for, develop + a taste for.

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masculino

1)

a) ( sentido) taste

resulta amargo al gusto — it has a bitter taste

b) ( sabor) taste

tiene un gusto medio raro — it has a funny taste to it

gusto a algo: tiene gusto a fresa it tastes of strawberry; esto no tiene gusto a nada this doesn't taste of anything; deja un gusto a menta — it has a minty aftertaste

2)

a) (placer, agrado) pleasure

tendré mucho gusto en acompañarlos — (frml) it will be a pleasure for me to accompany you (frml)

se las comió con un gusto...! — he tucked into them with such relish o delight!

da gusto estar aquí — it's so nice (being) here

me dio mucho gusto volverlo a ver — it was lovely to see him again

por gusto — for fun, for pleasure

tomarle or agarrarle (el) gusto a algo — to take a liking to something

b) (deseo, voluntad)

satisface todos los gustos de sus hijos — he indulges all his children's whims

maneja al marido a su gusto — she has her husband twisted around her little finger

¿está a su gusto el peinado? — is the style to your liking?

azúcar a or al gusto — sugar to taste

a gusto del consumidor — (fr hecha) however/as you like

darle el gusto a alguien: no le des todos los gustos don't indulge him all the time; hoy sí voy a darme el gusto I'm really going to treat myself today; me di el gusto de decírselo a la cara — I took great delight o pleasure in telling him to his face

c)

a gusto — at ease

un lugar en el que se está a gusto — a place where you feel comfortable o at ease

¿estás a gusto en tu nuevo trabajo? — are you happy in your new job?

d) ( en fórmulas de cortesía)

mucho or tanto gusto — pleased o nice to meet you

mucho gusto (en conocerla) - el gusto es mío — pleased to meet you - the pleasure is mine (frml)

3) ( sentido estético) taste

tiene muy buen gusto para vestirse — she has very good taste in clothes

una broma de mal gusto — a tasteless joke

4) (inclinación, afición) taste

ha heredado el gusto por la música — he has inherited a liking for music

para todos los gustos — to suit all tastes

es demasiado fuerte para mi gusto — it's too strong for my taste o liking

hay gustos que merecen palos — there's no accounting for taste

sobre gustos no hay nada escrito — each to his own taste

* * *

= appetite, delight, taste, flavour [flavor, -USA], enjoyment, liking, tastefulness, preference, like, pleasure, treat, aftertaste.

Ex: We need to know what and how consumers' information appetites have changed.

Ex: Reality is often very much lacking in delight.

Ex: This is to ensure that the taste for good English is kept alive and developed by the provision of good literature.

Ex: Plainly, in many documents sections that can be regarded as truly representative of the flavour of the original are absent or difficult to identify.

Ex: So I read on with increasing interest and enjoyment and, let it be said admiration too.

Ex: Sometimes this exchange can be sufficient to reshape our reaction from one of dislike and puzzlement to liking and understanding.

Ex: The students also rated each picture's tastefulness, newsworthiness, likability, and powerfulness.

Ex: It is important to recognise, then, that a variety of different indexing approaches are inevitable, not only for reasons of history and indexer preference, but because different situations demand different approaches.

Ex: I would also like to know where to find other expats in Dusseldorf would have the same like for beer/wine and talking rubbish.

Ex: It may be that, apart from the simple pleasure of browsing, documents arranged on shelves, may be easily examined.

Ex: In the summer months one of the greatest treats of all is home-made mayonnaise; a thick mass of unctuous golden ointment, perfect for dipping slices of raw vegetables.

Ex: I don't know if it's paranoia or my subconscious acting up or a vitamin deficiency, but I have now twice had a soapy aftertaste when eating.

* adquirir un gusto por = get + a taste for.

* agradable al gusto = palatable.

* a gusto de = to the liking of, at the pleasure of.

* Algo que se le va tomando el gusto con el tiempo = acquired taste.

* añadir + Nombre + según el gusto = add + Nombre + to taste.

* buen gusto, el = good taste.

* cogerle el gusto a = acquire + a taste for, develop + a taste for.

* con buen gusto = tastefully.

* con gusto = happily, satisfyingly, stylish, willingly.

* dar gusto = oblige, bring + pleasure, flavour [flavor, -USA].

* darse el gusto de = indulge in.

* darse el gusto de comprar = splurge on.

* de buen gusto = tasteful.

* de mal gusto = in bad taste, tawdry [tawdrier -comp., tawdriest -sup.], distasteful, unbecoming, tasteless, tacky [tackier -comp., tackiest -sup.], naff, trashy [trashier -comp., trashiest -sup.].

* de pésimo gusto = tacky [tackier -comp., tackiest -sup.], tawdry [tawdrier -comp., tawdriest -sup.].

* de + Posesivo + gusto = of + Posesivo + choice, of + Posesivo + choosing.

* discusiones sobre gustos y colores = flame war.

* encontrarse a gusto = be at ease.

* en la variedad está el gusto = variety is the spice of life.

* gusto al que Uno se acostumbra con el tiempo = acquired taste.

* gusto personal = personal taste, personal preference.

* gusto por lo dulce = sweet tooth.

* gusto que se adquiere con el tiempo = acquired taste.

* gusto refinado = refined taste.

* hacer a gusto del consumidor = make to + order.

* hacer que Alguien se sienta a gusto = put + Nombre + at ease.

* mal gusto = bad taste, tawdriness.

* por gusto = for kicks, (just) for the fun of (doing) it, (just) for the hell of (doing) it.

* sentido del gusto = sense of taste.

* sentirse a gusto = feel + at home, be at ease.

* sentirse a gusto con = be comfortable with.

* ser del gusto de Uno = be to + Posesivo + taste.

* tener el gusto de = take + pleasure.

* todo tipo de gustos = all shades of opinion.

* tomar el sol con gusto = bask.

* tomarle el gusto a = acquire + a taste for, develop + a taste for.

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gusto

masculine

A

1 (sentido) taste

resulta amargo al gusto it has a bitter taste

2 (sabor) taste

esta bebida tiene un gusto extraño this drink has a strange taste o tastes strange

¿de qué gusto quieres el helado? what flavor (of) ice cream do you want?

tiene un gustillo or gustito medio raro it has a slightly funny taste to it

gusto A algo:

tiene gusto a fresa it tastes of strawberry

tiene gusto a quemado it tastes burned, it has a burned taste

esto no tiene gusto a nada this doesn't taste of anything, this has no taste at all

sus palabras me dejaron un gusto amargo her words left me with a nasty taste in my mouth o with an unpleasant aftertaste

B

1 (placer, agrado) pleasure

tendré mucho gusto en acompañarlos ( frml); it will be a pleasure for me to accompany you ( frml), I shall be delighted o very pleased to accompany you ( frml)

¡se las comió con un gusto …! he tucked into them with such relish o delight!

da gusto trabajar en una oficina tan luminosa it's a pleasure o ( colloq) it's great to have such a bright office to work in

me dio mucho or un gran gusto volverlo a ver ( frml); it was delightful o a great pleasure to see him again ( frml)

por gusto for fun, for pleasure

escribe por gusto, no por el dinero he writes for pleasure, not for the money

que da gusto ( fam): baila que da gusto she dances wonderfully o beautifully

los precios suben que da gusto ( iró); prices are shooting up

tomarle or cogerle or agarrarle (el) gusto a algo to take a liking to sth, get to like sth, get into sth ( colloq)

quien por su gusto padece, vaya al infierno a quejarse you/he/one must face the consequences of your/his/one's actions

2

(deseo, voluntad): satisface todos los gustos de sus hijos he indulges all his children's whims

no puedo permitirme esos gustos tan caros I can't afford such luxuries

maneja al marido a su gusto she has her husband twisted around her little finger

el vestido no ha quedado a mi gusto the dress hasn't turned out the way I wanted it

¿está a su gusto el peinado? is the style to your liking?

agregar azúcar a or al gusto add sugar to taste

a gusto del consumidor ( fr hecha); however/whatever/as you like

darle el or hacerle el gusto a algn: no le hagas todos los gustos don't indulge him all the time

hoy sí voy a darme el gusto I'm really going to treat myself today

darse los gustos en vida to enjoy life

me di el gusto de decírselo a la cara I took great delight o pleasure in telling him to his face

3

a gusto at ease

un lugar en el que se está muy a gusto a place where you feel comfortable o at ease

¿estás a gusto en tu nuevo trabajo? are you happy in your new job?

no se siente a gusto entre gente tan distinguida he doesn't feel at ease o he feels ill at ease o uncomfortable among such distinguished people

4

(en fórmulas de cortesía): mucho or tanto gusto pleased o nice to meet you

mucho gusto (en conocerla) — el gusto es mío pleased to meet you — the pleasure is mine ( frml)

¿podría avisarme cuando lleguen? — con mucho gusto could you let me know when they arrive? — with pleasure o ( AmE) I'd be glad to

la conoces ¿no? — no, todavía no he tenido el gusto ( frml); you know her, don't you? — no, I haven't had the pleasure ( frml)

C (sentido estético) taste

tiene un gusto horrible she has awful o appalling taste

tiene mucho gusto para arreglar las flores she does very tasteful flower arrangements

no me parece de muy buen gusto lo que le dijiste I don't think that what you said was in very good taste

lleva ropa de muy buen gusto he wears tasteful clothes

tiene muy buen gusto para vestirse she has very good taste in clothes o very good dress sense

una broma/un comentario de mal gusto a tasteless joke/remark, a joke/remark that was in very poor o bad taste

D (inclinación, afición) taste

nuestros gustos son muy dispares our tastes are very different, we have very different tastes

tiene gustos caros/simples she has expensive/simple tastes

ha heredado de su padre el gusto por la música he has inherited a liking for music from his father, he has inherited his father's love of music

es difícil elegirle un disco si no conocemos sus gustos it's difficult to choose a record for him if we don't know his taste in music o what sort of music he likes

lo tengo puesto a mi gusto I've got it arranged the way I like it o to my taste

corbatas para todos los gustos ties to suit all tastes, ties for all tastes

un verde demasiado vivo para mi gusto too bright a green for my taste o liking

ir en gustos to be a matter of taste

en gustos se rompen géneros ( Méx); each to his own o there's no accounting for taste

entre gustos no hay disgustos ( Col); each to his own o there's no accounting for taste

hay gustos que merecen palos there's no accounting for taste, each to his own

nunca llueve a gusto de todos one man's meat is another man's poison, you can't please everybody

para los gustos están los colores it takes all sorts, horses for courses

sobre gustos y colores no hay nada escrito or no hay disputa or no discuten los doctores each to his own o there's no accounting for taste

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Del verbo gustar: ( conjugate gustar)

gusto es:

1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo

gustó es:

3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) pretérito indicativo

Multiple Entries:
gustar
gusto
gustar ( conjugate gustar) verbo intransitivo
1 (+ me/te/le etc):
◊ ¿te gustó el libro? did you like o enjoy the book?;

me gusta su compañía I enjoy her company;
los helados no me/te/nos gustan I/you/we don't like ice cream;
le gusta mucho la música he likes music very much;
a Juan le gusta María Juan likes María;
le gusta tocar la guitarra she likes to play the guitar (AmE), she likes playing the guitar (BrE);
le gusta mucho viajar she's very fond of traveling (colloq);
nos gusta dar un paseo después de comer we like to have a walk after lunch;
¿te gustoía visitar el castillo? would you like to visit the castle?;
me gustoía que vinieras temprano I'd like you to come early
2 ( en frases de cortesía) to wish (frml);
◊ como guste as you wish;

cuando usted guste whenever it is convenient for you
verbo transitivo (AmL) ( querer) to like;
◊ ¿gustan tomar algo? would you like something to drink?

gusto sustantivo masculino
1
a) (sentido, sabor) taste;

◊ resulta amargo al gusto it has a bitter taste;

tiene un gusto medio raro it has a funny taste to it;
tiene gusto a fresa it tastes of strawberry;
deja un gusto a menta it has a minty aftertaste
b) ( sentido estético) taste;

◊ tiene muy buen gusto para vestirse she has very good taste in clothes;

una broma de mal gusto a tasteless joke;
para todos los gustos to suit all tastes
2
a) (placer, agrado) pleasure;

◊ tendré mucho gusto en acompañarlos (frml) it will be a pleasure for me to accompany you (frml);

da gusto estar aquí it's so nice (being) here;
me dio mucho gusto volverlo a ver it was lovely to see him again;
por gusto for fun, for pleasure;
un lugar donde se está a gusto a place where you feel comfortable o at ease
b) ( en fórmulas de cortesía):

◊ mucho gusto (en conocerla) pleased o nice to meet you;

el gusto es mío the pleasure is mine
gustar
I verbo intransitivo 1 me gusta el pan, I like bread
me gustaba su compañía, I used to like his company
(con infinitivo) me gusta escribir, I like to write o I like writing
me gustaría ir, I would like to go ➣ Ver nota abajo
2 frml cortesía: cuando gustes, whenever you like
¿gustas?, would you like some?
3 frml (sentir agrado o afición) gustar de, to enjoy: gusta de salir a pasear por las mañanas, he likes to have a walk in the morning
II vtr (degustar, probar) to taste
Gustar se traduce por to like: Me gusta esta música. I like this music. Sin embargo, recuerda que en español el sujeto del verbo gustar es lo que nos gusta (esta música), mientras que en inglés el sujeto del verbo to like es I.
Si quieres añadir un verbo como complemento del verbo to like (me gusta nadar), debes emplear el gerundio, que siempre sugiere algo placentero: I like swimming. Pero si más que gustarte simplemente te parece una buena idea o lo haces por tu propio bien puedes usar el infinitivo: I like to go to the dentist twice a year. Me gusta ir al dentista dos veces al año. Sería muy difícil que alguien dijera I like going to the dentist, porque significaría que disfruta haciéndolo.
En el modo condicional ( I would like) sólo se puede usar el infinitivo: I would like to go out tonight. Me gustaría salir esta noche.
gusto sustantivo masculino
1 (sensación) taste
2 (para apreciar la belleza) taste: la tía Rosa tiene muy mal gusto, aunt Rose has very bad taste
fue un comentario de mal gusto, it was a remark in bad taste
3 (inclinación, agrado) liking: esa literatura no es de su gusto, he doesn't like that kind of literature
para mi gusto está precioso, I find it very pretty
4 (placer) pleasure: lo hace por gusto, she does it for the sake of it
este solecito es un gusto this sun is very nice
no tengo el gusto de conocerle, I have not had the pleasure of meeting him
♦ Locuciones: a gusto, comfortable o at ease
con (mucho) gusto, with (great) pleasure
tanto gusto, pleased to meet you
sobre gustos no hay nada escrito, each to his own
' gusto' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
antojo
- bastante
- bebible
- chabacana
- chabacano
- decoración
- despacharse
- detalle
- dulce
- dulzón
- dulzona
- encontrar
- exquisita
- exquisito
- fina
- fino
- gloria
- grado
- gustosa
- gustoso
- hogareña
- hogareño
- imperio
- macarrónica
- macarrónico
- paladar
- paleta
- paleto
- plato
- primera
- primero
- recargada
- recargado
- refinar
- refinada
- refinado
- ricamente
- sentida
- sentido
- solícita
- solícito
- tampoco
- teatralidad
- toque
- absoluto
- afición
- charro
- chulo
- comentario
- como
English:
cheap
- comfortable
- customize
- deplorably
- discerning
- discriminating
- discrimination
- do
- ease
- exquisite
- flavor
- flavour
- full-bodied
- gladly
- gore
- gristle
- gusto
- hoax
- indulge
- like
- liking
- matter
- naff
- please
- pleasure
- prefer
- put off
- relish
- savor
- savour
- sense
- sick
- sight
- take to
- taste
- tasteful
- tastefully
- tastefulness
- tasteless
- tastelessly
- tastelessness
- tone
- unsophisticated
- vulgar
- vulgarity
- acquired
- choice
- distasteful
- dress
- fun

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gusto

♦ nm

1. [sentido] taste;

tiene atrofiado el sentido del gusto she has a poor sense of taste;

añada sal a gusto add salt to taste

2. [sabor] taste, flavour;

este postre tiene un gusto muy raro this dessert tastes very odd;

tiene gusto a chocolate it tastes of chocolate;

tiene gusto a plástico it tastes like plastic;

una barra de helado de dos gustos a block of ice cream with two flavours

3. [estilo] taste;

el buen gusto se forma desde la infancia good taste is something you develop as a child;

es un cuadro de gusto romántico the painting is rather Romantic in style;

está decorado al gusto de la época it is decorated in the style of the period;

una casa decorada con (buen) gusto a tastefully decorated house;

de buen/mal gusto in good/bad taste;

fue una broma de mal gusto the joke was in bad o poor taste;

tener buen/mal gusto to have good/bad taste;

tiene muy buen gusto para la ropa she has very good taste in clothes;

Prov

sobre gustos no hay nada escrito there's no accounting for taste, each to his own

4. [preferencia] taste;

tenemos gustos distintos sobre ropa we have different tastes in clothes;

no comparto su gusto por la violencia I don't share his liking for violence;

su gusto por el mar es bien conocido he is well known for liking the sea

5. [placer] pleasure;

ponte a gusto make yourself comfortable;

contigo estoy muy a gusto I feel really comfortable o at ease with you;

a gusto del consumidor in line with the customer's wishes;

siempre quieres que haga las cosas a tu gusto you always want me to do things your way;

con mucho gusto gladly, with pleasure;

iría con (mucho) gusto, pero no puedo I'd love to go, but I can't;

lo haré con gusto I'll be pleased to do it, I'll do it with pleasure;

da gusto estar aquí it's really nice here;

lo hago por darte gusto I'm doing it for you o to make you happy;

me di el gusto de contestarle I allowed myself the satisfaction of answering him back;

date el gusto, cómpratelo go on, treat yourself and buy it;

encontrarse o [m5] estar o [m5] sentirse a gusto to feel comfortable o at ease;

está a gusto consigo mismo he's at ease with himself;

hacer algo a gusto [de buena gana] to do sth willingly o gladly;
[cómodamente] to do sth comfortably;
tomar o Esp [m5] coger gusto a algo to take a liking to sth;

Comp
Fam
que da gusto: canta que da gusto it's a pleasure to hear her sing;

esta cerveza entra que da gusto this beer goes down a treat

6. [en fórmula de cortesía]
mucho o [m5]tanto gusto – el gusto es mío pleased to meet you – the pleasure's mine;

¿me podrías despertar a las 7? – con mucho gusto can you wake me at 7? – of course o with pleasure;

tener el gusto de hacer algo to have the pleasure of doing sth;

no tengo el gusto (de conocerla) I don't think I've had the pleasure

♦ de gusto, por gusto loc adv
Perú, RP [adrede] on purpose;
hacer algo de o [m5] por gusto to do sth on purpose o deliberately;

es por gusto que se queda she's only staying to annoy us

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gusto

m

1 ( preferencias, sabor) taste;

sobre gustos no hay nada escrito there’s no accounting for taste;

de buen gusto in good taste, tasteful;

de mal gusto in bad taste, tasteless;

tomar el gusto a algo get to like sth, acquire a taste for sth

2 ( placer) pleasure;

con mucho gusto with pleasure;

da gusto hacer negocios con usted it’s a pleasure doing business with you;

dar gusto a alguien please s.o.;

tener el gusto de have the pleasure of;

mucho o

tanto gusto how do you do

3

:

a gusto at ease;

sentirse a gusto feel comfortable o at ease

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gusto nm

1) : flavor, taste

2) : taste, style

3) : pleasure, liking

4) : whim, fancy

a gusto: at will

5)

a gusto : comfortable, at ease

6)

al gusto : to taste, as one likes

7)

mucho gusto : pleased to meet you

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gusto n

1. (sentido, sabor) taste

tiene un gusto dulce it has a sweet taste

2. (preferencia) taste

tenemos gustos muy diferentes we've got very different tastes

3. (placer) pleasure

tenemos el gusto de invitarles a la boda de nuestro hijo we are pleased to invite you to our son's wedding

el gusto por la lectura the love of reading

estar / sentirse a gusto to feel comfortable

mucho gusto pleased to meet you

Spanish-English dictionary > gusto
4 suerte

f.

1 luck (fortuna).

estar de suerte to be in luck

por suerte luckily

probar suerte to try one's luck

¡qué suerte! that was lucky!

¡qué suerte que traje el paraguas! how lucky that I brought my umbrella!

tener (buena) suerte to be lucky

tener mala suerte to be unlucky

tener la suerte de espaldas to be having a run of bad luck

2 chance.

echar algo a la suerte to draw lots for something (peninsular SpanishAm)

echar algo a suertes to draw lots for something (peninsular SpanishAm)

tirar algo a la suerte to draw lots for something (peninsular SpanishAm)

tirar algo a suertes to draw lots for something (peninsular SpanishAm)

tocar o caer en suerte a alguien to fall to somebody's lot

la suerte está echada the die is cast

3 fate (destino).

tentar a la suerte to tempt fate

4 good luck, stroke of luck, piece of luck.

5 lot.

6 trick, stunt.

7 sort.

Una extraña suerte de plantas A strange sort of plants.

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suerte

► nombre femenino

1 (fortuna) luck, fortune

2 (azar) chance

3 (destino) destiny, fate

4 (estado, condición) lot, situation

5 formal (tipo) sort, kind, type

■ toda suerte de libros all kinds of books

6 (en tauromaquia) manoeuvre (US maneuver) in a bullfight

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FRASEOLOGÍA

¡buena suerte! / ¡suerte! good luck!

de otra suerte otherwise

estar de suerte / estar de mala suerte to be in luck / be out of luck

la suerte está echada the die is cast

por suerte fortunately

probar suerte to try one's luck

¡que tengas suerte! good luck!

tener suerte to be lucky

■ tienes mucha suerte you're really lucky

tener una suerte loca familiar to have the luck of the devil

tentar la suerte figurado to tempt fate

traer (buena) suerte / traer mala suerte to be lucky, bring good luck / be unlucky, bring bad luck

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noun f.

1) luck, fortune, chance

2) fate, lot

3) kind, sort

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SF

1) (=fortuna) luck

con un poco de suerte podemos ganar — with a bit of luck we can win

no me cupo tal suerte — I had no such luck

no nos acompañó mucho la suerte — luck wasn't on our side

¡suerte!, ¡buena suerte! — good luck!

• dar suerte — to bring good luck

el topacio da suerte — topaz brings good luck

este número me da suerte — this is my lucky number

• día de suerte — lucky day

me considero un hombre de suerte — I consider myself a lucky man

estar de suerte — to be in luck

• mala suerte — bad luck

la mala suerte está acompañando su gira — his tour is being dogged by bad luck

¡siempre tengo tan mala suerte con los hombres! — I'm always so unlucky with men!, I always have such bad luck with men!

¡qué mala suerte! — how unlucky!, what bad luck!

• por suerte — luckily, fortunately

• probar suerte — to try one's luck

• tener suerte — to be lucky

¡que tengas suerte! — good luck!, the best of luck!

tuvo una suerte increíble — he was incredibly lucky

tuvo la suerte de que el autobús saliera con retraso — he was lucky that the bus left late, luckily for him his bus left late

• tentar a la suerte — to try one's luck

• traer suerte — to be lucky, bring good luck

me trajo suerte — it brought me good luck

trae mala suerte — it's bad luck, it's unlucky

- por suerte o por desgracia
golpe
2) (=destino) fate

la suerte que les espera — the fate which awaits them

quiso la suerte que pasara por allí un médico — as luck o fate would have it a doctor was passing by

estar resignado a su suerte — to be resigned to one's fate

los abandonaron a su suerte — they left them to their fate

no estaba contento con su suerte — he wasn't happy with his lot

• correr la misma suerte que algn — to suffer the same fate as sb

• mejorar la suerte de algn — to improve sb's lot

• tentar a la suerte — to tempt fate

3) (=azar) chance

confiar algo a la suerte — to leave sth to chance

lo echaron a suertes — [con cerillas, papeletas] they drew lots; [con moneda] they tossed (a coin)

caerle o tocarle en suerte a algn —

al equipo español le tocó en suerte enfrentarse a Turquía — as chance had it, the Spanish team were drawn to play against Turkey

¡vaya marido que me ha tocado en suerte! — what a husband I ended up with!

- la suerte está echada

4) (=clase) sort, kind

hubo toda suerte de comentarios — there were all sorts o kinds of remarks

lo explicó con toda suerte de detalles — she explained it in great detail

5) frm (=modo)

• de esta suerte — in this way

no podemos seguir de esta suerte — we cannot go on in this way

los molinos de agua pueden clasificarse de esta suerte — water wheels can be classified in the following way o in this way

• de suerte que — in such a way that

6) (Taur) stage of the bullfight

suerte de banderillas — the second stage of a bullfight, in which the "banderillas" are stuck into the bull's back

suerte de capa — stage of a bullfight where passes are made with the cape

suerte de varas — opening stage of a bullfight where the bull is weakened with the picador's lance

suerte suprema — final stage of a bullfight

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femenino

1)

a) ( azar) chance

dejar algo en manos de la suerte — to leave something to chance

me cayó or tocó en suerte — it fell to my lot (frml o hum)

echar algo a suertes — ( con monedas) to toss for something; ( con pajitas) to draw straws for something

la suerte está echada — (fr hecha) the die is cast

b) ( fortuna) luck

buena/mala suerte — good/bad luck

ha sido una suerte que vinieras — it was lucky you came

qué mala suerte! — how unlucky!

qué suerte tienes! — you're so lucky!

tiene la suerte de vivir en una casa grande — she is lucky o fortunate enough to live in a big house

estamos de suerte — we're in luck

número/hombre de suerte — lucky number/man

deséame (buena) suerte — wish me luck

por suerte no estaba sola — luckily o fortunately I wasn't alone

(que tengas) buena suerte! — good luck!

probar suerte — to try one's luck

traer or dar mala suerte — to bring bad luck

c) ( destino) fate

quiso la suerte que nos volviéramos a encontrar — as fate would have it we met again

tentar a la suerte — to tempt fate o providence

2) (tipo, clase) sort, kind

vino toda suerte de gente — all sorts o kinds of people came

de (tal) suerte que — (frml) so that

3) (Taur) each of the phases into which a bullfight is divided

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= fate, fortune, lot, luck, sort, good fortune, fluke, stroke of luck.

Ex. The future importance of pre-coordinate indexing depends upon the fate of printed indexes.

Ex. These institutions have become so intertwined that the fortunes of one are inextricably linked to the fortunes of the other -- for good or for ill.

Ex. This article reports on the 9th weekend school organised by the Branch and Mobile Libraries Group of the Library Association the theme of which was 'Improving your lot'.

Ex. In such conditions it is a matter of pure luck if the reader hits the bull's eye at the first shot.

Ex. Italic founts, which lacked small capitals, generally had about the same total number of sorts as roman.

Ex. There is an element of good fortune involved in being in the right place at the right time and it is essential to take the best advantage of whatever opportunities arise.

Ex. This correlation between Blacks and low socio-economic status Whites is neither an artifact of methodology nor a sampling fluke.

Ex. And in his still beating heart, he knew that his recovery was a miracle: a gift from God, a stroke of luck.

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* acabarse la (buena) suerte = run out of + luck, luck + run out.

* amuleto de la suerte = good luck charm.

* buena suerte = good luck!, good luck.

* ¡buena suerte! = break a leg!.

* dejar Algo a la suerte = leave + Nombre + to chance.

* dejar a + Posesivo + suerte = strand.

* desear a Algo o Alguien toda la suerte del mundo = wish + Nombre + every success.

* desear mucha suerte a Alguien = wish + Nombre + the (very) best of luck.

* desear suerte = cross + Posesivo + fingers.

* desear suerte a Alguien = wish + Nombre + luck.

* de suerte = by a fluke, by a stroke of (good) luck, by chance, by luck.

* echar a suerte = draw + lots.

* echar suertes = draw + lots.

* encontrar suerte = be in for a good thing, come in for + a good thing, be into a good thing.

* estar de suerte = be in luck.

* galleta de la suerte = fortune cookie.

* golpe de mala suerte = stroke of misfortune.

* golpe de suerte = stroke of luck.

* la suerte + cambiar = the tide + turn.

* la suerte estaba echada = the die was cast, the die had been cast.

* mala suerte = misfortune, mischance, bad luck, tough luck, losing streak.

* mejorar la suerte = improve + the lot.

* mejorar + Posesivo + suerte = improve + Posesivo + lot.

* mucha suerte = best of luck.

* nadie esta contento con su suerte = the grass is (always) greener on the other side (of the fence).

* no estar de suerte = be out of luck.

* no tener suerte = be out of luck.

* pero no hubo suerte = but no dice.

* pero sin suerte = but no dice.

* persona que le desea suerte a otra = well-wisher.

* por la mala suerte = by ill luck, by bad luck, by ill fate.

* por mala suerte = by ill luck, by bad luck, by a stroke of bad luck, by ill fate.

* por si + tener + suerte = on spec.

* por suerte = luckily, fortunately, happily.

* por suerte o por desgracia = for better or (for) worse, by luck or misfortune.

* probar suerte = have + a go, give + it a shot, give + Nombre + a try, have + a stab at, take + a stab at, make + a stab at, take + Posesivo + chances, try + Posesivo + luck, give + it a whirl, give + it a try, take + the dip, take + a long shot.

* quedarse sin suerte = run out of + luck, luck + run out.

* ¡Qué suerte! = What luck!.

* racha de buena suerte = winning streak.

* racha de mala suerte = losing streak.

* sin suerte = but no dice.

* ¡suerte! = break a leg!.

* suerte del principiante, la = beginner's luck.

* la suerte está echada = the die is cast.

* tener suerte = be lucky, count + Posesivo + blessings, get + lucky, strike + gold, hit + the jackpot, strike + lucky, be in for a good thing, come in for + a good thing, be into a good thing, be in luck.

* tentar la suerte = dance with + the devil, take + Posesivo + chances.

* terminarse la (buena) suerte = run out of + luck, luck + run out.

* * *

femenino

1)

a) ( azar) chance

dejar algo en manos de la suerte — to leave something to chance

me cayó or tocó en suerte — it fell to my lot (frml o hum)

echar algo a suertes — ( con monedas) to toss for something; ( con pajitas) to draw straws for something

la suerte está echada — (fr hecha) the die is cast

b) ( fortuna) luck

buena/mala suerte — good/bad luck

ha sido una suerte que vinieras — it was lucky you came

qué mala suerte! — how unlucky!

qué suerte tienes! — you're so lucky!

tiene la suerte de vivir en una casa grande — she is lucky o fortunate enough to live in a big house

estamos de suerte — we're in luck

número/hombre de suerte — lucky number/man

deséame (buena) suerte — wish me luck

por suerte no estaba sola — luckily o fortunately I wasn't alone

(que tengas) buena suerte! — good luck!

probar suerte — to try one's luck

traer or dar mala suerte — to bring bad luck

c) ( destino) fate

quiso la suerte que nos volviéramos a encontrar — as fate would have it we met again

tentar a la suerte — to tempt fate o providence

2) (tipo, clase) sort, kind

vino toda suerte de gente — all sorts o kinds of people came

de (tal) suerte que — (frml) so that

3) (Taur) each of the phases into which a bullfight is divided

* * *

= fate, fortune, lot, luck, sort, good fortune, fluke, stroke of luck.

Ex: The future importance of pre-coordinate indexing depends upon the fate of printed indexes.

Ex: These institutions have become so intertwined that the fortunes of one are inextricably linked to the fortunes of the other -- for good or for ill.

Ex: This article reports on the 9th weekend school organised by the Branch and Mobile Libraries Group of the Library Association the theme of which was 'Improving your lot'.

Ex: In such conditions it is a matter of pure luck if the reader hits the bull's eye at the first shot.

Ex: Italic founts, which lacked small capitals, generally had about the same total number of sorts as roman.

Ex: There is an element of good fortune involved in being in the right place at the right time and it is essential to take the best advantage of whatever opportunities arise.

Ex: This correlation between Blacks and low socio-economic status Whites is neither an artifact of methodology nor a sampling fluke.

Ex: And in his still beating heart, he knew that his recovery was a miracle: a gift from God, a stroke of luck.

* acabarse la (buena) suerte = run out of + luck, luck + run out.

* amuleto de la suerte = good luck charm.

* buena suerte = good luck!, good luck.

* ¡buena suerte! = break a leg!.

* dejar Algo a la suerte = leave + Nombre + to chance.

* dejar a + Posesivo + suerte = strand.

* desear a Algo o Alguien toda la suerte del mundo = wish + Nombre + every success.

* desear mucha suerte a Alguien = wish + Nombre + the (very) best of luck.

* desear suerte = cross + Posesivo + fingers.

* desear suerte a Alguien = wish + Nombre + luck.

* de suerte = by a fluke, by a stroke of (good) luck, by chance, by luck.

* echar a suerte = draw + lots.

* echar suertes = draw + lots.

* encontrar suerte = be in for a good thing, come in for + a good thing, be into a good thing.

* estar de suerte = be in luck.

* galleta de la suerte = fortune cookie.

* golpe de mala suerte = stroke of misfortune.

* golpe de suerte = stroke of luck.

* la suerte + cambiar = the tide + turn.

* la suerte estaba echada = the die was cast, the die had been cast.

* mala suerte = misfortune, mischance, bad luck, tough luck, losing streak.

* mejorar la suerte = improve + the lot.

* mejorar + Posesivo + suerte = improve + Posesivo + lot.

* mucha suerte = best of luck.

* nadie esta contento con su suerte = the grass is (always) greener on the other side (of the fence).

* no estar de suerte = be out of luck.

* no tener suerte = be out of luck.

* pero no hubo suerte = but no dice.

* pero sin suerte = but no dice.

* persona que le desea suerte a otra = well-wisher.

* por la mala suerte = by ill luck, by bad luck, by ill fate.

* por mala suerte = by ill luck, by bad luck, by a stroke of bad luck, by ill fate.

* por si + tener + suerte = on spec.

* por suerte = luckily, fortunately, happily.

* por suerte o por desgracia = for better or (for) worse, by luck or misfortune.

* probar suerte = have + a go, give + it a shot, give + Nombre + a try, have + a stab at, take + a stab at, make + a stab at, take + Posesivo + chances, try + Posesivo + luck, give + it a whirl, give + it a try, take + the dip, take + a long shot.

* quedarse sin suerte = run out of + luck, luck + run out.

* ¡Qué suerte! = What luck!.

* racha de buena suerte = winning streak.

* racha de mala suerte = losing streak.

* sin suerte = but no dice.

* ¡suerte! = break a leg!.

* suerte del principiante, la = beginner's luck.

* la suerte está echada = the die is cast.

* tener suerte = be lucky, count + Posesivo + blessings, get + lucky, strike + gold, hit + the jackpot, strike + lucky, be in for a good thing, come in for + a good thing, be into a good thing, be in luck.

* tentar la suerte = dance with + the devil, take + Posesivo + chances.

* terminarse la (buena) suerte = run out of + luck, luck + run out.

* * *

suerte

feminine

A

1 (azar) chance

lo deja todo en manos de la suerte he leaves everything to chance

me cayó or tocó en suerte it fell to my lot ( frmlor hum)

echar algo a suertes or ( AmL) a la suerte (con una moneda) to toss for sth; (con pajitas) to draw straws for sth

echar a suertes or ( AmL) echar a la suerte to toss a coin

la suerte está echada ( fr hecha); the die is cast

2 (fortuna) luck

buena/mala suerte good/bad luck

ha sido una suerte que vinieras it was lucky you came

¡qué suerte tienes! you're so lucky!

tiene la suerte de vivir en una casa grande she is lucky o fortunate enough to live in a big house

estamos de suerte we're in luck

número/hombre de suerte lucky number/man

tienes una suerte loca you're incredibly lucky

deséame (buena) suerte wish me luck

por suerte no estaba sola luckily o fortunately I wasn't alone

con suerte termino hoy with a bit of luck I'll finish today

buena suerte, que te salga todo bien good luck, I hope it all works out well for you

probar suerte to try one's luck

suerte, valor y al toro the very best of luck to you

traer or dar mala suerte to bring bad luck

trae mala suerte pasar por debajo de una escalera it's bad luck to walk under ladders

3 (destino) fate

no desafíes a la suerte don't tempt fate o providence

quiso la suerte que nos volviéramos a encontrar en París as fate would have it we met up again in Paris

B (tipo, clase) sort, kind

vino toda suerte de gente all sorts o kinds of people came

de (tal) suerte que ( frml); so that

C ( Taur) each of the phases into which a bullfight is divided

Compuestos:

● suerte de banderillas

second phase of a bullfight during which the banderillas are stuck in the bull's neck

● suerte de capa

series of passes with the cape

● suerte de varas or picas

first phase of a bullfight during which the picador weakens the bull with his lance

● suerte suprema

final phase of a bullfight

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suerte sustantivo femenino
a) ( fortuna) luck;

◊ buena/mala suerte good/bad luck;

ha sido una suerte que vinieras it was lucky you came;
¡qué mala suerte! how unlucky!;
¡qué suerte tienes! you're so lucky!;
no tengo suerte I'm not a lucky person;
hombre de suerte lucky man;
por suerte no estaba sola luckily o fortunately I wasn't alone;
¡(que tengas) buena suerte! good luck!;
probar suerte to try one's luck;
traer or dar mala suerte to bring bad luck
b) ( azar) chance;

◊ echar algo a suertes ( con monedas) to toss for sth;

( con pajitas) to draw straws for sth
c) ( destino) fate

suerte sustantivo femenino
1 (fortuna) luck: es un hombre de suerte, he's a lucky man
tuviste mala suerte, you were unlucky
por suerte, fortunately o luckily
2 (casualidad, azar) chance: depende de la suerte, it depends on chance
3 (sino, destino) fate, destiny: nadie sabe cuál será su suerte, nobody knows what's going to come of her
4 frml (tipo, género, clase, especie) sort, type: es una suerte de, it's a kind of
5 Taur (lance de la lidia) el torero inició la suerte de matar, the bull-fighter got ready to kill the bull
♦ Locuciones: la suerte está echada, the die is cast
echar a suertes, to draw lots
probar suerte, to try one's luck
tentar (a) la suerte, to tempt fate
' suerte' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
abandonar
- afortunada
- afortunado
- azar
- batatazo
- camelarse
- cara
- desafortunada
- desafortunado
- desear
- desgracia
- desgraciada
- desgraciado
- felizmente
- fortuna
- golpe
- increíble
- informal
- negra
- negro
- pata
- perseguir
- qué
- salar
- salada
- salado
- sombra
- traer
- ventura
- augurio
- buenaventura
- dicha
- leche
- loco
- malo
- perro
- racha
- todo
English:
bad
- be
- beginner
- break
- bugger
- chance
- devil
- die
- fortunate
- fortune
- fortune cookie
- happily
- hard luck
- hopefully
- horseshoe
- least
- lot
- luck
- luckily
- lucky
- mercy
- number
- push
- run
- science
- sheer
- sink
- some
- somebody
- stack
- streak
- stroke
- tempt
- tough
- try
- unfortunate
- unlucky
- wish
- best
- fate
- finger
- grass
- hard
- hold
- jinx
- jolly
- manner
- sorry
- strand
- that

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suerte nf

1. [azar] chance;

echar o [m5] tirar algo Esp [m5] a suertes o Am [m5] a la suerte to draw lots for sth;

Comp

la suerte está echada the die is cast

2. [fortuna] luck;

te deseo buena suerte I wish you good luck;

es una suerte que estés aquí it's lucky you're here;

estar de suerte to be in luck;

¡qué suerte! that was lucky!;

¡qué suerte tuviste! you were so lucky!;

¡qué suerte que traje el paraguas! how lucky that I brought my umbrella!;

por suerte luckily;

probar suerte to try one's luck;

tener (buena) suerte to be lucky;

tiene la suerte de vivir cerca de la playa he's lucky enough to live near the beach;

tener mala suerte to be unlucky;

tuve muy mala suerte con las preguntas que me tocaron I was very unlucky with the questions that came up;

Comp

tener la suerte de espaldas to be having a run of bad luck;

Comp

tentar a la suerte to tempt fate;

Comp

tocar o [m5] caer en suerte a alguien to fall to sb's lot;

me ha tocado o [m5] caído en suerte ser el primero fate decreed that I should be the first one

Comp
la suerte del principiante beginner's luck
3. [destino] fate;

abandonaron el barco a su suerte they abandoned the boat to its fate

4. [clase]
toda suerte de all manner of;

conocí a toda suerte de personas I met all sorts of people;

ser una suerte de… to be a kind o sort of…

5. [manera] manner, fashion;

de suerte que in such a way that

6. Taurom = any of the three stages (“tercios”) of a bullfight

7. Perú [billete de lotería] lottery ticket

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suerte

f

1 luck;

¡suerte! good luck!;

buena suerte good luck;

mala suerte bad luck;

tener la suerte de cara be lucky;

tener una suerte loca be o get incredibly lucky;

probar suerte try one’s luck;

por suerte luckily

2 ( azar)

:

caer o

tocar a alguien en suerte fall to s.o.;

echar a suertes toss for, draw lots for;

la suerte está echada the die is cast

3 ( destino)

:

abandonar o

dejar a alguien a su suerte leave s.o. to their fate

4

:

toda suerte de all kinds of;

de suerte que so that

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suerte nf

1) fortuna: luck, fortune

tener suerte: to be lucky

por suerte: luckily

2) destino: fate, destiny, lot

3) clase, género: sort, kind

toda suerte de cosas: all kinds of things

* * *

suerte n

1. (fortuna) luck

es una suerte que hayas venido it's lucky you came

¡suerte para tu examen! good luck with your exam!

¡qué suerte! how lucky!

2. (destino) destiny / fate

fue la suerte que me llevó a ti it was fate that led me to you

dar suerte / traer suerte to bring (good) luck

de la suerte lucky

por suerte fortunately

tener mala suerte to be unlucky

tener suerte to be lucky

tuve mucha suerte de encontrarte I was very lucky to find you

Spanish-English dictionary > suerte
5 té

pron.

1 you.

le gustaría verte she'd like to see you

2 (to) you.

te lo dio he gave it to you, he gave you it

te tiene miedo he's afraid of you

3 yourself.

¡vístete! get dressed!

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te

► nombre femenino

1 name of the letter t

2 (regla) T-square

————————

te

► pronombre

1 you, to you, for you

■ no te veo I can't see you

■ te mandaré una carta I'll send you a letter, I'll send a letter to you

■ te lo compré I bought one for you, I bought you one

2 (uso reflexivo) yourself

■ sírvete help yourself

■ ponte el abrigo put your coat on

3 (uso pronominal) no se traduce

■ te caerás you'll fall

■ vete a casa go home

■ no te muevas don't move

* * *

pron.

1) you

2) for you, from you, to you

3) yourself

* * *
I
SF name of the letter T
II
PRON PERS

1) [como complemento directo] you

te quiero mucho — I love you very much

ayer te vi en el centro — I saw you in the city centre yesterday

2) [como complemento indirecto] you

te voy a dar un consejo — I'm going to give you some advice

te he traído esto — I've brought you this, I've brought this for you

me gustaría comprártelo para navidad — I'd like to buy it for you o buy you it for Christmas

no te lo compro porque lo vendes muy caro — I'm not going to buy from you because you're charging too much for it

¿te han arreglado el ordenador? — have they fixed your computer (for you)?

3) [con partes del cuerpo, ropa]

¿te duelen los pies? — do your feet hurt?

¿te has puesto el abrigo? — have you put your coat on?

4) [uso enfático]

te lo comiste todo — you ate it all up

se te ha caído el bolígrafo — you've dropped your pen

se te ha parado el reloj — your watch has stopped

5) [uso reflexivo o pronominal]

¿te has lavado? — have you washed?

¡cálmate! — calm down!

¿te levantas temprano? — do you get up early?

tienes que defenderte — you have to defend yourself

te vas a caer — you'll fall

te equivocas — you're wrong

¿te has hecho daño? — have you hurt yourself?

6) [uso impersonal]

aquí siempre te intentan timar — they always try to cheat you here

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masculino

a) (infusión, planta) tea

me invitó a tomar el té — she invited me for tea

a la hora del té — ( literal) at tea-time; ( a la hora de la verdad) (Col fam) when it comes to the crunch (colloq)

b) (AmL) ( reunión) tea party

- té canasta

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I
femenino: name of the letter t
II
pronombre personal

a) you

¿te ha mandado la cuenta? — has he sent you the bill?

no te lo quiero prestar — I don't want to lend it to you

¿te lo paso a máquina? — shall I type it for you?

te lo quiere quitar — he wants to take it away from you

voy a serte sincera — I'll be frank with you

cuídate — (refl) look after yourself

¿te has cortado el pelo? — (refl) have you cut your hair?; (caus) have you had your hair cut?

¿te sientes bien? — are you feeling all right?

no te muevas — don't move

b) (impers)

cuando te pasa eso... — when that happens...

* * *

TE³ (término específico)

= NT (narrow term).

Ex: Narrower terms are signalled by the abbreviation 'NT'.

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te¹

feminine

name of the letter T

te²

pron pers

1 you

¿te ha mandado la cuenta? has he sent you the bill?

no te va a creer esa historia she's not going to believe that story

no te lo quiero prestar I don't want to lend it to you o to lend you it

¿quieres que te lo pase a máquina? do you want me to type it for you?

te lo quiere quitar he wants to take it away from you

voy a serte sincera I'll be frank with you

cuídate ( refl) take care o look after yourself

¿te has cortado el pelo? ( refl) have you cut your hair?;

( caus) have you had your hair cut?

¿te tomaste toda la botella? ( enf) did you drink the whole bottle?

¿te sientes bien? are you feeling all right?

no te muevas don't move

se te ha secado la rosa your rose has dried up

2 ( impers):

cuando te dicen esas cosas when people say things like that to you

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Multiple Entries:
te
té
te pron pers
a) you;

◊ no té lo quiero prestar I don't want to lend it to you;

¿té lo paso a máquina? shall I type it for you?;
voy a serte sincera I'll be frank with you;
cuídate ( refl) look after yourself;
¿té has cortado el pelo? ( caus) have you had your hair cut?;
¿té sientes bien? are you feeling all right?;
no té muevas don't move
b) ( impers):

◊ cuando té pasa eso … when that happens …

■ sustantivo femenino: name of the letter t
té sustantivo masculino
a) (infusión, planta) tea;

◊ ¿quieres un té? do you want a cup of tea?

b) (AmL) ( reunión) tea party

te pron pers
1 (objeto directo) you: te quiero, I love you
2 (objeto indirecto) you, to you, for you: no te lo venderá, he won't sell it to you
te lo guardaré, I'll keep it for you
te daré tu parte, I'll give you your share
3 (con verbos reflexivos, a ti mismo) yourself: cuídate mucho, look after yourself
4 (sin traducción en verbos pronominales) no te preocupes, don't worry
té sustantivo masculino
1 Bot tea
2 (infusión, reunión) tea
té con limón, lemon tea
'té' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
A
- abandonarse
- abatimiento
- acalorarse
- acaso
- acercar
- achantarse
- aclararse
- acompañar
- aconsejar
- adivinar
- advertir
- agradecer
- ajustar
- alejarse
- algo
- alta
- amargarse
- ancha
- ancho
- anillo
- animarse
- aparte
- apetecer
- apostar
- apostarse
- asegurar
- así
- atizar
- atreverse
- aunque
- avisar
- bagatela
- bajarse
- bien
- bobada
- bobalicón
- bobalicona
- bonita
- bonito
- buena
- bueno
- buscarse
- cachaza
- calar
- calentarse
- cargada
- cargado
- carrera
- celebrar
English:
about
- abreast
- account
- acetate
- act
- advise
- agitate
- agitation
- agitator
- all
- alone
- aloud
- alternatively
- amputate
- approximation
- ascertain
- attain
- attainment
- authoritarian
- averse
- back up
- bad
- barrel
- because
- behave
- behind
- believe
- belittle
- best
- better
- bite
- bonus
- bop
- breathtaking
- brew
- bring
- bring back
- burning
- business
- butane
- call back
- capable
- caretaker
- cetacean
- challenge
- chin
- chip in
- chirpy
- citation
- collect

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te pron personal

1. [complemento directo] you;

le gustaría verte she'd like to see you;

¿te atracaron en plena calle? were you mugged in the middle of the street?;

te han aprobado you've passed

2. [complemento indirecto] (to) you;

te lo dio he gave it to you, he gave you it;

te tiene miedo he's afraid of you;

te lo ha comprado [tú se lo has vendido] she bought it from o off you;
[es para ti] she bought it for you;
te extrajeron sangre they took some of your blood;

¿te quitaron una maleta? did they steal one of your suitcases?;

te rompieron el brazo they broke your arm;

te pegaron una paliza they beat you up;

se te olvidará you'll forget (about it);

te será de gran ayuda it will be a great help to you

3. [reflexivo] yourself;

sírvete un whisky pour yourself a whisky;

¡vístete! get dressed!;

sírvete más arroz take some more rice;

ponte el abrigo, que nos vamos put your coat on, we're going;

puedes acostarte en el sofá you can lie down on the sofa

4. [con valor impersonal]
si te dejas pisar, estás perdido if you let people walk all over you, you've had it

5. [con valor intensivo o expresivo]
¿no te lo crees? don't you believe it?;

cómetelo todo eat it all up;

si se te echa a llorar, no le hagas caso don't take any notice if he starts crying (on you)

6. [para formar verbos pronominales]
¿te acuerdas? do you remember?;

ponte cómodo make yourself comfortable

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te

pron

1 directo you;

no te había visto I hadn’t seen you

2 indirecto (to) you;

te doy el libro I’m giving you the book

3 reflexivo yourself

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te pron

1) : you

te quiero: I love you

2) : for you, to you, from you

me gustaría dártelo: I would like to give it to you

3) : yourself, for yourself, to yourself, from yourself

¡cálmate!: calm yourself!

¿te guardaste uno?: did you keep one for yourself?

4) : thee

té nm

1) : tea

2) : tea party

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te pron you

te quiero I love you

Spanish-English dictionary > té
6 preguntar

v.

to ask.

preguntar algo a alguien to ask somebody something

a mí no me lo preguntes don't ask me

si no es mucho preguntar, ¿cuántos años tiene? if you don't mind my asking, how old are you?

preguntar por to ask about o after

preguntan por tí they'are asking for you

Ella le preguntó a María She asked Mary.

Ella pregunta sandeces She asks stupid things.

Ella preguntó ayer She asked around yesterday.

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preguntar

► verbo transitivo

1 to ask

► verbo pronominal preguntarse

1 to wonder

■ me pregunto si vendrá I wonder if he'll come

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FRASEOLOGÍA

preguntar por alguien to ask after somebody, ask about somebody

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verb

1) to ask, question

2) inquire

•

- preguntarse

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1.

VT to ask

preguntar algo a algn — to ask sb sth

siempre me preguntas lo mismo — you're always asking me the same question

le pregunté la hora — I asked him the time

pregúntale cómo se llama — ask her what her name is

pregúntale si quiere venir — ask him if he wants to come, ask him whether he wants to come or not

le fue preguntada su edad — frm he was asked his age

2.

VI to ask, inquire

preguntar por algn: si te preguntan por mí di que no he llegado — if they ask about me, tell them I haven't arrived

cuando la vi ayer me preguntó por ti — she asked after you when I saw her yesterday

hay alguien al teléfono que pregunta por el jefe — there's someone on the phone asking for the boss

preguntar por la salud de algn — to ask after sb's health

3.

See:

preguntarse

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1.
verbo transitivo to ask

eso no se pregunta — you shouldn't ask things like that

si no es mucho preguntar — if you don't mind my asking

la maestra me preguntó la lección — the teacher tested me on the lesson
2.
preguntar vi to ask

le preguntó sobre or acerca de lo ocurrido — he asked her (about) what had happened

preguntar POR algo/alguien — to ask about something/somebody

me preguntó por ti/por tu salud — he asked about you/how you were

vino a preguntar por el trabajo — he came to inquire about the job

preguntaban por un tal Mario — they were looking for o asking for someone called Mario
3.
preguntarse v pron (refl) to wonder

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= ask, make + an inquiry, question, enquire [inquire, -USA], make + enquiry.

Ex. Having just demolished enumerative classification to some extent in the previous section, it is reasonable to ask how effective menu-based information retrieval systems might be.

Ex. The library services person will then give you the author's address, if he does accept engagements, or, often, make a preliminary inquiry for you.

Ex. If this appears to be excessively difficult, maybe it is time to question whether the tool is too complex.

Ex. Users can enquire at the reference desk.

Ex. The author discusses the general tendency noted for more girls than boys to make enquiries at the library.

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* el que pregunta = inquirer [enquirer, -UK].

* hacer que Alguien se pregunte Algo = make + Nombre + wonder.

* no preguntes porque no te puedo decir la verdad = ask no questions and hear no lies.

* preguntar a = check into.

* preguntarse = wonder.

* sin preguntar = unasked.

* volver a preguntar = check back.

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1.
verbo transitivo to ask

eso no se pregunta — you shouldn't ask things like that

si no es mucho preguntar — if you don't mind my asking

la maestra me preguntó la lección — the teacher tested me on the lesson
2.
preguntar vi to ask

le preguntó sobre or acerca de lo ocurrido — he asked her (about) what had happened

preguntar POR algo/alguien — to ask about something/somebody

me preguntó por ti/por tu salud — he asked about you/how you were

vino a preguntar por el trabajo — he came to inquire about the job

preguntaban por un tal Mario — they were looking for o asking for someone called Mario
3.
preguntarse v pron (refl) to wonder

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= ask, make + an inquiry, question, enquire [inquire, -USA], make + enquiry.

Ex: Having just demolished enumerative classification to some extent in the previous section, it is reasonable to ask how effective menu-based information retrieval systems might be.

Ex: The library services person will then give you the author's address, if he does accept engagements, or, often, make a preliminary inquiry for you.

Ex: If this appears to be excessively difficult, maybe it is time to question whether the tool is too complex.

Ex: Users can enquire at the reference desk.

Ex: The author discusses the general tendency noted for more girls than boys to make enquiries at the library.

* el que pregunta = inquirer [enquirer, -UK].

* hacer que Alguien se pregunte Algo = make + Nombre + wonder.

* no preguntes porque no te puedo decir la verdad = ask no questions and hear no lies.

* preguntar a = check into.

* preguntarse = wonder.

* sin preguntar = unasked.

* volver a preguntar = check back.

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preguntar [A1 ]

vt

to ask

me preguntó la hora he asked me the time

pregúntale si viene a comer ask him if he's coming to lunch

eso no se pregunta you shouldn't ask things like that, that's not the sort of thing you ask o one asks

¿cuánto te costó? si no es mucho preguntar how much did it cost, if you don't mind my asking o if it's not rude to ask?

la maestra me preguntó la lección the teacher tested me on the lesson

■ preguntar

vi

to ask

pregunte en el ayuntamiento ask o inquire at the town hall

a mí no me preguntes, no sé nada don't ask me, I don't know anything

le preguntó sobre or acerca de lo ocurrido he asked her (about) what had happened

no le interesa la respuesta, pregunta por preguntar she's not interested in the answer, she's just asking for the sake of asking o asking for the sake of it

preguntar POR algo/algn to ask ABOUT sth/sb

vino a preguntar por el trabajo he came to inquire about the job

me preguntó por ti/por tu salud he asked about you/how you were, he asked after you/your health ( BrE)

preguntaban por un tal Mario they were looking for o asking for someone called Mario

■ preguntarse

v pron

( refl) to wonder

me pregunto si habrá llegado I wonder if she's arrived

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preguntar ( conjugate preguntar) verbo transitivo
to ask;
◊ eso no se pregunta you shouldn't ask things like that;

la maestra me preguntó la lección the teacher tested me on the lesson
verbo intransitivo
to ask;
le preguntó sobre or acerca de lo ocurrido he asked her (about) what had happened;
preguntar POR algo/algn to ask about sth/sb;
preguntaban por un tal Mario they were looking for o asking for someone called Mario
preguntarse verbo pronominal ( refl) to wonder
preguntar verbo transitivo to ask
(por una cosa) to ask about sthg: le pregunté por su viaje, I asked him about his trip
(por una persona) to ask about o for sb: preguntaban por tu hermana, they were asking for your sister
(por la salud de alguien) to ask after sb: ¿has preguntado por (la salud de) su madre?, have you asked after her mother?

' preguntar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
bocajarro
- interesar
- perder
- quemarropa
English:
ask
- ask about
- ask after
- ask for
- business
- enquire
- inquire
- inquire after
- ashamed
- harm

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preguntar

♦ vt

to ask;

preguntar algo a alguien to ask sb sth;

a mí no me lo preguntes don't ask me;

si no es mucho preguntar, ¿cuántos años tiene? if you don't mind my asking, how old are you?;

esas cosas no se preguntan you just don't ask questions like that

♦ vi

to ask;

a mí no me preguntes don't ask me;

preguntan por ti they're asking for you;

pregunté por sus padres I asked after his parents;

entre en la oficina y pregunte por Carolina go into the office and ask for Carolina;

eso es preguntar por preguntar that's just asking for the sake of asking

♦ See also the pronominal verb preguntarse

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preguntar

I v/t ask

II v/i ask;

preguntar por algo ask about sth;

preguntar por alguien paradero ask for s.o.; salud etc ask about s.o.

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preguntar vt

: to ask, to question

preguntar vi

: to ask, to inquire

♦ See also the reflexive verb preguntarse

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preguntar vb to ask

pregúntame lo que quieras ask me whatever you want

me preguntó mi nombre he asked me my name

preguntar por alguien (para verle) to ask for somebody (interesándose) to ask after somebody

hay una chica que pregunta por ti there's a girl asking for you

mi madre preguntó por ti my mother asked after you

Spanish-English dictionary > preguntar
7 cuarto

adj.

fourth.

adv.

fourth, fourthly, in the fourth place.

m.

1 room, apartment, chamber, quarter.

2 fourth, fourth part.

3 apartment.

pres.indicat.

1^st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: cuartar.

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cuarto

► adjetivo (In 1 and 2, see also sexto,-a)

1 (ordinal) fourth

■ llegó cuarto he arrived in fourth place, he came fourth

► nombre masculino,nombre femenino

1 fourth

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cuarto

► nombre masculino

1 (parte) quarter

■ un cuarto de hora a quarter of an hour

2 (de animal) quarter

3 (de ropa) quarter

■ un chaquetón tres cuartos a three-quarter length jacket

4 (habitación) room

► nombre masculino plural cuartos

1 familiar (dinero) money sing, dough sing

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FRASEOLOGÍA

de tres al cuarto familiar worthless, third-rate

estar sin un cuarto familiar to be broke

no levantar una cuarta del suelo familiar to be a shorty

tres cuartos de lo mismo familiar almost exactly the same

cuarto creciente first quarter

cuarto de baño bathroom

cuarto de estar living room

cuarto delantero (carne) shoulder

cuarto menguante last quarter

cuarto oscuro (fotografía) darkroom

cuarto trasero (carne) hindquarter

cuarto trastero junk room

cuartos de final DEPORTE quarter finals

cuatro cuartos familiar very little money sing

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1. (f. - cuarta)
noun adj.

fourth
2. noun m.
1) room

2) quarter, fourth

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1.

ADJ [ordinal] fourth

en cuarto lugar — in fourth place

la cuarta parte — a quarter
sexto 1.
2. SM

1) (=habitación) room; (=dormitorio) bedroom, room

el cuarto de los niños — the children's room

- echar su cuarto a espaldas

- hacer cuarto a algn

cuarto de aseo — toilet, cloakroom, bathroom (EEUU)

cuarto de baño — bathroom

cuarto de desahogo — lumber room

cuarto de estar — living room, sitting room

cuarto de juego — playroom

cuarto frío — (Culin) cold store

cuarto intermedio Arg, Uru —

estar en cuarto intermedio — to be in recess

pasar a cuarto intermedio — to adjourn the session

cuarto oscuro — (Fot) darkroom; (=trastero) broom cupboard; Arg, Uru voting booth

cuarto trastero — lumber room

2) (=cuarta parte) quarter

un cuarto de millón de dólares — a quarter of a million dollars

un cuarto (de) kilo — a quarter (of a) kilo

(abrigo) tres cuartos — three-quarter length coat

- de tres al cuarto

tres cuartos de lo mismo —

su amigo es un inútil, y él... tres cuartos de lo mismo — his friend is useless, and he's not much better

en otros países ocurre tres cuartos de lo mismo — it's the same story o it's more of the same in other countries

cuarto creciente — first quarter

cuarto de luna — quarter of the moon

cuarto menguante — last quarter

cuartos de final — quarter finals

3) [en la hora] quarter

son las seis menos cuarto, es un cuarto para las seis — LAm it's a quarter to six

a las seis y cuarto — at (a) quarter past six

- tener algn/algo su cuarto de hora

tuvo su cuarto de hora, ahora nadie lo lleva — it had its day o it was all the rage, now nobody wears it anymore

cuarto de hora — quarter of an hour

tardó tres cuartos de hora — it took him o he took three quarters of an hour

4) [de animal] [de cerdo, vaca] joint

un cuarto de pollo — a chicken quarter, a quarter chicken
pl cuartos legs
cuartos delanteros — forequarters

cuartos traseros — hindquarters

5) (=moneda) coin used in Spain in former times
pl cuartos * (=dinero) dough * sing
es hombre de muchos cuartos — he's got pots of money *

- aflojar los cuartos

- estar sin un cuarto

- dar cuartos al pregonero

- por cinco cuartos

- ¡qué coche ni qué ocho cuartos!

- no tener un cuarto

6) (Tip) quarto

libro en cuarto — quarto volume

7)

estar de cuarto — (Mil) to be on watch

8) †† (=piso) small flat

poner cuarto — to set up house

poner cuarto a la querida — to set one's mistress up in a little place

9) †† (=servidumbre) household, servants pl

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I
- ta adjetivo/pronombre

a) ( ordinal) fourth; para ejemplos ver quinto

b) ( partitivo)

la cuarta parte — a quarter

- cuarta dimensión
II
masculino

1) ( habitación) room; ( dormitorio) room, bedroom

- cuarto de aseo

- cuarto de baño

- cuarto de estar

- cuarto de huéspedes

- cuarto de servicio

- cuarto intermedio

- cuarto oscuro

- cuarto trastero

2)

a) ( cuarta parte) quarter

un cuarto de kilo — a quarter (of a) kilo

un cuarto de pollo — a quarter chicken

de tres al cuarto — (fam) third-rate

qué... ni qué ocho cuartos! — (fam)

qué miedo ni qué ocho cuartos! — scared, my foot!

qué vacaciones ni qué ocho cuartos! — it was hardly what I'd call a vacation!

tres cuartos de lo mismo — (fam)

tu hermana es una vaga... y tú, tres cuartos de lo mismo — your sister's bone-idle... and you're not much better (colloq)

b) ( en expresiones de tiempo) quarter

un cuarto de hora — a quarter of an hour

tres cuartos de hora — three quarters of an hour

la una y cuarto — (a) quarter after (AmE) o (BrE) past one, one fifteen

es un cuarto para las dos or (Esp, RPl) son las dos menos cuarto — it is a quarter to two

tener su cuarto de hora — (AmS) to have had one's day

3) (Impr) quarto

- cuarto creciente/menguante

- cuarto delantero

- cuartos de final

- cuarto trasero

4) (Esp fam) ( dinero)

estoy sin un cuarto — I'm absolutely broke (colloq)

tiene muchos cuartos — he's loaded (colloq)

le pagan cuatro cuartos — he gets paid peanuts (colloq)
III
- ta adjetivo (Col fam) < persona> generous and easygoing

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I
- ta adjetivo/pronombre

a) ( ordinal) fourth; para ejemplos ver quinto

b) ( partitivo)

la cuarta parte — a quarter

- cuarta dimensión
II
masculino

1) ( habitación) room; ( dormitorio) room, bedroom

- cuarto de aseo

- cuarto de baño

- cuarto de estar

- cuarto de huéspedes

- cuarto de servicio

- cuarto intermedio

- cuarto oscuro

- cuarto trastero

2)

a) ( cuarta parte) quarter

un cuarto de kilo — a quarter (of a) kilo

un cuarto de pollo — a quarter chicken

de tres al cuarto — (fam) third-rate

qué... ni qué ocho cuartos! — (fam)

qué miedo ni qué ocho cuartos! — scared, my foot!

qué vacaciones ni qué ocho cuartos! — it was hardly what I'd call a vacation!

tres cuartos de lo mismo — (fam)

tu hermana es una vaga... y tú, tres cuartos de lo mismo — your sister's bone-idle... and you're not much better (colloq)

b) ( en expresiones de tiempo) quarter

un cuarto de hora — a quarter of an hour

tres cuartos de hora — three quarters of an hour

la una y cuarto — (a) quarter after (AmE) o (BrE) past one, one fifteen

es un cuarto para las dos or (Esp, RPl) son las dos menos cuarto — it is a quarter to two

tener su cuarto de hora — (AmS) to have had one's day

3) (Impr) quarto

- cuarto creciente/menguante

- cuarto delantero

- cuartos de final

- cuarto trasero

4) (Esp fam) ( dinero)

estoy sin un cuarto — I'm absolutely broke (colloq)

tiene muchos cuartos — he's loaded (colloq)

le pagan cuatro cuartos — he gets paid peanuts (colloq)
III
- ta adjetivo (Col fam) < persona> generous and easygoing

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cuarto¹ (4º)

= fourth (4th), quarter, quarto, fourthly.

Ex: Further post-co-ordinate indexes covering in excess of 9999 documents can be compiled by starting a second and possibly a third or fourth set of cards.

Ex: The old method of publication by syndicates of retail booksellers (who might also be wholesalers and/or printers) remained normal during the last quarter of the eighteenth century.

Ex: A format is the number of times the printed sheet has been folded to make the leaves of a book, e.g., folio (one fold giving two leaves), quarto (two folds giving four leaves), etc.

Ex: Fourthly, it legalized the application of future Community regulations to the United Kingdom.

* 4º (cuarto) = 4th (fourth).

* alumno de cuarto = fourth grader.

* alumno de cuarto año = fourth grader.

* alumno de cuarto curso = fourth grader.

* alumno de cuarto grado = fourth grader.

* cuarto de penique = farthing.

* cuartos de final = quarter-finals.

* encuadernado en cuarto = quarter-bound.

* en cuarto lugar = fourthly.

* tres cuartos (3/4) = three-quarters (3/4).

* tres cuartos (3/4) = three-fourths (3/4).

* una cuarta parte = one-quarter (1/4), one in four.

* una cuarta parte de = a fourth of.

* un cuarto = one-quarter (1/4), one in four.

* un cuarto (1/4) = one fourth (1/4).

* un cuarto de = a quarter of.

cuarto²

² = room.

Ex: The open-plan flexible library can be enonomical since overseeing is facilitated by the openness rather than be dividing the building into rooms or halls, thereby requiring less staff.

* armario de cuarto de baño = bathroom cabinet.

* cuarto de baño = bathroom.

* cuarto de huéspedes = spare room, guest room.

* cuarto de invitados = spare room, guest room.

* cuarto de juegos = playroom.

* cuarto de los juguetes = playroom.

* cuarto oscuro = darkroom.

* cuarto oscuro de fotografía = photographic darkroom.

* cuarto para visitas = spare room, guest room.

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cuarto¹ -ta

adjective / pronoun

1 [ Vocabulary notes (Spanish) ] (ordinal) fourth para ejemplos ver quinto¹ adj/pron (↑ quinto (1))

2

(partitivo): la cuarta parte a quarter

Compuesto:

cuarta dimensión

feminine fourth dimension

cuarto²

masculine

A (habitación) room; (dormitorio) room, bedroom

hacerle cuarto a algn ( Col fam); to cover (up) for sb

Compuestos:

● cuarto de aseo

≈ downstairs lavatory o ( BrE) cloakroom, bathroom ( AmE)

● cuarto de baño

bathroom

● cuarto de costura

sewing room

● cuarto de estar

living room, parlor ( AmE), sitting room ( BrE)

● cuarto de huéspedes

guest room, spare room

● cuarto de la plancha

ironing room

● cuarto de los invitados

( Esp) guest room, spare room

● cuarto de máquinas

engine room

● cuarto de servicio

maid's room

● cuarto frío

cold store

● cuarto intermedio

( RPl) recess

estar en cuarto intermedio to be in recess

pasar a cuarto intermedio to adjourn, go into recess

● cuarto oscuro

( Fot) darkroom; ( RPl) ( Pol) ≈ polling booth

● cuarto trastero

lumber room, junk room

B

1 [ Vocabulary notes (Spanish) ] (cuarta parte) quarter

un cuarto de kilo or ( colloq) un cuarto kilo de jamón a quarter of ham, a quarter (of a) kilo of ham

un cuarto de pollo a quarter chicken

un cuarto de millón/siglo a quarter of a million/century

de tres al cuarto ( fam); third-rate

¡qué … ni qué ocho cuartos! ( fam): ¡qué miedo ni qué ocho cuartos! scared, my foot!

¡qué vacaciones ni qué ocho cuartos! it was hardly what I'd call a vacation!

tres cuartos de lo mismo ( fam): tu hermana es una vaga … y tú, tres cuartos de lo mismo your sister's bone-idle … and you're not much better ( colloq)

nunca tengo tiempo para nada — a mí me pasa tres cuartos de lo mismo I never seem to have time to do anything — that makes two of us o you're not the only one

2 [ Vocabulary notes (Spanish) ] (en expresiones de tiempo) quarter

un cuarto de hora a quarter of an hour

las clases son de tres cuartos de hora the classes last three quarters of an hour

una hora y (un) cuarto an hour and a quarter

la una y cuarto (a) quarter after ( AmE) o ( BrE) past one, one fifteen

son las dos menos cuartoor ( AmL exc RPI) es un cuarto para las dos it is a quarter to two

tener su cuarto de hora ( AmS): esa moda ya tuvo su cuarto de hora that fashion has had its day

tuvo su cuarto de hora a fines de los 60 he had his heyday in the late 60s

C ( Impr) quarto

en cuarto, 416 páginas quarto, 416 pages

Compuestos:

● cuarto creciente

first quarter

● cuarto delantero

forequarter

● cuarto menguante

last quarter

● cuartos de final

mpl quarterfinals (pl)

● cuarto trasero

hindquarter

D

( Esp fam) (dinero): estoy sin un cuartoor no tengo ni un cuarto I haven't got a bean, I'm absolutely broke ( colloq)

tiene muchos cuartos he's loaded ( colloq), he's rolling in money ( colloq)

le pagan cuatro cuartos he gets paid peanuts o a pittance ( colloq)

dar un cuarto al pregonero ( Esp): nunca dio un cuarto al pregonero she never breathed a word

echar su cuarto a espadas ( Esp); to stick one's oar in ( colloq)

cuarto³ -ta

adjective

( Col fam) ‹persona› generous and easygoing

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cuarto 1
◊ -ta adjetivo/pronombre

fourth;
la cuarta parte a quarter;
para ejemplos ver quinto
cuarto 2 sustantivo masculino
1 ( habitación) room;
( dormitorio) room, bedroom;
◊ cuarto de baño bathroom;

cuarto de estar living room, parlor (AmE), sitting room (BrE);
cuarto de (los) huéspedes guest room, spare room;
cuarto trastero lumber room, junk room
2
a) ( cuarta parte) quarter;

◊ un cuarto de kilo a quarter (of a) kilo;

un cuarto de pollo a quarter chicken;
cuarto creciente/menguante first/last quarter;
cuartos de final quarterfinals (pl)
b) ( en expresiones de tiempo) quarter;

◊ un cuarto de hora a quarter of an hour;

la una y cuarto (a) quarter after (AmE) o (BrE) past one, one fifteen;
es un cuarto para las dos or (Esp, RPl) son las dos menos cuarto it is a quarter to two
cuarto,-a
I adjetivo & sustantivo masculino y femenino fourth
II sustantivo masculino
1 (habitación) room
cuarto de baño, bathroom
cuarto de estar, living room
cuarto trastero, boxroom, storage room
2 (cuarta parte) quarter
cuarto de hora, quarter of an hour
cuarto (de) kilo, a quarter of a kilo
cuarto creciente/menguante, first/last quarter (of the moon)
3 (de un animal) cuarto delantero, shoulderquarter
cuarto trasero, hindquarter
4 cuartos, fam (dinero) dough, money
Dep cuartos de final, quarter finals
III sustantivo femenino
1 Mús (intervalo) cuarta disminuida/aumentada, diminished/augmented fourth
2 Auto fourth (gear)
' cuarto' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
aseo
- baño
- cisterna
- comunicarse
- creciente
- cuarta
- desvestirse
- estancia
- hoy
- iluminada
- iluminado
- lavabo
- leonera
- retrete
- servicio
- tocador
- tres
- viciar
- airear
- alzar
- armario
- chisme
- desorden
- encerrado
- habitación
- menos
- sanitario
- soledad
- trasto
- váter
- wáter
English:
amiss
- basin
- bathroom
- crescent
- darkroom
- disinfectant
- fourth
- lavatory
- messy
- modernize
- nursery
- of
- playroom
- quart
- quarter
- quarter-final
- reverberate
- room
- roomful
- shut away
- study
- stuffy
- succession
- tidy out
- toilet
- utility room
- wander
- adjoin
- after
- bath
- bed
- creep
- den
- fourthly
- guest
- mother
- play
- rank
- self
- shut
- sirloin
- spare
- straight
- two
- utility

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cuarto, -a

♦ núm

fourth;

la cuarta parte a quarter;
RP Fam
de cuarta fourth-rate

Comp
cuarto árbitro [en fútbol] fourth official;
la cuarta dimensión the fourth dimension;

el cuarto poder [la prensa] the Fourth Estate;
ver también octavo
♦ nm

1. [parte] quarter;

póngame un cuarto de merluza (I'd like) a quarter kilo of hake, please;

Comp
Fam
ni qué ocho cuartos: ¡qué fiesta ni qué ocho cuartos, tú te quedas en casa! I don't care whether there's a party or not, you're staying at home!;

Comp
Fam
ser tres cuartos de lo mismo to be exactly the same o no different;

uno es aburrido, y el otro tres cuartos de lo mismo one is a bore and the other one is not much better

Comp
cuarto creciente first quarter [of moon]; Dep cuartos de final quarter finals;
cuarto menguante last quarter [of moon]

2. [de hora] quarter;

un cuarto de hora a quarter of an hour;

tres cuartos de hora three quarters of an hour;

son las dos y cuarto it's a quarter Br past o US after two;

son las dos menos cuarto, Am [m5] es un cuarto para las dos it's a quarter to two;

una hora y cuarto an hour and a quarter;

Comp
Am
ya pasó su cuarto de hora he's had his time in the sun, his glory days are over

3. [curso universitario] fourth year

4. [curso escolar] = fourth year of primary school, US ≈ fourth grade

5. [de animal] quarter;

los cuartos delanteros/traseros front quarters/hindquarters

6. [habitación] room

Comp
cuarto de aseo washroom, small bathroom;
cuarto de baño bathroom;
Col cuarto de chécheres junk o lumber room;
cuarto de estar living-room;

cuarto de huéspedes guest room;

cuarto de juegos playroom, US rumpus room;

cuarto oscuro [para revelar fotografía] darkroom;
RP cuarto secreto [cabina electoral] voting booth;
cuarto trastero lumber room

7. [dinero]
estar sin un cuarto to be broke;
Fam
cuartos dough, cash

8. Dep [periodo] quarter

9. RP cuarto intermedio [receso] recess, adjournment;

la asamblea pasó a cuarto intermedio the meeting adjourned o went into recess;

discutieron tres temas y pasaron a cuarto intermedio they discussed three topics and then adjourned

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cuarto

I adj fourth

II m

1 ( habitación) room

2 ( parte), DEP quarter;

cuarto de hora quarter of an hour;

cuarto de kilo quarter of a kilo;

las diez y cuarto (a) quarter after o Br past ten;

las tres menos cuarto a quarter to three, quarter of three;

de tres al cuarto fam third-rate;

tres cuartos prenda three-quarter length

3

:

cuartos pl pop dough sg fam, Br tb

dosh sg fam ;

estar sin un cuarto be broke fam

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cuarto, -ta adj

: fourth

cuarto, -ta n

: fourth (in a series)

cuarto nm

1) : quarter, fourth

cuarto de galón: quart

2) habitación: room

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cuarto¹ n

1. (habitación) room

¡vete a tu cuarto! go to your room!

2. (cuarta parte) quarter

un cuarto de hora a quarter of an hour

un cuarto de pollo a quarter of chicken

cuarta parte quarter

cuarto de baño bathroom

cuarto de estar living room

cuartos de final quarter finals

cuarto² num fourth

es la cuarta vez que te lo digo that's the fourth time I've told you

Spanish-English dictionary > cuarto
8 conocer a ciencia cierta

(v.) = know for + certain, know for + sure, know for + a fact

Ex. I know for certain I was moony and lonely, feeling dissatisfied with myself, and wanted only to be alone that night.

Ex. The whole extent of Chernobyl's damage -- both in terms of human casualties and environmental destruction -- may never be known for sure.

Ex. Here's the question: If you knew for a fact that you only had seven years to live, what would you do?.

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(v.) = know for + certain, know for + sure, know for + a fact

Ex: I know for certain I was moony and lonely, feeling dissatisfied with myself, and wanted only to be alone that night.

Ex: The whole extent of Chernobyl's damage -- both in terms of human casualties and environmental destruction -- may never be known for sure.

Ex: Here's the question: If you knew for a fact that you only had seven years to live, what would you do?.

Spanish-English dictionary > conocer a ciencia cierta
9 saber a ciencia cierta

(v.) = know for + certain, know for + sure, know for + a fact

Ex. I know for certain I was moony and lonely, feeling dissatisfied with myself, and wanted only to be alone that night.

Ex. The whole extent of Chernobyl's damage -- both in terms of human casualties and environmental destruction -- may never be known for sure.

Ex. Here's the question: If you knew for a fact that you only had seven years to live, what would you do?.

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(v.) = know for + certain, know for + sure, know for + a fact

Ex: I know for certain I was moony and lonely, feeling dissatisfied with myself, and wanted only to be alone that night.

Ex: The whole extent of Chernobyl's damage -- both in terms of human casualties and environmental destruction -- may never be known for sure.

Ex: Here's the question: If you knew for a fact that you only had seven years to live, what would you do?.

Spanish-English dictionary > saber a ciencia cierta
10 saber con certeza

(v.) = know for + certain, know for + sure, know for + a fact

Ex. I know for certain I was moony and lonely, feeling dissatisfied with myself, and wanted only to be alone that night.

Ex. The whole extent of Chernobyl's damage -- both in terms of human casualties and environmental destruction -- may never be known for sure.

Ex. Here's the question: If you knew for a fact that you only had seven years to live, what would you do?.

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(v.) = know for + certain, know for + sure, know for + a fact

Ex: I know for certain I was moony and lonely, feeling dissatisfied with myself, and wanted only to be alone that night.

Ex: The whole extent of Chernobyl's damage -- both in terms of human casualties and environmental destruction -- may never be known for sure.

Ex: Here's the question: If you knew for a fact that you only had seven years to live, what would you do?.

Spanish-English dictionary > saber con certeza
11 saber de seguro

(v.) = know for + certain, know for + sure, know for + a fact

Ex. I know for certain I was moony and lonely, feeling dissatisfied with myself, and wanted only to be alone that night.

Ex. The whole extent of Chernobyl's damage -- both in terms of human casualties and environmental destruction -- may never be known for sure.

Ex. Here's the question: If you knew for a fact that you only had seven years to live, what would you do?.

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(v.) = know for + certain, know for + sure, know for + a fact

Ex: I know for certain I was moony and lonely, feeling dissatisfied with myself, and wanted only to be alone that night.

Ex: The whole extent of Chernobyl's damage -- both in terms of human casualties and environmental destruction -- may never be known for sure.

Ex: Here's the question: If you knew for a fact that you only had seven years to live, what would you do?.

Spanish-English dictionary > saber de seguro
12 advertir

v.

1 to notice.

Ellos advirtieron un olor raro They noticed a weird smell.

2 to warn.

me advirtió del peligro he warned me of the danger

te advierto que no me sorprende mind you, it doesn't surprise me

Ellos advirtieron a Ricardo del peligro They warned Richard of the danger.

3 to admonish.

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advertir

Conjugation model [ HERVIR], like link=hervir hervir

► verbo transitivo

1 (darse cuenta) to notice, realize

■ nadie advirtió su presencia nobody noticed she was there

2 (llamar la atención) to warn

■ ya te lo advertí I told you

3 (aconsejar) to advise

4 (informar) to inform

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verb

1) to warn, caution

2) notice

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1. VT

1) (=avisar) to warn

es la última vez que te lo advierto — that's the last time I'm going to warn you

estás advertido — you have been warned

• advertir a algn de algo — to warn sb about sth

• advertir a algn que haga algo — to warn sb to do sth

nos advirtió que no nos fiáramos de él — she warned us not to trust him

te advierto que es la última vez que tolero que me insultes — I'm warning you that's the last time I'll allow you to insult me

sí, iré, pero te advierto que tengo que estar de vuelta en casa pronto — yes, I'll go, but remember that I have to be back home early

te advierto que no pienso ir — I have to let you know that I'm not going

te advierto que tal vez habría sido mejor que no lo hubiera sabido — mind you, perhaps it would have been better if she hadn't found it

2) (=aconsejar) to advise, tell

adviértele que se lleve el paraguas — advise o tell him to take his umbrella

ya les advertí que si había algún problema me lo dijeran — I already told them to let me know if there were any problems

3) (=notar) [+ olor, error] to notice

advertí en él un extraño comportamiento — I noticed some strange behaviour on his part

el perro advirtió nuestra presencia — the dog noticed us

en sus últimas obras se advierten una serie de cambios — one can see o observe some changes in her latest works

• advertir que — to notice that

¿ha advertido que su coche pierde aceite? — have you noticed that your car's leaking oil?

advertimos que ya no corríamos peligro — we realised that we were no longer in danger

2.

VI

• advertir de o sobre algo — to warn of sth

las señales advertían del peligro — the signs warned of danger

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verbo transitivo

a) ( avisar) to warn

te lo advierto! — I'm warning you!

quedas/estás advertido — you've been warned

advertirle a alguien de algo — to warn somebody about something

te advierto que no me sorprendió nada — I must say I wasn't at all surprised

advertirle a alguien que + subj: le advertí que tuviera cuidado — I warned him to be careful

b) ( notar) to notice

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= caution (against), forewarn, make + warning, raise + caveat, sound + a note of caution, sound + a word of caution, provide + a reminder, sound + a wake-up call, call + attention to, raise + red flag, raise + warning flag, raise + flag, raise + cautionary flags, admonish.

Ex. We may be fooling ourserlves and I would caution public libraries, school libraries and libraries in general that indeed one code might not satisfy all our needs.

Ex. I think a person would be derelict in his or her duty not to forewarn someone about a problem.

Ex. Having made this prefatory warning, it has also to be said that many teachers successfully contrive to make reviewing an enjoyable and useful ingredient in their book and reading programs.

Ex. As a footnote, two caveats should be raised.

Ex. Ranganathan himself sounds a note of caution when he warns that, because the use of this device requires an uncommon degree of `spiritual insight', any notation suggested by it should be discussed widely before being finalized.

Ex. A word of caution must also be sounded over the word 'Kommune' which is found in some Scandinavian countries.

Ex. Shera and Egan's definition of bibliographic organization provides a reminder that the compilation of bibliographies is not an end in itself but merely the means to an end.

Ex. The article 'Robert Nawrocki sounds a wake-up call for records managers' reports an interview with the President of ARMA (Association of Records Managers and Administrators) International.

Ex. The attention of the borrower is thus called to the presence of crossreferences.

Ex. Research raises red flags suggesting that policies adopted may be increasing children's risk of maltreatment.

Ex. Some of the barriers and limitations identified do raise warning flags, but they did not negate the largely positive trends in the evidence presented.

Ex. Regrettably, hardly any flags have been raised as to what it all will mean for our offspring.

Ex. This experience should raise cautionary flags about seeking private-sector candidate.

Ex. For nearly half a century librarians have been admonished to use history as a means to prevent mistakes and solve problems.

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* advertir (de) = warn (of/against).

* adviértase que = Note that....

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verbo transitivo

a) ( avisar) to warn

te lo advierto! — I'm warning you!

quedas/estás advertido — you've been warned

advertirle a alguien de algo — to warn somebody about something

te advierto que no me sorprendió nada — I must say I wasn't at all surprised

advertirle a alguien que + subj: le advertí que tuviera cuidado — I warned him to be careful

b) ( notar) to notice

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advertir(de)

(v.) = warn (of/against)

Ex: The place of publication may also warn of biases in approach or differences in terminology that arise in the text.

= caution (against), forewarn, make + warning, raise + caveat, sound + a note of caution, sound + a word of caution, provide + a reminder, sound + a wake-up call, call + attention to, raise + red flag, raise + warning flag, raise + flag, raise + cautionary flags, admonish.

Ex: We may be fooling ourserlves and I would caution public libraries, school libraries and libraries in general that indeed one code might not satisfy all our needs.

Ex: I think a person would be derelict in his or her duty not to forewarn someone about a problem.

Ex: Having made this prefatory warning, it has also to be said that many teachers successfully contrive to make reviewing an enjoyable and useful ingredient in their book and reading programs.

Ex: As a footnote, two caveats should be raised.

Ex: Ranganathan himself sounds a note of caution when he warns that, because the use of this device requires an uncommon degree of `spiritual insight', any notation suggested by it should be discussed widely before being finalized.

Ex: A word of caution must also be sounded over the word 'Kommune' which is found in some Scandinavian countries.

Ex: Shera and Egan's definition of bibliographic organization provides a reminder that the compilation of bibliographies is not an end in itself but merely the means to an end.

Ex: The article 'Robert Nawrocki sounds a wake-up call for records managers' reports an interview with the President of ARMA (Association of Records Managers and Administrators) International.

Ex: The attention of the borrower is thus called to the presence of crossreferences.

Ex: Research raises red flags suggesting that policies adopted may be increasing children's risk of maltreatment.

Ex: Some of the barriers and limitations identified do raise warning flags, but they did not negate the largely positive trends in the evidence presented.

Ex: Regrettably, hardly any flags have been raised as to what it all will mean for our offspring.

Ex: This experience should raise cautionary flags about seeking private-sector candidate.

Ex: For nearly half a century librarians have been admonished to use history as a means to prevent mistakes and solve problems.

* advertir (de) = warn (of/against).

* adviértase que = Note that....

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advertir [ I11 ]

vt

1 (avisar) to warn

quedas/estás advertido para la próxima vez you've been warned so don't do it again

advertir A algn DE algo to warn sb OF sth

¿no le advertiste del riesgo que corría? didn't you warn him of the risk he was running?

advertir A algn QUE + INDIC:

te advierto que no lo consentiré I warn you that I won't stand for it

le advertí que le resultaría difícil encontrarlo I warned him that he'd have difficulty (in) finding it

te advierto que yo no tuve nada que ver con eso I want you to know I had nothing to do with that

te advierto que no me sorprendió nada I must say I wasn't at all surprised

advertir A algn QUE + SUBJ:

le advertí que tuviera cuidado I warned him to be careful

2 (notar) to notice

nadie advirtió su presencia her presence went unnoticed, nobody noticed she was there

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advertir ( conjugate advertir) verbo transitivo
a) ( avisar) to warn;

◊ ¡te lo advierto! I'm warning you!;

advertirle a algn de algo to warn sb about sth;
le advertí que tuviera cuidado I warned him to be careful;
te advierto que no me sorprendió nada I must say I wasn't at all surprised
b) ( notar) to notice

advertir verbo transitivo
1 (prevenir, amenazar) to warn
2 (hacer ver) to inform, advise
familiar te advierto que yo sobre eso no tengo ni idea, mind you, I don't know the first thing about that
3 (darse cuenta) to realize, notice
' advertir' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
avisar
- eh
- observar
- prevenir
- advierta
- notar
English:
caution
- warn
- forewarn

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advertir vt

1. [notar] to notice;

no he advertido ningún error I didn't notice o spot any mistakes;

advirtió la presencia de un hombre extraño she became aware of o noticed a strange man

2. [prevenir, avisar] to warn;

la señal advierte del peligro de desprendimientos the sign warns you that there is a danger of landslides;

me advirtió del peligro he warned me of the danger;

¡te lo advierto por última vez! I'm telling you for the last time!;

¡te lo advierto, si no te comportas te tendrás que marchar! I'm warning you, if you don't behave you'll have to leave!;

te advierto que no estoy de humor para bromas I should warn you, I'm not in the mood for jokes;

te advierto que no me sorprende I have to say it doesn't surprise me

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advertir

v/t

1 warn (de about, of);

quedas o

estás advertido you have been warned

2 ( notar) notice

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advertir {76} vt

1) avisar: to warn

2) : to notice, to tell

no advertí que estuviera enojada: I couldn't tell she was angry

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advertir vb (avisar) to warn

me advirtieron de que no saliese they warned me not to go out

te lo había advertido I warned you

Spanish-English dictionary > advertir
13 amable

adj.

kind.

¿sería tan amable de…? would you be so kind as to…?

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amable

► adjetivo

1 kind, nice

■ ¿sería usted tan amable de...? would you be so kind as to...?

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adj.

kind, nice

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ADJ kind, nice

es usted muy amable — you are very kind

si es tan amable — if you would be so kind

ser amable con algn — to be kind to sb, be nice to sb

¡qué amable ha sido usted trayéndolo! — how kind of you to bring it!

¡muy amable! — thanks very much, that's very kind, that's very kind of you

sea tan amable (como para), si es tan amable (como para) — LAm please be so kind as to

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adjetivo

a) <persona/gesto> kind

es muy amable de su parte — that's very kind of you

de trato amable — kindly

¿sería tan amable de...? — would you be so kind as to...?

b) (AmS) <rato/velada> pleasant

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= friendly [friendlier -comp., friendliest -sup.], kind [kinder -comp., kindest -sup.], amiable, obliging, friendly-sounding, friendly-sounding, kindly, neighbourly [neighborly, -USA].

Ex. Her face broke into a warm friendly smile.

Ex. I would like to extend my thanks to our host who was kind enough to invite me.

Ex. 'I can certainly understand your concern,' she ventured, speaking with a certain amiable casualness which she hoped would keep the edge off his annoyance, 'but we're really trying to protect the taxpayer's investment and the library's materials'.

Ex. There are different styles of handling interpersonal conflict such as integrating, obliging, dominating, avoiding, and compromising.

Ex. The friendly-sounding British bobbies, created in 1829, were the first professional police force, copied by cities around the world.

Ex. The friendly-sounding British bobbies, created in 1829, were the first professional police force, copied by cities around the world.

Ex. Natasha continued to lean out of the window for a long time, beaming at him with her kindly, slightly quizzical, happy smile.

Ex. They believe being neighbourly is an important and fulfilling part of life.

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* poco amable = off-putting, surly [surlier -comp., surliest -sup.], crusty [crustier -comp., crustiest -sup.].

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adjetivo

a) <persona/gesto> kind

es muy amable de su parte — that's very kind of you

de trato amable — kindly

¿sería tan amable de...? — would you be so kind as to...?

b) (AmS) <rato/velada> pleasant

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= friendly [friendlier -comp., friendliest -sup.], kind [kinder -comp., kindest -sup.], amiable, obliging, friendly-sounding, friendly-sounding, kindly, neighbourly [neighborly, -USA].

Ex: Her face broke into a warm friendly smile.

Ex: I would like to extend my thanks to our host who was kind enough to invite me.

Ex: 'I can certainly understand your concern,' she ventured, speaking with a certain amiable casualness which she hoped would keep the edge off his annoyance, 'but we're really trying to protect the taxpayer's investment and the library's materials'.

Ex: There are different styles of handling interpersonal conflict such as integrating, obliging, dominating, avoiding, and compromising.

Ex: The friendly-sounding British bobbies, created in 1829, were the first professional police force, copied by cities around the world.

Ex: The friendly-sounding British bobbies, created in 1829, were the first professional police force, copied by cities around the world.

Ex: Natasha continued to lean out of the window for a long time, beaming at him with her kindly, slightly quizzical, happy smile.

Ex: They believe being neighbourly is an important and fulfilling part of life.

* poco amable = off-putting, surly [surlier -comp., surliest -sup.], crusty [crustier -comp., crustiest -sup.].

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amable

adjective

1 ‹persona/gesto› kind

es muy amable de su parte that's very kind of you

una persona de trato amable a kindly person

gracias por su amable carta thank you for your kind letter

¿sería tan amable de darle este recado? could you possibly give him o would you be so kind as to give him this message?

2 ( AmS) ‹rato/velada› pleasant

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amable adjetivo
a) ‹persona/gesto› kind;

◊ es muy amable de su parte that's very kind of you;

¿sería tan amable de …? would you be so kind as to …?
b) (AmS) ‹rato/velada› pleasant

amable adjetivo
1 kind, nice
2 frml ¿sería tan amable de indicarme cómo se llega a la plaza mayor?, would you be so kind as to show me the way to the main square?
' amable' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
acaso
- atenta
- atento
- baja
- bajo
- brusca
- brusco
- condescendiente
- conmigo
- gentil
- otra
- otro
- que
- sí
- bonachón
- bueno
- conceptuoso
- contigo
- delicadeza
- esfuerzo
- gente
- poder
- solícito
- tanto
English:
amiable
- favor
- favour
- friendly
- good
- helpful
- host
- hurt
- kind
- neighborly
- neighbourly
- nice
- of
- suave
- sympathetic
- unkind
- conscious
- possibly
- sporting
- thoughtful

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amable adj

1. [persona] kind, nice;

es una persona de carácter amable she's a kind o nice person;

un policía muy amable a very nice policeman;

se mostró muy amable con nosotros he was very kind o nice to us;

es muy amable de tu parte it's very kind o nice of you;

¿sería tan amable de…? would you be so kind as to…?;

la joven ministra representa la cara amable del régimen the young woman minister is the acceptable face of the government

2. Andes, RP [rato] nice, pleasant;

pasamos un rato muy amable we had a very nice o pleasant time

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amable

adj kind ( con to);

¿sería tan amable de ayudarme? would you be so kind as to help me?;

muy amable, es Vd muy amable it’s very good o kind of you

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amable adj

: kind, nice

♦ amablemente adv

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amable adj kind / nice

muy amable por su parte that's very kind of you

Spanish-English dictionary > amable
14 orgulloso

adj.

1 proud, arrogant, vain, conceited.

2 proud, proudhearted, brave, high-spirited.

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orgulloso

► adjetivo

1 (satisfecho) proud

2 (arrogante) arrogant, haughty

\

FRASEOLOGÍA

estar orgulloso,-a de... to be proud of...

ser orgulloso,-a to be arrogant

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(f. - orgullosa)

adj.

proud

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ADJ

1) (=satisfecho) proud

estar orgulloso de algo/algn — to be proud of sth/sb

estar orgulloso de hacer algo — to be proud to do sth

2) (=altanero) proud

es muy orgullosa y nunca saluda — she's very proud, she never says hello

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- sa adjetivo

a) [ESTAR] ( satisfecho) proud

orgulloso DE alguien/algo — proud of somebody/something

orgulloso DE + INF — proud to + inf

b) [SER] ( soberbio) proud

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= proud, virtuous, haughty [haughtier -comp., haughtiest -sup.].

Ex. The proud mother, as a result, had been a leader in the fight to establish a program for the 'gifted and talented' in the public school system.

Ex. Then she sat back, happy in the virtuous sensation of duty accomplished.

Ex. The only blot on his escutcheon is, that after his great success he grew to be haughty and insolent in his demands.

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* enorgullecer, hacer sentir orgulloso = make + Nombre + proud.

* estar orgulloso de = be proud (of/to).

* sentirse orgulloso = swell with + pride.

* sentirse orgulloso de = be proud (of/to), take + pride in.

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- sa adjetivo

a) [ESTAR] ( satisfecho) proud

orgulloso DE alguien/algo — proud of somebody/something

orgulloso DE + INF — proud to + inf

b) [SER] ( soberbio) proud

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= proud, virtuous, haughty [haughtier -comp., haughtiest -sup.].

Ex: The proud mother, as a result, had been a leader in the fight to establish a program for the 'gifted and talented' in the public school system.

Ex: Then she sat back, happy in the virtuous sensation of duty accomplished.

Ex: The only blot on his escutcheon is, that after his great success he grew to be haughty and insolent in his demands.

* enorgullecer, hacer sentir orgulloso = make + Nombre + proud.

* estar orgulloso de = be proud (of/to).

* sentirse orgulloso = swell with + pride.

* sentirse orgulloso de = be proud (of/to), take + pride in.

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orgulloso -sa

adjective

1 [ ESTAR] (satisfecho) proud orgulloso DE algn/algo proud OF sb/sth

estamos muy orgullosos de ti we are very proud of you

estarás orgulloso de lo que has hecho ( iró); I suppose you're proud of what you've done ( iro)

orgulloso DE + INF proud to + INF

estoy orgulloso de haber participado en este proyecto I am proud to have been part of this project

2 [ SER] (soberbio) proud

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orgulloso
◊ -sa adjetivo

a) [ESTAR] ( satisfecho) proud;

orgulloso DE algn/algo proud of sb/sth
b) [SER] ( soberbio) proud

orgulloso,-a adjetivo 1 estar orgulloso de alguien/algo, to be proud of sb/sthg 2 ser orgulloso, (altivo, soberbio) to be arrogant, haughty
' orgulloso' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
autosuficiente
- orgullosa
- tiesa
- tieso
- ufana
- ufano
- altivo
- soberbio
English:
pride
- proud
- puff up
- credit
- something

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orgulloso, -a

♦ adj

proud;

estar orgulloso de algo to be proud of sth;

estoy muy orgulloso de mi esfuerzo I'm very proud of my effort;

estar orgulloso de hacer algo to be proud to do sth, to be proud of doing sth;

estaba orgulloso de haberlo intentado he was proud of having tried

♦ nm,f

proud person;

es un orgulloso he's very proud

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orgulloso

adj proud (de of)

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orgulloso, -sa adj

: proud

♦ orgullosamente adv

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orgulloso adj proud

estoy orgulloso de ti I'm proud of you

Spanish-English dictionary > orgulloso
15 corresponder

v.

1 to correspond.

Estos dos objetos corresponden These two objects correspond.

2 to be right or fitting (ser adecuado).

voy a darle las gracias como corresponde I'm going to thank him, as is only right

3 to repay (sentimiento).

ella no le correspondía she didn't feel the same way about him

amor no correspondido unrequited love

4 to be supposed to, to have to, to correspond to oneself to, to have the obligation to.

Me corresponde hacer mi tarea I am supposed to do my homework.

Nos corresponde It corresponds to ourselves.

5 to reciprocate, to give back.

Con esto, correspondo su favor With this, I reciprocate his=her favor.

6 to concern, to correspond to.

Me corresponde este asunto This issue concerns me.

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corresponder

► verbo intransitivo

1 (ser adecuado) to become, befit; (color, aspecto) to match, go with

■ este comportamiento es el que corresponde a su educación this behaviour befits his education

■ los zapatos no corresponden al vestido the shoes don't go with the dress

2 (encajar) to correspond (a, to), tally (a, with); (descripción) to fit

3 (pertenecer) to belong, pertain

■ esta mesa corresponde a mi habitación this table belongs in my bedroom

► verbo transitivo

1 (ser el turno) to be one's turn

■ me corresponde a mi it's my turn

2 (en un reparto) to get

■ me correspondió un coche I got a car

3 (incumbir) to be the job of, be the responsibility of

■ eso te corresponde a ti that's your job

4 (devolver) to return; (amabilidad) to repay

■ ella le correspondió con otro regalo she repaid him with another gift

► verbo pronominal corresponderse

1 (ajustarse) to correspond; (cifras) to tally

■ la dirección que te dio no se corresponde con la que yo tengo the address he gave you doesn't correspond to the one I have

2 (armonizar) to be in harmony, go with

3 (cartearse) to correspond

4 (amarse) to love each other

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verb

1) to correspond

2) belong

3) return

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1. VI

1) (=tocar)

a) [en reparto]

nos correspondieron diez euros a cada uno — each of us got ten euros as our share

b) [como derecho]

le corresponde un tercio de los beneficios — a third share of the profits goes to him

me corresponde un día de vacaciones cada dos semanas — I am due one day's holiday every two weeks

este hecho no ocupa el lugar que le corresponde en la historia de España — this event does not occupy the place it should in Spanish history, this event is not accorded the importance it deserves in Spanish history

c) [en sorteo, competición] [honor, victoria] to go to

el honor de representar a su país correspondió a Juan Blanco — the honour of representing his country fell to o went to Juan Blanco

la victoria final correspondió a Escartín — the final victory was Escartín's, the final victory went to Escartín

al primer premio le correspondieron 30.000 euros — the winner of the first prize received 30,000 euros

2) (=incumbir)

corresponder a algn — [responsabilidad] to fall to sb

esta decisión le corresponde al director — this decision is for the director (to take), this decision falls to the director

le corresponde a ella decidir — it's up to her to decide

nos corresponde a todos garantizar la calidad — it's everyone's job to ensure quality

a mí no me corresponde criticarlo — it is not for me to criticize him, it is not my place to criticize him

"a quien corresponda" — "to whom it may concern"

3) (=deberse)

corresponder a algo: de los 50 millones de ganancias, 40 corresponden a ventas en el extranjero — out of profits of 50 million, 40 million comes from overseas sales o overseas sales account for 40 million

la mayor parte de nuestra deuda corresponde a préstamos norteamericanos — most of our debt is a result of American loans, American loans account for most of our debt

4) frm (=ser adecuado)

corresponder a: se vistió como correspondía a la ocasión — she dressed suitably for the occasion

fue recibido como corresponde a una persona de su cargo — he was received in a manner befitting a person of his rank, he was received as befitted a person of his rank

5) (=concordar)

corresponder a o con — to match with, match up with

su versión de los hechos no corresponde a la realidad — her version of the events does not match up with o correspond to o tally with the truth

el presunto delincuente, cuyas iniciales corresponden a las siglas R.C.A. — the alleged perpetrator of the crime, whose initials are R.C.A.

los dos cadáveres hallados corresponden a los dos secuestrados — the two bodies found are those of the two kidnap victims

esa forma de actuar no corresponde con sus principios — such behaviour is not in keeping with his principles

6) (=retribuir)

corresponder a — [+ cariño, amor] to return; [+ favor, generosidad] to repay, return

ella lo amaba, pero él no le correspondía — she loved him but he did not return her love o love her back o love her in return

un amor no correspondido — unrequited love

nunca podré corresponder a tanta generosidad — I can never adequately repay o return such generosity

pero ella le correspondió con desprecio — but she responded with contempt, but all she gave in return was contempt

7) (Mat) to correspond

8) (Ferro)

corresponder con algo — to connect with sth

2.

See:

corresponderse

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1.
verbo intransitivo

1)

a) ( en un reparto) (+ me/te/le etc)

le correspondió la mitad de la herencia — half the inheritance went to him

ésta es la parte que te corresponde — this is your part

b) ( incumbir)

te corresponde a ti preparar el informe — it's your job to prepare the report

el lugar que le corresponde — his rightful place

a quien corresponda — (Corresp) to whom it may concern

con los honores que corresponden a su rango — with the honors befitting his rank

c) (en 3^a pers) ( ser adecuado)

te disculpas, como corresponde — apologize, you know you should o (frml) as is right and proper

serán juzgados como corresponde — they will be tried according to the law

según corresponda — as appropriate

2) (encajar, cuadrar)

esto aquí no corresponde — this doesn't belong o go here

corresponder a algo: su aspecto correspondía a la descripción his appearance fitted o matched the description; la leyenda no corresponde a la fotografía — the caption doesn't belong with o match this photograph

3) (a favor, atención)

corresponder a algo: quisiera corresponder a su generosidad I'd like to repay them for their generosity; (+ me/te/le etc) lo quiere, pero él no le corresponde she loves him, but he doesn't feel the same way about her; y tú le correspondes con esta grosería — and you repay him with this kind of rudeness
2.
corresponder vt < favor> to return; < atención> to return, repay

un amor no correspondido — an unrequited love
3.
corresponderse v pron

corresponderse con algo — <con los hechos/con la declaración> to square o tally with something

eso no se corresponde con su manera de ser — that's out of keeping with her character

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= fit, behoove [behove, -USA], return + Posesivo + affection, requite.

Ex. Especially if the new subject is one which upsets the previous structure of relationships, it will be difficult to fit into the existing order.

Ex. With the vendors ready to listen it behoves the information profession to work out what it wants.

Ex. The film centers on a non-white secretary who believes that her dusky skin and non-Nordic features prevent her boss from returning her affections.

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

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* como corresponde a = as befits.

* corresponder a = be incumbent on/upon, fall to.

* corresponder a + Nombre = be up to + Nombre.

* corresponderse = match, bear + correspondence (to).

* corresponderse a = befit.

* corresponderse (a/con) = correspond (to/with).

* corresponderse con = go with, go + hand in hand (with), go + hand in glove with.

* el lugar que le corresponde a = the due place of.

* hacer lo que le corresponde a Uno = do + Posesivo + part.

* lo que le corresponde = fair share.

* lugar que le corresponde = Posesivo + rightful place.

* lugar que nos corresponde = place in the sun.

* responsabilidad + corresponder a = responsibility + fall to.

* según corresponda = as appropriate.

* si corresponde = if applicable.

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1.
verbo intransitivo

1)

a) ( en un reparto) (+ me/te/le etc)

le correspondió la mitad de la herencia — half the inheritance went to him

ésta es la parte que te corresponde — this is your part

b) ( incumbir)

te corresponde a ti preparar el informe — it's your job to prepare the report

el lugar que le corresponde — his rightful place

a quien corresponda — (Corresp) to whom it may concern

con los honores que corresponden a su rango — with the honors befitting his rank

c) (en 3^a pers) ( ser adecuado)

te disculpas, como corresponde — apologize, you know you should o (frml) as is right and proper

serán juzgados como corresponde — they will be tried according to the law

según corresponda — as appropriate

2) (encajar, cuadrar)

esto aquí no corresponde — this doesn't belong o go here

corresponder a algo: su aspecto correspondía a la descripción his appearance fitted o matched the description; la leyenda no corresponde a la fotografía — the caption doesn't belong with o match this photograph

3) (a favor, atención)

corresponder a algo: quisiera corresponder a su generosidad I'd like to repay them for their generosity; (+ me/te/le etc) lo quiere, pero él no le corresponde she loves him, but he doesn't feel the same way about her; y tú le correspondes con esta grosería — and you repay him with this kind of rudeness
2.
corresponder vt < favor> to return; < atención> to return, repay

un amor no correspondido — an unrequited love
3.
corresponderse v pron

corresponderse con algo — <con los hechos/con la declaración> to square o tally with something

eso no se corresponde con su manera de ser — that's out of keeping with her character

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= fit, behoove [behove, -USA], return + Posesivo + affection, requite.

Ex: Especially if the new subject is one which upsets the previous structure of relationships, it will be difficult to fit into the existing order.

Ex: With the vendors ready to listen it behoves the information profession to work out what it wants.

Ex: The film centers on a non-white secretary who believes that her dusky skin and non-Nordic features prevent her boss from returning her affections.

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

* como corresponde a = as befits.

* corresponder a = be incumbent on/upon, fall to.

* corresponder a + Nombre = be up to + Nombre.

* corresponderse = match, bear + correspondence (to).

* corresponderse a = befit.

* corresponderse (a/con) = correspond (to/with).

* corresponderse con = go with, go + hand in hand (with), go + hand in glove with.

* el lugar que le corresponde a = the due place of.

* hacer lo que le corresponde a Uno = do + Posesivo + part.

* lo que le corresponde = fair share.

* lugar que le corresponde = Posesivo + rightful place.

* lugar que nos corresponde = place in the sun.

* responsabilidad + corresponder a = responsibility + fall to.

* según corresponda = as appropriate.

* si corresponde = if applicable.

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corresponder [E1 ]

vi

A

1 (en un reparto) (+ me/te/le etc):

a él le corresponde la mitad de la herencia half the inheritance goes to him

ésta es la parte que te corresponde this is your part o share

2

(incumbir): te corresponde a ti preparar el informe it's your job to prepare the report

no me corresponde a mí decírselo it's not my job o it's not for me to tell him

el lugar que le corresponde his rightful place

a quien corresponda ( Corresp) to whom it may concern

fue recibido con los honores que corresponden a su rango he was received with the honors befitting his rank

3 ( en tercera persona)

(ser adecuado): si no puedes ir, lo que corresponde es que le avises if you can't go you should let him know

ahora vas y te disculpas, como corresponde now go and apologize, you know you should o ( frml) as is right and proper

serán juzgados como corresponde they will be tried according to the due process of the law

ponlos en el cajón o archívalos, según corresponda put them in the drawer or file them, as appropriate

B

(cuadrar, encajar): esto aquí no corresponde this doesn't belong o fit o go here

corresponder A/ CON algo:

su aspecto correspondía a la descripción que me habían dado his appearance fitted o matched the description I had been given

su versión no corresponde con la de los demás testigos his version does not square with o tally with o match that of the other witnesses

la leyenda no corresponde a la fotografía the caption doesn't belong with o match this photograph

C (a un favor, una atención) corresponder A algo:

quisiera corresponder a su generosidad I'd like to repay them for their generosity, I'd like to return o repay their generosity

(+ me/te/le etc): lo quiere, pero él no le corresponde she loves him, but he doesn't return her love o feel the same way about her

la ama y ella le corresponde con desprecio he loves her but she responds with contempt

y tú le correspondes con esta grosería and you repay him with this kind of rudeness

■ corresponder

vt

‹favor› to return; ‹atención› to return, repay

la historia de un amor no correspondido a story of unrequited love

■ corresponderse

v pron

corresponderse CON algo:

su versión no se corresponde con los hechos reales her version doesn't square o tally with the facts

eso no se corresponde para nada con su manera de ser that's totally out of keeping with her character

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corresponder ( conjugate corresponder) verbo intransitivo
1
a) ( en un reparto):

◊ le corresponde la mitad de la herencia he's entitled to half the inheritance;

la parte que te corresponde your part o share
b) ( incumbir):

◊ te corresponde a ti preparar el informe it's your job to prepare the report;

el lugar que le corresponde his rightful place
c) (en 3a pers) ( ser adecuado):

◊ debe disculparse, como corresponde he must apologize, as is right and proper (frml);

según corresponda as appropriate
2 (encajar, cuadrar):
◊ su aspecto corresponde a la descripción his appearance fits o matches the description;

el texto no corresponde a la foto the text doesn't belong with o match the photograph
3 corresponder a algo ‹ a un favor› to return sth;
‹a amabilidad/generosidad› to repay sth
verbo transitivo ‹favor/atención› to return;
◊ un amor no correspondido an unrequited love

corresponder verbo intransitivo
1 (pertenecer) to belong: sólo pido lo que me corresponde, I only want my share
2 (ser adecuado) to correspond [a, to] [ con, with]
3 (incumbir) to concern, be incumbent upon: esa tarea le corresponde, that's his job

' corresponder' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
concernir
- tocar
- devolver
- encajar
- responder
English:
belong
- correspond
- reciprocate
- return
- up to
- match
- repay

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corresponder

♦ vi

1. [compensar]
corresponder (con algo) a algo/alguien to repay sth/sb (with sth);

ella nunca correspondió a mi amor she never returned my love, she never felt the same way about me;

amor no correspondido unrequited love

2. [tocar]
les corresponden 5 millones a cada uno they get o they're due 5 million each;

a mí me correspondió encargarme de la comida it was my job to take care of o organize the food

3. [coincidir, encajar] to correspond (a/con to/with);
esta historia no corresponde con la realidad this story doesn't tally o agree with the facts

4. [competer]
corresponderle a alguien hacer algo to be sb's responsibility to do sth;

no me corresponde a mí enjuiciar su trabajo it's not my place to judge his work

5. [ser adecuado] to be right o fitting;

voy a darle las gracias como corresponde I'm going to thank him, as is only right;

estuvo genial, tal y como corresponde a un cantante de su talla she was brilliant, just as you would expect from a singer of her stature

♦ vt
[sentimiento] to repay;
ella no le correspondía she didn't feel the same way about him

♦ See also the pronominal verb corresponderse

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corresponder

v/i

1

:

corresponder a alguien de bienes be for s.o., be due to s.o.; de responsabilidad be up to s.o.; de asunto concern s.o.; a un favor repay s.o. ( con with)

2

:

actuar como corresponde do the right thing

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corresponder vi

1) : to correspond

2) : to pertain, to belong

3) : to be appropriate, to fit

4) : to reciprocate

♦ See also the reflexive verb corresponderse

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corresponder vb

1. (tocar) to be

a cada invitado le corresponde un trozo de tarta there is a slice of cake for every guest

2. (responsibilidad, obligación) to be your job / to be up to

eso te corresponde a ti that's your job / that's up to you

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16 aceptar un desafío

(v.) = throw down + the gauntlet

Ex. And, as if by way of indicating that he had thrown down the gauntlet, he added, 'I can be unpleasant. I warn you'.

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(v.) = throw down + the gauntlet

Ex: And, as if by way of indicating that he had thrown down the gauntlet, he added, 'I can be unpleasant. I warn you'.

Spanish-English dictionary > aceptar un desafío
17 sujeto

adj.

1 fastened, fixed, secured, tethered.

2 liable.

m.

1 subject, matter.

2 individual, chap, character, fellow.

3 subject.

pres.indicat.

1^st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: sujetar.

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sujeto

► adjetivo

1 (sometido) subject (a, to), liable (a, to)

2 (agarrado, atado) fastened, secure

3 figurado (atado) tied down

► nombre masculino sujeto

1 LINGÚÍSTICA subject

2 (individuo) fellow, individual, character

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sujeto

► nombre masculino

1 LINGÚÍSTICA subject

2 (individuo) fellow, individual, character

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1. noun m.
1) subject

2) individual
2. (f. - sujeta)
adj.

fastened, secure

- sujeto a

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1. ADJ

1) (=fijo) fastened, secure

¿está sujeta la cuerda? — is the rope fastened securely?, is the rope secure?

las ruedas van sujetas por cuatro tuercas — the wheels are held on o secured by four nuts

los espejos estaban sujetos a la pared — the mirrors were fastened o fixed to the wall

2) (=pendiente)

sujeto a algo — subject to sth

vivimos sujetos a las vicisitudes del destino — we are all subject to the vicissitudes of fate

la programación podría estar sujeta a cambios — the programme could be subject to changes

una suma de dinero no sujeta a impuestos — a non-taxable sum of money

2. SM

1) * (=tipo) character *

un sujeto sospechoso — a suspicious(-looking) character *

2) (Med, Fil) subject

todos los sujetos estudiados — all the subjects studied

3) (Ling) subject

4) (Econ)

sujeto pasivo — taxpayer

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I
- ta adjetivo

1) ( sometido)

sujeto A algo — subject to something

el programa está sujeto a modificaciones — the program is subject to change

2) ( fijo) secure

asegúrate de que la cuerda está bien sujeta — check that the rope is secure
II
masculino

1) ( individuo) character, individual

2) (Fil, Ling) subject

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I
- ta adjetivo

1) ( sometido)

sujeto A algo — subject to something

el programa está sujeto a modificaciones — the program is subject to change

2) ( fijo) secure

asegúrate de que la cuerda está bien sujeta — check that the rope is secure
II
masculino

1) ( individuo) character, individual

2) (Fil, Ling) subject

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sujeto¹

¹ = subject.

Ex: For example, in psychology, S for subject, and E for experimenter are common parlance.

* sujeto de control = control subject.

* sujeto pasivo = taxpayer [tax-payer].

sujeto² a

= subject to.

Ex: Subject to local circumstances, the size of a reserve store should be limited to the accommodation required for about five years' accessions at current rates.

* estar sujeto a = be subject to, make + Nombre + subject to, be bound to.

* estar sujeto a cambios = be written in sand, not stone, be subject to change.

* estar sujeto a la obligación de = be under the obligation to.

* no sujeto a una cuota = non-quota.

* sujeto a aprobación = on approval.

* sujeto a confirmación = confirmatory.

* sujeto a errores = prone to error.

* sujeto a impuestos = taxable.

* sujeto a presión = under pressure, under the cosh.

sujeto³

* no sujeto = unanchored.

* sujeto al fondo del mar = moored.

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sujeto¹ -ta

adjective

A (sometido) sujeto A algo subject TO sth

el proyecto está sujeto a la aprobación del director the plan is subject to the director's approval

el programa está sujeto a modificaciones the program is subject to change

B (fijo) secure

asegúrate de que la cuerda está bien sujeta check that the rope is secure o well fastened

sujeto²

masculine

A (individuo) character, individual

la policía detuvo a un sujeto sospechoso the police arrested a suspicious character o individual

B ( Fil, Ling) subject

Compuestos:

● sujeto activo

( Fisco) tax authorities; (de un delito) perpetrator; (de un derecho) possessor; (Fin: de una obligación) creditor

● sujeto pasivo

( Fisco) person liable to tax; (de un delito) victim; (de un derecho) person with an obligation; (de un proceso) defendant; ( Fin) (de una obligación) debtor

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Del verbo sujetar: ( conjugate sujetar)

sujeto es:

1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo

sujetó es:

3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) pretérito indicativo

Multiple Entries:
sujetar
sujeto
sujetar ( conjugate sujetar) verbo transitivo
1
a) ( mantener sujeto) to hold;

◊ sujétalo bien, que no se escape hold it tight, don't let it go;

tuvimos que sujetolos para que no se pegaran we had to hold them back to stop them hitting each other
b) ( sostener) to hold;

◊ sujétame los paquetes hold on to the packages for me

c) (fijar, trabar — con clip) to fasten … together;

(— con alfileres) to pin … together
2 ( dominar) to subdue, conquer
sujetarse verbo pronominal
1
a) ( agarrarse) sujetose A algo to hold on to sth

b) (trabar, sostener):

◊ se sujetaba los pantalones con la mano he held his trousers up with his hand;

se sujetó la falda con un imperdible she fastened her skirt with a safety pin
2 ( someterse) sujetose A algo ‹a ley/reglas› to abide by sth
sujeto 1
◊ -ta adjetivo

1 ( sometido) sujeto A algo ‹a cambios/revisión› subject to sth
2 ( fijo) secure
sujeto 2 sustantivo masculino
1 ( individuo) character, individual
2 (Fil, Ling) subject
sujetar verbo transitivo
1 (coger, agarrar) to hold: sujétalo fuerte, hold it tight
¿puedes sujetarme la escalera?, can you hold the ladder for me?
(retener) to hold down
(fijar) to fasten, fix
2 (controlar, someter) to restrain, keep in check
sujeto,-a
I adjetivo
1 (fijo) secure
2 (expuesto, sometido) sujeto a, subject to: sujeto a cambios, subject to change
II sustantivo masculino
1 (individuo) individual, person
2 pey sort
un sujeto poco fiable, an unreliable character
3 Ling subject
' sujeto' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
alquilar
- clavada
- clavado
- cual
- él
- elemento
- ella
- ellos
- fina
- fino
- gustar
- maldita
- maldito
- nosotras
- nosotros
- que
- quien
- quién
- suelta
- suelto
- sujeta
- sujetarse
- vosotras
- vosotros
- sujetar
- tú
- usted
- vos
- yo
English:
averse
- do
- fasten
- imagine
- index-linked
- it
- itself
- mind
- opposed
- secure
- securely
- should
- study
- subject
- taxable
- themselves
- they
- type
- you
- attach
- clasp
- relax

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sujeto, -a

♦ adj

1. [agarrado] fastened;

las cuerdas están bien sujetas the ropes are secure o are firmly fastened

2. [sometido] subject (a to);
este proyecto está sujeto a modificaciones this plan is subject to modifications

♦ nm

1. [de frase] subject

Comp
sujeto agente actor
2. [individuo] individual;

un sujeto sospechoso a suspicious individual

Comp
Econ sujeto pasivo taxpayer
3. Filosofía subject

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sujeto

I adj

1 ( fijo) secure

2

:

sujeto a subject to

II m

1 individual

2 GRAM subject

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sujeto, -ta adj

1) : secure, fastened

2)

sujeto a : subject to

sujeto nm

1) individuo: individual, character

2) : subject (in grammar)

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sujeto¹ adj

1. (atado) fixed / fastened

la estantería está sujeta a la pared the shelves are fixed to the wall

2. (fijo) secure

el cuadro no está bien sujeto y se podría caer the picture isn't secure and it might fall down

3. (sometido) subject

estamos sujetos a la ley we are subject to the law

sujeto² n

1. (en gramática) subject

en la frase "Juan come carne", "Juan" es el sujeto in the sentence "Juan eats meat" "Juan" is the subject

2. (individuo) person

vino cierto sujeto preguntando por ti a certain person was asking for you

Spanish-English dictionary > sujeto

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it had to be you!

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Translation: from spanish

it had to be you!

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