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conj.1 that.es importante que me escuches it's important that you listen to meque haya pérdidas no es un problema insuperable the fact that we've suffered losses isn't an insurmountable problem2 that.me ha confesado que me quiere he has told me that he loves me3 than.es más rápido que tú he's quicker than youantes morir que vivir la guerra I'd rather die than live through a war4 that (expresa consecuencia).tanto me lo pidió que se lo di he asked me for it so insistently that I gave it to him5 so (that).ven aquí que te vea come over here so (that) I can see you6 that (expresa deseo).quiero que lo hagas I want you to do itespero que te diviertas I hope (that) you have fun7 if.que no quieres hacerlo, pues no pasa nada it doesn't matter if you don't want to do it8 or.quieras que no, harás lo que yo mando you'll do what I tell you, whether you like it or notpron.1 who, that (person).la mujer que me saluda the woman (who o that is) waving to meel que me lo compró the one who bought it from mela moto que me gusta the motorbike (that) I likeel hombre, que decía llamarse Simón, era bastante sospechoso the man, who said he was called Simón, seemed rather suspiciousel que más y el que menos every last one of us, all of us without exception2 who, whom (person).el hombre que conociste ayer the man (who o whom) you met yesterdayla persona/el lugar que estás buscando the person/the place you're looking forese libro es el que me quiero comprar that book is the one (that o which) I want to buy* * *1 that2 (en comparaciones) than3 (deseo, mandato)■ ¡que esperes un momento! wait a moment!■ ¡que te diviertas! enjoy yourself!4 (duda, extrañeza)■ ¿que no te hicieron pagar nada? (you say) they didn't make you pay anything?5 (causal, consecutiva)■ ¡arriba, que ya son las ocho! get up, it's eight o'clock!6 (tanto si... como si...) whether... or not...■ que llueva que no llueva, iremos de excursión whether it rains or not, we're going on a trip7 (reiterativo) and8 (final) so that9 familiar (condicional) if■ que te gusta, te lo quedas; que no te gusta, lo cambias if you like it, keep it; if you don't, you can change it10 que no (adversativa) not■ justicia pido, que no gracia I want justice, not mercy\¿a que no? / ¿a que sí? right?, isn't that right?¿a que no...? I bet you can't...!¡con lo que...! you know how much...■ ¡con lo que le gusta el queso y se lo han prohibido! you know how much he likes cheese, and now he's not allowed to have any!que si esto que si lo otro what with one thing and the other■ que si esto, que si lo otro, total que no lo ha traído what with one thing and another, in the end he didn't bring it■ hace un frío que para qué it's really cold, it's so cold, it's freezing coldque yo sepa as far as I knowyo que tú... if I were you...————————1 (sujeto, persona) who, that; (cosa) that, which■ este árbol, que parecía muerto en invierno, está rebrotando this tree, which looked dead in winter, is sprouting2 (complemento, persona) whom, who; (cosa) that, which■ la pistola con que le hirieron era nuestra the gun with which he was wounded was ours, the gun he was wounded with was ours4 def art + que the one which, the one that* * *1. pron.1) that2) who3) which4) whom2. conj.1) that, than2) let* * *IPRON REL1) [refiriéndose a personas]a) [como sujeto] who, thatel hombre que vino ayer — the man who o that came yesterday
b) [como complemento: a menudo se omite] that2) [refiriéndose a cosas]a) [como sujeto] that, whichla película que ganó el premio — the film that o which won the award
b) [como complemento: a menudo se omite] that, whichel coche que compré — the car (that o which) I bought
el libro del que te hablé — the book (that o which) I spoke to you about
el día que ella nació — the day (when o that) she was born
la cama en que pasé la noche — the bed in which I spent the night, the bed I spent the night in
3)4)IICONJ1) [en subordinada sustantiva: a menudo se omite]a) + indic thatb) + subjun thatc)claro 2., 4)2) [en comparaciones]•
eres igual que mi padre — you're just like my father•
más que — more than•
menos que — less than•
prefiero estar aquí que en mi casa — I'd rather be here than at home•
yo que tú — if I were youyo que tú, iría — I'd go, if I were you
3) [expresando resultado]a) [a menudo se omite] that•
tan... que, es tan grande que no lo puedo levantar — it's so big (that) I can't lift it•
tanto... que, las manos le temblaban tanto que apenas podía escribir — her hands were shaking so much (that) she could hardly writeb)bendición 2), primor 2)4) [expresando causa]llévate un paraguas, que está lloviendo — take an umbrella, it's raining
no lo derroches, que es muy caro — don't waste it, it's very expensive
¡vamos, que cierro! — come on now, I'm closing!
¡cuidado, que te caes! — careful or you'll fall!, mind you don't fall!
¡suélteme, que voy a gritar! — let go or I'll scream!
5) [expresando reiteración o insistencia]•
¡que sí!, -es verde -¡que no! -¡que sí! — "it's green" - "no it isn't!" - "yes it is!"-no funciona -que sí, es que lo haces mal — "it doesn't work" - "yes it does, you're just doing it wrong"
6) [sin antecedente expreso]a) [expresando mandato]¡que lo haga él! — let him do it!, he can do it himself!
¡que entre! — send him in!, let him come in!
b) [expresando deseo]¡que venga pronto! — let's hope he comes soon!
¡que te mejores! — get well soon!
¡que os guste la película! — enjoy the film!
c) [expresando sorpresa]¿que no estabas allí? — (are you telling me) you weren't there?
7)• el que — + subjun (=el hecho de que) the fact that
el que quiera estar con su madre es natural — it is natural (that) he should want to be with his mother
* * *I1) (introduciendo complemento, sujeto)a)que + INDIC — that
¿cuántos años crees que tiene? — how old do you think she is?
eso de que estaba enfermo es mentira — (fam) this business about him being ill is a lie
b)que + SUBJ: quiero que vengas I want you to come; lamento que no puedas quedarte I'm sorry (that) you can't stay; dice que no vayas she says you're not to go; ve a que te ayude tu padre go and get your father to help you; (el) que sea el jefe no significa... just because he's the boss doesn't mean...; es importante que quede claro it's important that it should be clear; sería una lástima que no vinieras — it would be a shame if you didn't come
c)es que: es que hoy no voy a poder I'm afraid (that) I won't be able to today; es que no tengo dinero the trouble is I don't have any money; ¿es que eres sordo? — are you deaf or something?
2)a) ( en expresiones de deseo)que te calles! — shut up! (colloq)
¿que se casa? — she's getting married?
¿cómo que no vas a ir? — what do you mean, you're not going?
3) ( uso enfático)a) ( reafirmando algo)que no, que no voy! — no! I'm not going!
que sueltes, te digo! — I said, let go!
¿que dónde estaba? pues aquí — where was I? right here
¿que cómo me llamo? — what's my name?
c) ( indicando persistencia)4)a) ( introduciendo una razón)escóndete, que te van a ver — hide or they'll see you
ven, que te peino — come here and let me comb your hair
b) ( introduciendo una consecuencia) that5) ( en comparaciones)6) (fam) ( en oraciones condicionales) ifII1) ( refiriéndose a personas)a) (sujeto) wholos que viajan, que esperen aquí — those who are traveling, wait here
es la/el que manda aquí — she's/he's the one who gives the orders here
las chicas que entrevistamos — the girls (that o who) we interviewed
el paciente del que te hablé — the patient (that o who) I spoke to you about
2) (refiriéndose a cosas, asuntos, etc)a) (sujeto) that, whichla pieza que se rompió — the part that o which broke
el disco que le regalé — the record (which o that) I gave her
la forma/el lugar en que ocurrió — the way/the place (in which) it happened
* * *= than, what, which, which, who, that.Ex. A synthetic scheme needs less categories or headings than an equivalent enumerative scheme.Ex. Before examining the two main means of constructing classification schedules it is as well to consider what the objective of the designer of a classification scheme should be.Ex. There are a number of features of a catalogue or index which benefit from some standardisation.Ex. There are a number of features of a catalogue or index which benefit from some standardisation.Ex. This started in 1980, and has around forty members who receive some support to cover telephone charges.Ex. The (F) operator specifies that terms must be in the same field of the same record, in any order.----* ¿para qué sirve... ? = what's the use of... ?.* ¿qué sentido tiene = what is/was the point of...?.* dar de qué hablar = raise + eyebrows, fuel + rumours, give + rise to rumours.* dar que hablar = fuel + rumours, give + rise to rumours.* de los que = whereof.* de qué se trata = what it's all about.* el problema no es el qué, sino el cómo = the devil (is/lives) in the details.* el que = the one.* el que no se aventura no cruza el mar = nothing ventured, nothing gained.* en qué momento = at what point.* en qué punto = at what point.* hasta qué punto = the extent to which.* la que = the one.* lo que es más = what's more.* más... que... = more... than....* menos... que... = less... than....* no saber qué hacer = be at a nonplus.* o qué sé yo = or whatever.* por qué = why.* puesto que = for.* que abarca = girdling.* que actúa de apoyo = supporting.* que actúa de soporte = supporting.* que afecta a = surrounding.* que afecta a toda la empresa = enterprise-wide.* que afecta a toda la sociedad = culture-wide.* que afecta a todas las culturas = culture-wide.* que afecta a varias generaciones = cross-generational.* que ahorran dinero = dollar-saving.* que amplia los horizontes = expansive.* que apoya moralmente = supportive.* que aquí presentamos = present.* que arde lentamente = smouldering [smoldering, -USA].* que atraviesa la ciudad = cross-town.* que avanza lentamente = crawling.* que avanza rápidamente = fast-moving, fast-developing.* que ayuda a recordar = memory-jogging.* que ayuda a refrescar la memoria = memory-jogging.* que baja los humos = humbling.* que bate todos los récords = record breaking.* que bota bien = bouncy [bouncier -comp., bounciest -sup.].* que busca el beneficio propio = self-serving.* que cambia con el tiempo = ever-changing [ever changing], time-variant, ever-shifting.* que cambia la vida = life-changing, life-altering.* que cambia rápidamente = rapid-fire.* que combina diferentes enseñanzas = multi-track [multitrack].* que combina diferentes tipos de recursos = multi-source [multi source].* que concede becas = grant-making.* que concede subsidios = grant-making.* que concierne a = surrounding.* que confiere cierto estatus social = status-conferring.* que confunde = confounding.* que conlleva = attendant, associated with.* que conserva su encanto natural = unspoilt [unspoiled, -USA].* que conserva su estado natural = unspoilt [unspoiled, -USA].* que consta de tres puntos = three-point.* que constituye un reto = challenging.* que consume mucha CPU = CPU intensive.* que consume mucha energía = energy-intensive, power-hungry.* que consume tiempo = time-consuming [time consuming].* que contengan los caracteres = hit by.* que contiene = therein.* que contiene muchas imágenes = image intensive.* que contribuye a la predisposición = predisposing.* que coocurre = co-occurring.* que corroe por dentro = gnawing.* que crea adicción = addictive.* que crea hábito = addictive.* que crece despacio = slowly growing.* que crece hacia dentro = ingrown.* que cruza fronteras = boundary spanning.* que cubre hasta la rodilla = knee deep.* que cubre hasta los tobillos = ankle deep.* que cubre todo el cuerpo = head to toe.* que cuelga = hanging.* que cumple los requisitos = qualifying.* que da agua = leaking, leaky [leakier -comp., leakiest -sup].* que da miedo = scary [scarier -comp., scariest -sup.].* que da que pensar = sobering.* que da susto = scary [scarier -comp., scariest -sup.].* que da vida = life-giving.* que deja mucho al azar = hit-or-miss.* ¿qué demonios...? = what on (this) earth...?.* ¿qué demonios...? = What the heck...?.* que demuestra desequilibrio de carácter = off-balance.* que depende del tiempo = time-dependent.* que desee(n) = of + Posesivo + choice, of + Posesivo + choosing.* que desempata = tie-breaking [tiebreaking].* ¿qué diablos...? = Heck!, What the heck...?.* que diferencia entre mayúscula y minúscula = case-sensitive.* que distingue entre mayúscula y minúscula = case-sensitive.* que distrae la atención = distracting.* que dura todo el año = year-round.* que el agua disuelve = water-fugitive.* ¿qué elegir? = which way to go?.* que encompasa = girdling.* que entran en juego = at play.* que era común anteriormente = once-common.* qué es cada cosa = what is what.* que escapan a + Posesivo + control = beyond + Posesivo + control.* que escuece = itchy [itchier -comp., itchiest -sup.].* que espera demasiado = over expectant.* que está creciendo = growing.* que está en constante evolución = ever-evolving.* que están apareciendo = emerging.* que estrope el paisaje = eyesore.* que exalta los ánimos = inflammatory.* que excede + Cantidad = in excess of + Cantidad.* que expresa dos puntos de vista opuestos = bipolar [bi-polar].* que falta = missing.* que faltan = wanting.* que florece en primavera = spring-flowering.* ¡qué follón! = what a palaver!.* que fomenta = conducive (to).* que forma parte de la cultura = culturally-embedded.* que fue = one-time.* que fue común antes = once-common.* que fuera = once.* que fuerza los músculos = muscle-straining.* que funciona = working.* que funciona a base de órdenes = command-driven.* que funciona con electricidad = electrically-powered, electrically-operated.* que funciona con energía eólica = wind-powered.* que funciona con monedas = coin-operated, coin-op.* que funciona con pilas = battery-operated, battery-powered.* que funciona con vapor = steam-powered.* que funciona manualmente = manually operated.* ¡que gane el mejor! = may the best man win!, may the best man win!.* que genera polémica = confrontational.* que gotea = leaky [leakier -comp., leakiest -sup], leaking.* que guarde relación con = in keeping with.* que habla bien = elocuted.* que habla en voz baja = quietly spoken.* que hace entrar en calor = warming, warming.* que hace época = epoch-making.* que hace historia = history-making.* que hace la boca agua = mouth-watering.* qué hacer con (algo) = disposition, disposition.* que hacer reflexionar = provocative of.* ¿Qué ha dicho? = I beg your pardon?.* que ha sobrevivido = surviving.* que hay que dar muchas vueltas = circuitous.* que hay que dedicarle mucho tiempo = time-intensive.* que hizo época = epochal.* que huele a lugar cerrado = fusty.* que incita a la reflexión = provocative of.* que induce a confusión = confounding.* que intervienen = at play.* que intimida = forbidding.* que invita a la reflexión = thought-provoking.* ¡qué jaleo! = what a palaver!.* ¡qué lástima! = what a pity!, what a pity!.* que le afecta a todo = crosscutting [cross cutting].* que le gusta arriesgarse = risk-taking.* que le gusta la mecánica = mechanically minded.* que le presta gran importancia a la cultura = culture-conscious.* que levanta el ánimo = uplifting.* que levanta el espíritu = uplifting.* ¡qué lío! = what a palaver!.* que llega = incoming.* que llega hasta la cintura = waist high, waist deep, waist length.* que llega hasta los hombres = shoulder-length.* que lleva tiempo en cartelera = long-running.* que lo abarca todo = all-embracing.* que lo hace uno mismo = do-it-yourself (DIY).* que lo incluye todo = all-embracing.* que marca época = landmark.* que marca un hito = epoch-making.* qué más = what else.* qué me dices de... = what about....* que mejora el estatus social = status-enhancing.* que mejora la calidad de vida = life-enhancing.* que merece la pena = worthwhile.* que mezcla sensaciones = synesthetic, cross-sensory.* que mira al sur = south facing.* que nace de = born out of.* ¿qué narices...? = What the heck...?.* que necesita bastante dedicación de personal = labour-intensive [labour intensive], staff-intensive [staff intensive].* que necesita bastante mano de obra = labour-intensive [labour intensive].* que necesita de un trabajo intelectual previo = knowledge-intensive.* que necesita la información = information-dependent.* que ni ama ni es amado = loveless.* que no absorbe el agua o la humedad = non-hygroscopic.* que no admite reserva = unreserved.* que no ajusta bien = ill-fitting.* que no aparece en primer lugar = nonfirst [non-first].* que no ayuda a distinguir = nondistinctive.* que no causa dolor = painless.* que no cierra bien = leaky [leakier -comp., leakiest -sup], leaking.* que no conduce a nada = circuitous.* que no cuadra = unreconciled.* que no da más de sí = overstretched.* que no daña el medio ambiente = environmentally friendly, environmentally sound, eco-friendly.* que no desaparece = lingering.* que no es de fiar = untrustworthy.* que no es de la India = non-Indic.* que no es libro de texto = non-textbook.* que no está en papel = non-paper [non paper].* que no es texto = non-text.* que no excluye otras posibilidades = non-exclusive.* que no fuma = non-smoking.* que no haya noticias es buena señal = no news is good news.* que no llama la atención = inconspicuous.* que no ofrece doctorado = non-doctoral granting.* que no perdona = unforgiving.* que no perjudica el medio ambiente = environmentally friendly, environmentally sound.* que no perjudica el medio ambiente = eco-friendly.* que no pertenece a una confesión religiosa concreta = nondenominational [non-denominational].* que no pertenece a un sindicato = non-unionised.* que no posee ninguna conexión = disjoint.* que no queda bien = ill-fitting.* que no recibe enseñanza formal = out-of-school.* que no representa reto = unchallenging.* que no sea(n) = other than.* que no se hace añicos = shatterproof.* que no se ha cuestionado = unquestioned, unscrutinised [unscrutinized, -USA].* que no se ha puesto en duda = unquestioned, unscrutinised [unscrutinized, -USA].* que no se le puede dar un nombre = unnameable.* que no se puede comparar = incomparable.* que no se puede conseguir = unobtainable.* que no se puede entregar = undeliverable.* que no se puede hacer cumplir = unenforceable.* que no se puede identificar con un término = unnameable.* que no se puede sacar en préstamo = non-circulating [noncirculating].* que no se puede uno perder = unmissable.* que no se rompe en mil pedazos = shatterproof.* que no se utiliza = unused.* que nos rodea = ambient.* que no tiene compensación = non-compensatory [noncompensatory].* que no tienen que rendir cuentas a nadie = unaccountable.* que no tiene precio = priceless.* que no tiene que ver con el tema debatido = off-topic.* que no viene a cuento = off-topic.* que obstruye = obstructive.* que ocupa la mejor posición = best-positioned.* que ocupa mucho espacio = space-consuming.* que ocupa poco espacio = space-saving.* que ocupa un puesto de mayor responsabilidad = senior.* ¿qué ocurre si... ? = what if... ?.* qué otra cosa = what else.* que padece de cólicos = colicky newborn.* que padece de peritonitis = peritonitic.* ¡qué palabras son esas! = watch your language!.* que parece dudoso = dubious-sounding.* que parece sospechoso = dubious-sounding.* que participan = at play.* ¿Qué pasa? = What's up?, What's up?.* que pasaba = passing.* que pasa de + Cantidad = in excess of + Cantidad.* que pasa desapercibido = inconspicuous, unobserved.* que pasa inadvertido = inconspicuous.* ¿qué pasará a continuación? = What's next?, What's next?, What next?, What next?.* que pase lo que tenga que pasar = que sera sera, whatever will be, will be, what's meant to be, will be.* que pela = piping hot, baking hot.* que perdura = lingering.* que permite desarrollar menús de consulta = menu-making.* que pica = itchy [itchier -comp., itchiest -sup.].* que pierde agua = leaking, leaky [leakier -comp., leakiest -sup].* que pincha = stubbly [stubblier -comp., stubbliest -sup.].* qué poco común = how odd.* que pone a Uno en su sitio = humbling.* que pone la vida en peligro = life threatening.* que pone obstáculos = obstructive.* que prefiere(n) = of + Posesivo + choosing, of + Posesivo + choice.* que procede del exterior = inbound.* que produce ansiedad = anxiety-producing.* que progresa rápidamente = fast-moving.* que + Pronombre + recordar = to the best of + Posesivo + recollection.* que puede causar detención = arrestable.* que puede demostrarse = demonstrably.* que puede salir en préstamo = loanable.* que puede ser apilado = stacking.* que puede ser usado a través de la web = web-compliant.* que puede volver a cerrarse herméticamente = resealable.* que queda = left-over [left over], surviving.* que queda mal = ill-fitting.* que quede entre nosotros = between you and me, between ourselves.* que quiere(n) = of + Posesivo + choosing, of + Posesivo + choice.* ¡qué raro! = how strange!.* que raya = jarring.* que rebota bien = bouncy [bouncier -comp., bounciest -sup.].* que reduce el estrés = stress-reducing.* que resulta irreconocible = out of all recognition.* que retiene el calor = heat absorbing.* que reúne las condiciones = qualified.* que rodea = surrounding.* ¡qué rollo macabeo! = what a palaver!.* que rompe la armonía = eyesore.* que sabe lo que = who knows what.* que sale de = off.* que se abrocha por atrás = back-buttoning.* que se acerca = oncoming.* que se acumula = accruable.* que se alaba a uno mismo = self-congratulatory.* que se alquila = rentable.* que se aproxima = oncoming.* que se atiene a una norma = compliant (with).* que se autoperpetúa = self-perpetuating.* que se avecina = oncoming.* que se carga por la boca = muzzle-loading.* que se coloca en lo alto del televisor = set-top.* que se compra = priced.* que se concede en función de las necesidades económicas = means-tested.* que se congratula a sí mismo = self-congratulating.* que se contradice a sí mismo = self-contradicting.* que se cuentan por millones = numbered in millions.* que se denomina a si mismo = self-proclaimed.* que se derrama = overflowing.* que se derrite en la boca = mellow [mellower -comp., mellowest -sup.].* que se desarrollan = at play.* que se descompone en migajas = crumby.* que se desmenuza fácilmente = crumbly [crumblier -comp., crumbliest -sup.].* que se desmigaja fácilmente = crumbly [crumblier -comp., crumbliest -sup.].* que se encuentra en la naturaleza = naturally-occurring.* que se enrolla = roll-up [rollup].* que se entrecruzan = intertwined.* que se está desarrollando = evolving.* que se está descascarillando = flaking.* que se está desintegrando = crumbling, disintegrating.* que se está examinando = under review.* que se está hundiendo = sinking.* que se está investigando = under investigation.* que se está pelando = flaking.* que se explica por sí mismo = self-explanatory [self explanatory/selfexplanatory].* que se expresa bien = articulate.* que se gestiona a sí mismo = self-managed.* que se guía por sí mismo = self-guiding.* que se inicie la contienda = let battle commence.* que se le puede dar un nombre = nameable.* que se lleva gestando hace tiempo = long-simmering.* (que se menciona) a continuación = below.* que se necesita urgentemente = sorely needed.* que se organiza a sí mismo = self-organising [self-organizing, -USA].* que se percibe desde hace mucho tiempo = long-felt.* que se piensa = perceived.* que se puede aplicar a rajatabla = hard and fast, ironclad [iron-clad].* que se puede arreglar = fixable.* que se puede buscar = searchable.* que se puede cambiar de tamaño = resizeable [re-sizeable].* que se puede clasificar = classifiable.* que se puede compartir = shareable.* que se puede conocer = knowable.* que se puede consultar = queriable.* que se puede contestar = answerable.* que se puede copiar = downloadable.* que se puede distribuir = redistributable.* que se puede enviar = deliverable.* que se puede escuchar = playable.* que se puede especificar = specifiable.* que se puede evitar = avoidable.* que se puede hacer cumplir = enforceable.* que se puede identicar con un término = nameable.* que se puede imprimir = printable.* que se puede lavar con lejía = bleachable.* que se puede obtener = obtainable.* que se puede quitar = detachable, removable.* que se puede reservar = bookable.* que se puede responder = answerable.* que se puede separar = detachable.* que se recuerde = in living memory.* que se repite = repetitious.* que se repite una y otra vez = recurring.* que se solapan = overlapping.* que se toma las cosas con calma = laid-back.* que se vende = priced.* que siempre va a la última moda = fashion-conscious.* que sienta precedente = landmark.* que sigue = ensuing.* que sigue la última moda = fashion-conscious.* que sigue una norma = compliant (with).* que siguió = ensuing.* ¿qué si no...? = what else but...?.* que sobrepasa + Cantidad = in excess of + Cantidad.* que sobresale = protruding.* que sólo se hace una vez = once-off.* que suena = ringing.* ¡Qué suerte! = What luck!, What luck!.* que supone = associated with.* que surge de = born out of.* qué te parece que... = what about....* que tiene el cenizo = jinxed.* que tiene el gafe = jinxed.* que tiene lugar una vez a la semana = once-weekly.* que tiene precio = priced.* que tiene sentido = meaningful.* que trabaja desde casa = home-based.* que trabajan para él = in its employ.* que transmite información = information-bearing.* que trata de = surrounding.* que tuvo lugar a continuación = ensuing.* que uno sigue a su propio ritmo = self-paced, self-guided.* que usa el estándar MIME = MIME-compliant.* que utiliza el tiempo como variable = time-dependent.* que utiliza muchos recursos = resource-intensive.* que vale la pena = worthwhile.* que van dirigidos hacia el exterior = outbound.* ¡qué verdad que es! = how true!.* que viene = incoming, next + Expresión Temporal.* que viene de largo = long-running.* que viene el lobo = crying wolf.* que vuela bajo = low-flying.* ¡que + Pronombre + zurcir! = be damned!.* quién sabe lo que = who knows what.* quién sabe qué = who knows what.* sin importar qué = no matter what/which.* sin saber qué decir = nonplussed [nonplused].* tal que = such that.* un no sé qué = a je ne sais quoi.* ¿Y ahora qué? = What's next?, What next?.* ya que = for, in that.* y Dios sabe qué más = and Heaven knows what else.* ¡y qué más da! = so what!.* * *I1) (introduciendo complemento, sujeto)a)que + INDIC — that
¿cuántos años crees que tiene? — how old do you think she is?
eso de que estaba enfermo es mentira — (fam) this business about him being ill is a lie
b)que + SUBJ: quiero que vengas I want you to come; lamento que no puedas quedarte I'm sorry (that) you can't stay; dice que no vayas she says you're not to go; ve a que te ayude tu padre go and get your father to help you; (el) que sea el jefe no significa... just because he's the boss doesn't mean...; es importante que quede claro it's important that it should be clear; sería una lástima que no vinieras — it would be a shame if you didn't come
c)es que: es que hoy no voy a poder I'm afraid (that) I won't be able to today; es que no tengo dinero the trouble is I don't have any money; ¿es que eres sordo? — are you deaf or something?
2)a) ( en expresiones de deseo)que te calles! — shut up! (colloq)
¿que se casa? — she's getting married?
¿cómo que no vas a ir? — what do you mean, you're not going?
3) ( uso enfático)a) ( reafirmando algo)que no, que no voy! — no! I'm not going!
que sueltes, te digo! — I said, let go!
¿que dónde estaba? pues aquí — where was I? right here
¿que cómo me llamo? — what's my name?
c) ( indicando persistencia)4)a) ( introduciendo una razón)escóndete, que te van a ver — hide or they'll see you
ven, que te peino — come here and let me comb your hair
b) ( introduciendo una consecuencia) that5) ( en comparaciones)6) (fam) ( en oraciones condicionales) ifII1) ( refiriéndose a personas)a) (sujeto) wholos que viajan, que esperen aquí — those who are traveling, wait here
es la/el que manda aquí — she's/he's the one who gives the orders here
las chicas que entrevistamos — the girls (that o who) we interviewed
el paciente del que te hablé — the patient (that o who) I spoke to you about
2) (refiriéndose a cosas, asuntos, etc)a) (sujeto) that, whichla pieza que se rompió — the part that o which broke
el disco que le regalé — the record (which o that) I gave her
la forma/el lugar en que ocurrió — the way/the place (in which) it happened
* * *= than, what, which, which, who, that.Ex: A synthetic scheme needs less categories or headings than an equivalent enumerative scheme.
Ex: Before examining the two main means of constructing classification schedules it is as well to consider what the objective of the designer of a classification scheme should be.Ex: There are a number of features of a catalogue or index which benefit from some standardisation.Ex: There are a number of features of a catalogue or index which benefit from some standardisation.Ex: This started in 1980, and has around forty members who receive some support to cover telephone charges.Ex: The (F) operator specifies that terms must be in the same field of the same record, in any order.* ¿para qué sirve... ? = what's the use of... ?.* ¿qué sentido tiene = what is/was the point of...?.* dar de qué hablar = raise + eyebrows, fuel + rumours, give + rise to rumours.* dar que hablar = fuel + rumours, give + rise to rumours.* de los que = whereof.* de qué se trata = what it's all about.* el problema no es el qué, sino el cómo = the devil (is/lives) in the details.* el que = the one.* el que no se aventura no cruza el mar = nothing ventured, nothing gained.* en qué momento = at what point.* en qué punto = at what point.* hasta qué punto = the extent to which.* la que = the one.* lo que es más = what's more.* más... que... = more... than....* menos... que... = less... than....* no saber qué hacer = be at a nonplus.* o qué sé yo = or whatever.* por qué = why.* puesto que = for.* que abarca = girdling.* que actúa de apoyo = supporting.* que actúa de soporte = supporting.* que afecta a = surrounding.* que afecta a toda la empresa = enterprise-wide.* que afecta a toda la sociedad = culture-wide.* que afecta a todas las culturas = culture-wide.* que afecta a varias generaciones = cross-generational.* que ahorran dinero = dollar-saving.* que amplia los horizontes = expansive.* que apoya moralmente = supportive.* que aquí presentamos = present.* que arde lentamente = smouldering [smoldering, -USA].* que atraviesa la ciudad = cross-town.* que avanza lentamente = crawling.* que avanza rápidamente = fast-moving, fast-developing.* que ayuda a recordar = memory-jogging.* que ayuda a refrescar la memoria = memory-jogging.* que baja los humos = humbling.* que bate todos los récords = record breaking.* que bota bien = bouncy [bouncier -comp., bounciest -sup.].* que busca el beneficio propio = self-serving.* que cambia con el tiempo = ever-changing [ever changing], time-variant, ever-shifting.* que cambia la vida = life-changing, life-altering.* que cambia rápidamente = rapid-fire.* que combina diferentes enseñanzas = multi-track [multitrack].* que combina diferentes tipos de recursos = multi-source [multi source].* que concede becas = grant-making.* que concede subsidios = grant-making.* que concierne a = surrounding.* que confiere cierto estatus social = status-conferring.* que confunde = confounding.* que conlleva = attendant, associated with.* que conserva su encanto natural = unspoilt [unspoiled, -USA].* que conserva su estado natural = unspoilt [unspoiled, -USA].* que consta de tres puntos = three-point.* que constituye un reto = challenging.* que consume mucha CPU = CPU intensive.* que consume mucha energía = energy-intensive, power-hungry.* que consume tiempo = time-consuming [time consuming].* que contengan los caracteres = hit by.* que contiene = therein.* que contiene muchas imágenes = image intensive.* que contribuye a la predisposición = predisposing.* que coocurre = co-occurring.* que corroe por dentro = gnawing.* que crea adicción = addictive.* que crea hábito = addictive.* que crece despacio = slowly growing.* que crece hacia dentro = ingrown.* que cruza fronteras = boundary spanning.* que cubre hasta la rodilla = knee deep.* que cubre hasta los tobillos = ankle deep.* que cubre todo el cuerpo = head to toe.* que cuelga = hanging.* que cumple los requisitos = qualifying.* que da agua = leaking, leaky [leakier -comp., leakiest -sup].* que da miedo = scary [scarier -comp., scariest -sup.].* que da que pensar = sobering.* que da susto = scary [scarier -comp., scariest -sup.].* que da vida = life-giving.* que deja mucho al azar = hit-or-miss.* ¿qué demonios...? = what on (this) earth...?.* ¿qué demonios...? = What the heck...?.* que demuestra desequilibrio de carácter = off-balance.* que depende del tiempo = time-dependent.* que desee(n) = of + Posesivo + choice, of + Posesivo + choosing.* que desempata = tie-breaking [tiebreaking].* ¿qué diablos...? = Heck!, What the heck...?.* que diferencia entre mayúscula y minúscula = case-sensitive.* que distingue entre mayúscula y minúscula = case-sensitive.* que distrae la atención = distracting.* que dura todo el año = year-round.* que el agua disuelve = water-fugitive.* ¿qué elegir? = which way to go?.* que encompasa = girdling.* que entran en juego = at play.* que era común anteriormente = once-common.* qué es cada cosa = what is what.* que escapan a + Posesivo + control = beyond + Posesivo + control.* que escuece = itchy [itchier -comp., itchiest -sup.].* que espera demasiado = over expectant.* que está creciendo = growing.* que está en constante evolución = ever-evolving.* que están apareciendo = emerging.* que estrope el paisaje = eyesore.* que exalta los ánimos = inflammatory.* que excede + Cantidad = in excess of + Cantidad.* que expresa dos puntos de vista opuestos = bipolar [bi-polar].* que falta = missing.* que faltan = wanting.* que florece en primavera = spring-flowering.* ¡qué follón! = what a palaver!.* que fomenta = conducive (to).* que forma parte de la cultura = culturally-embedded.* que fue = one-time.* que fue común antes = once-common.* que fuera = once.* que fuerza los músculos = muscle-straining.* que funciona = working.* que funciona a base de órdenes = command-driven.* que funciona con electricidad = electrically-powered, electrically-operated.* que funciona con energía eólica = wind-powered.* que funciona con monedas = coin-operated, coin-op.* que funciona con pilas = battery-operated, battery-powered.* que funciona con vapor = steam-powered.* que funciona manualmente = manually operated.* ¡que gane el mejor! = may the best man win!, may the best man win!.* que genera polémica = confrontational.* que gotea = leaky [leakier -comp., leakiest -sup], leaking.* que guarde relación con = in keeping with.* que habla bien = elocuted.* que habla en voz baja = quietly spoken.* que hace entrar en calor = warming, warming.* que hace época = epoch-making.* que hace historia = history-making.* que hace la boca agua = mouth-watering.* qué hacer con (algo) = disposition, disposition.* que hacer reflexionar = provocative of.* ¿Qué ha dicho? = I beg your pardon?.* que ha sobrevivido = surviving.* que hay que dar muchas vueltas = circuitous.* que hay que dedicarle mucho tiempo = time-intensive.* que hizo época = epochal.* que huele a lugar cerrado = fusty.* que incita a la reflexión = provocative of.* que induce a confusión = confounding.* que intervienen = at play.* que intimida = forbidding.* que invita a la reflexión = thought-provoking.* ¡qué jaleo! = what a palaver!.* ¡qué lástima! = what a pity!, what a pity!.* que le afecta a todo = crosscutting [cross cutting].* que le gusta arriesgarse = risk-taking.* que le gusta la mecánica = mechanically minded.* que le presta gran importancia a la cultura = culture-conscious.* que levanta el ánimo = uplifting.* que levanta el espíritu = uplifting.* ¡qué lío! = what a palaver!.* que llega = incoming.* que llega hasta la cintura = waist high, waist deep, waist length.* que llega hasta los hombres = shoulder-length.* que lleva tiempo en cartelera = long-running.* que lo abarca todo = all-embracing.* que lo hace uno mismo = do-it-yourself (DIY).* que lo incluye todo = all-embracing.* que marca época = landmark.* que marca un hito = epoch-making.* qué más = what else.* qué me dices de... = what about....* que mejora el estatus social = status-enhancing.* que mejora la calidad de vida = life-enhancing.* que merece la pena = worthwhile.* que mezcla sensaciones = synesthetic, cross-sensory.* que mira al sur = south facing.* que nace de = born out of.* ¿qué narices...? = What the heck...?.* que necesita bastante dedicación de personal = labour-intensive [labour intensive], staff-intensive [staff intensive].* que necesita bastante mano de obra = labour-intensive [labour intensive].* que necesita de un trabajo intelectual previo = knowledge-intensive.* que necesita la información = information-dependent.* que ni ama ni es amado = loveless.* que no absorbe el agua o la humedad = non-hygroscopic.* que no admite reserva = unreserved.* que no ajusta bien = ill-fitting.* que no aparece en primer lugar = nonfirst [non-first].* que no ayuda a distinguir = nondistinctive.* que no causa dolor = painless.* que no cierra bien = leaky [leakier -comp., leakiest -sup], leaking.* que no conduce a nada = circuitous.* que no cuadra = unreconciled.* que no da más de sí = overstretched.* que no daña el medio ambiente = environmentally friendly, environmentally sound, eco-friendly.* que no desaparece = lingering.* que no es de fiar = untrustworthy.* que no es de la India = non-Indic.* que no es libro de texto = non-textbook.* que no está en papel = non-paper [non paper].* que no es texto = non-text.* que no excluye otras posibilidades = non-exclusive.* que no fuma = non-smoking.* que no haya noticias es buena señal = no news is good news.* que no llama la atención = inconspicuous.* que no ofrece doctorado = non-doctoral granting.* que no perdona = unforgiving.* que no perjudica el medio ambiente = environmentally friendly, environmentally sound.* que no perjudica el medio ambiente = eco-friendly.* que no pertenece a una confesión religiosa concreta = nondenominational [non-denominational].* que no pertenece a un sindicato = non-unionised.* que no posee ninguna conexión = disjoint.* que no queda bien = ill-fitting.* que no recibe enseñanza formal = out-of-school.* que no representa reto = unchallenging.* que no sea(n) = other than.* que no se hace añicos = shatterproof.* que no se ha cuestionado = unquestioned, unscrutinised [unscrutinized, -USA].* que no se ha puesto en duda = unquestioned, unscrutinised [unscrutinized, -USA].* que no se le puede dar un nombre = unnameable.* que no se puede comparar = incomparable.* que no se puede conseguir = unobtainable.* que no se puede entregar = undeliverable.* que no se puede hacer cumplir = unenforceable.* que no se puede identificar con un término = unnameable.* que no se puede sacar en préstamo = non-circulating [noncirculating].* que no se puede uno perder = unmissable.* que no se rompe en mil pedazos = shatterproof.* que no se utiliza = unused.* que nos rodea = ambient.* que no tiene compensación = non-compensatory [noncompensatory].* que no tienen que rendir cuentas a nadie = unaccountable.* que no tiene precio = priceless.* que no tiene que ver con el tema debatido = off-topic.* que no viene a cuento = off-topic.* que obstruye = obstructive.* que ocupa la mejor posición = best-positioned.* que ocupa mucho espacio = space-consuming.* que ocupa poco espacio = space-saving.* que ocupa un puesto de mayor responsabilidad = senior.* ¿qué ocurre si... ? = what if... ?.* qué otra cosa = what else.* que padece de cólicos = colicky newborn.* que padece de peritonitis = peritonitic.* ¡qué palabras son esas! = watch your language!.* que parece dudoso = dubious-sounding.* que parece sospechoso = dubious-sounding.* que participan = at play.* ¿Qué pasa? = What's up?, What's up?.* que pasaba = passing.* que pasa de + Cantidad = in excess of + Cantidad.* que pasa desapercibido = inconspicuous, unobserved.* que pasa inadvertido = inconspicuous.* ¿qué pasará a continuación? = What's next?, What's next?, What next?, What next?.* que pase lo que tenga que pasar = que sera sera, whatever will be, will be, what's meant to be, will be.* que pela = piping hot, baking hot.* que perdura = lingering.* que permite desarrollar menús de consulta = menu-making.* que pica = itchy [itchier -comp., itchiest -sup.].* que pierde agua = leaking, leaky [leakier -comp., leakiest -sup].* que pincha = stubbly [stubblier -comp., stubbliest -sup.].* qué poco común = how odd.* que pone a Uno en su sitio = humbling.* que pone la vida en peligro = life threatening.* que pone obstáculos = obstructive.* que prefiere(n) = of + Posesivo + choosing, of + Posesivo + choice.* que procede del exterior = inbound.* que produce ansiedad = anxiety-producing.* que progresa rápidamente = fast-moving.* que + Pronombre + recordar = to the best of + Posesivo + recollection.* que puede causar detención = arrestable.* que puede demostrarse = demonstrably.* que puede salir en préstamo = loanable.* que puede ser apilado = stacking.* que puede ser usado a través de la web = web-compliant.* que puede volver a cerrarse herméticamente = resealable.* que queda = left-over [left over], surviving.* que queda mal = ill-fitting.* que quede entre nosotros = between you and me, between ourselves.* que quiere(n) = of + Posesivo + choosing, of + Posesivo + choice.* ¡qué raro! = how strange!.* que raya = jarring.* que rebota bien = bouncy [bouncier -comp., bounciest -sup.].* que reduce el estrés = stress-reducing.* que resulta irreconocible = out of all recognition.* que retiene el calor = heat absorbing.* que reúne las condiciones = qualified.* que rodea = surrounding.* ¡qué rollo macabeo! = what a palaver!.* que rompe la armonía = eyesore.* que sabe lo que = who knows what.* que sale de = off.* que se abrocha por atrás = back-buttoning.* que se acerca = oncoming.* que se acumula = accruable.* que se alaba a uno mismo = self-congratulatory.* que se alquila = rentable.* que se aproxima = oncoming.* que se atiene a una norma = compliant (with).* que se autoperpetúa = self-perpetuating.* que se avecina = oncoming.* que se carga por la boca = muzzle-loading.* que se coloca en lo alto del televisor = set-top.* que se compra = priced.* que se concede en función de las necesidades económicas = means-tested.* que se congratula a sí mismo = self-congratulating.* que se contradice a sí mismo = self-contradicting.* que se cuentan por millones = numbered in millions.* que se denomina a si mismo = self-proclaimed.* que se derrama = overflowing.* que se derrite en la boca = mellow [mellower -comp., mellowest -sup.].* que se desarrollan = at play.* que se descompone en migajas = crumby.* que se desmenuza fácilmente = crumbly [crumblier -comp., crumbliest -sup.].* que se desmigaja fácilmente = crumbly [crumblier -comp., crumbliest -sup.].* que se encuentra en la naturaleza = naturally-occurring.* que se enrolla = roll-up [rollup].* que se entrecruzan = intertwined.* que se está desarrollando = evolving.* que se está descascarillando = flaking.* que se está desintegrando = crumbling, disintegrating.* que se está examinando = under review.* que se está hundiendo = sinking.* que se está investigando = under investigation.* que se está pelando = flaking.* que se explica por sí mismo = self-explanatory [self explanatory/selfexplanatory].* que se expresa bien = articulate.* que se gestiona a sí mismo = self-managed.* que se guía por sí mismo = self-guiding.* que se inicie la contienda = let battle commence.* que se le puede dar un nombre = nameable.* que se lleva gestando hace tiempo = long-simmering.* (que se menciona) a continuación = below.* que se necesita urgentemente = sorely needed.* que se organiza a sí mismo = self-organising [self-organizing, -USA].* que se percibe desde hace mucho tiempo = long-felt.* que se piensa = perceived.* que se puede aplicar a rajatabla = hard and fast, ironclad [iron-clad].* que se puede arreglar = fixable.* que se puede buscar = searchable.* que se puede cambiar de tamaño = resizeable [re-sizeable].* que se puede clasificar = classifiable.* que se puede compartir = shareable.* que se puede conocer = knowable.* que se puede consultar = queriable.* que se puede contestar = answerable.* que se puede copiar = downloadable.* que se puede distribuir = redistributable.* que se puede enviar = deliverable.* que se puede escuchar = playable.* que se puede especificar = specifiable.* que se puede evitar = avoidable.* que se puede hacer cumplir = enforceable.* que se puede identicar con un término = nameable.* que se puede imprimir = printable.* que se puede lavar con lejía = bleachable.* que se puede obtener = obtainable.* que se puede quitar = detachable, removable.* que se puede reservar = bookable.* que se puede responder = answerable.* que se puede separar = detachable.* que se recuerde = in living memory.* que se repite = repetitious.* que se repite una y otra vez = recurring.* que se solapan = overlapping.* que se toma las cosas con calma = laid-back.* que se vende = priced.* que siempre va a la última moda = fashion-conscious.* que sienta precedente = landmark.* que sigue = ensuing.* que sigue la última moda = fashion-conscious.* que sigue una norma = compliant (with).* que siguió = ensuing.* ¿qué si no...? = what else but...?.* que sobrepasa + Cantidad = in excess of + Cantidad.* que sobresale = protruding.* que sólo se hace una vez = once-off.* que suena = ringing.* ¡Qué suerte! = What luck!, What luck!.* que supone = associated with.* que surge de = born out of.* qué te parece que... = what about....* que tiene el cenizo = jinxed.* que tiene el gafe = jinxed.* que tiene lugar una vez a la semana = once-weekly.* que tiene precio = priced.* que tiene sentido = meaningful.* que trabaja desde casa = home-based.* que trabajan para él = in its employ.* que transmite información = information-bearing.* que trata de = surrounding.* que tuvo lugar a continuación = ensuing.* que uno sigue a su propio ritmo = self-paced, self-guided.* que usa el estándar MIME = MIME-compliant.* que utiliza el tiempo como variable = time-dependent.* que utiliza muchos recursos = resource-intensive.* que vale la pena = worthwhile.* que van dirigidos hacia el exterior = outbound.* ¡qué verdad que es! = how true!.* que viene = incoming, next + Expresión Temporal.* que viene de largo = long-running.* que viene el lobo = crying wolf.* que vuela bajo = low-flying.* ¡que + Pronombre + zurcir! = be damned!.* quién sabe lo que = who knows what.* quién sabe qué = who knows what.* sin importar qué = no matter what/which.* sin saber qué decir = nonplussed [nonplused].* tal que = such that.* un no sé qué = a je ne sais quoi.* ¿Y ahora qué? = What's next?, What next?.* ya que = for, in that.* y Dios sabe qué más = and Heaven knows what else.* ¡y qué más da! = so what!.* * *que11 (introduciendo un complemento) que + INDIC:¿puede demostrar que estuvo allí? can you prove (that) you were there?creemos que ésta es la única solución viable we believe that this is the only viable solution, we believe this to be the only viable solutionestoy seguro de que vendrá I'm sure she'll come¿cuántos años crees que tiene? how old do you think she is?me preguntó que quién era yo he asked me who I wasdice Javier que dónde está la tijera Javier wants to know where the scissors are, Javier says where are the scissors? ( colloq)lo raro que lo pronuncia the strange way he pronounces itque + SUBJ:quiero que vengas I want you to comelamento que no puedas quedarte I'm sorry (that) you can't staydice que apagues la luz he says you're to turn the light offque yo sepa aún no han llegado as far as I know they still haven't arrivedve a que te ayude tu padre go and get your father to help you2 (introduciendo el sujeto) que + INDIC:está claro que no te gusta it's obvious that you don't like it, you obviously don't like iteso de que estaba enfermo es mentira ( fam); this business about him being ill is a lieque + SUBJ:(el) que sea el jefe no significa … the fact that he's the boss doesn't mean …, just because he's the boss doesn't mean …lo más importante es que quede claro the most important thing is for it to be clear o is that it should be clearsería una pena que no pudieses venir it would be a pity if you couldn't come3es que: es que hoy no voy a poder the thing is o I'm afraid (that) I won't be able to todayme gustaría ir, pero es que no tengo dinero I'd like to go, the trouble is I don't have any moneypero ¿es que eres sordo? are you deaf or something?1(en expresiones de deseo, advertencia): ¡que te mejores! I hope you feel better soon¡que se diviertan! have a good time!por mí que se muera he can drop dead for all I carey que no tenga que repetírtelo and I don't want to have to tell you again2(en expresiones de mandato): ¡que te calles! shut up! ( colloq)¡que pase el siguiente! next please!3(en expresiones de concesión, permiso): si quiere, que se quede let him stay if he wants to, he can stay if he wants to4(en expresiones de sorpresa): ¿que se casa? she's getting married?¿cómo que no vas a ir? what do you mean, you're not going?5(en expresiones de indignación): ¡que tengamos que aguantarle esto! to think we have to put up with this from him!1(reafirmando algo): ¡que no, que no voy! no, I tell you, I'm not going!, no! I'm not going!¡que sueltes, te digo! I said, let go!2(respondiendo a una pregunta): ¿que dónde estaba? pues aquí, no me he movido de casa where was I? right here, I haven't left the house¿que qué hago yo aquí? ¡pero si ésta es mi casa! what do you mean, what am I doing here? this is my house!3(indicando persistencia): estuvimos todo el día corre que te corre we spent the whole day rushing aroundD1(introduciendo una razón): escóndete, que te van a ver hide or they'll see you, hide, they'll see youven, que te peino come here and let me comb your hairse parecen tanto que apenas los distingo they're so alike (that) I can hardly tell them apartcanta que da gusto she sings beautifullyestá que da pena verlo he's in a sorry stateE(en comparaciones): su casa es más grande que la mía his house is bigger than minetengo la misma edad que tú I'm the same age as youquiera que no, deberá reconocerlo like it or not, he'll have to accept it, he'll have to accept it, whether he likes it o notF ( fam) (en oraciones condicionales) ifyo que tú no lo haría I wouldn't do it if I were youG ( arc)(expresando contraste): justicia pido, que no favores I ask for justice, not for favorsque21 ( sujeto) wholos que estén cansados, que esperen aquí those who are tired o anyone who's tired, wait herelos niños, que estaban cansados, se quedaron the children, who were tired, stayed behindno conozco a nadie que tenga piscina I don't know anyone who has a swimming poolel hombre que está sentado en la arena the man (who's) sitting on the sandésa es Cecilia, la que acaba de entrar that's Cecilia, the one who's just come intodo el que no esté de acuerdo, que lo diga anyone who disagrees should say so, if anyone disagrees, please say soaquí la que manda es mi madre my mother's the one who gives the orders here2 ( complemento):todas las chicas que entrevistamos all the girls (that o who) we interviewed, all the girls whom we interviewed ( frml)es el único al que no le han pagado he's the only one who hasn't been paidla sentaron al lado de Rodrigo, al que detestaba they sat her next to Rodrigo who o ( frml) whom she hatedel paciente del que te hablé the patient (that o who) I spoke to you aboutB (refiriéndose a cosas, asuntos etc)1 ( sujeto) that, whichla pieza que se rompió the part that o which brokeeso es lo que me preocupa that's what worries meme contaron lo que pasó they told me what happened2 ( complemento):el disco que le regalé the record (which o that) I gave hertiene mucha flema, como buen inglés que es he's very phlegmatic, good Englishman that he is¿sabes lo difícil que fue? do you know how hard it was?me dormí de tan cansada que estaba I was so tired (that) I fell asleep o I fell asleep, I was so tiredla forma en que lo dijo the way (that o in which) she said itel día (en) que llegaron the day (that o on which) they arrivedla época en (la) que ocurrió the period in which it took place, the period (that) it took place in* * *
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1 ( oraciones subordinadas)a) that;
estoy seguro de que vendrá I'm sure (that) she'll come;
¿cuántos años crees que tiene? how old do you think she is?;
eso de que estaba enfermo es mentira (fam) this business about him being ill is a lie;
quiero que vengas I want you to come;
dice que no vayas she says you're not to go;
es importante que quede claro it's important that it should be clear;
sería una lástima que no vinieras it would be a shame if you didn't comeb)◊ es que: es que hoy no voy a poder I'm afraid (that) I won't be able to today;
es que no tengo dinero the trouble is I don't have any money
2a) ( en expresiones de deseo):◊ ¡que te mejores! I hope you feel better soon;
¡que se diviertan! have a good time!;
ver tb ir v aux 2b) ( en expresiones de mandato):◊ ¡que te calles! shut up! (colloq);
¡que no! I said no!c) ( en expresiones de sorpresa):◊ ¿que se casa? she's getting married?;
¿cómo que no vas a ir? what do you mean, you're not going?d) ( indicando persistencia):
y aquí llueve que llueve and over here it just rains and rains
3 ( introduciendo una consecuencia) that;
4 ( en comparaciones):
tengo la misma edad que tú I'm the same age as you
5 (fam) ( en oraciones condicionales) if;
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1 ( refiriéndose a personas)
es la que manda aquí she's the one who gives the orders hereb) ( complemento):
las chicas que entrevistamos the girls (that o who) we interviewed;
el único al que no le han pagado the only one who hasn't been paid;
la persona de la que te hablé the person (that o who) I spoke to you about
2 (refiriéndose a cosas, asuntos, etc)
◊ la pieza que se rompió the part that o which broke;
eso es lo que me preocupa that's what worries meb) ( complemento):◊ el disco que le regalé the record (which o that) I gave her;
la casa en que vivo the house (that) I live in;
¿sabes lo difícil que fue? do you know how hard it was?;
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qué pronombre
1 ( interrogativo)a) what;◊ ¿que es eso? what's that?;
¿y que? so what?;
¿de que habló? what did she talk about?;
¿sabes que? you know what o something?;
no sé que hacer I don't know what to do
◊ ¿qué? what?c) ( en saludos):◊ ¿que tal? how are you?;
¿que es de tu vida? how's life?
2 ( en exclamaciones):◊ ¡que va a ser abogado ese! him, a lawyer?;
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■ adjetivo
1 ( interrogativo) what, which;◊ ¿que color quieres? what o which color do you want?
2 ( en exclamaciones) what;◊ ¡que noche! what a night!
■ adverbio:◊ ¡que lindo! how lovely!;
¡que inteligente eres! aren't you clever!;
¡que bien (que) se está aquí! it's so nice here!;
¡que bien! great!, good!
que
I pron rel
1 (de persona) (como sujeto) who: la mujer que vendió el coche, the woman who sold the car
(como objeto de relativo) who, frml whom: su esposa, a la que admiraba, era muy amable, his wife, whom I admired, was very kind
la niña con la que juega, the girl (that o who o se omite) she plays with
el hombre del que hablé, the man of whom I spoke
2 (de cosa) (como sujeto) that, which
lo que, what: esto es lo que ocurrió, this is what happened
la casa que se incendió, the house (which o that) was burned down
(como complemento) el reloj que compró, the watch (which o that) he bought
la casa en la que vive ahora, the house where he lives now
II conj
1 (introducción de sujeto o complemento) (se omite o that) creo que va a llover, I think (that) it's going to rain
2 (expresión de deseo, mandato, etc) (se omite) que tengas un buen día, have a nice day
3 (consecución) (se omite o that) hacía tanto frío que me quedé en casa, it was so cold (that) I stayed at home
4 (comparación) than: su coche es mejor que el mío, his car is better than mine
5 (condicional) yo que tú iría, if I were you, I would go
6 (uso enfático) que sí, que iré al cine contigo, of course I'll go to the cinema with you
qué
I adjetivo
1 (pron interrogativo) what, which: ¿qué has comprado?, what have you bought?
¿qué color prefieres?, which colour do you prefer?
2 (pron excl) what, how: ¡qué de gente!, what a lot of people!
¡qué suerte tienes! how lucky you are!
¡qué vergüenza!, what a disgrace!
II adv excl so: ¡qué buenas que son!, they are so good!
' que' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
A
- abalanzarse
- abandonar
- abarcar
- abaratarse
- ablandar
- abonarse
- abrir
- abreviar
- abrirse
- absoluta
- absolutamente
- absoluto
- abundar
- aburrida
- aburrido
- aburrimiento
- acabar
- acabose
- acaparador
- acaparadora
- acariciar
- acarrear
- acercarse
- acholada
- acholado
- achuchar
- aclimatarse
- acompañar
- acopio
- actuación
- actual
- actualizar
- acuerdo
- adelante
- adelgazar
- adentro
- adicta
- adicto
- adivinar
- administración
- admitir
- adorno
- advertir
- aferrarse
- afín
- aflojar
- agradar
- agrado
- aguatera
English:
A
- aback
- ablaze
- abortion
- about
- absent
- accept
- acceptable
- accordance
- account
- account for
- accountable
- accustom
- acknowledge
- action
- actual
- actually
- ad-lib
- adapt
- add on
- address
- adjust
- admit
- admittedly
- advise
- affirmative
- afraid
- afresh
- after
- agenda
- agree
- ahead
- aid
- alive
- all
- allege
- allow
- allow for
- allowance
- alone
- aloud
- alphabetically
- already
- also
- alter
- alternative
- ambit
- amenities
- amicable
- amiss
* * *♦ pron relativo1. (sujeto) [persona] who, that;[cosa] that, which;la mujer que me saluda the woman (who o that is) waving to me;el que me lo compró the one o person who bought it from me;el hombre, que decía llamarse Simón, era bastante sospechoso the man, who said he was called Simón, seemed rather suspicious;¿hay alguien que tenga un encendedor? does anyone have a lighter?;la moto que me gusta the motorbike (that) I like;hace natación, que es muy sano she swims, which is very good for your health;la salsa fue lo que más me gustó the sauce was the bit I liked best;el que más y el que menos every last one of us/them, all of us/them without exception[cosa] that, which;el hombre que conociste ayer the man (who o whom) you met yesterday;la persona/el lugar que estás buscando the person/the place you're looking for;eres de los pocos a los que invitaron you're one of the few people (who) they invited;esa casa es la que o [m5] esa es la casa que me quiero comprar that house is the one (that) I want to buy, that's the house (that) I want to buy;eso es todo lo que sé that's all o everything I know3. (complemento indirecto) (se puede omitir en inglés)al que, a la que, a los/las que (to) who, Formal (to) whom;ese es el chico al que presté dinero that's the boy (who) I lent some money to, that's the boy (to) whom I lent some money4. (complemento circunstancial)la playa a la que fui the beach where I went, the beach I went to;la mujer con/de la que hablas the woman (who) you are talking to/about;la mesa en la que escribes the table on which you are writing, the table you are writing on;(en) que [indicando tiempo] when;el día (en) que me fui the day (when) I left;el año (en) que nos conocimos the year (when) we first met5. [en frases]en lo que tú te arreglas, yo recojo la cocina I'll tidy the kitchen up while you're getting ready♦ conj1. (con oraciones de sujeto) that;es importante que me escuches it's important that you listen to me, it's important for you to listen to me;que haya pérdidas no significa que vaya a haber despidos the fact that we've suffered losses doesn't mean anyone is going to lose their job;sería mejor que no se lo dijeras it would be better if you didn't tell her;se suponía que era un secreto it was supposed to be a secret2. (con oraciones de complemento directo) that;me ha confesado que me quiere he has told me that he loves me;creo que no iré I don't think (that) I'll go;procura que no se te escape el perro try and make sure (that) the dog doesn't get away from you;intentamos que todos estén contentos we try to keep everybody happy;me dijeron que me quedara en casa they told me to stay at home;me dijeron que dónde iba they asked me where I was going3. (después de preposición)estoy convencido de que es cierto I'm convinced (that) it's true;con que esté listo el jueves es suficiente as long as it's ready by Thursday, that'll be fine;estoy en contra de que siga en el cargo I'm opposed to him continuing in his job;sin que nadie se entere without anyone realizing;el hecho de que… the fact that…4. (comparativo) than;es más rápido que tú he's quicker than you;alcanza la misma velocidad que un tren convencional it can go as fast as a conventional train;trabaja el doble de horas que yo she works twice as many hours as me;antes morir que vivir la guerra otra vez I'd rather die than live through the war again5. [indica causa, motivo]hemos de esperar, que todavía no es la hora we'll have to wait, (as) it isn't time yet;no quiero café, que luego no duermo I won't have any coffee, it stops me from sleeping;baja la voz, que nos van a oír lower your voice or they'll hear us;el dólar ha subido, que lo oí en la radio the dollar has gone up, I heard it on the radio6. [indica consecuencia] that;tanto me lo pidió que se lo di he asked me for it so insistently that I gave it to him;¡esta habitación huele que apesta! this room stinks!;mira si es grande que no cabe por la puerta it's so big it won't go through the door7. [indica finalidad] so (that);ven aquí que te vea come over here so (that) I can see you8. [indica deseo, mandato] that;espero que te diviertas I hope (that) you have fun;¡que te diviertas! have fun!;quiero que lo hagas I want you to do it;Fam¡que se vaya a la porra! she can go to hell!;por favor, que nadie se mueva de aquí please don't anybody go away from here;¡que llamen a un médico! get them to call a doctor!9. [para reiterar, hacer hincapié]¡que te doy un bofetón! do that again and I'll slap you!;¿no vas a venir? – ¡que sí! aren't you coming? – of course I am!;¿pero de verdad no quieres venir? – ¡que no! but do you really not want to come? – definitely not!;¡que me dejes! just leave me alone!;¡que pases te digo! but do come in, please!10. [para expresar contrariedad, enfado]¡que tenga una que hacer estas cosas a sus años! that she should have to do such things at her age!11. (en oraciones interrogativas) [para expresar reacción a lo dicho]¿que quiere venir? pues que venga so she wants to come? then let her;¿que te han despedido? [con tono de incredulidad] you're telling me they've sacked you?;¿cómo que dónde está? ¡donde siempre! what do you mean where is it? it's where it always is!12. [para explicar]es que… the thing is (that)…, it's just (that)…;es que yo ya tengo perro the thing is (that) o it's just (that) I already have a dog;¿es que te da vergüenza? are you embarrassed (or what)?, is it that you're embarrassed?13. [indica hipótesis] if;que no quieres hacerlo, pues no pasa nada it doesn't matter if you don't want to do it;¿que llueve? nos quedamos en casa if it rains, we'll just stay at home;¿tú que él qué harías? what would you do if you were him o (if you were) in his shoes?14. [indica disyunción] or;quieras que no, harás lo que yo mando you'll do what I tell you, whether you like it or not;han tenido algún problema que otro they've had the odd problem15. [indica reiteración]estuvieron charla que te charla toda la mañana they were chatting o esp Br nattering away all morning;se pasó el día llora que te llora she cried and cried all day, she didn't stop crying all day* * *I pron rel sujeto: persona who, that; cosa which, that; complemento: persona that, whom fml ; cosa that, which;el coche que ves the car you can see, the car that o which you can see;el que the one that;la que the one that;lo que whatII conj that;lo mismo que tú the same as you;¡que entre! tell him to come in;¡que descanses! sleep well;¡que sí! I said yes;¡que no! I said no;es que … the thing is …;yo que tú if I were you;¡que no se repita! make sure it doesn’t happen again!;¡que me pase esto a mí! I can’t believe this is happening to me!;eso sí que no definitely not!;alguno que otro the odd* * *qué adv: how, what¡qué bonito!: how pretty!qué adj: what, which¿qué hora es?: what time is it?qué pron: what¿qué quieres?: what do you want?que conj1) : thatdice que está listo: he says that he's readyespero que lo haga: I hope that he does it2) : thanmás que nada: more than anything¡que entre!: send him in!¡que te vaya bien!: I wish you well!¡cuidado, que te caes!: be careful, you're about to fall!no provoques al perro, que te va a morder: don't provoke the dog or (else) he'll bite5)es que : the thing is that, I'm afraid that6)yo que tú : if I were youque pron1) : who, thatla niña que viene: the girl who is coming2) : whom, thatlos alumnos que enseñé: the students that I taught3) : that, whichel carro que me gusta: the car that I like4)* * *que1 conj1. (con oraciones subordinadas) that2. (en comparaciones) than¡que lo pases bien! enjoy yourself! / have a good time!ahora no voy, que es demasiado tarde I'm not going now, it's too latedame la chaqueta, que te la cuelgue give me your jacket, I'll hang it up for you¿a que...? I bet...¿a que no sabes a quién vi ayer? I bet you don't know who I saw yesterdayque2 pron1. (referido a una persona) whoel ganador, que tiene 25 años, es periodista the winner, who is 25, is a journalist who puede omitirse cuando va seguido del sujeto de un verbo2. (referido a una cosa) whichla casa, que estaba vacía, se quemó the house, which was empty, burnt down which puede omitirse cuando va seguido del sujeto de un verbo -
2 aire
m.1 air (fluido).al aire libre in the open aircon el pecho al aire bare-chestedcambiar de aires to have a change of scenedejar algo en el aire to leave something up in the airestar en el aire to be in the airsaltar o volar por los aires to be blown sky hightomar el aire to go for a breath of fresh aira mi aire in my own wayaire acondicionado air-conditioningaire comprimido compressed airaire puro fresh airaire viciado foul air2 wind (viento).hoy hace mucho aire it's very windy today3 air, appearance (aspecto).tiene un aire a su madre she has something of her motherdarse aires (de algo) to put on airs (about something)4 resemblance, likeness, air, look.* * *1 air2 (viento) wind; (corriente) draught4 figurado (parecido) resemblance, likeness7 figurado (ambiente) atmosphere8 MÚSICA air, melody\al aire libre in the open air, outdoorscambiar de aires to change one's surroundings, have a change of scenerydarse aires to put on airsestar en el aire (en antena) to be on the airhacerse/darse aire to fan oneselfsaltar por los aires to blow uptener aires to put on airstomar el aire to take the air, get some fresh airvivir del aire to live on air¡vete a tomar (el) aire! familiar get lost!aire acondicionado air conditioningaire puro clean air* * *noun m.* * *SM1) (=elemento) air¡fuera de aquí, aire! — * get out of here! scram! *
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al aire, lanzar algo al aire — to throw sth into the air•
estar en el aire — [balón, paracaidista] to be in the air; (Radio) to be on (the) airtodo está en el aire hasta que se conozcan los resultados — it's all up in the air until the results are known
dejar una pregunta/problema en el aire — to leave a question/an issue up in the air
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al aire libre — [con verbo] outdoors, in the open air; [con sustantivo] outdoor antes de s, open-air antes de sel concierto se celebró al aire libre — the concert was held outdoors o in the open air
una piscina al aire libre — an outdoor o open-air pool
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salir al aire — (Radio) to go on (the) air•
saltar por los aires — to blow up, explode•
tomar el aire — to get some fresh airsalió a tomar un poco el aire — he went out to get o for some fresh air
¡vete a tomar el aire! — * scram! *, clear off! *
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volar por los aires — to blow up, explodea mi/tu/su aire —
ir a su aire — to go one's own way, do one's own thing *
darle un aire a algn —
aire colado — cold draught, cold draft (EEUU)
2) (Meteo) (=viento) wind; (=corriente) draught, draft (EEUU)•
dar aire a algn — to fan sbla prensa no da aire al éxito del gobierno — the press is giving no coverage to the government's success
darse aire — to fan o.s.
aires de cambio — (Pol) winds of change
3) (=aspecto) airlos techos altos le daban un aire señorial a la casa — high ceilings gave a stately air to the house
tienen aire de no haber roto un plato en su vida — they look as if butter wouldn't melt in their mouths
eso te pasa por darte aires de superioridad — that's what happens when you think you're better than everyone else o when you put on airs
4) (=parecido)¿no le notas un aire con Carlos? — don't you think he looks a bit like Carlos?
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darse un aire a algn — to look a bit like sbaire de familia — family resemblance, family likeness
5) (=aerofagia) wind6) (=garbo) style, panache7) (Mús) air* * *1) airal aire libre — outdoors, in the open air
a mi/tu/su aire: ellos salen en grupo, yo prefiero ir a mi aire they go out in a group, I prefer doing my own thing (colloq); cambiar or mudar de aire(s): necesito cambiar de aires I need a change of scene o air; dejar a alguien en el aire to leave somebody in suspense; quedar en el aire: todo quedó en el aire everything was left up in the air; su futuro quedó en el aire his future hung in the balance; saltar or volar por los aires to explode, blow up; vivir del aire — to live on air
3) (Rad, TV)salir al aire — to go out
4)a) ( aspecto) airdarse aires (de grandeza) — to put on o give oneself airs
b) ( parecido) resemblance5) (Mús) tuneaires populares — traditional tunes o airs
* * *= air.Ex. This article diagnoses the information needs of those who work in the area of pollution of air, soil and earth.----* actividad al aire libre = outdoor activity.* aire acondicionado = air-conditioning.* aire a presión = air pressure.* aire caliente = hot air.* aire cargado = fug.* aire comprimido = compressed air.* aire de optimismo = air of optimism.* aire de superioridad = condescension, condescension, attitude of superiority.* aire fresco = fresh air.* aire puro = fresh air.* aires de cambio = wind(s) of change, the, seas of change, the.* aire viciado = fug.* al aire libre = open-air, outdoors, in the open, out of doors.* amante de la vida al aire libre = outdoor enthusiast.* aparato de aire acondicionado = air conditioner.* a + Posesivo + aire = to + Posesivo + heart's content.* bocanada de aire = gust of wind, blast.* bocanada de aire caliente = gust of warm air, gust of hot air, gust of heat.* bocanada de aire fresco = breath of fresh air.* bolsa de aire = air bag [airbag].* bolsa de aire caliente = pocket of warm air.* calentador de aire = air heater.* calidad del aire = air quality.* cambiar de aire = move on to + pastures new.* cambiar de aires = change + scenery.* cambio de aires = change of air and scene, change of scenery, change of air, change of scene, greener pastures, pastures new.* castillo en el aire = castle in the air.* circulación del aire = air flow, airflow.* comida al aire libre = cookout.* compresor de aire = air compressor.* con aire acondicionado = air conditioned.* conducto de aire = air duct.* conducto de aire caliente = hot air duct.* con el culo al aire = out in the cold.* contaminación del aire = air pollution.* contaminante del aire = air pollutant.* con un aire de = with an air of.* corriente de aire = air current, draught [draft, -USA].* dar la vuelta en el aire = give + a toss.* darse aires = strut.* darse aires de grandeza = give + Reflexivo + such airs, aggrandise + Reflexivo.* darse (muchos) aires = give + Reflexivo + such airs, aggrandise + Reflexivo.* dejar a su aire = leave to + Reflexivo, leave + unchecked.* dejar con el culo al aire = leave + Nombre + out in the cold.* dispersado por el aire = wind-blown, wind-borne.* echarse una cana al aire = have + a fling.* echarse una canita al aire = have + a fling.* echar una cana al aire = one-night stand, kick up + Posesivo + heels.* echar una cana al aire antes de sentar la cabeza = sow + Posesivo + wild oats.* echar una cana al aire cuando joven = sow + Posesivo + wild oats.* echar una canica al aire = disport + Reflexivo.* ejército del aire = Army Air Force, Air Force.* en el aire = in mid-air, airborne.* entrada de aire = air intake.* espacio al aire libre = outdoor space.* espray de aire comprimido = compressed air can.* filtro del aire = air cleaner.* flujo del aire = airflow.* globo de aire caliente = hot-air balloon.* haber un aire de emoción = there + be + an air of excitement.* haber un aire de expectación = there + be + an air of expectation.* hacer el aire irrespirable = choke + the air.* hacer saltar por los aires = blow + sky high.* índice de calidad del aire = air quality index.* industria de actividades al aire libre, la = outdoor industry, the.* juego de exterior, juego al aire libre = outdoor game.* lata de aire comprimido = compressed air can.* llevado por el aire = wind-borne.* llevar por el aire = waft.* mantener suspenso en el aire = suspend.* masa de aire = air mass.* mercadillo al aire libre = street market, open-air market.* mercado al aire libre = street market, open-air market.* palos al aire = a stab in the dark, a shot in the dark.* pared con cámara de aire = cavity wall.* piscina al aire libre = outdoor pool, open-air swimming pool, open-air pool.* piscina climatizada al aire libre = outdoor heated pool.* presión del aire = air pressure.* purificación del aire = air purification.* quedarse con el culo al aire = come + unstuck.* racha de aire = blast.* ráfaga de aire = blast.* rejilla para el aire = air vent.* respirarse emoción en el aire = there + be + an air of excitement.* respirarse un aire de expectación = there + be + an air of expectation.* salida de aire = venting.* sistema de aire acondicionado = air conditioning system, air cooling system.* soplado por el aire = wind-blown.* suspender en el aire = hover.* teatro al aire libre = outdoor theatre.* tener aire acondiconado = be air-conditioned.* toma de aire = air intake.* transmitido por el aire = airborne [air-borne].* transportado por el aire = wind-borne, wind-blown.* transportar por aire = airlift.* tubo de aire caliente = hot air duct.* un aire de = an air of, a whiff of.* ventilador del aire = heater blower.* volar en el aire = fly in + the air.* * *1) airal aire libre — outdoors, in the open air
a mi/tu/su aire: ellos salen en grupo, yo prefiero ir a mi aire they go out in a group, I prefer doing my own thing (colloq); cambiar or mudar de aire(s): necesito cambiar de aires I need a change of scene o air; dejar a alguien en el aire to leave somebody in suspense; quedar en el aire: todo quedó en el aire everything was left up in the air; su futuro quedó en el aire his future hung in the balance; saltar or volar por los aires to explode, blow up; vivir del aire — to live on air
3) (Rad, TV)salir al aire — to go out
4)a) ( aspecto) airdarse aires (de grandeza) — to put on o give oneself airs
b) ( parecido) resemblance5) (Mús) tuneaires populares — traditional tunes o airs
* * *= air.Ex: This article diagnoses the information needs of those who work in the area of pollution of air, soil and earth.
* actividad al aire libre = outdoor activity.* aire acondicionado = air-conditioning.* aire a presión = air pressure.* aire caliente = hot air.* aire cargado = fug.* aire comprimido = compressed air.* aire de optimismo = air of optimism.* aire de superioridad = condescension, condescension, attitude of superiority.* aire fresco = fresh air.* aire puro = fresh air.* aires de cambio = wind(s) of change, the, seas of change, the.* aire viciado = fug.* al aire libre = open-air, outdoors, in the open, out of doors.* amante de la vida al aire libre = outdoor enthusiast.* aparato de aire acondicionado = air conditioner.* a + Posesivo + aire = to + Posesivo + heart's content.* bocanada de aire = gust of wind, blast.* bocanada de aire caliente = gust of warm air, gust of hot air, gust of heat.* bocanada de aire fresco = breath of fresh air.* bolsa de aire = air bag [airbag].* bolsa de aire caliente = pocket of warm air.* calentador de aire = air heater.* calidad del aire = air quality.* cambiar de aire = move on to + pastures new.* cambiar de aires = change + scenery.* cambio de aires = change of air and scene, change of scenery, change of air, change of scene, greener pastures, pastures new.* castillo en el aire = castle in the air.* circulación del aire = air flow, airflow.* comida al aire libre = cookout.* compresor de aire = air compressor.* con aire acondicionado = air conditioned.* conducto de aire = air duct.* conducto de aire caliente = hot air duct.* con el culo al aire = out in the cold.* contaminación del aire = air pollution.* contaminante del aire = air pollutant.* con un aire de = with an air of.* corriente de aire = air current, draught [draft, -USA].* dar la vuelta en el aire = give + a toss.* darse aires = strut.* darse aires de grandeza = give + Reflexivo + such airs, aggrandise + Reflexivo.* darse (muchos) aires = give + Reflexivo + such airs, aggrandise + Reflexivo.* dejar a su aire = leave to + Reflexivo, leave + unchecked.* dejar con el culo al aire = leave + Nombre + out in the cold.* dispersado por el aire = wind-blown, wind-borne.* echarse una cana al aire = have + a fling.* echarse una canita al aire = have + a fling.* echar una cana al aire = one-night stand, kick up + Posesivo + heels.* echar una cana al aire antes de sentar la cabeza = sow + Posesivo + wild oats.* echar una cana al aire cuando joven = sow + Posesivo + wild oats.* echar una canica al aire = disport + Reflexivo.* ejército del aire = Army Air Force, Air Force.* en el aire = in mid-air, airborne.* entrada de aire = air intake.* espacio al aire libre = outdoor space.* espray de aire comprimido = compressed air can.* filtro del aire = air cleaner.* flujo del aire = airflow.* globo de aire caliente = hot-air balloon.* haber un aire de emoción = there + be + an air of excitement.* haber un aire de expectación = there + be + an air of expectation.* hacer el aire irrespirable = choke + the air.* hacer saltar por los aires = blow + sky high.* índice de calidad del aire = air quality index.* industria de actividades al aire libre, la = outdoor industry, the.* juego de exterior, juego al aire libre = outdoor game.* lata de aire comprimido = compressed air can.* llevado por el aire = wind-borne.* llevar por el aire = waft.* mantener suspenso en el aire = suspend.* masa de aire = air mass.* mercadillo al aire libre = street market, open-air market.* mercado al aire libre = street market, open-air market.* palos al aire = a stab in the dark, a shot in the dark.* pared con cámara de aire = cavity wall.* piscina al aire libre = outdoor pool, open-air swimming pool, open-air pool.* piscina climatizada al aire libre = outdoor heated pool.* presión del aire = air pressure.* purificación del aire = air purification.* quedarse con el culo al aire = come + unstuck.* racha de aire = blast.* ráfaga de aire = blast.* rejilla para el aire = air vent.* respirarse emoción en el aire = there + be + an air of excitement.* respirarse un aire de expectación = there + be + an air of expectation.* salida de aire = venting.* sistema de aire acondicionado = air conditioning system, air cooling system.* soplado por el aire = wind-blown.* suspender en el aire = hover.* teatro al aire libre = outdoor theatre.* tener aire acondiconado = be air-conditioned.* toma de aire = air intake.* transmitido por el aire = airborne [air-borne].* transportado por el aire = wind-borne, wind-blown.* transportar por aire = airlift.* tubo de aire caliente = hot air duct.* un aire de = an air of, a whiff of.* ventilador del aire = heater blower.* volar en el aire = fly in + the air.* * *aire1A airsintió que le faltaba el aire en aquel cuarto tan pequeño she felt as if she was going to suffocate in that tiny roomabre la ventana, que entre un poco de aire open the window and let some (fresh) air invoy a salir a tomar el aire I'm going outside for a breath of fresh airtengo que ponerles aire a las ruedas I have to put some air in the tiresel globo se elevó por los aires the balloon rose up into the airuna piscina al aire libre an outdoor pool, an open-air pool ( BrE)debería pasar más tiempo al aire libre he ought to spend more time outdoors o out of doors o in the open airun vestido con la espalda al aire a backless dressdeja la herida al aire leave the wound uncovereddisparar un tiro al aire to fire a shot into the aira mi/tu/su aire: ellos salen en grupo, yo prefiero ir a mi aire they go out in a group, I prefer doing my own thing ( colloq)cambiar or mudar de aire(s): lo que necesitas es cambiar de aires (cambio temporal) what you need is a change of scene o change of air; (cambio permanente) what you need is a change of sceneestar/dejar/quedar en el aire: todo quedó muy en el aire everything was left very much up in the airsu futuro quedó en el aire a question mark hung over his future, his future hung in the balanceno me contestó ni sí ni no, dejándome en el aire he left me in suspense, not giving me a definite yes or noestamos todos en el aire sin saber qué hacer we're all at a loss as to what to dosaltar or volar por los aires to explode, blow upCompuestos:air-conditioninglocal con (instalación de) aire acondicionado air-conditioned premisescompressed airuna escopeta de aire comprimido an air rifleun airecillo fresco a cool breeze¡qué calor! no corre nada de aire it's so hot! there's not a breath of windse daba aire con un abanico she was fanning herselfdarle un aire a algn ( fam): le dio un aire y quedó con la boca torcida he had some sort of stroke which left his mouth twistedC ( Rad, TV):estar en el or ( Méx) al aire to be on the air[ S ] en el aire on airsalir al aire to go outsale al aire en dos canales it goes out o is shown on two different channelsD1(aspecto): ese pequeño detalle le da un aire distinguido that little touch gives him a distinguished appearancetiene un aire extranjero she has a foreign air about hersu rostro tiene un aire infantil his face has a childish look about itsus composiciones tienen un aire melancólico her compositions have a melancholy feel to themesto tiene todo el aire de tratarse de una broma this looks for all the world like a jokecon ese aire de superioridad/inocencia que tiene with that air of superiority/innocence he hasla protesta tomó aires de revuelta the protest began to look like a revoltdarse aires to put on o give oneself airs2(parecido): ¿no le encuentras un aire con Alberto? don't you think he looks (a bit) like Alberto?se dan or tienen un aire they look a bit alike, there is a slight likeness o resemblance between themCompuesto:family resemblanceE ( Mús) tune, airaires populares castellanos traditional Castilian tunes o airsaire2* * *
Del verbo airar: ( conjugate airar)
airé es:
1ª persona singular (yo) pretérito indicativo
aíre es:
1ª persona singular (yo) presente subjuntivo3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) presente subjuntivo3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) imperativo
Multiple Entries:
airar
aire
aire sustantivo masculino
1 air;
salir a tomar el aire to go outside for a breath of fresh air;
al aire libre outdoors, in the open air;
aire acondicionado air-conditioning;
con aire acondicionado air-conditioned;
a mi/tu/su aire: ellos salen en grupo, yo prefiero ir a mi aire they go out in a group, I prefer doing my own thing (colloq);
quedar en el aire: todo quedó en el aire everything was left up in the air;
saltar or volar por los aires to explode, blow up;
2 ( viento) wind;
( corriente) draft (AmE), draught (BrE)
3 (Rad, TV):
4
la protesta tomó aires de revuelta the protest began to look like a revolt;
darse aires (de grandeza) to put on o give oneself airs
aire sustantivo masculino
1 air
aire acondicionado, air conditioning
2 (aspecto) air, appearance
(parecido) resemblance: tiene un aire a su padre, she looks like her father
3 (viento) wind: hace aire, it's windy
4 Mús tune
5 Auto choke
6 aires (alardes, pretensiones) airs: ¡vaya unos aires de condesa que se da!, she really gives herself such airs
♦ Locuciones: al aire: (hacia arriba) tirar al aire, to throw into the air
(al descubierto) llevar los brazos al aire, to have one's arms uncovered
comer al aire libre, to eat in the open air
estar en el aire, (una pregunta, un proyecto) to be up in the air
Rad on the air
necesitar un cambio de aires, to need a change of scene
saltar por los aires, to blow up
tomar el aire, to get some fresh air
' aire' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
acondicionada
- acondicionado
- ahogar
- ahogarse
- bocanada
- bolsa
- bombear
- bombeo
- brizna
- cana
- castillo
- circular
- condescendiente
- corriente
- cortante
- desinflarse
- dotada
- dotado
- echar
- espantar
- familia
- frigoría
- globo
- hinchada
- hinchado
- izar
- inspiración
- mover
- pura
- puro
- refrigeración
- remolino
- remontar
- remontarse
- resuello
- sabor
- sofocarse
- surcar
- suspensión
- tomar
- vacía
- vacío
- viciar
- vilo
- volandas
- voltear
- acondicionador
- aliento
- bomba
- burbuja
English:
air
- air gun
- air pocket
- air-conditioning
- airborne
- airlock
- breezy
- clear
- crisp
- dangle
- device
- dissipate
- door
- draught
- draughty
- festival
- foul
- fresh
- fug
- garden party
- gasp
- grim
- hair
- hang
- hover
- impure
- inhale
- intake
- jet
- jet-stream
- kiss
- likeness
- manner
- midair
- open
- open-air
- outdoor
- outdoors
- outdoorsman
- pipe dream
- pocket
- puff
- rush
- sardonically
- sleep out
- somersault
- spirit level
- spring
- still
- stuffy
* * *♦ nm1. [fluido] air;al aire [al descubierto] exposed;con el pecho al aire bare-chested;con las piernas al aire with bare legs, bare-legged;si duermes con los pies al aire te enfriarás if you sleep with your feet sticking out from under the covers, you'll catch cold;el médico le aconsejó que dejara la quemadura al aire the doctor advised him to leave the burn uncovered;disparar al aire to shoot into the air;disparó al aire she fired a shot into the air;aire-aire [misil] air-to-air;a esta rueda le falta aire this tyre is a bit flat;al aire libre in the open air;un concierto al aire libre an open-air concert;tú a tu aire, si te aburres vete a casa do whatever you like, if you're bored just go home;cambiar de aires to have a change of scene;el médico le recomendó cambiar de aires the doctor recommended a change of air;dejar algo en el aire to leave sth up in the air;estar en el aire [sin decidir] to be in the air;Rad & TV to be on the air;el resultado todavía está en el aire the result could still go either way;el programa sale al aire los lunes a las nueve the programme is broadcast on Mondays at nine o'clock;saltar o [m5]volar por los aires: el automóvil saltó o [m5] voló por los aires the car was blown into the air;tomar el aire to go for a breath of fresh air;Famvivir del aire [no tener nada] to live on thin air;[comer poco] to eat next to nothing;sin trabajo ni casa, ¿es que piensa vivir del aire? how does she expect to survive without a job or a home?aire acondicionado air-conditioning;aire comprimido compressed air;aire líquido liquid oxygen;aire del mar sea air;aire puro fresh air;aire viciado foul air2. [viento] wind;hoy hace mucho aire it's very windy today;cierra la puerta que entra aire close the door, there's a draughtaire polar polar wind;aire tropical tropical wind3. [aspecto] air, appearance;un vehículo de aire deportivo a sporty-looking car;tiene un aire distraído she has an absent-minded air about her, she comes across as rather absent-minded;su respuesta tenía un cierto aire de escepticismo there was a touch of scepticism about her answertiene un aire con alguien que conozco he reminds me of someone I know5.desde que es jefe se da muchos aires (de grandeza) since he became the boss he's been giving himself airsle dio un aire he had a fit[ritmo] tempo aire lento slow tempo;aire popular folk song, traditional song;aire rápido fast o upbeat tempo8. [ventosidad] wind;tener aire to have winddio aire a su novio she dumped her boyfriend♦ interjFam clear off!;¡aire, y no se te ocurra volver por aquí! clear off and don't let me see you here again!* * *m1 air;al aire libre in the open air;traer aire fresco a algo bring a breath of fresh air to sth;estar en el aire fig fam be up in the air fam ;dejar en el aire fig leave … up in the air;vivir del aire fam live on thin air;a mi aire in my own way2 MÚS tune3 ( viento):hace mucho aire it is very windy;corre mucho aire it is very windy;cambiar de aires have a change of scene4:darse aires fam give o.s. airs, put on airs and graces* * *aire nm1) : air2)aire acondicionado : air-conditioning3)darse aires : to give oneself airs* * *aire n1. (en general) air2. (viento) wind -
3 pobre
adj.1 poor (necesitado).2 poor (desdichado).¡pobre hombre! poor man!¡pobre de mí! poor me!pobre de aquél que se atreva a comerse mi ración woe betide anyone who dares to eat my portion3 poor (mediocre, defectuoso).4 poor (escaso).una dieta pobre en proteínas a diet with a low protein contentesta región es pobre en recursos naturales this region lacks natural resourcesf. & m.1 poor person (sin dinero, infeliz).los pobres the poor, poor people¡el pobre! poor thing!la pobre está siempre luchando por dar de comer a sus hijos the poor woman is forever struggling to keep her children fed2 beggar (mendigo).* * *► adjetivo1 (gen) poor2 (infeliz) poor■ ¡ojalá estuviera aquí tu pobre padre! if only your dear father were here now!■ ¡ay, pobre de mí, que vieja estoy ya! poor old me, I'm getting old!1 (con poco dinero) poor person; (mendigo) beggar2 (infeliz) poor thing■ la pobre se cree que le van a devolver el dinero the poor thing thinks she is going to get her money back\no salir de pobres familiar to be condemned to eternal poverty* * *adj.1) poor2) weak* * *1. ADJ1) [persona, familia, barrio] poor2) (=escaso) poor3) [indicando compasión] poor¡pobre hombre! — poor man!, poor fellow!
¡pobre Francisco! — poor old Francisco!
¡pobre de mí! — poor me!
¡pobre de él! — poor man!, poor fellow!
¡pobre de ti si te pillo! — you'll be sorry if I catch you!
pobre diablo — poor wretch, poor devil
2. SMF1) (=necesitado) poor person; (=mendigo) beggarlos pobres — the poor, poor people
un pobre pedía dinero — a beggar o poor man was asking for money
2) [indicando compasión] poor thing* * *I1)a) <persona/barrio/nación> poor; < vestimenta> poor, shabbyb) ( escaso) < vocabulario> poor, limitedpobre EN algo: aguas pobres en minerales — water with a low mineral content
d) < tierra> poor2) (delante del n) ( digno de compasión) poorpobrecito, tiene hambre — poor little thing, he's hungry
pobre de ti si lo tocas! — if you touch it, you'll be for it
•IImasculino y femenino1) ( necesitado) poor person, pauper (arch)sacar de pobre — (fam) to make... rich
salir de pobre — (fam) to get somewhere in the world
2) ( expresando compasión) poor thing•* * *= poor [poorer -comp., poorest -sup.], weak [weaker -comp., weakest -sup.], denuded, penurious, impoverished, impecunious, down-and-out, destitute, pauper.Ex. Examples are generally poor or obscure (often in Latin or German).Ex. Problems arise from weak or outmoded structuring of subjects in the schedules of DC.Ex. Which is a more effective location is a question that can be explored, but we do need to avoid the situation faced by other in situations developed in past ages, like the Church of England, whose physical plant (the church buildings) is over-provided for the denuded rural areas and under-provided for the city.Ex. The article is entitled 'Periodicals: proliferation, pricing and the penurious librarian'.Ex. Many books contain inaccuracies and generalisations about Africa, perpetuating stereotypes e.g. that of the malnourished, impoverished African.Ex. Despite its impecunious state and lack of a home until 1928, the UK Library Association remained confident about the future of libraries and librarianship.Ex. The story is based on an overheard conversation between a well-meaning librarian and a down-and-out old man seeking validation for his unpublished poetry.Ex. The clarity of his drawings contrasts sharply with the total alienation in which he lived as a destitute mental patient with a diagnosis of paranoid schizophrenia.Ex. Gavarni's illustrations of waifs, paupers, and beggars were later published separately, with captions added by the artist.----* aprendizaje pobre en inteligencia = knowledge-sparse learning.* asilo de pobres = almshouse.* barrio de los pobres = lower town.* barrios pobres del centro de la ciudad = inner city.* estilo pobre = impoverished style.* excusa muy pobre = lame excuse.* los más pobres + Nombre = the poorest + Nombre.* pariente pobre = poor relation.* pobre en información = info-poor.* pobre en recursos = resource-poor.* pobre hombre = poor fellow.* pobres = have-nots.* pobres en información = information have-nots.* pobres en información, los = information-poor, the.* pobres en tecnología, los = technical poor, the.* pobres, los = poor, the.* pobre verbalmente = verbally impoverished.* pretexto muy pobre = lame excuse.* ricos y los pobres, los = haves and the have-nots, the.* * *I1)a) <persona/barrio/nación> poor; < vestimenta> poor, shabbyb) ( escaso) < vocabulario> poor, limitedpobre EN algo: aguas pobres en minerales — water with a low mineral content
d) < tierra> poor2) (delante del n) ( digno de compasión) poorpobrecito, tiene hambre — poor little thing, he's hungry
pobre de ti si lo tocas! — if you touch it, you'll be for it
•IImasculino y femenino1) ( necesitado) poor person, pauper (arch)sacar de pobre — (fam) to make... rich
salir de pobre — (fam) to get somewhere in the world
2) ( expresando compasión) poor thing•* * *= poor [poorer -comp., poorest -sup.], weak [weaker -comp., weakest -sup.], denuded, penurious, impoverished, impecunious, down-and-out, destitute, pauper.Ex: Examples are generally poor or obscure (often in Latin or German).
Ex: Problems arise from weak or outmoded structuring of subjects in the schedules of DC.Ex: Which is a more effective location is a question that can be explored, but we do need to avoid the situation faced by other in situations developed in past ages, like the Church of England, whose physical plant (the church buildings) is over-provided for the denuded rural areas and under-provided for the city.Ex: The article is entitled 'Periodicals: proliferation, pricing and the penurious librarian'.Ex: Many books contain inaccuracies and generalisations about Africa, perpetuating stereotypes e.g. that of the malnourished, impoverished African.Ex: Despite its impecunious state and lack of a home until 1928, the UK Library Association remained confident about the future of libraries and librarianship.Ex: The story is based on an overheard conversation between a well-meaning librarian and a down-and-out old man seeking validation for his unpublished poetry.Ex: The clarity of his drawings contrasts sharply with the total alienation in which he lived as a destitute mental patient with a diagnosis of paranoid schizophrenia.Ex: Gavarni's illustrations of waifs, paupers, and beggars were later published separately, with captions added by the artist.* aprendizaje pobre en inteligencia = knowledge-sparse learning.* asilo de pobres = almshouse.* barrio de los pobres = lower town.* barrios pobres del centro de la ciudad = inner city.* estilo pobre = impoverished style.* excusa muy pobre = lame excuse.* los más pobres + Nombre = the poorest + Nombre.* pariente pobre = poor relation.* pobre en información = info-poor.* pobre en recursos = resource-poor.* pobre hombre = poor fellow.* pobres = have-nots.* pobres en información = information have-nots.* pobres en información, los = information-poor, the.* pobres en tecnología, los = technical poor, the.* pobres, los = poor, the.* pobre verbalmente = verbally impoverished.* pretexto muy pobre = lame excuse.* ricos y los pobres, los = haves and the have-nots, the.* * *A1 ‹persona/barrio/vivienda› poor; ‹vestimenta› poor, shabby; ‹nación› poorsomos muy pobres we are very poorlos sectores más pobres de la población the poorest o the most deprived sectors of the population2 (escaso) poor, limitedtiene un vocabulario muy pobre she has a very poor o limited vocabularypobre EN algo:aguas pobres en minerales water with a low mineral content3 (mediocre) ‹examen/trabajo› poor; ‹salud› poor, badindica una comprensión pobre de la obra it shows a poor understanding of the workun argumento bastante pobre a rather weak argumentsu actuación en el festival fue bastante pobre his performance at the festival was fairly mediocre o rather poor¡qué chiste más pobre! what a pathetic o terrible joke! ( colloq)4 ‹tierra› poorB ( delante del n) (digno de compasión) poortu pobre padre your poor fatherpobrecito, tiene hambre poor little thing, he's hungryse está quedando ciego, pobrecillo he's going blind, poor thing o poor man o poor devil¡pobre de mí! poor (old) me!¡pobre de ti si vuelves a tocarlo! if you touch it again, you'll be for it!, I wouldn't like to be in your shoes if you touch it againun pobre desgraciado a poor devilCompuesto:(infeliz) poor devil; (necesitado) poor soulA (necesitado) poor person, pauper ( arch)los pobres the poorse le acercó un pobre pidiendo limosna a poor beggar came up to her asking for moneysacar de pobre ( fam); to make … richsalir de pobre ( fam); to get somewhere in the worldnunca saldrás de pobre con ese hombre you'll never get rich o get on o get anywhere with him ( colloq)B (expresando compasión) poor thingla pobre está siempre sola the poor thing's always on her ownel pobre se está quedando sordo the poor thing o the poor man o the poor devil is going deafla pobre de la abuela está muy enferma poor grandmother's very illCompuesto:( Bib):los pobres de espíritu the poor in spirit* * *
pobre adjetivo
1
‹ vestimenta› poor, shabby
‹ salud› poor, bad;
‹ argumento› weak
2 ( delante del n) ( digno de compasión) poor;
pobre, tiene hambre poor thing, he's hungry;
¡pobre de mí! poor (old) me!
■ sustantivo masculino y femenino ( necesitado) poor person, pauper (arch);
pobre
I adjetivo poor: su vocabulario es muy pobre, his vocabulary is very poor
II mf poor person
los pobres, the poor
' pobre' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
barriada
- bendita
- bendito
- desgraciada
- desgraciado
- infeliz
- miserable
- necesitada
- necesitado
- neurona
- papelón
- pedazo
- quebrantar
- sórdida
- sórdido
- suburbio
- ángel
- desdichado
- malo
English:
bargain for
- bargain on
- down-and-out
- effort
- flimsy
- pauper
- poor
- shabby
- sod
- thing
- yet
- feeble
- hand
- impoverished
- lame
- low
- pathetic
- penniless
- skimpy
* * *♦ adj1. [necesitado] poor;un país pobre a poor country;Fammás pobre que las ratas as poor as a church mouse2. [desdichado] poor;el pobre bebé estaba llamando a su mamá the poor little baby was calling for its mother;¡pobre hombre! poor man!;¡pobre de mí! poor me!;pobre de aquél que se atreva a comerse mi ración woe betide anyone who dares to eat my portion;pobre de ti como te dejes engañar por sus encantos God help you if you fall for her charms3. [mediocre, defectuoso] poor;utilizó un razonamiento muy pobre the arguments she gave were very weak o poor4. [escaso] poor;utiliza un léxico muy pobre she has a very poor vocabulary;una dieta pobre en proteínas a diet lacking in protein;esta región es pobre en recursos naturales this region lacks natural resources5. [poco fértil] poor♦ nmf1. [sin dinero] poor person;los pobres the poor, poor people2. [infeliz]¡el pobre! poor thing!;la pobre está siempre luchando por dar de comer a sus hijos the poor woman is forever struggling to keep her children fed;el pobre no consigue aprobar el examen the poor thing just can't seem to pass the exam3. [mendigo] beggar* * *pobre hombre poor man;¡pobre de mí! poor me!II m/f poor person;los pobres the poor* * *pobre adj1) : poor, impoverished2) : unfortunate¡pobre de mí!: poor me!3) : weak, deficientuna dieta pobre: a poor dietpobre nmf: poor personlos pobres: the poor¡pobre!: poor thing!* * *pobre1 adj poorpobre2 n2. (desgraciado) poor thing¡pobrecito! poor little thing! -
4 aconsejar
v.1 to make advisable (hacer aconsejable).la delicadeza de la situación aconseja actuar con prudencia the delicacy of the situation makes caution advisable2 to advise, to counsel, to give advice to, to give counsel to.3 to suggest, to recommend, to advise in favor of.4 to advise to, to suggest to.* * *1 to advise1 to seek advice* * *verbto advise, counsel* * *1. VT1) (=dar consejos a) to advise2) [+ cuidado] to advise, recommend; [+ virtud] to preach2.See:ACONSEJAR Aconsejar a algn que haga algo se traduce al inglés con advise + ((objeto)) + ((infinitivo)) {con} to, es decir: advise sb to do sth: Le aconsejé que (no) cambiase de trabajo I advised her (not) to change jobs Le aconsejaré a mi hermana que se lo piense dos veces I'll advise my sister to think it over carefully Cuando se quiere aconsejar a una persona, en inglés se suele utilizar el condicional para que no parezca un mandato, como se ve en los siguientes ejemplos: Le aconsejo que consulte a un abogado I would advise you to see a lawyer Te aconsejo que lo hagas I'd advise you to do it Para otros usos y ejemplos ver la entrada* * *1.verbo transitivo to advise¿qué me aconsejas? — what do you suggest?
has sido bien/mal aconsejado — you've been given good/bad advice
aconsejarle a alguien + inf/que + subj — to advise somebody to + inf
2.te aconsejo ir/que vayas — I advise you to go
aconsejarse v pronaconsejarse (con or de alguien) — to seek advice (from somebody)
* * *= counsel, give + guidance, provide + advice, provide + guidance, give + advice on, advise.Ex. For example, ALA 5A counsels that collections should be entered under the compiler or editor, individual or corporate.Ex. Rules in AACR2 give guidance on how to make this choice, or in other words, how to identify who is chiefly responsible.Ex. Its purpose is to provide advice and on-site salvage assistance to those organisations having documentary resources that are damaged in a natural or man-made disaster.Ex. There are standards which provide guidance on the construction of thesauri.Ex. She also gives valuable advice on distinguishing between the Lost Sheep and Confidence Personified.Ex. This article advises readers on choosing spy and crime fiction.* * *1.verbo transitivo to advise¿qué me aconsejas? — what do you suggest?
has sido bien/mal aconsejado — you've been given good/bad advice
aconsejarle a alguien + inf/que + subj — to advise somebody to + inf
2.te aconsejo ir/que vayas — I advise you to go
aconsejarse v pronaconsejarse (con or de alguien) — to seek advice (from somebody)
* * *= counsel, give + guidance, provide + advice, provide + guidance, give + advice on, advise.Ex: For example, ALA 5A counsels that collections should be entered under the compiler or editor, individual or corporate.
Ex: Rules in AACR2 give guidance on how to make this choice, or in other words, how to identify who is chiefly responsible.Ex: Its purpose is to provide advice and on-site salvage assistance to those organisations having documentary resources that are damaged in a natural or man-made disaster.Ex: There are standards which provide guidance on the construction of thesauri.Ex: She also gives valuable advice on distinguishing between the Lost Sheep and Confidence Personified.Ex: This article advises readers on choosing spy and crime fiction.* * *aconsejar [A1 ]vtto advise¿qué me aconsejas? what do you suggest o advise?, what do you think I should do?has sido mal aconsejado you've been badly advised, you've been given bad advicenecesito que alguien me aconseje I need someone to advise me, I need advice from someoneel médico le aconsejó reposo the doctor advised her to restel mal tiempo aconseja precaución en las carreteras the bad weather calls for caution on the roadsaconsejarle a algn + INF to advise sb to + INFel médico le aconsejó comer menos the doctor advised her to eat lessse aconseja utilizar cadenas snowchains are advisableaconsejarle a algn QUE + SUBJ:le aconsejaron que no dejara su trabajo they advised him not to leave his joble aconsejo que se vaya I advise you to goto seek advice aconsejarse CON or DE algn to seek advice FROM sb* * *
aconsejar ( conjugate aconsejar) verbo transitivo
to advise;◊ aconsejarle a algn hacer algo/que haga algo to advise sb to do sth;
has sido mal aconsejado you've been given bad advice;
necesito que alguien me aconseje I need some advice
aconsejar verbo transitivo to advise: no te lo aconsejo, I don't advise it ➣ Ver nota en advise
' aconsejar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
asesoramiento
- indicar
- orientar
- recomendar
English:
advise
- counsel
- guidance
- suggest
- tell
- advice
- guide
- recommend
* * *♦ vt1. [dar consejos] to advise;aconsejar a alguien (que haga algo) to advise sb (to do sth);le pedí que me aconsejara (acerca de) I asked him for advice (about);la están aconsejando mal they're giving her bad advice;¿y tú qué me aconsejas que haga? and what do you think I should do?, and what would your advice be?;los expertos aconsejan beber 2 litros de agua al día experts recommend that you drink 2 litres of water a day;se aconseja mantener la planta alejada de la luz directa it is advisable o recommended to keep the plant away from direct sunlight2. [hacer aconsejable] to make advisable;la delicadeza de la situación aconseja actuar con prudencia the delicacy of the situation makes caution advisable* * *v/t advise* * *aconsejar vt: to advise, to counsel* * *aconsejar vb to advise -
5 consejo
m.1 advice (advertencia).dar un consejo to give some advice o a piece of advicete voy a dar un consejo I've got a piece of advice for youdar consejos to give (some) advicepedir consejo a alguien to ask somebody for advice, to ask (for) somebody's adviceconsejo médico medical advice2 council (organismo).consejo de Europa council of Europeconsejo de Seguridad Security Council3 council board, board, executive board.4 Consejo.* * *1 (recomendación) advice2 (junta) council, board\celebrar consejo to hold councilpedir consejo a alguien to ask somebody for adviceconsejo de disciplina disciplinary councilConsejo de Europa European Councilconsejo de guerra court martial* * *noun m.1) advice, counsel2) council* * *SM1) (=sugerencia) advice¿quieres que te dé un consejo? — would you like me to give you some advice?
¿qué consejo me das? — what would you suggest?, how would you advise me?
pedir consejo a algn — to ask sb for advice, ask sb's advice
2) (=organismo) (Pol) council; (Com) board; (Jur) tribunalconsejo de ministros — (=entidad) cabinet; (=reunión) cabinet meeting
CONSEJO ► Para traducir la palabra consejo al inglés, hemos de tener en cuenta que el sustantivo advice es incontable y lleva el verbo en singular: Te voy a dar un consejo Let me give you some advice Los consejos que me diste han sido muy útiles The advice you gave me has been very useful Actuó siguiendo los consejos de su abogado He acted on his lawyer's advice ► Cuando queremos referirnos a un consejo en particular o a un número determinado de consejos, lo traducimos con la expresión piece/ pieces of advice o a veces bit/ bits of advice: Te voy a dar un consejo Let me give you a piece o a bit of advice Tengo dos buenos consejos para quien quiere vender su casa I have two useful pieces of advice for anyone selling their house Para otros usos y ejemplos ver la entradaConsejo General del Poder Judicial — Esp governing body of the Spanish judiciary
* * *1) ( recomendación) piece of advicete voy a dar un consejo — let me give you some advice o a piece of advice
me pidió consejo — he asked me for advice o asked (for) my advice
2) ( organismo) council, board•* * *= word of caution, council, prescription, advice, word of advice, counsel.Ex. Finally a word of caution: do not expect too much.Ex. He completed a major study funded by a council on Library Resources grant, the results of which have been published in 'Automated Alternatives to Card Catalogs for Large Libraries' in the Journal of Library Automation.Ex. Granted, standard is an ambiguous term, because it can mean either quality or simply prescription.Ex. A large part of the work of information and advice has been the interpretation of people's eligibility for welfare benefits and other social services.Ex. Some enquiries are of a different kind and need a response accompanied by a word of advice about consulting a qualified practitioner.Ex. Of course, this is on the outer fringes of reference work as such, but librarians should at least be aware that people frequently find counsel and support and encouragement more effective than the supply of specific information to help solve their problems.----* consejo asesor = board of trustees, trustee board.* Consejo Británico (BC) = British Council (BC).* consejo de administración = board of trustees, trustees, directorate, trust, trustee board, board of directors.* consejo de administración de la biblioteca = library trustees.* consejo de guerra = courts-martial, court martial.* Consejo de la IFLA = IFLA's Council.* Consejo de los Servicios Bibliotecarios y Documentales (LISC) = Library and Information Services Council (LISC).* Consejo de Ministros = Council of Ministers.* Consejo de Seguridad de las Naciones Unidas = United Nations Security Council.* Consejo de Seguridad, el = Security Council, the.* consejo editorial = editorial board, editorial team, board of editors, editorial advisory board.* Consejo Internacional de Archivos (CIA) = International Council on Archives (ICA).* Consejo Internacional de Museos (ICOM) = International Council of Museums (ICOM).* Consejo Internacional de Museos y Lugares de Interés (ICOMS) = International Council of Museums and Sites (ICOMOS).* consejo juvenil asesor = teen advisory council, teen advisory board, young adult advisory board, young adult advisory council.* Consejo Nacional de Profesores de Inglés = National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE).* Consejo para los Niños Excepcionales (CEC) = Council for Exceptional Children (CEC).* consejo práctico = hint, pointer, tip, practical tip.* Consejo sobre Recursos Bibliotecarios y Documentales (CLIR) = Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR).* Consejo sobre Recursos Bibliotecarios (CLR) = CLR (Council on Library Resources).* consejos prácticos = how-to, hints and tips.* consejos sabios = pearls of wisdom, nuggets of truth, nuggets of wisdom.* dar consejo sobre = give + advice on.* el consejo de otra persona = a second opinion.* impartir consejos = mete out + advice.* juzgar en consejo de guerra = court-martial.* miembro del consejo de administración = trustee.* ofrecer consejos prácticos = offer + hints and advice.* reunión del consejo = council meeting, council conference.* seguir un consejo = take + advice.* sesión del consejo = council meeting, council conference.* * *1) ( recomendación) piece of advicete voy a dar un consejo — let me give you some advice o a piece of advice
me pidió consejo — he asked me for advice o asked (for) my advice
2) ( organismo) council, board•* * *= word of caution, council, prescription, advice, word of advice, counsel.Ex: Finally a word of caution: do not expect too much.
Ex: He completed a major study funded by a council on Library Resources grant, the results of which have been published in 'Automated Alternatives to Card Catalogs for Large Libraries' in the Journal of Library Automation.Ex: Granted, standard is an ambiguous term, because it can mean either quality or simply prescription.Ex: A large part of the work of information and advice has been the interpretation of people's eligibility for welfare benefits and other social services.Ex: Some enquiries are of a different kind and need a response accompanied by a word of advice about consulting a qualified practitioner.Ex: Of course, this is on the outer fringes of reference work as such, but librarians should at least be aware that people frequently find counsel and support and encouragement more effective than the supply of specific information to help solve their problems.* consejo asesor = board of trustees, trustee board.* Consejo Británico (BC) = British Council (BC).* consejo de administración = board of trustees, trustees, directorate, trust, trustee board, board of directors.* consejo de administración de la biblioteca = library trustees.* consejo de guerra = courts-martial, court martial.* Consejo de la IFLA = IFLA's Council.* Consejo de los Servicios Bibliotecarios y Documentales (LISC) = Library and Information Services Council (LISC).* Consejo de Ministros = Council of Ministers.* Consejo de Seguridad de las Naciones Unidas = United Nations Security Council.* Consejo de Seguridad, el = Security Council, the.* consejo editorial = editorial board, editorial team, board of editors, editorial advisory board.* Consejo Internacional de Archivos (CIA) = International Council on Archives (ICA).* Consejo Internacional de Museos (ICOM) = International Council of Museums (ICOM).* Consejo Internacional de Museos y Lugares de Interés (ICOMS) = International Council of Museums and Sites (ICOMOS).* consejo juvenil asesor = teen advisory council, teen advisory board, young adult advisory board, young adult advisory council.* Consejo Nacional de Profesores de Inglés = National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE).* Consejo para los Niños Excepcionales (CEC) = Council for Exceptional Children (CEC).* consejo práctico = hint, pointer, tip, practical tip.* Consejo sobre Recursos Bibliotecarios y Documentales (CLIR) = Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR).* Consejo sobre Recursos Bibliotecarios (CLR) = CLR (Council on Library Resources).* consejos prácticos = how-to, hints and tips.* consejos sabios = pearls of wisdom, nuggets of truth, nuggets of wisdom.* dar consejo sobre = give + advice on.* el consejo de otra persona = a second opinion.* impartir consejos = mete out + advice.* juzgar en consejo de guerra = court-martial.* miembro del consejo de administración = trustee.* ofrecer consejos prácticos = offer + hints and advice.* reunión del consejo = council meeting, council conference.* seguir un consejo = take + advice.* sesión del consejo = council meeting, council conference.* * *A (recomendación) piece of advicete voy a dar un consejo I'm going to give you some advice o a word of advice o a piece of advicevino a pedirme consejo he came to ask me for advice o to ask (for) my adviceconsejos prácticos para la limpieza de su horno practical tips on how to clean your ovenconsejos vendo, pero para mí no tengo I'm not very good at practicing what I preachB (organismo) council, boardCompuestos:board of directors(UE) Economic and Financial Affairs Council, Ecofincouncil of stateCouncil of Europecourt-martialle formaron consejo de guerra he was court-martialedel consejo de ministros de la UE the Council of Ministers of the EUCouncil of the European Unioneditorial boardSecurity Council(UE) European Council* * *
consejo sustantivo masculino
◊ te voy a dar un consejo let me give you some advice o a piece of advice;
me pidió consejo he asked me for advice o asked (for) my advice;
sus consejos son siempre acertados she always gives good advice
consejo de guerra court-martial;
consejo de ministros ( grupo) cabinet;
( reunión) cabinet meeting;
Cconsejo de Seguridad Security Council
consejo sustantivo masculino
1 (opinión) advice
2 (de un banco, administración) board
(de un organismo público, centro de investigación) council
consejo de ministros, (reunión ministerial) cabinet meeting
' consejo' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
ahorrarse
- asesoramiento
- CGPJ
- consulta
- CSIC
- deber
- ejecutiva
- ejecutivo
- escuchar
- indicación
- ofrecer
- oír
- recibir
- recomendación
- resultar
- sabia
- sabio
- seguir
- solicitar
- vocal
- amistoso
- asesor
- atender
- desinteresado
- guiar
- reunir
- valioso
English:
advice
- advise
- appreciation
- appreciative
- bit
- board
- cabinet
- council
- Council of Europe
- counsel
- court martial
- cue
- directorate
- elevate
- good
- hint
- ignore
- invite
- ought
- piece
- pointer
- Security Council
- seek
- shall
- should
- subject
- take
- tip
- trustee
- useful
- volunteer
- would
- court-martial
- elder
- governor
- security
- welcome
- word
* * *consejo nm1. [advertencia] advice;dar un consejo to give some advice o a piece of advice;te voy a dar un consejo I've got a piece of advice for you;dar consejos to give (some) advice;pedir consejo a alguien to ask sb for advice, to ask (for) sb's advice2. [organismo] council;[reunión] meeting consejo de administración board (of directors); [reunión] board meeting;consejo de dirección board (of directors);[reunión] board meeting;consejo escolar board of governors, Br school board;consejo de estado Council of State;Consejo de Europa Council of Europe;Consejo General del Poder Judicial = governing body of the Spanish judiciary, elected by the Spanish parliament;Consejo de Ministros [de gobierno] cabinet;[reunión] cabinet meeting; UE Council of Ministers;Consejo Mundial de Iglesias World Council of Churches;Consejo de Seguridad Security Council3. consejo de guerra court martial* * *m1 piece of advice;consejos pl advice sg2:el Consejo de Seguridad de la ONU the UN Security Council* * *consejo nm1) : advice, counsel2) : councilconsejo de guerra: court-martial* * *consejo n1. (opinión) adviceseguí tus consejos I followed your advice advice es un nombre incontable, un consejo se dice a piece of advice2. (organismo) council -
6 dar consejo sobre
(v.) = give + advice onEx. She also gives valuable advice on distinguishing between the Lost Sheep and Confidence Personified.* * *(v.) = give + advice onEx: She also gives valuable advice on distinguishing between the Lost Sheep and Confidence Personified.
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7 deshora
f.wrong time, inopportuneness, impertinence, inopportunity.* * *1 inconvenient time\* * *SF* * *a deshora(s) — off hours (AmE), out of hours (BrE)
* * *----* a deshora(s) = at odd times, out of hours.* Hacer Algo a deshora = mistime.* * *a deshora(s) — off hours (AmE), out of hours (BrE)
* * ** a deshora(s) = at odd times, out of hours.* Hacer Algo a deshora = mistime.* * *a deshora(s) out of hourscomer a deshora(s) to eat at odd times o out of hours* * *
deshora:
deshora (a) locución adverbial at odd times
comer a deshora, to eat at odd times
hablar a deshora, to speak at the wrong time
* * *deshora: a deshora, a deshoras loc adv[en momento inoportuno] at a bad time; [en horas poco habituales] at an unearthly hour;siempre da su opinión a deshora she always gives her opinion when it's not asked for;no es bueno comer a deshora it's not good to eat outside normal mealtimes* * *f:a deshora(s) at the wrong time -
8 embarcar
v.1 to board (people).por favor embarquen por la puerta C please board the plane at gate C o proceed through gate C2 to embark, to lade, to ship, to take aboard.Ella embarca los pedidos She embarks the orders.Ella embarcó el capital She embarked=risked the capital.3 to involve, to engage.El plan embarca al regimiento The plan involves the regiment.4 to dupe, to mislead, to deceive.El chico listo embarcó al detective The smart kid duped the detective.* * *1 (personas) to embark, put on board; (mercancías) to load2 figurado to involve, implicate1 (en barco) to embark, go on board; (en avión) to board2 figurado to embark upon, engage in\embarcarse en un asunto figurado to get involved in a matter* * *verb* * *1. VT1) [en barco] [+ personas] to embark, put on board; [+ carga] to ship, stow2) (=implicar)3) LAm*4) Caribe (=engañar) to con *, trick2.See:* * *1.verbo intransitivo (Aviac) to board; (Náut) to embark, board2.embarcar vt1)a) <mercancías/equipaje> to loadb) (en asunto, negocio)2) (Ven) to let... down3.embarcarse v pronb) (en asunto, negocio)embarcarse en algo — to embark on something, embark upon something (frml)
* * *= board + ship.Ex. The men boarded the ship as they cried 'Ahoy there!' but there was no answer.----* embarcarse en = embark on/upon.* embarcarse en un proyecto = embark on + venture, embark on + project.* * *1.verbo intransitivo (Aviac) to board; (Náut) to embark, board2.embarcar vt1)a) <mercancías/equipaje> to loadb) (en asunto, negocio)2) (Ven) to let... down3.embarcarse v pronb) (en asunto, negocio)embarcarse en algo — to embark on something, embark upon something (frml)
* * *= board + ship.Ex: The men boarded the ship as they cried 'Ahoy there!' but there was no answer.
* embarcarse en = embark on/upon.* embarcarse en un proyecto = embark on + venture, embark on + project.* * *embarcar [A2 ]vi■ embarcarvtA1 ‹mercancías/equipaje› to load2 (en un asunto, negocio) embarcar a algn EN algo to get sb involved IN sthB ( Ven) to let … down1 «pasajero» (en un barco) to board, embark; (en un tren, avión) to board, get onse embarcó para América he set sail for America* * *
embarcar ( conjugate embarcar) verbo intransitivo (Aviac) to board;
(Náut) to embark, board
verbo transitivo
1 ‹mercancías/equipaje› to load
2 (Ven) to let … down
embarcarse verbo pronominal
(en tren, avión) to board, get on;
b) (en asunto, negocio) embarcarse en algo to embark on sth
embarcar
I vtr (pasajeros) to board
(bultos, maletas) to load
II verbo intransitivo to board
' embarcar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
pasarela
English:
board
- embark
* * *♦ vt1. [personas] to board;[mercancías] to load; [equipaje] to load, to put on boardme embarcaron en su negocio they got me involved in their businessya es la segunda vez que me embarca that's the second time he's let me down o left me in the lurchdeja ya de intentar embarcarme stop trying to put one over on me♦ vito board;pasajeros del vuelo 606, por favor embarquen por la puerta C passengers on flight 606, please board the plane at gate C o proceed through gate C* * *I v/t1 pasajeros board, embark; mercancías load2 figinvolve (en in)II v/i board, embark* * *embarcar {72} vi: to embark, to boardembarcar vt: to load* * *embarcar vb1. (pasajeros en un avión) to board2. (en un barco) to go on board3. (mercancías) to load -
9 humo
m.1 smoke.echar humo (informal figurative) to be fuming, to have smoke coming out of one's ears2 vanity, airs.pres.indicat.1st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: humar.* * *1 smoke3 (vapor) steam, vapour (US vapor)\a humo de pajas figurado thoughtlesslybajarle los humos a alguien figurado to put somebody in his/her placeechar humo to smokesubírsele los humos a uno figurado to become conceited, get on one's high horsetener muchos humos figurado to put on airs* * *noun m.* * *SM1) (=de fuego, cigarro) smoke; (=gases) fumes pl ; (=vapor) vapour, vapor (EEUU), steamechar humo — (lit) to smoke; (fig) to be fuming
tener muchos humos — to think a lot of o.s., have a big head
- vender humos* * *1) (de tabaco, incendio) smoke; ( gases) fumes (pl)echar humo por las orejas — to be seething (colloq)
hacerse humo — (AmL fam) to make oneself scarce (colloq)
llegar al humo de las velas — (Arg) to arrive just as everyone is leaving
bajarle los humos a alguien — to take somebody down a peg or two
se te/le han subido los humos a la cabeza — you've/he's become very high and mighty o very stuck up (colloq)
* * *= smoke, fume, flue gas.Ex. This article describes how Naval War College Library set about restoring the print to book spines that were damaged by smoke or soot during a fire, or during the cleaning process which followed.Ex. The ammonia method of developing poses problems of smell and fumes.Ex. In the far term novel techniques are being developed to remove carbon dioxide from fuel gas or flue gas from energy conversion systems.----* anillo de humo = smoke ring.* bajarle los humos a Alguien = knock + Nombre + off + Posesivo + pedestal, cut + Nombre + down to size, take + the wind out of + Posesivo + sails.* bocanada de humo = puff of smoke.* bomba de humo = smoke bomb.* colector de humos = exhaust manifold, inlet manifold.* columna de humo = plume of smoke.* cortina de humo = smokescreen, pall of smoke, smoke pall.* daño causado por el humo = smoke damage.* detector de humos = smoke detector, smoke alarm.* deteriorado por el humo = smoke-damaged.* donde hay humo, hay fuego = there's no smoke without fire, where there's smoke there's fire.* echar humo = blow + smoke, fume, steam, smoulder [smolder, -USA].* echar humo por las orejas = go + berserk, go + postal, work up + a lather.* estela de humo = vapour trail.* exhalar humo = steam.* fumar hasta desaparecer en una nube de humo = smoke + Reflexivo + into a cloud.* humo de cigarrillo = cigarette smoke.* humo del tubo de escape = exhaust gas, exhaust fume, exhaust.* humo de tabaco = tobacco smoke.* humo + disiparse = smoke + clear.* libre de humo = smokeless.* libre de humos = smoke-free.* negro de humo = lampblack.* nube de humo = smoke pall, pall of smoke, smokescreen, puff of smoke, plume of smoke.* paño de humo = pall of smoke, smoke pall, smokescreen.* que baja los humos = humbling.* salida de humos = flue.* señal de humo = smoke signal.* sin emitir humo = smokeless.* sin humo = smokeless.* sin humos = smoke-free.* sistema de emisión de humos = exhaust system.* subírsele los humos a la cabeza = get + too big for + Posesivo + boots, get + too big for + Posesivo + breeches.* zona libre de humo = smoke-free zone, smoke-free area.* * *1) (de tabaco, incendio) smoke; ( gases) fumes (pl)echar humo por las orejas — to be seething (colloq)
hacerse humo — (AmL fam) to make oneself scarce (colloq)
llegar al humo de las velas — (Arg) to arrive just as everyone is leaving
bajarle los humos a alguien — to take somebody down a peg or two
se te/le han subido los humos a la cabeza — you've/he's become very high and mighty o very stuck up (colloq)
* * *= smoke, fume, flue gas.Ex: This article describes how Naval War College Library set about restoring the print to book spines that were damaged by smoke or soot during a fire, or during the cleaning process which followed.
Ex: The ammonia method of developing poses problems of smell and fumes.Ex: In the far term novel techniques are being developed to remove carbon dioxide from fuel gas or flue gas from energy conversion systems.* anillo de humo = smoke ring.* bajarle los humos a Alguien = knock + Nombre + off + Posesivo + pedestal, cut + Nombre + down to size, take + the wind out of + Posesivo + sails.* bocanada de humo = puff of smoke.* bomba de humo = smoke bomb.* colector de humos = exhaust manifold, inlet manifold.* columna de humo = plume of smoke.* cortina de humo = smokescreen, pall of smoke, smoke pall.* daño causado por el humo = smoke damage.* detector de humos = smoke detector, smoke alarm.* deteriorado por el humo = smoke-damaged.* donde hay humo, hay fuego = there's no smoke without fire, where there's smoke there's fire.* echar humo = blow + smoke, fume, steam, smoulder [smolder, -USA].* echar humo por las orejas = go + berserk, go + postal, work up + a lather.* estela de humo = vapour trail.* exhalar humo = steam.* fumar hasta desaparecer en una nube de humo = smoke + Reflexivo + into a cloud.* humo de cigarrillo = cigarette smoke.* humo del tubo de escape = exhaust gas, exhaust fume, exhaust.* humo de tabaco = tobacco smoke.* humo + disiparse = smoke + clear.* libre de humo = smokeless.* libre de humos = smoke-free.* negro de humo = lampblack.* nube de humo = smoke pall, pall of smoke, smokescreen, puff of smoke, plume of smoke.* paño de humo = pall of smoke, smoke pall, smokescreen.* que baja los humos = humbling.* salida de humos = flue.* señal de humo = smoke signal.* sin emitir humo = smokeless.* sin humo = smokeless.* sin humos = smoke-free.* sistema de emisión de humos = exhaust system.* subírsele los humos a la cabeza = get + too big for + Posesivo + boots, get + too big for + Posesivo + breeches.* zona libre de humo = smoke-free zone, smoke-free area.* * *empezó a echar humo smoke started pouring out of ita la hora de pagar siempre se hace humo when it's time to pay the bill he always makes himself scarce o does a vanishing trick ( colloq)irse/venirse al humo ( RPl fam): llegó con las tortas y los chicos se fueron al humo she arrived with the cakes and the kids gathered round like bees around a honey pot ( colloq)llegar al humo de las velas ( Arg); to arrive just as everyone is leavingdonde hay humo hay fuego there's no smoke without fire(aires): ¡vaya humos que tiene! she really puts on o gives herself airs ( colloq), she really thinks she's the bees knees o the cat's whiskers ( colloq)bajarle los humos a algn to take sb down a peg or twosubírsele los humos a la cabeza a algn: se le han subido los humos a la cabeza he's become very high and mighty o very stuck-up ( colloq)* * *
humo sustantivo masculino
1 (de tabaco, incendio) smoke;
( gases) fumes (pl);
hacerse humo (AmL fam) to make oneself scarce (colloq)
2
¡qué humos se da! she really gives herself airs (colloq);
bajarle los humos a algn to take sb down a peg or two
humo sustantivo masculino
1 smoke
(vapor) vapour, US vapor, steam
(de un tubo de escape, de un extractor) fumes pl 2 humos mpl (soberbia, vanidad) airs: se da muchos humos, she thinks a lot of herself
' humo' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
ahumar
- ahumada
- ahumado
- bocanada
- bote
- cargada
- cargado
- chimenea
- columna
- cortina
- despedir
- desprender
- echar
- espesa
- espeso
- pantalla
- respirar
- sahumar
- tenue
- arrojar
- asfixiante
- desvanecerse
- dispersar
- envolver
- envuelto
- nube
- oler
- tragar
English:
belch
- coil
- curl
- discharge
- dissipate
- from
- fume
- give off
- inhale
- overpower
- pall
- plume
- puff
- rise
- send up
- set off
- smoke
- smoke bomb
- smoke detector
- smokeless
- smokescreen
- smoky
- thick
- trail
- vapour trail
- wisp
- wreath
- billow
- blow
- canister
* * *♦ nm1. [producto de combustión] smoke;[de vehículo] fumes; Famechar humo to be fuming, to have smoke coming out of one's ears;estoy que echo humo I'm fuming;Famse hizo humo [desapareció] he made himself scarce;su fortuna se convirtió en humo en pocos meses his fortune went up in smoke within a few months2. [vapor] steam♦ humos nmpl[soberbia]tener demasiados humos to be too full of oneself;Fambajarle a alguien los humos to take sb down a peg or two;Famcon esa derrota se les han bajado los humos that defeat has brought them back down to earth;Famdarse humos to give oneself airs;Famse le subieron los humos a la cabeza it went to his head* * *m1 de fuego smoke;echar humo fig be furious, be fuming;me echa humo la cabeza fig fam I’m fuming fam2 ( vapor) steam3:humos pl fumes;tener muchos humos fam be a real bighead fam ;bajarle los humos a alguien fam take s.o. down a peg or two;se le han subido los humos (a la cabeza) he’s gotten really high and mighty* * *humo nm1) : smoke, steam, fumes2) humos nmpl: airs pl, conceit* * *humo n1. (de fuego, cigarrillo) smoke2. (gas) fumes3. (vapor) steam -
10 la personificación de la confianza en uno mismo
Ex. She also gives valuable advice on distinguishing between the Lost Sheep and confidence personified.* * *Ex: She also gives valuable advice on distinguishing between the Lost Sheep and confidence personified.
Spanish-English dictionary > la personificación de la confianza en uno mismo
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11 orientar
v.1 to direct.mi ventana está orientada hacia el sur my window faces south o is south-facing2 to give advice or guidance to.3 to guide, to direct, to show the way, to give a direction.* * *2 (esfuerzos, investigaciones) to direct3 (guiar) to guide; (aconsejar) to advise1 to find one's bearings* * *verb1) to guide2) orient* * *1. VT1) (=situar)orientar algo hacia o a algo — to position sth to face sth
orientaron la parabólica hacia el norte — they positioned the satellite dish to face north, they put the satellite dish facing north
la casa está orientada hacia el suroeste — the house faces south-west, the house looks south-west
2) (=enfocar) to directtenemos que orientar nuestros esfuerzos hacia un aumento de la productividad — we must direct our efforts towards improving productivity
hay que orientar las investigaciones en otro sentido — we shall have to follow a different path of enquiry
cómics orientados a un público adulto — comics oriented o targeted at adult readers
3) (=guiar) to guideme ha orientado en la materia — he has guided me through the subject, he has given me guidance about the subject
4) (Náut) [+ vela] to trim2.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) < reflector> to positionoriente la antena hacia el este — position/turn the antenna (AmE) o (BrE) aerial to face east
b) < edificio>c) (Náut) < velas> to trim2) ( encaminar)orienté mis esfuerzos hacia... — I directed my efforts toward...
una política orientada a combatir la inflación — a policy designed to fight inflation o directed at fighting inflation
3) < personas> faro/estrellas to guide; profesor/amigo to advise2.orientarse v pron1) ( ubicarse) to get one's bearings, orient oneselforientarse por las estrellas — (Náut) to steer by the stars
2)a) ( girar)b) ( inclinarse)mis hijos se orientaron hacia las ciencias — my sons went in for o opted for science
c) ( informarse) to get information* * *= gear (to/toward(s)/for), orient, orientate, give + advice on, guide, give + direction, angle, lend + direction, put + Nombre + on the right track, point + Nombre + in the right direction.Ex. Most of the main subject headings lists are geared to the alphabetical subject approach found in dictionary catalogues.Ex. Supermarket hosts have their own specialised, and often unique command languages, and have been oriented to specialist searchers.Ex. In this category the majority of programmes were found to be orientated towards information systems for business and management.Ex. She also gives valuable advice on distinguishing between the Lost Sheep and Confidence Personified.Ex. You can press F2 key at this point to take advantage of menus that will guide you through Command Search.Ex. To give direction to these physical resources, there are objectives for the project and a framework timetable.Ex. This publication seems to find particular favour in law firms, possibly because of its currency and the way it is angled towards the commercial world.Ex. Policies are guidelines that lend direction to planning and decision-making.Ex. The most natural way out is to ask the enquirer: usually he will know, or at least will be able to put the librarian on the right track.Ex. These metaphors point us in the right direction and set us off on a discussion of fiction as a symbolic structure that is to life what metaphors are to reality.----* encargado de orientar al lector = readers' adviser.* orientarse = get + Posesivo + bearings.* orientar un servicio hacia = target + service.* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) < reflector> to positionoriente la antena hacia el este — position/turn the antenna (AmE) o (BrE) aerial to face east
b) < edificio>c) (Náut) < velas> to trim2) ( encaminar)orienté mis esfuerzos hacia... — I directed my efforts toward...
una política orientada a combatir la inflación — a policy designed to fight inflation o directed at fighting inflation
3) < personas> faro/estrellas to guide; profesor/amigo to advise2.orientarse v pron1) ( ubicarse) to get one's bearings, orient oneselforientarse por las estrellas — (Náut) to steer by the stars
2)a) ( girar)b) ( inclinarse)mis hijos se orientaron hacia las ciencias — my sons went in for o opted for science
c) ( informarse) to get information* * *= gear (to/toward(s)/for), orient, orientate, give + advice on, guide, give + direction, angle, lend + direction, put + Nombre + on the right track, point + Nombre + in the right direction.Ex: Most of the main subject headings lists are geared to the alphabetical subject approach found in dictionary catalogues.
Ex: Supermarket hosts have their own specialised, and often unique command languages, and have been oriented to specialist searchers.Ex: In this category the majority of programmes were found to be orientated towards information systems for business and management.Ex: She also gives valuable advice on distinguishing between the Lost Sheep and Confidence Personified.Ex: You can press F2 key at this point to take advantage of menus that will guide you through Command Search.Ex: To give direction to these physical resources, there are objectives for the project and a framework timetable.Ex: This publication seems to find particular favour in law firms, possibly because of its currency and the way it is angled towards the commercial world.Ex: Policies are guidelines that lend direction to planning and decision-making.Ex: The most natural way out is to ask the enquirer: usually he will know, or at least will be able to put the librarian on the right track.Ex: These metaphors point us in the right direction and set us off on a discussion of fiction as a symbolic structure that is to life what metaphors are to reality.* encargado de orientar al lector = readers' adviser.* orientarse = get + Posesivo + bearings.* orientar un servicio hacia = target + service.* * *orientar [A1 ]vtA1 ‹antena/reflector› orientar algo HACIA/A algo:oriente la antena al este or hacia el este position/turn the antenna ( AmE) o ( BrE) aerial to face eastorientó el avión hacia el sur he headed the plane south2 ‹edificio›decidieron orientarlo hacia el sur they decided to build it facing southla casa está orientada al sur or hacia el sur the house faces south o is south-facing, the house has a southern aspect ( frml)3 ( Náut) ‹velas› to trimB(encaminar): orientemos nuestros esfuerzos hacia la consecución de este objetivo let us direct our efforts toward the achievement of this goaluna política orientada a combatir la inflación a policy designed to fight inflation o directed at fighting inflationC (guiar) ‹persona›1 «faro/estrellas» to guide2 «profesor/amigo» to adviseorientar a los jóvenes en la elección de una carrera to give young people guidance on their choice of a careerA (ubicarse) to get one's bearings, orient oneself, orientate oneself ( BrE); (no perderse) to find one's way aroundlos antiguos navegantes se orientaban por las estrellas in ancient times sailors steered by the starsB1(girar): plantas que se orientan hacia el sol plantas that turn toward(s) the sun2(inclinarse): las tres hermanas se orientaron hacia las ciencias the three sisters went in for o opted for science3 ( caus) (informarse) to get information* * *
orientar ( conjugate orientar) verbo transitivo
1
2 ( encaminar) ‹esfuerzos/política› to direct
3 ‹ persona›
( mostrar el camino):
orientarse verbo pronominal ( ubicarse) to get one's bearings, orient oneself;
orientar verbo transitivo
1 (un objeto) to position: compraron un terreno orientado al norte, they bought a piece of land facing north
2 (a una persona) to advise, guide
3 (indicar camino) to give directions
4 (actitud, acción, etc, hacia un fin determinado) to direct, aim
una campaña publicitaria orientada hacia los jóvenes, an advertising campaign aimed at young people
' orientar' also found in these entries:
English:
orient
- orientate
- trim
- gear
* * *♦ vt1. [dar una posición] to direct;hay que orientar el foco hacia abajo the spotlight needs to be pointed downwards;orientó la popa hacia el este he pointed the stern eastwards;mi ventana está orientada hacia el sur my window faces south o is south-facing2. [indicar una dirección] to guide;un lugareño les orientó a local pointed them in the right direction3. [aconsejar] to give advice o guidance to;necesito que me orienten sobre el mejor modelo I need some advice about the best modelorientaron las medidas a reducir la inflación the measures were aimed at reducing inflation;orientó sus investigaciones hacia la biogenética he focused his research on biogenetics* * *v/t1 ( aconsejar) advise2:orientar algo hacia algo turn sth toward sth* * *orientar vt1) : to orient, to position2) : to guide, to direct* * *orientar vb1. (telescopio, antena) to point2. (guiar a una persona) to direct / to guide3. (aconsejar a una persona) to advise -
12 oveja descarriada, la
= lost sheep, theEx. She also gives valuable advice on distinguishing between the Lost Sheep and Confidence Personified. -
13 ya
adv.1 already.ya me lo habías contado you had already told me¿llamaron o han llamado ya? have they called yet?¿habrán llegado ya? will they have arrived yet o by now?ya en 1926 as long ago as 1926Ya hemos estado aquí antes We have already been here before...2 now (ahora).bueno, yo ya me voy right, I'm off now¡ya voy! I'm coming!3 at once (inmediatamente).hay que hacer algo ya something has to be done now o at once4 right now, at once, now, right away.intj.1 right now, right away.2 that's enough.* * *ya► adverbio1 already■ ¿que ya se han casado? what! they've got married already?2 (más tarde) later3 (ahora mismo) at once, right now, straightaway■ ¡ya voy! I'm coming!4 (ahora) now■ es facilísimo, ya verás it's dead easy, you'll see■ y ya no es por el dinero... and it's not the money that matters...■ ¡ya tenemos coche nuevo! we've got the new car!■ ¡ya están aquí! they're here!■ ¡ya verás ya! just you wait!■ ¡ya está bien! enough is enough!■ ya encontrarás trabajo, ya verás como sí you'll find a job, you'll see10 (para afirmar) I know, yes■ tienes que estudiar -- ya, pero... you have to study -- I know, but...1 irónico oh yes!\ya... ya... now... now...■ ya ríe, ya llora now she laughs, now she weeps■ fantasmas que ya surgen, ya se esfuman ghosts which first appear and then vanish■ ya fueran católicos, ya protestantes whether they be Catholic or Protestantya entiendo I seeya era hora about time too¡ya está! there we are!, all done!ya nos veremos see you soonya que since, seeing that■ ya que estás aquí, quédate a cenar seeing that you're here, why don't you stay for supper?* * *adv.1) already2) now3) anymore, no longer4) later, soon•- ya que* * *1. ADV1) [con acción pasada] already¿ya has terminado? — have you finished already?
¿ya habías estado antes en Valencia? — had you been to Valencia before?
2) [con verbo en presente]a) [con una acción esperada]¿ya anda? — is she walking yet?
b) [expresando sorpresa]¿ya te vas? — are you leaving already?
c) (=ahora) now¡cállate ya! — oh, shut up!
¡ya voy! — coming!
una estrategia que empiezo a poner en marcha desde ya mismo — a strategy which I will start to adopt as of now o as of this very moment
3) [con acción futura]ya verás como todo se arregla — it'll all work out, don't you worry
4)• ya no — not any more, no longer
ya no vive aquí — he doesn't live here any more, he no longer lives here
ya no viene a visitarnos — he doesn't come to see us any more, he no longer comes to see us
Javier ya no es tan alto como su hermano — Javier isn't as tall as his brother any more, Javier is no longer as tall as his brother
5) [expresando que se ha entendido o se recuerda algo]¡ya lo sé! — I know!
-¿no te acuerdas de ella? es la hija de Ricardo -¡ah, ya! — "don't you remember her? she's Ricardo's daughter" - "oh yes, of course!"
6) [expresando acuerdo o incredulidad]ya, pero... — yes, but...
¡ya, ya! — iró yes, yes!, oh, yes!, oh, sure!
ya, y luego viste un burro volando ¿no? — iró sure, and pigs might fly!
7) [con valor enfático]pues ya gasta ¿eh? — he really does spend a lot, doesn't he?
¿una hora tardas en llegar al trabajo? pues ya está lejos ¿eh? — it takes you an hour to get to work? it must be quite some way away!
¿que no se ha casado? ya lo creo que sí — you say she hasn't got married? I think you'll find she has
es más pobre que Haití, que ya es decir — it's poorer than Haiti, and that's saying something
¡murió con 104 años, que ya es decir! — she was 104 when she died, which is no mean achievement!
pues si él no viene, ya me dirás qué hacemos — you tell me what we'll do if he doesn't come
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¡ya está! — that's it¡ya está bien! — that's (quite) enough!
¡ya me gustaría a mí poder viajar! — I wouldn't mind being able to travel either!
¡ya era hora! — about time too!
¡ya podían haber avisado de que venían! — they could have said they were coming!
¡ya puedes ir preparando el dinero! — you'd better start getting the money ready!
2. CONJ1) [uso distributivo]ya por una razón, ya por otra — whether for one reason or another
ya te vayas, ya te quedes, me es igual — whether you go or stay is all the same to me
ya dice que sí, ya dice que no — first he says yes, then he says no, one minute he says yes, the next he says no
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no ya — not onlyno ya aquí, sino en todas partes — not only here, but everywhere
debes hacerlo, no ya por los demás, sino por ti mismo también — you should do it, not just for everyone else's sake but for your own sake too
2)• ya que — (seeing) as, since
ya que no viene, iremos nosotros — (seeing) as o since she's not coming, we'll go
ya que ha dejado de llover, ¿por qué no salimos a dar una vuelta? — (seeing) as o since it's stopped raining, why don't we go for a walk?
ya que no estudia, por lo menos podía ponerse a trabajar — seeing as she isn't studying, the least she could do is get a job
* * *Iadverbio [Both the simple past ya terminé and the present perfect ya he terminado are used to refer to the recent indefinite past. The former is the preferred form in Latin America while in Spain there is a tendency to use the latter]1)a) ( en frases afirmativas o interrogativas) already¿ya te has gastado todo el dinero? — have you spent all the money already?
¿ya ha llegado Ernesto? — has Ernesto arrived yet?, did Ernesto arrive yet? (AmE)
aprietas este botón y ya está! — you press this button, and that's it!
le teníamos tanta fe y ya ves, nos ha defraudado — we had such faith in him and look what happened, he's let us down
b) ( expresando que se ha comprendido) yes, sure (colloq)dile que venga - ya, pero ¿si no quiere? — tell her to come - yes, but what if she doesn't want to?
me he pasado el día estudiando - ya, ya! — (iró) I spent the whole day studying - oh sure! (iro)
2)a) ( en frases negativas) any moreestaba muy segura pero ya no sé qué pensar — I was very sure about it, but now I don't know what to think
b)no ya... sino — not (just)... but
estamos hablando no ya de cambios sino de una total reestructuración — we are not (just) talking about changes but about a total restructuring
3) (enseguida, ahora) right nowpreparados listos ya! — on your mark(s), get set, go!
desde ya te digo que no puede ser — (esp AmL) I can tell you right now that it's not possible
ya mismo — (esp AmL) right away, straightaway (BrE)
4) ( con verbo en futuro)5) ( en comparaciones)6) ( uso enfático)¿te parece que allí se vive mejor? - ya lo creo! — do you think people live better there? - you bet! (colloq)
7)ya que — since, as
ya que estás aquí — since o as you're here
IIya que estoy, limpio éste también — while I'm at it I may as well clean this one too
ya por tierra, ya por mar — (liter) whether by land or by sea
se puede solicitar ya sea en persona o por teléfono — it can be ordered either in person or by telephone
* * *= already, by now.Ex. Some revisions have already been announced.Ex. It will be evident by now that the microcomputer market is a complex place.----* algo ya muy conocido y usado = old nag.* basta ya = enough is enough.* estar aquí ya = be upon us.* hace ya mucho tiempo que = gone are the days of.* hace ya tiempo = long since.* no ser así ya = be no longer the case.* ¡Preparados, listos, ya! = On your mark, get set, go!, ready, set, go!.* ser hora ya de que = be about time (that), be high time (that/to/for).* ser ya hora de que = it + be + well past the time for, be high time (that/to/for).* ya ¡venga ya! = on your bike!.* ya basta = enough is enough.* ya cortado en lonchas = pre-sliced [presliced].* ya cortado en rodajas = pre-sliced [presliced].* ya de por sí escaso = already-scarce.* ya en + Expresión Temporal = as far back as + Expresión Temporal.* ya en + Fecha = as early as + Fecha.* ya era hora = not a moment too soon, not a minute too soon.* ya es bastante = enough is enough.* ya es hora (de que) = it's about time (that).* ya existente = pre-existing [preexisting].* ya hace algún tiempo = for quite some time.* ya hace bastante tiempo = for quite a while now.* ya hemos hablado bastante de = so much for.* ya ir siendo hora de que = be high time (that/to/for), be about time (that).* ya + lleva + desde hace + Expresión Temporal = have + now + been + for + Expresión Temporal.* ya lo quitas, ya lo pones = burn-'em-down-build-'em-up.* ya mencionado = aforementioned.* ya no = any longer, no longer, not... anymore.* ya parte de la empresa = on board.* ya perforado = pre-drilled.* ya preparado = preformatted [pre-formatted].* ya que = as, for, since, in that, seeing that/as.* ya que estamos en ello = while we're at it.* ya sea... o... = whether... or....* ya ser hora de que = be about time (that), be high time (that/to/for).* ya tradicional = long-established.* ya usado = second-hand [secondhand].* * *Iadverbio [Both the simple past ya terminé and the present perfect ya he terminado are used to refer to the recent indefinite past. The former is the preferred form in Latin America while in Spain there is a tendency to use the latter]1)a) ( en frases afirmativas o interrogativas) already¿ya te has gastado todo el dinero? — have you spent all the money already?
¿ya ha llegado Ernesto? — has Ernesto arrived yet?, did Ernesto arrive yet? (AmE)
aprietas este botón y ya está! — you press this button, and that's it!
le teníamos tanta fe y ya ves, nos ha defraudado — we had such faith in him and look what happened, he's let us down
b) ( expresando que se ha comprendido) yes, sure (colloq)dile que venga - ya, pero ¿si no quiere? — tell her to come - yes, but what if she doesn't want to?
me he pasado el día estudiando - ya, ya! — (iró) I spent the whole day studying - oh sure! (iro)
2)a) ( en frases negativas) any moreestaba muy segura pero ya no sé qué pensar — I was very sure about it, but now I don't know what to think
b)no ya... sino — not (just)... but
estamos hablando no ya de cambios sino de una total reestructuración — we are not (just) talking about changes but about a total restructuring
3) (enseguida, ahora) right nowpreparados listos ya! — on your mark(s), get set, go!
desde ya te digo que no puede ser — (esp AmL) I can tell you right now that it's not possible
ya mismo — (esp AmL) right away, straightaway (BrE)
4) ( con verbo en futuro)5) ( en comparaciones)6) ( uso enfático)¿te parece que allí se vive mejor? - ya lo creo! — do you think people live better there? - you bet! (colloq)
7)ya que — since, as
ya que estás aquí — since o as you're here
IIya que estoy, limpio éste también — while I'm at it I may as well clean this one too
ya por tierra, ya por mar — (liter) whether by land or by sea
se puede solicitar ya sea en persona o por teléfono — it can be ordered either in person or by telephone
* * *= already, by now.Ex: Some revisions have already been announced.
Ex: It will be evident by now that the microcomputer market is a complex place.* algo ya muy conocido y usado = old nag.* basta ya = enough is enough.* estar aquí ya = be upon us.* hace ya mucho tiempo que = gone are the days of.* hace ya tiempo = long since.* no ser así ya = be no longer the case.* ¡Preparados, listos, ya! = On your mark, get set, go!, ready, set, go!.* ser hora ya de que = be about time (that), be high time (that/to/for).* ser ya hora de que = it + be + well past the time for, be high time (that/to/for).* ya ¡venga ya! = on your bike!.* ya basta = enough is enough.* ya cortado en lonchas = pre-sliced [presliced].* ya cortado en rodajas = pre-sliced [presliced].* ya de por sí escaso = already-scarce.* ya en + Expresión Temporal = as far back as + Expresión Temporal.* ya en + Fecha = as early as + Fecha.* ya era hora = not a moment too soon, not a minute too soon.* ya es bastante = enough is enough.* ya es hora (de que) = it's about time (that).* ya existente = pre-existing [preexisting].* ya hace algún tiempo = for quite some time.* ya hace bastante tiempo = for quite a while now.* ya hemos hablado bastante de = so much for.* ya ir siendo hora de que = be high time (that/to/for), be about time (that).* ya + lleva + desde hace + Expresión Temporal = have + now + been + for + Expresión Temporal.* ya lo quitas, ya lo pones = burn-'em-down-build-'em-up.* ya mencionado = aforementioned.* ya no = any longer, no longer, not... anymore.* ya parte de la empresa = on board.* ya perforado = pre-drilled.* ya preparado = preformatted [pre-formatted].* ya que = as, for, since, in that, seeing that/as.* ya que estamos en ello = while we're at it.* ya sea... o... = whether... or....* ya ser hora de que = be about time (that), be high time (that/to/for).* ya tradicional = long-established.* ya usado = second-hand [secondhand].* * *ya1[ Both the simple past ya terminé and the present perfect ya he terminado are used to refer to the recent indefinite past. The former is the preferred form in Latin America, while in Spain there is a tendency to use the latter.]A1(en frases afirmativas o interrogativas): ¿ya te has gastado todo el dinero que te di? have you spent all the money I gave you already?ya terminé I've (already) finishedya te dije que no I've already said no, I already said no¿ya ha llegado Ernesto? has Ernesto arrived yet?, did Ernesto arrive yet? ( AmE)a las nueve ya estaban durmiendo by nine o'clock they were already asleep¿ya estás molestando a tu hermana otra vez? are you bothering your sister again?ya lo sé, me lo dijo Sonia I (already) know, Sonia told meluego aprietas este botón ¡y ya está! then you press this button, and that's it! o that's that! o there you are!le teníamos tanta fe y ya ves, nos ha defraudado we had such faith in him and look what happened, he's let us down2 (expresando que se ha comprendido) yes, sure ( colloq)tú le dices que venga — ya, pero ¿si no quiere? you tell her to come — yes, but what if she doesn't want to?3(buscando acuerdo): te vas a portar bien ¿ya? you're going to be a good boy, okay? o ( BrE) aren't you?B1 (en frases negativas) any more, no longerya no trabaja aquí he doesn't work here any more, he no longer works hereese estilo de zapatos ya no se lleva nobody wears shoes like that any moreya ni siquiera me escribe he doesn't even write (to) me any more, he no longer even writes (to) meestaba muy segura pero ya no sé qué pensar I was very sure about it, but now I don't know what to thinkson las once, yo creo que ya no vienen it's eleven o'clock, I don't think they'll come nowsi perdemos este tren ya no llegamos if we miss this train we won't get there in time2no ya … sino not (just) … butestamos hablando no ya de cambios sino de una total reestructuración we are not (just) talking about changes but about a total restructuringC (enseguida, ahora) right now¡Pilar! — ¡ya voy! Pilar! — coming!¿le falta mucho a la comida? — no, ya va a estar will lunch be long? — no, it's almost readypreparados or prontos or en sus marcas, listos ¡ya! on your mark(s), get set, go!ya puedes ir despidiéndote de ese dinero you can kiss that money goodbyeeste fin de semana no sales, así que ya puedes ir haciéndote a la idea you're not going out this weekend, so you'd better start getting used to the ideadesde ya te digo que lo veo muy difícil ( esp AmL); I can tell you right now I think it's going to be pretty difficultD(expresando promesa, esperanza, amenaza): ya te contaré cuando nos veamos I'll tell you all about it next time we meetya lo entenderás cuando seas mayor you'll understand one day, when you're olderE(en comparaciones): éste es precioso, éste ya no me gusta tanto this one is beautiful, but I don't like this one so muchpintado de blanco ya es otra cosa it really does look much better painted whiteF(uso enfático): ¡ya quisiera yo! I should be so lucky!, chance would be a fine thing! ( BrE)¡ya era hora! about time (too)!ya es hora de que empieces a buscar trabajo it's (about) time you started to look for a job¡ya me tienes harta con tus quejas! I'm just about fed up with your complaining all the time!¿te parece que allí se vive mejor? — ¡ya lo creo! do you think people live better there? — you bet! ( colloq)ya me dirás or contarás qué hacía él en un sitio así what on earth he was doing in a place like that, I don't know ( colloq)Gya que since, asya que estás aquí since o as you're hereya que estoy, lo limpio por dentro también while I'm at it I may as well clean the inside tooya2ya por tierra, ya por mar ( liter); whether by land or by sease puede solicitar ya sea en persona o por teléfono it can be ordered either in person or by telephone* * *
ya adverbio Both the simple past◊ ya terminé and the present perfect ya he terminado are used to refer to the recent indefinite past. The former is the preferred form in Latin America while in Spain there is a tendency to use the latter
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◊ ¿ya te has gastado todo el dinero? have you spent all the money already?;
ya terminé I've (already) finished;
¿ya ha llegado Ernesto? has Ernesto arrived yet?, did Ernesto arrive yet? (AmE);
aprietas este botón ¡y ya está! you press this button, and that's it!
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b)◊ no ya … sino not (just) … but
3 (enseguida, ahora) right now;
ya mismo (esp AmL) right away, straightaway (BrE);
¡ya voy! coming!;
preparados listos ¡ya! on your mark(s), get set, go!
4 ( con verbo en futuro):
ya lo entenderás you'll understand one day
5 ( uso enfático):◊ ¡ya quisiera yo! I should be so lucky!;
ya era hora about time (too)!;
¡ya me tienes harta! I'm (just about) fed up with you!
6
ya que estás aquí since o as you're here
■ conjunción:◊ se puede solicitar ya sea en persona o por teléfono it can be ordered either in person or by telephone
ya
I adverbio
1 already
2 (presente) ya lo sé, I already know
ya puedes empezar, you can start now
(inmediatamente) now: decídelo ya, decide right now
3 (pasado) already: ya entonces nos conocíamos, we already knew each other
ya en 1213, as early as 1213
4 (futuro) ya veré lo que hago, I'll see
ya tendremos tiempo para hacerlo, we'll have time to do it later ➣ Ver nota en already
5 (con frases negativas) ya no lo soporto más, I can't bear him any more
ya no trabaja aquí, she no longer works here
6 (uso enfático) ya era hora, about time too
¡ya está bien!, enough is enough!
II conj ya que, since: llámale hoy, ya que mañana se irá de viaje, call him today, because tomorrow he'll be away
Como regla general, cuando ya se refiere al pasado se traduce por already: Ya lo he hecho. I've already done it. Cuando hace referencia al presente se traduce por now (ya podemos irnos, we can go now) y en el futuro se traduce por later o no se traduce: Ya hablaremos. We'll talk about it ( later).
'ya' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
abrigar
- achacosa
- achacoso
- aclimatarse
- acreditar
- adiós
- ajustar
- altura
- amañarse
- ambientarse
- antaño
- anterioridad
- avisar
- bañera
- barbaridad
- bien
- bote
- caber
- cabeza
- caer
- canción
- cara
- celo
- cerca
- colocar
- como
- coña
- constructor
- constructora
- creer
- cuento
- deber
- despedirse
- desventura
- devolución
- dicha
- dicho
- distraerse
- don
- doña
- Ecuador
- empezar
- emplazamiento
- enferma
- enfermo
- enfriar
- entrada
- entrado
- ser
- escacharrar
English:
about
- act
- act up
- advertise
- ago
- alive
- already
- antics
- any
- as
- asleep
- can
- care
- clog up
- come off
- cut out
- damage
- day
- decide
- do
- elderly
- enough
- far
- foregone
- forenamed
- format
- fuck
- gazumping
- given
- go
- go off
- gone
- have
- he's
- high
- inflammation
- it
- just
- knack
- lay off
- let up
- like
- long
- more
- move
- neither
- nervous
- no
- now
- obtainable
* * *ya♦ adv1. [en el pasado] already;ya me lo habías contado you had already told me;¿habrán llegado ya? will they have arrived yet o by now?;ya dejó de llover it has stopped raining;ya en 1926 as long ago as 19262. [expresando sorpresa] already;¿ya has vuelto? are you back already?;son las siete – ¿ya? it's seven o'clock – already?3. [en presente] now;bueno, yo ya me voy right, I'm off now;ya es hora de cenar it's time for dinner;ya eres mayor para esas cosas you're too old for that sort of thing;¡ya voy! I'm coming!4. [inmediatamente] at once;hay que hacer algo ya something has to be done now o at once;Famdesde ya right now;hay que empezar desde ya we have to start right now o away;desde ya considérate invitado consider yourself invited as of now;ya mismo right awayya no es así it's not like that any more, it's no longer like that;ya no me duele it doesn't hurt any more, it no longer hurts;para entonces ya no quedarán entradas there won't be any tickets left by thenya hablaremos we'll talk later;ya nos habremos ido we'll already have gone;ya me dirás si te gustó you can tell me later if you liked it;ya verás you'll (soon) see;ya verás cuando se enteren just wait till they find out;¡ya te agarraré yo a ti! I'll get you sooner or later!7. [con valor enfático o intensivo]ya entiendo/lo sé I understand/know;sin el uniforme ya parece otro he looks completely different without his uniform on;¡ya está! ¿ves qué fácil? that's it o there you are, see how easy it is?;¡ya no aguanto más! I can't take any more!, I've had enough!;¿es éste tu coche? – ¡ya me gustaría a mí! o [m5]¡ya quisiera yo! is this your car? – I wish! o if only!;ya podías haberlo dicho antes you could have said so before;ya puedes hacer las maletas y largarte I suggest you pack your bags and leave;¿qué haces despierto? – ya ves, que no puedo dormir what are you doing awake? – well, I can't get to sleep, you see;te matas a trabajar y, ya ves, luego se olvidan de ti you work yourself to death and then what happens…? they forget about you♦ conj1. [distributiva]ya sea por unas cosas ya sea por otras, siguen pasando hambre for one reason or another, they are still going hungry;manden sus datos ya sea por carta o por correo electrónico send in your details (either) by post or by e-mail2. [adversativa]ya no… sino…, no ya… sino… not only… but…;confían no ya en clasificarse sino en llegar a la final they are not only confident of qualifying but also of reaching the final♦ interj[indica asentimiento] right!; [indica comprensión] yes!;¡ya! no me eches más leche that's enough milk, thanks!;preparados, listos, ¡ya! ready, steady, go!, on your marks, get set, go!;Irónico¡ya, ya! sure!, yes, of course!♦ ya que loc conjsince;ya que has venido, ayúdame con esto since you're here, give me a hand with this;ya que te pones, podías hacer también la cena you could get dinner ready while you're at it;ya que eres tan listo, dime… if you're so clever o since you're so smart, tell me…* * *yaadv1 already;ya lo sé I knowya viene she’s coming now3:¿lo puede hacer? - ¡ya lo creo!; can she do it ? – you bet!;¡ya! incredulidad oh, yeah!, sure!; comprensión I know, I understand; asenso OK, sure; al terminar finished!, done!;4 en frases negativas:ya no vive aquí he doesn’t live here any more, he no longer lives here;ya no lo tengo I don’t have it any more, I no longer have it5:ya que since, as6:ya … ya … either … or …* * *ya adv1) : alreadyya terminó: she's finished already2) : now, right now¡hazlo ya!: do it now!ya mismo: right away3) : later, soonya iremos: we'll go later on4) : no longer, anymoreya no fuma: he no longer smokes¡ya lo sé!: I know!ya lo creo: of course6)no ya : not onlyno ya lloran sino gritan: they're not only crying but screaming7)ya que : now that, sinceya que sabe la verdad: now that she knows the truthya conjya... ya : whether... or, first... thenya le gusta, ya no: first he likes it, then he doesn't* * *ya1 adv1. (en general) already¿ya te vas? are you going already?2. (ahora) nowno grites, ya voy don't shout, I'm coming3. (luego) laterya no no longer / not any moreya no vive aquí she no longer lives here / she doesn't live here any moreya2 interj yes / of course -
14 enchufado
adj.plugged-in, plugged.past part.past participle of spanish verb: enchufar.* * *1→ link=enchufar enchufar► adjetivo1 familiar well-connected, with friends in the right places► nombre masculino,nombre femenino1 familiar (gen) person with friends in the right places, US wirepuller; (en la escuela) teacher's pet* * *enchufado, -a *1.SM / F [en escuela] teacher's pet; [en trabajo] well-connected person, person with pull2.ADJ* * *I- da adjetivo (fam)IIestar enchufado con... — to be well in with... (colloq)
- da masculino, femenino (fam)los enchufados — those who have jobs because they have friends in the right places
* * *I- da adjetivo (fam)IIestar enchufado con... — to be well in with... (colloq)
- da masculino, femenino (fam)los enchufados — those who have jobs because they have friends in the right places
* * *( fam):está enchufado he knows all the right people, he has friends in high placesestá muy enchufado con la profesora he's really well in with the teacher ( colloq)masculine, feminine( fam):los ascensos los obtienen los enchufados the promotions go to those who can pull a few strings o who have friends in the right places* * *
Del verbo enchufar: ( conjugate enchufar)
enchufado es:
el participio
Multiple Entries:
enchufado
enchufar
enchufado◊ -da adjetivo (fam): está enchufado he knows all the right people;
estar enchufado con … to be well in with … (colloq)
enchufar ( conjugate enchufar) verbo transitivo
1 (fam) ‹radio/televisión› to plug in
2 (fam) ‹ persona›:
enchufado,-a
I adjetivo
1 (un electrodoméstico) plugged in
2 fam (recomendado) estar enchufado, to have good connections
II m,f fam (ojo derecho, preferido) pet
enchufar verbo transitivo
1 Elec (a la red) to plug in
(poner en marcha) to turn on: enchufa el ventilador, turn the fan on
2 (dirigir un chorro de luz) to shine
(de agua) me enchufó con la manguera, he turned the hose on me
3 fam (favorecer) to pull strings for: la enchufó en la fábrica, he pulled strings to get her a job in the factory
' enchufado' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
enchufada
* * *enchufado, -a Fam♦ adj1.estar enchufado [en un puesto] = to have got one's job through connections;está enchufado, la profesora siempre le pone buenas notas he's well in with the teacher, she always gives him good marksse acaba de comprar una filmadora y está enchufado he's just bought himself a cine camera and he's like a kid with a new toy♦ nm,f= person who has got where they are through connections;el puesto se lo darán a algún enchufado they'll give the job to someone with the right connections;es el enchufado del director he got the job because he knows the manager* * *m:es un enchufado fam he has connections, he has friends in high places* * * -
15 exabrupto
m.1 sharp word or remark.2 outburst, fit, burst, sally.* * *1 sharp comment, sudden outburst\contestar con un exabrupto to snap back* * *SM1) (=ataque) broadside2) (=observación) sharp remark, cutting remark* * *masculino outburst* * *masculino outburst* * *exabrupto, ex abruptosharp remark* * *
exabrupto sustantivo masculino rebuff, brusque o harsh remark: siempre entra aquí lanzando exabruptos, she always comes in here shouting harshly
' exabrupto' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
botón
* * *exabrupto nmsharp word o remark* * *m sharp remark* * *exabrupto nm: pointed remark -
16 oveja descarriada
f.lost sheep.* * *(Bib): la oveja descarriada the lost sheep* * *(Bib): la oveja descarriada the lost sheep* * *la oveja descarriada= lost sheep, theEx: She also gives valuable advice on distinguishing between the Lost Sheep and Confidence Personified.
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17 veleidad
f.1 fickleness, capriciousness (inconstancia).2 whim, caprice (antojo, capricho).* * *1 (capricho) caprice, whim2 (inconstancia) inconstancy, fickleness* * *SF1) (=volubilidad, inconstancia) fickleness, capriciousness2) (=capricho) whim; [de humor] unpredictable mood* * *a) (volubilidad, ligereza) flightiness, ficklenessb) (RPl) ( aire de grandeza)tiene unas veleidades... — she really gives herself airs
* * *a) (volubilidad, ligereza) flightiness, ficklenessb) (RPl) ( aire de grandeza)tiene unas veleidades... — she really gives herself airs
* * *1(volubilidad, ligereza): su veleidad con los hombres her flightiness o fickleness with menveleidades de juventud youthful follies o caprices2( RPl) (aire de grandeza): tiene unas veleidades … she really gives herself airs and graces* * *
veleidad sustantivo femenino
1 caprice
2 fickleness, inconstancy
* * *veleidad nf1. [inconstancia] fickleness2. [antojo, capricho] whim* * *f fickleness* * *veleidad nf1) : fickleness2) : whim, caprice -
18 menos
adj.1 less.menos aire less airmenos manzanas fewer applesmenos… que… less/fewer… than…tiene menos experiencia que tú she has less experience than youhace menos calor que ayer it's not as hot as it was yesterdayhay dos libros de menos there are two books missingme han dado 10 euros de menos they've given me 10 euros too little2 the least.el que compró menos acciones the one who bought the fewest shareslo que menos tiempo llevó the thing that took the least timela que menos nota sacó en el examen the girl who did (the) worst o got the worst marks in the exam3 fewer.adv.1 less.menos de/que less thanson menos de las diez it's not quite ten o'clock yet2 minus (expresa resta).tres menos dos igual a uno three minus two is one3 to (con las horas). (peninsular Spanish, River Plate)son las dos menos diez it's ten to twoson menos diez it's ten to4 under.prep.1 except (for) (excepto).todo menos eso anything but that2 minus, less.m. s.&pl.minus (sign) (Mat).* * *► adjetivo1 (comparativo - en cantidad) less; (- en número) fewer2 (superlativo - de cantidad) least; (- de número) fewest► adverbio1 (comparativo - de cantidad) less; (- de número) fewer■ hay que conducir a menos de 100km/h one cannot drive over 100 km/h2 (superlativo) least3 (con horas) to4 MATEMÁTICAS minus■ cuatro menos dos, dos four minus two is two1 but, except1 (cantidad) less; (número) fewer■ esperaban a más de mil personas pero vinieron menos they were expecting over a thousand people but fewer came1 MATEMÁTICAS minus sign\a menos que unlessal menos / a lo menos at leastaún menos much lesscada vez menos less and lessdar (dinero) de menos to short-changeen menos de nada in no time at alleso es lo de menos that's the least of my worriesir a menos to go down in the worldlo menos at leastmenos da una piedra something's better than nothing¡menos mal! thank God!¡ni mucho menos! far from it!no ser para menos to be no wonderpara no ser menos so as not to be outdonepor lo menos at leastpor menos de nada for no reason at allqué menos que...... is the least somebody could do/could have donesi al menos... if only...venirse a menos to come down in the world¡ya será menos! come off it!* * *1. noun m. 2. adj.1) less, least2) fewer, fewest3. adv.1) less2) least•- por lo menos 4. prep.1) except2) minus5. pron.less, fewer* * *1. ADV1) [comparativo] less•
menos de — [con sustantivos incontables, medidas, dinero, tiempo] less than; [con sustantivos contables] fewer thanllegamos en menos de diez minutos — we got there in less than o in under ten minutes
2) [superlativo] least3)•
al menos — at least•
de menos, hay siete de menos — we're seven short, there are seven missingme dieron un paquete con medio kilo de menos — they gave me a packet which was half a kilo short o under weight
darse de menos — to underestimate o.s.
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echar de menos a algn — to miss sb•
ir a menos — to come down in the world•
lo menos diez — at least ten•
eso es lo de menos — that's the least of it•
¡menos mal! — thank goodness!¡menos mal que habéis venido! — thank goodness you've come!
•
era nada menos que un rey — he was a king, no less•
no es para menos — quite right too•
por lo menos — at least•
¡ qué menos!, -le di un euro de propina -¡qué menos! — "I tipped her a euro" - "that was the least you could do!"¿qué menos que darle las gracias? — the least we can do is say thanks!
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quedarse en menos, no se quedó en menos — he was not to be outdone•
tener a menos hacer algo — to consider it beneath o.s. to do sth•
venir a menos — to come down in the world•
y menos, no quiero verle y menos visitarle — I don't want to see him, let alone visit himcuando 2., 2), poder•
¡ ya será menos! — come off it!2. ADJ1) [comparativo] [con sustantivos incontables, medidas, dinero, tiempo] less; [con sustantivos contables] fewer•
menos... que, A tiene menos ventajas que B — A has fewer advantages than Bno soy menos hombre que él — * I'm as much of a man as he is
este es menos coche que el anterior — * this is not as good a car as the last one
•
ser menos que, ganaremos porque son menos que nosotros — we'll win because there are fewer of them than there are of us2) [superlativo] [con sustantivos incontables, medidas, dinero, tiempo] least; [con sustantivos contables] fewest3. PREP1) (=excepto) except¡todo menos eso! — anything but that!
2) (Mat) [para restar] minus, lesscinco menos dos — five minus o less two
4.CONJ5. SM1) (Mat) minus sign2)3)más 1., 2)* * *I1) ( comparativo) lessahora lo vemos menos — we don't see him so often o we don't see so much of him now
no voy a ir, y menos aún con él — I'm not going, and certainly not with him
menos (...) que: un hallazgo no menos importante que éste a find which is no less important than this one; ella menos que nadie puede criticarte she of all people is in no position to criticize you; menos (...) de less than; pesa menos de 50 kilos it weighs less than o under 50 kilos; no lo haría por menos de cien mil I wouldn't do it for less than a hundred thousand; éramos menos de diez there were fewer than ten of us; los niños de menos de 7 años children under seven; es menos peligroso de lo que tú crees — it's not as dangerous as you think
2) ( superlativo) leastIIcuando menos lo esperábamos — when we were least expecting it; para locs ver menos III 2)
adjetivo invariable1) ( comparativo) ( en cantidad) less; ( en número) feweralimentos con menos fibra/calorías — food with less fiber/fewer calories
ya hace menos frío — it's not as o so cold now
menos (...) que: tengo menos tiempo que tú I haven't as o so much time as you; menos estudiantes que el año pasado fewer students than last year; yo no soy menos que él — he's no better than me
2) ( superlativo) ( en cantidad) least; ( en número) fewestIII1)sírveme menos — don't give me so much, give me less
2) (en locs)IVde menos: me ha dado 100 pesos de menos you've given me 100 pesos too little; me has cobrado de menos you've undercharged me; lo menos (fam) at least; menos mal just as well, thank goodness; menos mal que no me oyó just as well o it's a good thing he didn't hear me; por lo menos at least; ir a menos to go downhill; ser lo de menos: eso es lo de menos, a mí lo que me preocupa es... that's the least of it, what worries me is...; la fecha es lo de menos the date is the least of our/their problems; tener a alguien en menos to feel somebody is beneath one; tener algo a menos to think something is beneath one o beneath one's dignity; venirse a menos — to come down in the world
1) ( excepto)firmaron todos menos Alonso — everybody but Alonso signed, everybody signed except o but Alonso
menos estos dos, todos están en venta — apart from o with the exception of these two, they are all for sale
tres latas de pintura, menos la que usé — three cans of paint, less what I used
2)a) (Mat) (en restas, números negativos) minusb) (Esp, RPl) ( en la hora)Vson las cinco menos diez/cuarto — it's ten to five/(a) quarter to five
masculino minus sign* * *= least, less [lesser -comp., least -sup.], minus, but, less so.Ex. Service to the whole community implies positive discrimination towards those who through social or educational deprivation are least adept at using information tools.Ex. The role of analytical entries in an online catalogue is less clear.Ex. Copies of records created by the libraries, minus local data, are added to the pool of cataloguing information available to users.Ex. Rotundas were widely used for all but the most formal texts in the fifteenth century, but fell out of fashion during the sixteenth century, surviving longest in Spain.Ex. Vellum remained popular on the continent, less so in England; while goatskin (morocco), although well established by this time for fine work, was seldom used in trade binding except for prayer books.----* al menos = at least, at the very least.* a menos que = unless, short of.* aproximadamente, más o menos = ballpark.* area menos favorecida = less favoured area.* cada vez menos = less and less.* cuando menos te lo esperes = on any given Sunday.* cuanto menos = at least, let alone, at best.* dar menos de lo debido = shortchange.* de menos del 10 por ciento = single digit, single figure.* dentro de lo malo lo menos malo = the best of a bad lot.* echar de menos = miss.* echar muchísimo de menos = be sorely missed, be sadly missed.* echar mucho de menos = be sorely missed, be sadly missed.* el último pero no el menos importante = the last but by no means least.* en todos menos en = in all but.* en un futuro más o menos cercano = in the near future, in the near future.* en un período más o menos lejano = in the near future, in the near future.* estrella venida a menos = fallen star.* figura venida a menos = fallen star.* hacerlo todo menos = stop at + nothing short of.* horas de menos aglomeración = off-peak times.* lo menos posible = as little as possible.* más o menos = more or less, of a sort, or so, of sorts, after a fashion, round about, roughly speaking, give or take.* más o menos + Adverbio = relatively + Adverbio.* más o menos cuadrado = squarish.* menos aún = let alone.* menos blandeces y más mano dura = less of the carrot, more of the stick, less of the carrot, more of the stick.* menos conocido = lesser known.* menos cultos, los = less literate, the.* menos de + Cantidad = under + Cantidad, less than + Cantidad.* menos de + Edad = on the right side of + Edad.* menos desarrollado = less developed [less-developed].* menos en = save in.* menos en el caso de que = except when.* menos favorecido = less-advantaged, less favoured [less favored].* menos hecho = rarer.* menos importante, el = least, the.* menos probable = least likely, less likely.* menos... que... = less... than....* menos rápidos, los = less fleet of foot, the.* menos sabido = lesser known.* menos usado = less used.* mucho menos = a great deal less, let alone, far less.* nada más y nada menos = as much as + Expresión Numérica.* nada más y nada menos que = in the order of + Cantidad, nothing less than.* nada más y nada menos que de = to the tune of + Cantidad.* nada más y nada menos que desde + Expresión Temporal = from as far back as + Expresión Temporal.* nada más y nada menos que + Número = as many as + Número.* nada menos que + Nombre + tan + Adjetivo + como = no less + Adjetivo + Nombre + than.* ni más ni menos = nothing more, nothing less, no more, no less.* ni mucho menos = by any stretch (of the imagination), by any means, not by a long shot.* Nombre + más o menos = Nombre + of sorts.* no ser menos que el vecino = keep up with + the Joneses.* no ser menos que los demás = keep up with + the Joneses.* pagar menos de lo que se debería = underpay.* para no ser menos = not to be outdone.* personaje venido a menos = fallen star.* por último pero no menos importante = last but not least.* región menos favorecida = less favoured region (LFR).* salir de donde menos Uno se lo espera = come out of + the woodwork.* ser menos + Adjetivo = be less of a(n) + Nombre.* ser nada más y nada menos que = be nothing less than.* signo menos (-) = minus sign (-), negative sign (-).* todo menos = everything except (for).* todos menos = everyone except, everybody except.* todos menos + Número = all but + Número.* último pero no el menos importante, el = final and not the least important, the.* venir a menos = retrench.* y cuanto mucho menos = much less.* y mucho menos = much less, least of all.* zona menos favorecida = less favoured area.* * *I1) ( comparativo) lessahora lo vemos menos — we don't see him so often o we don't see so much of him now
no voy a ir, y menos aún con él — I'm not going, and certainly not with him
menos (...) que: un hallazgo no menos importante que éste a find which is no less important than this one; ella menos que nadie puede criticarte she of all people is in no position to criticize you; menos (...) de less than; pesa menos de 50 kilos it weighs less than o under 50 kilos; no lo haría por menos de cien mil I wouldn't do it for less than a hundred thousand; éramos menos de diez there were fewer than ten of us; los niños de menos de 7 años children under seven; es menos peligroso de lo que tú crees — it's not as dangerous as you think
2) ( superlativo) leastIIcuando menos lo esperábamos — when we were least expecting it; para locs ver menos III 2)
adjetivo invariable1) ( comparativo) ( en cantidad) less; ( en número) feweralimentos con menos fibra/calorías — food with less fiber/fewer calories
ya hace menos frío — it's not as o so cold now
menos (...) que: tengo menos tiempo que tú I haven't as o so much time as you; menos estudiantes que el año pasado fewer students than last year; yo no soy menos que él — he's no better than me
2) ( superlativo) ( en cantidad) least; ( en número) fewestIII1)sírveme menos — don't give me so much, give me less
2) (en locs)IVde menos: me ha dado 100 pesos de menos you've given me 100 pesos too little; me has cobrado de menos you've undercharged me; lo menos (fam) at least; menos mal just as well, thank goodness; menos mal que no me oyó just as well o it's a good thing he didn't hear me; por lo menos at least; ir a menos to go downhill; ser lo de menos: eso es lo de menos, a mí lo que me preocupa es... that's the least of it, what worries me is...; la fecha es lo de menos the date is the least of our/their problems; tener a alguien en menos to feel somebody is beneath one; tener algo a menos to think something is beneath one o beneath one's dignity; venirse a menos — to come down in the world
1) ( excepto)firmaron todos menos Alonso — everybody but Alonso signed, everybody signed except o but Alonso
menos estos dos, todos están en venta — apart from o with the exception of these two, they are all for sale
tres latas de pintura, menos la que usé — three cans of paint, less what I used
2)a) (Mat) (en restas, números negativos) minusb) (Esp, RPl) ( en la hora)Vson las cinco menos diez/cuarto — it's ten to five/(a) quarter to five
masculino minus sign* * *= least, less [lesser -comp., least -sup.], minus, but, less so.Ex: Service to the whole community implies positive discrimination towards those who through social or educational deprivation are least adept at using information tools.
Ex: The role of analytical entries in an online catalogue is less clear.Ex: Copies of records created by the libraries, minus local data, are added to the pool of cataloguing information available to users.Ex: Rotundas were widely used for all but the most formal texts in the fifteenth century, but fell out of fashion during the sixteenth century, surviving longest in Spain.Ex: Vellum remained popular on the continent, less so in England; while goatskin (morocco), although well established by this time for fine work, was seldom used in trade binding except for prayer books.* al menos = at least, at the very least.* a menos que = unless, short of.* aproximadamente, más o menos = ballpark.* area menos favorecida = less favoured area.* cada vez menos = less and less.* cuando menos te lo esperes = on any given Sunday.* cuanto menos = at least, let alone, at best.* dar menos de lo debido = shortchange.* de menos del 10 por ciento = single digit, single figure.* dentro de lo malo lo menos malo = the best of a bad lot.* echar de menos = miss.* echar muchísimo de menos = be sorely missed, be sadly missed.* echar mucho de menos = be sorely missed, be sadly missed.* el último pero no el menos importante = the last but by no means least.* en todos menos en = in all but.* en un futuro más o menos cercano = in the near future, in the near future.* en un período más o menos lejano = in the near future, in the near future.* estrella venida a menos = fallen star.* figura venida a menos = fallen star.* hacerlo todo menos = stop at + nothing short of.* horas de menos aglomeración = off-peak times.* lo menos posible = as little as possible.* más o menos = more or less, of a sort, or so, of sorts, after a fashion, round about, roughly speaking, give or take.* más o menos + Adverbio = relatively + Adverbio.* más o menos cuadrado = squarish.* menos aún = let alone.* menos blandeces y más mano dura = less of the carrot, more of the stick, less of the carrot, more of the stick.* menos conocido = lesser known.* menos cultos, los = less literate, the.* menos de + Cantidad = under + Cantidad, less than + Cantidad.* menos de + Edad = on the right side of + Edad.* menos desarrollado = less developed [less-developed].* menos en = save in.* menos en el caso de que = except when.* menos favorecido = less-advantaged, less favoured [less favored].* menos hecho = rarer.* menos importante, el = least, the.* menos probable = least likely, less likely.* menos... que... = less... than....* menos rápidos, los = less fleet of foot, the.* menos sabido = lesser known.* menos usado = less used.* mucho menos = a great deal less, let alone, far less.* nada más y nada menos = as much as + Expresión Numérica.* nada más y nada menos que = in the order of + Cantidad, nothing less than.* nada más y nada menos que de = to the tune of + Cantidad.* nada más y nada menos que desde + Expresión Temporal = from as far back as + Expresión Temporal.* nada más y nada menos que + Número = as many as + Número.* nada menos que + Nombre + tan + Adjetivo + como = no less + Adjetivo + Nombre + than.* ni más ni menos = nothing more, nothing less, no more, no less.* ni mucho menos = by any stretch (of the imagination), by any means, not by a long shot.* Nombre + más o menos = Nombre + of sorts.* no ser menos que el vecino = keep up with + the Joneses.* no ser menos que los demás = keep up with + the Joneses.* pagar menos de lo que se debería = underpay.* para no ser menos = not to be outdone.* personaje venido a menos = fallen star.* por último pero no menos importante = last but not least.* región menos favorecida = less favoured region (LFR).* salir de donde menos Uno se lo espera = come out of + the woodwork.* ser menos + Adjetivo = be less of a(n) + Nombre.* ser nada más y nada menos que = be nothing less than.* signo menos (-) = minus sign (-), negative sign (-).* todo menos = everything except (for).* todos menos = everyone except, everybody except.* todos menos + Número = all but + Número.* último pero no el menos importante, el = final and not the least important, the.* venir a menos = retrench.* y cuanto mucho menos = much less.* y mucho menos = much less, least of all.* zona menos favorecida = less favoured area.* * *A [ Grammar notes (Spanish) ](comparativo): cada vez estudia menos she's studying less and lessquiere trabajar menos y ganar más he wants to work less and earn moreya me duele menos it doesn't hurt so much nowahora que vive en Cádiz lo vemos menos now that he's living in Cadiz we don't see him so often o we don't see so much of himeso es menos importante that's not so importantno voy a permitir que vaya, y menos aún con él I'm not going to let her go, much less with himmenos (…) QUE:un hallazgo no menos importante que éste a find which is no less important than o just as important as this oneella menos que nadie puede criticarte she of all people is in no position to criticize youno pude menos que aceptar I had to accept, it was the least I could domenos (…) DE:los niños de menos de 7 años children under sevenpesa menos de 50 kilos it weighs less than o under 50 kiloséramos menos de diez there were fewer than ten of uslo compraron por menos de nada they bought it for next to nothingno lo haría por menos de cien mil I wouldn't do it for less than a hundred thousandestá a menos de una hora de aquí it's less than an hour from herees menos peligroso de lo que tú crees it's not as dangerous as you thinkB [ Grammar notes (Spanish) ] (superlativo) leastes la menos complicada que he visto it is the least complicated one I have seenéste es el menos pesado de los dos this is the lighter of the twoes el que menos viene por aquí he's the one who comes around least (often)soy el que ha bebido menos de todos I've had less to drink than anyone, I'm the one who's had least to drinkes el que menos me gusta he's the one I like (the) leastse esfuerza lo menos posible he makes as little effort as possiblees lo menos que podía hacer por él it's the least I could do for himsucedió cuando menos lo esperábamos it happened when we were least expecting italimentos con menos fibra/calorías food with less fiber/fewer caloriesya hace menos frío it's not as o so cold nowrecibimos cada vez menos pedidos we are getting fewer and fewer orderscuesta tres veces menos it costs a third of the price o a third as muchmide medio metro menos it's half a meter shortera éste ponle dos cucharadas menos add two tablespoonfuls less to this onemenos (…) QUE:tengo menos tiempo que tú I haven't as o so much time as youmenos estudiantes que el año pasado fewer students than last yearsomos menos que ellos there are fewer of us than themno soy menos hombre que él I'm no less a man than himyo no soy menos que él he's no better than meel rincón donde hay menos luz the corner where there's least lightel partido que obtuvo menos votos the party that got (the) fewest votesesos casos son los menos cases like that are the exceptionAsírveme menos don't give me as o so muchya falta menos it won't be long nowaprobaron menos que el año pasado not so o as many passed as last year, fewer passed than last yearB ( en locs):al menos at leasta menos que unlessa menos que tú nos ayudes unless you help uscuando menos at leastde menos: me ha dado 100 pesos de menos you've given me 100 pesos too littlesiempre te da unos gramos de menos he always gives you a few grams under o too littleme has cobrado de menos you've undercharged me, you haven't charged me enoughles pagaron lo menos un millón they paid them at least a million pesosmenos mal just as wellmenos mal que no me oyó just as well o good thing o thank goodness he didn't hear menos van a dar una prórroga — ¡menos mal! they are going to give us extra time — just as well! o thank goodness for that!por lo menos at leastsi por lo menos me hubieras avisado … if you'd at least told me …había por lo menos diez mil personas there were at least ten thousand people thereir a menos to go downhillser lo de menos: eso es lo de menos, a mí lo que me preocupa es su falta de honradez that's the least of it, what worries me is his lack of integrityla fecha es lo de menos the date is the least of our/their problemstener a algn en menos to feel sb is beneath onetener algo a menos to think sth is beneath one o beneath one's dignityvenirse a menos to come down in the worldun aristócrata venido a menos an aristocrat who has come down in the world o who has fallen on hard timesun hotel/barrio venido a menoss a rundown hotel/neighborhood*A(excepto): firmaron todos menos Alonso everybody but Alonso signed, everybody signed except o but Alonsomenos estos dos, todos están en venta apart from o with the exception of these two, they are all for saletres latas de pintura, menos la que usé para la puerta three cans of paint, less what I used on the doorB8-15=-7 read as: ocho menos quince (es) igual (a) menos siete eight minus fifteen equals o is minus seven2(Esp, RPI) (en la hora) [ Vocabulary notes (Spanish) ] son las ocho menos diez/cuarto it's ten to eight/(a) quarter to eight¿tienes hora? — menos veinte do you have the time? — it's twenty tominus sign* * *
menos adverbio
1 ( comparativo) less;
ya me duele menos it hurts less now;
ahora lo vemos menos we don't see him so often now, we don't see so much of him now;
pesa menos de 50 kilos it weighs less than o under 50 kilos;
éramos menos de diez there were fewer than ten of us;
los niños de menos de 7 años children under seven
2 ( superlativo) least;
el que menos me gusta the one I like (the) least;
se esfuerza lo menos posible he makes as little effort as possible;
cuando menos lo esperaba when I was least expecting it
■ adjetivo invariable
1 ( comparativo) ( en cantidad) less;
( en número) fewer;◊ alimentos con menos fibra/calorías food with less fiber/fewer calories;
hay menos errores there are fewer mistakes;
mide medio metro menos it's half a meter shorter;
menos estudiantes que el año pasado fewer students than last year;
tengo menos tiempo que tú I haven't as o so much time as you
2 ( superlativo) ( en cantidad) least;
( en número) fewest;
el que obtuvo menos votos the one who got (the) fewest votes
■ pronombre
1 ( en cantidad) less;
( en número) fewer;
ya falta menos it won't be long now
2 ( en locs)
a menos que unless;
cuando menos at least;
de menos: me dió 100 pesos de menos he gave me 100 pesos too little;
me cobró de menos he undercharged me;
lo menos the least;
menos mal just as well, thank goodness;
por lo menos at least;
eso es lo de menos that's the least of my (o our etc) problems
■ preposición
1 ( excepto):◊ todos menos Alonso everybody except o but Alonso;
menos estos dos, … apart from o with the exception of these two, …;
tres latas de pintura, menos la que usé para la puerta three cans of paint, less what I used on the door
2
b) (Esp, RPl) ( en la hora):◊ son las cinco menos diez/cuarto it's ten to five/(a) quarter to five;
son menos veinte it's twenty to
menos
I adverbio
1 (en menor cantidad, grado) (con no contable) less: ayer me dolía menos, it hurt less yesterday
había menos de treinta personas, there were less than thirty people
es menos importante de lo que crees, it's less important than you think
tengo menos fuerza que antes, I have less strength than before
(con contable) fewer: mi casa tiene menos habitaciones, my house has fewer rooms
2 (superlativo) least: es el menos indicado para opinar, he's the worst person to judge
3 (sobre todo) no pienso discutir, y menos contigo, I don't want to argue, especially with you
II preposición
1 but, except: vinieron todos menos uno, they all came but one
2 Mat minus: siete menos dos, seven minus two
♦ Locuciones: eso es lo de menos, that's the least of it
a menos que, unless
al o por lo menos, at least
cada vez menos, less and less
¡menos mal!, thank goodness!
nada menos que, no less o no fewer than
no ser para menos, to be the least one could do: me invitó a cenar, ¡y no era para menos!, he invited me to dinner, which was the least he could do!
venir a menos, to lose rank, fortune or position
' menos' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
aliviar
- añorar
- cachondeo
- cada
- cantar
- contratación
- cuando
- echar
- esquivar
- estar
- extrañar
- gallo
- hipar
- historiada
- historiado
- indicada
- indicado
- infarto
- los
- mal
- más
- mucha
- mucho
- pensar
- piedra
- programa
- recochineo
- salva
- salvo
- signo
- siquiera
- su
- tan
- todavía
- vez
- cinco
- costumbre
- cuanto
- cuarto
- de
- día
- enfado
- enojo
- entre
- esperar
- estofado
- mientras
- mirar
- momento
- nada
English:
about
- absent
- agree
- alone
- anything
- anywhere
- appreciate
- at
- averse
- barring
- besides
- billion
- blind
- blue
- border
- but
- cackle
- chalk
- circuitous
- conscious
- delay
- far
- ferment
- few
- god
- good
- if
- job
- just
- last
- least
- less
- let
- let up
- mind
- minus
- minus sign
- minute
- miss
- more
- nothing
- nowadays
- of
- opposed
- or
- pretty
- put down
- rate
- recollect
- remain
* * *♦ adj inv1. [comparativo] [cantidad] less;[número] fewer;menos aire less air;menos manzanas fewer apples;menos… que… less/fewer… than…;tiene menos experiencia que tú she has less experience than you;vino menos gente que otras veces there were fewer people there than on other occasions;hace menos calor que ayer it's not as hot as it was yesterday;colócate a menos distancia stand closer;eran menos pero mejor preparadas there were fewer of them, but they were better prepared2. [superlativo] [cantidad] the least;[número] the fewest;el que compró menos libros the one who bought the fewest books;lo que menos tiempo llevó the thing that took the least time;la que menos nota sacó en el examen the girl who did (the) worst o got the worst Br marks o US grades in the exames menos hombre que tú he's less of a man than you are♦ adv1. [comparativo] less;a mí échame un poco menos give me a bit less;ahora con el bebé salen menos they go out less now they've got the baby;últimamente trabajo menos I haven't been working as o so much recently;estás menos gordo you're not as o so fat;¿a cien? no, íbamos menos rápido a hundred km/h? no, we weren't going as fast as that;menos de/que less than;Pepe es menos alto (que tú) Pepe isn't as tall (as you);Pepe es menos ambicioso (que tú) Pepe isn't as ambitious (as you), Pepe is less ambitious (than you);este vino me gusta menos (que el otro) I don't like this wine as much (as the other one), I like this wine less (than the other one);son menos de las diez it's not quite ten o'clock yet;es difícil encontrar alquileres de o [m5]por menos de 50.000 it's hard to find a place to rent for less than o under 50,000;tardamos menos de lo esperado we took less time than expected, it didn't take us as long as we expected;es menos complicado de lo que parece it's not as complicated as it seems, it's less complicated than it seems2. [superlativo]el/la/lo menos the least;ella es la menos adecuada para el cargo she's the least suitable person for the job;el menos preparado de todos/de la clase the least well trained of everyone/in the class;el menos preparado de los dos the less well trained of the two;la que menos trabaja the person o one who works (the) least;aquí es donde menos me duele this is where it hurts (the) least;él es el menos indicado para criticar he's the last person who should be criticizing;es lo menos que puedo hacer it's the least I can do;era lo menos que te podía pasar it was the least you could expect;debió costar lo menos un millón it must have cost at least a million;había algunas manzanas podridas, pero eran las menos some of the apples were rotten, but only a very few3. [indica resta] minus;tres menos dos igual a uno three minus two is one4. Esp, RP [con las horas] to;son las dos menos diez it's ten to two;son menos diez it's ten to5. Compir a menos [fiebre, lluvia] to die down;[delincuencia] to drop;¡menos mal! just as well!, thank God!;menos mal que llevo rueda de repuesto/que no te pasó nada thank God I've got a spare wheel/(that) nothing happened to you;nada menos (que) no less (than);le recibió nada menos que el Papa he was received by none other than the Pope;no es para menos not without (good) reason;no pude por menos que reírme I had to laugh;venir a menos [negocio] to go downhill;[persona] to go down in the world;no pienso montar y menos si conduces o Am [m5] manejas tú I've no intention of getting in, much less so if you're driving;hacer de menos a alguien to snub sb♦ pronhabía menos que el año pasado there were fewer than the previous year;ya queda menos it's not so far to go now♦ nm invMat minus (sign)♦ prep[excepto] except (for);todo menos eso anything but that;vinieron todos menos él everyone came except (for) o but him;menos el café, todo está incluido en el precio everything except the coffee is included in the price♦ al menos loc conjat least;costará al menos tres millones it will cost at least three million;dame al menos una hora para prepararme give me at least an hour to get ready♦ a menos que loc conjunless;no iré a menos que me acompañes I won't go unless you come with me♦ de menos loc advhay dos libros de menos there are two books missing;me han dado 80 céntimos de menos they've given me 80 cents too little, they've short-changed me by 80 cents;eso es lo de menos that's the least of it♦ por lo menos loc advat least;por lo menos pide perdón you at least ought to apologize* * *I adj1 en cantidad less;cien dólares de menos 100 dollars short, 100 dollars too little;hay cinco calcetines de menos we are five socks short2 en número fewerII adves menos guapa que Ana she is not as pretty as Ana2 sup: en cantidad least;al menos, por lo menos at least3 MAT minus;tres menos dos three minus twoIV:a menos que unless;todos menos yo everyone but o except me;echar de menos miss;tener a alguien en menos look down on s.o.;eso es lo de menos that’s the least of it;ir a menos come down in the world;ni mucho menos far from it;no es para menos quite right too;son las dos menos diez it’s ten of two, Br it’s ten to two* * *menos adv1) : lessllueve menos en agosto: it rains less in August2) : leastel coche menos caro: the least expensive car3)menos de : less than, fewer thanmenos adj1) : less, fewertengo más trabajo y menos tiempo: I have more work and less time2) : least, fewestla clase que tiene menos estudiantes: the class that has the fewest studentsmenos prep1) salvo, excepto: except2) : minusquince menos cuatro son once: fifteen minus four is elevenmenos pron1) : less, fewerno deberías aceptar menos: you shouldn't accept less2)al menos orpor lo menos : at least3)a menos que : unless* * *menos1 adv1. (comparativo) less2. (con nombres contables) fewer3. (superlativo) least4. (excepto) except5. (con la hora) to6. (en matemáticas) minusmenos2 n minus sign -
19 Papa
f.potato. (especially Latin American Spanish)papas fritas chips (de sartén) (British), (French) fries; (United States) crisps (de bolsa) (British), (potato) chips (United States)pres.indicat.3rd person singular (él/ella/ello) present indicative of spanish verb: papar.imperat.2nd person singular (tú) Imperative of Spanish verb: papar.* * *1 (patata) potato\ni papa not a thingno saber ni papa familiar not to have a clue————————1 familiar dad2 el Papa the Pope\Papa Noel Father Christmas, Santa Claus* * *noun m.* * *ISM (Rel) popeIISF1) esp LAm (=patata) potatoni papa * —
papas colchas — CAm crisps, potato chips (EEUU)
papas fritas — chips, French fries (EEUU)
2) Méx * (=mentira) fib *3) Cono Sur * (=golpe) bash *4) Caribe * (=trabajo fácil) soft job *IIIADJ INV Cono Sur * jolly good *, first-rate* * *Imasculino popeII1) (esp AmL) (Bot) potatoni papa — (fam) not a thing
ser una papa — (RPl fam) persona to be a dead loss (colloq); tarea to be a piece of cake (colloq), to be a cinch (colloq)
2) (AmL fam) ( comida) foodganarse la papa — (Col) to earn a living o (colloq) a crust
3) (Chi, Méx fam) ( mentira) fib (colloq)4) (CS fam) ( agujero) hole5) (Chi) ( bulbo) bulb* * *= pope, daddy, dad, papa.Ex. The choice of entry for chiefs of state is the same as that for works by popes or other high ecclesiastical officials.Ex. The article is entitled 'Mommy! Daddy! Read to me!'.Ex. Tuan is his new father figure after his real dad sadly died after being poorly for a long time.Ex. I had intended to walk him to his classroom, but before I could follow him through the double doors, he said, 'I can take it from here, Papa'.----* no entender ni una papa de = can't make head(s) or tail(s) of.* Papa, el = Pope, the.* papá estado = nanny state.* Papá Noel = Father Christmas.* * *Imasculino popeII1) (esp AmL) (Bot) potatoni papa — (fam) not a thing
ser una papa — (RPl fam) persona to be a dead loss (colloq); tarea to be a piece of cake (colloq), to be a cinch (colloq)
2) (AmL fam) ( comida) foodganarse la papa — (Col) to earn a living o (colloq) a crust
3) (Chi, Méx fam) ( mentira) fib (colloq)4) (CS fam) ( agujero) hole5) (Chi) ( bulbo) bulb* * *el Papa= Pope, theEx: The author presents a semiological analysis of two mural paintings by Giotto depicting the Pope's approval of the Franciscan order.
= pope, daddy, dad, papa.Ex: The choice of entry for chiefs of state is the same as that for works by popes or other high ecclesiastical officials.
Ex: The article is entitled 'Mommy! Daddy! Read to me!'.Ex: Tuan is his new father figure after his real dad sadly died after being poorly for a long time.Ex: I had intended to walk him to his classroom, but before I could follow him through the double doors, he said, 'I can take it from here, Papa'.* no entender ni una papa de = can't make head(s) or tail(s) of.* Papa, el = Pope, the.* papá estado = nanny state.* Papá Noel = Father Christmas.* * *papa1popeSu Santidad el Papa His Holiness the Popepapa2no sé/no entiendo ni papa de mecánica I haven't a clue about mechanics ( colloq), I don't know a thing about mechanicsCompuestos:feminine hot potatoel bebé no se ha comido la papa the baby hasn't eaten his foodle da cuatro papas diarias ( Chi); she gives him four feeds a day* * *
Multiple Entries:
papa
papá
papa 1 sustantivo masculino
pope;
papa 2 sustantivo femenino (esp AmL) (Bot) potato;
papá caliente hot potato;
papá dulce (AmL) sweet potato;
papás fritas (esp AmL) ( de paquete) potato chips (AmE) o (BrE) crisps (pl);
( de cocina) French fries (pl) (AmE), chips (pl) (BrE);◊ ni papá (fam) not a thing;
no sé ni papá de coches I haven't a clue about cars (colloq)
papá sustantivo masculino (pl -pás) (fam) daddy (colloq), pop (AmE colloq);
mis papás (AmL) my parents, my mom and dad (AmE), my mum and dad (BrE colloq);
Ppapá Noel Santa Claus, Father Christmas
papa 3 sustantivo masculino
1 Rel el Papa, the Pope
2 familiar dad, daddy
papa 1 f LAm potato
papa 2 sustantivo femenino mush, pulp
(para un niño pequeño) baby food: tengo que darle la papa al niño, I've got to feed the baby
♦ Locuciones: familiar no entender/ver ni papa, not to understand a word o not to see a thing
papá m fam dad, daddy
' papá' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
entender
- fumata blanca
- hijo
- jerarquía
- lección
- papa
- papista
- rincón
- santidad
- tata
- asado
- asar
- cáscara
- chip
- chuño
- decir
- enterarse
- júnior
- papi
- peladura
- piel
- viejo
English:
dad
- daddy
- Father Christmas
- pop
- pope
- bake
- bulb
- chip
- cinch
- crisp
- croquette
- father
- mileage
- pa
- papa
- poppa
- potato
- Santa Claus
- spud
- turn
* * *papa1 nmpope;el Papa Juan Pablo II Pope John Paul IIFam el papa negro the black pope [the head of the Jesuit order]papa2 nfFamni papa: no saber ni papa not to have a clue;Famno entendí ni papa I didn't understand a word;Ven Famponerse/estar las papas duras: se estan poniendo las papas duras the going is getting tough;Am Fam Humquítate la papa de la boca speak clearly;RP Famser una papa [ser muy fácil] to be a cinch, to be a pushover;Ven Fam Esp papas bravas = sautéed potatoes served with spicy tomato sauce; Urug papas chip Br crisps, US (potato) chips; Am papa dulce sweet potato; Am papas fritas [de sartén] Br chips, US (French) fries; [de bolsa] Br crisps, US (potato) chips; RP Famser un/una papa frita to be a Br wally o US goofball;papa nueva new potato;papa temprana new potatocómete toda la papa eat up all your food* * *m Pope* * *1) : dad, pop2) papás nmpl: parents, folkspapa nm: popepapa nf1) : potato2)papa dulce : sweet potato3)papas fritas : potato chips, french fries4)* * *Papa n Pope -
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Indexing can thus be achieved at a detailed level, with often many terms per document, with almost no indexing effort.Ex. Accessibility to the documents stored in files is an important factor, so the physical storage is important.----* a + Adjetivo + escala = on a + Adjetivo + scale.* a alguna parte = someplace.* a alta presión = high-pressured, high-pressure.* a altas horas de la noche = late at night.* a ambas orillas del Atlántico = on both sides of the ocean, on both sides of the Atlantic.* a ambos lados de = on either side of.* a ambos lados del Altántico = on both sides of the ocean, on both sides of the Atlantic.* a ambos lados de + Lugar = on both sides of + Lugar.* a años luz de = light years away from.* a bajas temperaturas = at low temperature.* a bajo coste = low-cost.* a bajo costo = low-cost.* a bajo nivel = low-level.* a bajo precio = lower-cost, at a low price, on the cheap.* a base de = in the form of, on a diet of.* a base de carne = meaty [meatier -comp., meatiest -sup.].* a base de cometer errores = the hard way.* a base de errores = the hard way.* a boca de jarro = at close range.* a bocajarro = point blank.* a bombo y platillo = fanfare, with a bang.* a bordo = aboard, on board ship.* a bordo de = aboard, onboard.* a bordo de un barco = shipboard, on board ship.* a buen recaudo = in a safe place, in safekeeping.* a caballo = on horseback, astride.* a caballo entre = astride... and..., midway between.* a caballo entre... y... = half way between... and....* a caballo regalado no se le mira el diente = never look a gift horse in the mouth.* a cada rato = every so often, every now and then, every now and again, every once in a while.* a cambio = in return.* a cambio de = in exchange for, in return for.* a cambio de nada = for nothing.* a cántaros = cats and dogs.* a cargo = in the saddle.* a cargo (de) = charged with, in charge (of), at the helm (of).* a cargo de Alguien = under supervision.* a cargo de las riendas = in the saddle.* a cargo del ayuntamiento = local authority-run.* a cargo del gobierno = government-operated, government-run.* a cargo de una sola persona = one-man band.* a cargo de voluntarios = volunteer-run.* a chorros = profusely.* a ciegas = blindfold, blindly, blindfolded, in the dark.* a ciencia cierta = for sure, for certain.* a cierta distancia = some distance away.* a cierta distancia de = off.* a cierta distancia de la costa = offshore.* a cierta distancia del litoral = offshore.* a cobro revertido = reverse charges.* a color = multi-colour [multi-color -USA].* a comienzos de + Expresión Temporal = early + Expresión Temporal, the.* a comienzos de + Fecha = in the early + Fecha, in the early part of + Fecha.* a comienzos de + Período de Tiempo = by the turn of + Período de Tiempo, at the turn of + Período de Tiempo.* a conciencia = deliberately, wilfully [willfully, -USA], by design, on purpose.* a condición de que + Subjuntivo = provided (that), providing (that), as long as.* a contenido enriquecido = content-enriched.* a continuación = next, then, in the following, herewith.* a continuación se enumeran = given below.* a contracorriente = against the grain.* a contraluz = against the light.* a contrapelo = against the grain, against the nap.* a coro = with one voice, in unison.* a corto plazo = before very long, short term [short-term], in the short run, short-range, at short notice, in the short term, short-run.* a costa de = at the cost of, at the expense of, at + Nombre's + expense, at cost of.* a costa de mucho = at (a) great expense.* a costa de otro = at someone else's expense.* a costa de otros = at other people's expense.* a criterio de = at the discretion of.* a cualquier hora = anytime, around the clock.* a cualquier hora del día o de la noche = at any hour of the day or night, at any time of the day or night.* a cualquier precio = at any cost, at all costs, at any price.* a cuatro aguas = hipped.* a cuatro patas = on all fours, on four legs.* a cuenta de = at the expense of.* a cuenta de la empresa = at company expense.* a cuenta de otro = at someone else's expense.* a cuenta de otros = at other people's expense.* a cuenta propia = at + Posesivo + expense, at + Posesivo + own expense.* a cuerpo de rey = the lap of luxury.* a cuestas = in tow.* a decir de todos = by all accounts.* a decir verdad = to tell the truth, if the truth be known, if the truth be told, in all truth, in truth, fact is, the fact is (that), to be fair.* a decir verdad... = the fact of the matter is that....* a demanda = pro re nata.* a deshora(s) = at odd times, out of hours.* a día de hoy = as of today.* a diario = every day.* a diestro y siniestro = like there's no tomorrow.* a dieta = on a diet.* a diferencia de = apart from, as opposed to, in contradistinction to, as contrasted with, in contrast (to/with), quite apart from, in sharp contrast (with).* a diferencia de + Nombre = unlike + Nombre.* a diferentes niveles = multi-tiered [multitiered], multi-tier [multitier].* a discreción = at will, no holds barred.* a disgusto = unwillingly, reluctantly.* a disposición de = at the disposal of.* a distancia = remote, remotely, distantly.* a doble espacio = double-spaced.* a domicilio = domiciliary.* ¿a dónde se dirige(n)...? = whither?.* ¿a dónde va(n)...? = whither?.* ¿a dónde vas? = quo vadis, whither thou goest.* a dos niveles = two-tier.* a dos velas = skint, penniless, broke.* a duras penas = with great difficulty.* a efectos de = in terms of, for the purpose of + Nombre.* a efectos prácticos = to all intents and purposes, for all practical purposes, for all intents and purposes, to all intents.* a él = him.* a ellos = them.* a escala = drawn-to-scale.* a escala industrial = on an industrial scale, industrial-scale.* a escala mundial = globally, on a global scale.* a escala natural = full-scale.* a escondidas = by stealth, stealthily, furtively, on the quiet, on the sly.* a eso = thereto.* a espaldas de = out of sight of.* a estas alturas = by now.* a este fin = to this end.* a este paso = at this rate.* a este respecto = in this respect.* a este ritmo = at this rate.* a estrenar = brand new.* a examen = under the microscope.* a excepción de = barring, except for, excepting, other than, with the exception of, short of.* a excepción de que = except that.* a excepción de uno = with one exception.* a expensas de = at the expense of, at + Nombre's + expense.* a expensas de otro = at someone else's expense.* a expensas de otros = at other people's expense.* a + Expresión Temporal = as of + Expresión Temporal.* a falta de = for want of, in the absence of, in default of, for lack of, short of.* a favor = in favour.* a favor de = in favour of.* a favor de la decisión personal sobre el aborto = pro-choice.* a favor de la esclavitud = pro-slavery.* a favor de la raza negra = pro-black [problack].* a favor de la vida humana = pro-life.* a favor y en contra = pro and con.* a + Fecha = as per + Fecha.* a finales de = by the end of, at the close of + Expresión Temporal.* a finales de + Expresión Temporal = as of late + Expresión Temporal, at the end of + Expresión Temporal, by the close of + Expresión Temporal.* a finales de + Fecha = in the late + Fecha, in late + Fecha.* a finales de los + Década = late + Década, the.* a finales del + Siglo = late + Siglo, late period of + Siglo.* a fin de cuentas = at the end of the day, in the end, in the final count, in the grand scheme of things, when all is said and done, after all is said and done.* a fondo = fully, thoroughly, full-scale.* a fondo perdido = non-refundable.* ¡a freír espárragos! = on your bike!.* a fuerza de = by dint of.* a fuerza de cometer errores = the hard way.* a fuerza de errores = the hard way.* a gas = gas-powered.* a gatas = on all fours.* a grandes rasgos = broadly, rough draft.* a granel = in bulk.* a gran escala = large scale [large-scale], massive, on a wide scale, high-volume, wide-scale, on a broad scale, in a big way, on a grand scale.* a gran velocidad = at great speed.* a grito limpio = at the top of + Posesivo + voice.* a grito pelado = at the top of + Posesivo + voice.* a gritos = vociferously.* a groso modo = crudely.* a grosso modo = roughly, rough draft.* a gusto = at ease, at leisure.* a gusto de = to the liking of, at the pleasure of.* a horcajadas = astride.* a hurtadillas = surreptitiously, by stealth, stealthily, furtively, on the sly.* a imitación de lo clásico = classicising [classicizing, -USA], classicised [classicized, -USA].* a iniciativa de = at the initiative of.* a iniciativas del gobierno = government-led.* a instancia de = at the urging of.* a instancias de = at the instigation of, at the behest of, under the auspices of.* a intervalos = at intervals.* a intervalos + Adjetivo = at + Adjetivo + intervals.* a intervalos semanales = at weekly intervals.* a invitación de = at the invitation of.* a jabón = soapy [soapier -comp., soapiest -sup.].* a juicio = on trial.* a juicio público = in the public eye.* a juzgar por = to judge by, judging by, judging from.* a la acuarela = water-coloured [water-colored, -USA].* a la alcaldía = mayoral.* a la altura de = of the stature of, equal to.* a la altura de la cintura = waist high, waist deep.* a la altura de la rodilla = knee-high.* a la altura de los hombros = shoulder-high.* a la anchura de los hombros = shoulder-width.* a la anochecida = at nightfall.* a la antigua = old-style.* a la antigua usanza = old-style.* a la atención de = c/o (care of).* a la baja = on the wane.* a la brasa = grilled.* a la buena de Dios = out in the cold.* a la cabeza de = in the forefront of/in.* a la caída de la noche = at nightfall, at twilight.* a la caída de la tarde = at twilight.* a la carta = a la carte.* a la defensiva = on the defensive.* a la derecha = at the right.* a la derecha de = on the right side of, on the right-hand side of.* a la deriva = rudderless.* a la discreción de = at the discretion of.* a la disposición de Alguien = at + Posesivo + disposal.* a la expectativa de = on the lookout for, on the alert for.* a la + Expresión Temporal = a + Expresión Temporal.* a la fuerza = forcefully, of necessity, forcibly, compulsorily.* a la fuga = on the run, on the lam.* a la hora de + Infinitivo = when it came to + Gerundio, when it comes to + Gerundio.* a la hora de la verdad = when push comes to shove, if it comes to the crunch, when it comes to the crunch, when the worst comes to the worst, if the worst comes to the worst, when the crunch comes to the crunch, if the crunch comes to the crunch.* a la hora del café = at coffee.* a la intemperie = in the open, exposed.* a la inversa = mirror-fashion, mirror image, in reverse.* a la izquierda = at the left.* a la larga = in the long term, over the long term, in the end, eventually, for the long pull, over a period of time, over the long haul, in the far term, ultimately, by and by.* a la ligera = lightly.* a la luz de = in light of, in the light of.* a la luz de la luna = by moonlight, in the moonlight, moonlit.* a la luz de las estrellas = by starlight.* a la luz de las velas = by candlelight, candlelight, candlelit.* a la luz del día = in the light of day.* a la luz de una lámpara de gas = by gaslight.* a la mano de = available at the fingertips of.* a la misma altura que = in the same league as.* a la moda = trendy [trendier -comp., trendiest -sup.].* a la onda = in the know.* a la opinión pública = in the public eye.* a la par = in concert, in tandem, neck and neck, in a tandem fashion, in parallel.* a la par que = in tandem with, hand in hand (with), as the same time as.* a la parrilla = grilled, on the grill.* a la perfección = superbly.* a la plancha = griddled, on the griddle, on the hotplate.* a largo plazo = in the long term, over the long term, long-range, in the long run, long-term, over the long run, over the long haul, long-run, in the far term, far-term.* a la salida = on the way out.* a la sazón = at that time.* a las doce del mediodía = at high noon.* a la semana = a week, per week.* a las mil maravillas = marvellously [marvelously, -USA], famously, like a house on fire.* a la sombra de = in the shadow of.* a las puertas de = on the threshold of.* a la última = hip [hipper -comp., hippest -sup.], on the fast track, hipped.* a la vanguardia = on the cutting edge, on the leading edge, in the fast lane, on the fast track, at the leading edge, on the bleeding edge.* a la vanguardia de = in the vanguard of, at the forefront of, in the forefront of/in, at the vanguard of.* a la velocidad de la luz = at the speed of light.* a la velocidad del rayo = at the speed of lightning.* a la velocidad del sonido = at the speed of sound.* a la venta = on release.* a la vez = at once, at one time, at similar times, at the same time, concurrently, side-by-side, simultaneously, at the same instant, in parallel, in tandem, at the one time, in a tandem fashion, at a time, in unison.* a la vez que = hand in hand (with), cum, in conjunction with, in unison with.* a la vista = in sight, within sight.* a la vista de = in light of, in the light of.* a la vuelta de = on the return leg of.* a la zaga = not far behind, in tow.* al azar = lucky draw, lucky dip.* al extremo norte = northernmost.* al extremo oeste = westernmost.* al hacer esto = in doing so.* al norte del estado = upstate.* a lo extremo = to the extreme.* a lo grande = in a big way, big time, grandly, on a grand scale.* a lo hecho, pecho = no use crying over spilt/spilled milk, you've made your bed, now you must lie in it!.* a lo largo de = along, down, throughout.* a lo largo de + Expresión Temporal = sometime + Expresión Temporal.* a lo largo de la historia = over time.* a lo largo de la ruta = along the way.* a lo largo del tiempo = longitudinal, longitudinally.* a lo largo de todo = the entire length of.* a lo largo y ancho del país = countrywide [country-wide].* a lo largo y ancho de + Lugar = up and down + Lugar.* a lo lejos = in the distance.* a lo loco = helter-skelter, like there's no tomorrow.* a lo máximo = at best, at most, at the most.* a lo mejor = perhaps.* a lo que salga = come what may.* a los ojos de = in the eyes of.* a lo sumo = at best, at most, at the most.* al otro lado del atlántico = across the pond.* al otro lado del charco = across the pond.* al otro lado del océano = across the pond.* a lo zombi = zombielike.* a mano = by hand, manually, nearby [near-by], handy, within reach, within easy reach.* a mano alzada = by a show of hands.* a mano derecha de = on the right side of, on the right-hand side of.* a manojos = by the handful.* a manos de = at the hands of.* a marchas forzadas = in a rush, against the clock.* a mares = cats and dogs.* a más largo plazo = longer-term.* a más..., más... = the + Comparativo..., the + Comparativo....* a más tardar = at the latest.* a mata caballo = in a hurry, hurried, hurriedly, helter-skelter.* a media asta = at half-mast, at half staff.* a mediados de = in the middle decades of.* a mediados de + Fecha = in the mid + Fecha.* a mediados de semana = midweek.* a media jornada = half-time [half time].* a media mañana = mid-morning.* a medianoche = at midnight.* a medias = half-hearted [halfhearted], qualified.* a medias entre... y... = betwixt and between.* a medida = custom, bespoke.* a medida que + avanzar + el año = as the year + wear on.* a medida que + avanzar + el día = as the day + wear on.* a medida que pasaba el tiempo = as time passed (by), as time went by.* a medida que pasa el tiempo = as time passes (by).* a medida que pasa + Expresión Temporal = as + Expresión Temporal + go by.* a medida que + pasar + el año = as the year + wear on.* a medida que + pasar + el día = as the day + wear on.* a medida que se necesite = on demand, on request, as required.* a medida que + transcurrir + el año = as the year + wear on.* a medida que + transcurrir + el día = as the day + wear on.* a medio abrir = half-opened.* a medio camino = halfway [half-way/half way].* a medio comprender = half-understood.* a medio formar = half-formed.* a medio fuego = medium heat.* a medio hacer = halfway done, half done.* a medio plazo = medium-term, near-term, in the medium term, in the mid-term, mid-term [midterm].* a medio rimar = half-rhymed.* a medio vestir = half dressed.* a menor escala = at a reduced rate.* a menos que = unless, short of.* a menudo = oftentimes [often times], ofttimes [oft-times].* a merced de = at the mercy of.* a mí = me.* a mi entender = to my mind.* a mi modo de ver = in my books.* a mi parecer = to my mind, methinks, in my books.* a mitad de = half way through, halfway through.* a mitad de camino = halfway [half-way/half way].* a mitad de camino entre... y... = midway between, half way between... and....* a mitad de camino entre... y... = astride... and....* a mitad de precio = at half price.* a mí también me gustaría tener la misma oportunidad = turnabout is fair play.* a modo de = by way of, in the vein of, as a kind of.* a modo de aclaración = in parenthesis, on a sidenote.* a modo de advertencia = cautionary.* a modo de ejemplo = by way of illustration.* a modo de explicación = parenthetically.* a modo de ilustración = by way of illustration.* a modo de inciso = in passing, by the way of (a) digression.* a modo de paréntesis = parenthetical.* a modo de prólogo = prefatory.* a modo de resumen = wrap-up.* a mogollón = aplenty [a-plenty].* a montón = aplenty [a-plenty].* a montones = in droves, by the sackful.* a muchos niveles = many-levelled [many-leveled, -USA].* a muerte = bitter, bitterly.* a nadie le importa nada = nobody + gives a damn.* a nivel de barrio = neighbourhood-based.* a nivel de calle = on the ground level.* a nivel de la calle = at ground level.* a nivel del suelo = at ground level.* a nivel estatal = statewide [state-wide].* a nivel federal = federally, federally.* a nivel individual = privately.* a nivel local = locally, domestically.* a nivel multicultural = multi-culturally [multiculturally].* a nivel mundial = worldwide [world-wide], globally.* a nivel nacional = nationally, domestically, countrywide [country-wide].* a nivel privado = privately.* a nivel regional = regionally.* a nombre de = payable to.* a no ser que = unless.* a nosotros = us.* a ojo = ocular.* a ojos vista = before + Posesivo + (own two) eyes.* a orillas del océano = oceanfront.* a orillas del río = riverfront.* a orillas de un lago = lakeside, lakefront, by the lakeside.* a otro sitio = somewhere else.* a pares = in pairs.* a partes iguales = share and share alike, in equal measure(s).* a partir de = on the basis of, based on, working from, from, on a diet of, in response to.* a partir de ahora = from now on, from this point on, henceforth, as of now.* a partir de ahora y durante + Cuantificador + años = for + Cuantificador + years to come.* a partir de aquí = hereupon.* a partir de ello = therefrom.* a partir de entonces = from this time on, hereafter, thereafter, whereafter, from then on, thenceforth, henceforth, from that moment on.* a partir de ese momento = from that moment on.* a partir de este momento = hereinafter.* a partir de esto = on this basis, on that basis.* a partir de + Fecha = from + Fecha, effective + Fecha.* a partir de hoy = as from today.* a partir de la medianoche = late night.* a partir de los títulos = title-based.* a paso de tortuga = at a snail's pace.* a paso ligero = on the double.* a pasos agigantados = at an exponential rate, at exponential rates, by leaps and bounds.* a pedir de boca = without a hitch.* a pequeña escala = in a small way, small scale [small-scale].* a perpetuidad = in perpetuity.* a pesar de (que) = albeit (that), despite, in spite of, notwithstanding, although, despite the fact that, in spite of the fact that.* a pesar de todo = all the same, in spite of everything, despite everything, despite it all, in spite of it all, all this said.* a pesar de todo + Posesivo + Nombre = for all + Posesivo + Nombre.* a petición de = at the request of, at the urging of, at the behest of.* a petición del usuario = on demand, on request.* a petición popular = by popular demand.* a pie = on foot, afoot, dismounted.* a pilas = battery-operated.* a pique = sinking.* a placer = at will.* a plena luz del día = in broad daylight.* a poca distancia = not far behind.* a poca distancia andando = within walking distance, within an easy walk.* a poca distancia a pie = within an easy walk, within walking distance.* a pocos minutos andando = within walking distance, within easy walking distance, within an easy walk.* a pocos minutos a pie = within walking distance, within easy walking distance, within an easy walk.* a porrillo = by the handful.* a + Posesivo + aire = to + Posesivo + heart's content.* a + Posesivo + alcance = in the ballpark for + Pronombre, in + Posesivo + ballpark range.* a + Posesivo + costa = at + Posesivo + expense.* a + Posesivo + cuidado = in + Posesivo + safekeeping.* a + Posesivo + discreción = at will, at + Posesivo + discretion.* a + Posesivo + disposición = at + Posesivo + disposal.* a + Posesivo + entender = to the best of + Posesivo + belief.* a + Posesivo + espaldas = behind + Posesivo + back.* a + Posesivo + expensas = at + Posesivo + expense.* a + Posesivo + favor = in + Posesivo + favour, to + Posesivo + credit.* a + Posesivo + juicio = in + Posesivo + estimation.* a + Posesivo + manera = in + Posesivo + own way.* a + Posesivo + saber = to the best of + Posesivo + knowledge.* a + Posesivo + saber y entender = to the best of + Posesivo + knowledge and belief.* a + Posesivo + servicio = at + Posesivo + service.* a + Posesivo + sorprender = much to + Posesivo + surprise.* a + Posesivo + vista = before + Posesivo + (own two) eyes.* a posteriori = reactive, in retrospect, after-the-fact, hindsight, with hindsight, a posteriori, in hindsight.* a precio de coste = at cost price, at cost.* a precio de costo = at cost price, at cost.* a precio de ganga = at a steal.* a precio especial = at reduced cost, discounted, cut-rate, cut-price.* a precio razonable = at reasonable cost(s).* a precio reducido = at a discount.* a precios competitivos = competitively priced.* a precios especiales = at reduced rates, at preferential rates.* a precios razonables = at affordable prices.* a presión = pressurised [pressurized, -USA].* a primera hora de la mañana = first thing in the morning.* a primera hora de + Período del Día = first thing + Período del Día.* a primeras horas de la tarde = late afternoon.* a primera vista = on first acquaintance, at first sight, on first inspection, on the face of it, at first blush, at first glance, on the surface, prima facie, first-blush.* a primeros de + Fecha = in the early + Fecha.* a principios de + Fecha = in the early + Fecha.* a principios de los + Década = early + Década, the.* a priori = proactive [pro-active], foresight, a priori, on the surface.* a prisa = quickly.* a propósito = deliberate, for the record, incidentally, intentionally, by the way, in passing, anecdotally, purposely, by design, on purpose, wilfully [willfully, -USA], on a sidenote, studiously, by the way of 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que = whomever.* a rachas = by fits and starts.* a ráfagas = in bursts.* a raíz de = in the wake of.* a rajatabla = to the letter.* a ras de = flush with.* a ras de la calle = ground-floor.* a ras del suelo = at ground level.* a rastras = in tow.* a ratos = intermittently.* a reacción = jet-assisted.* a rebosar (de) = jam-packed (with), filled to capacity.* a regañadientes = grudgingly, grudging, begrudgingly, unwillingly, reluctantly.* a régimen = on a diet.* a remolque = in tow.* a reventar (de) = jam-packed (with), filled to capacity.* a saber = namely, viz, to wit.* a sabiendas = knowing, knowingly, wilfully [willfully, -USA].* a sabiendas de que = on the understanding that.* a sacudidas = jerkily.* a saltitos = jerky [jerkier -comp., jerkiest -sup.].* a salvo = in a safe place, in safekeeping, out of harm's way.* a sangre fría = cold-blooded.* a ser posible = if possible.* a simple vista = by the naked eye, superficially, on first thought.* a solas = all by + Reflexivo, by + Reflexivo.* a su debido tiempo = in due course, timely, in due time.* a sueldo = paid.* a su precio normal = at full price.* a su propio ritmo = at an individual pace.* a su tiempo = in a timely fashion, in due course, in a timely manner.* a su vez = Verbo + further, in turn, in its/their turn.* a tal efecto = to this effect.* a tales efectos = hereto.* a tarifa reducida = at reduced cost.* a tarifas especiales = at reduced rates, at preferential rates.* a temperatura ambiente = at room temperature.* a tener en cuenta en el futuro = for future reference.* a tenor de = in light of, in the face of, in the light of, in view of.* a ti = you, thee.* a tiempo = in timely fashion, on time, promptly, timely, just in time, in time.* a tiempo completo = full-time.* a tiempo parcial = part-time.* a tientas = in the dark.* a tientas y a ciegas = blindly, in the dark.* a ti mismo = yourself, thyself.* a tiro = within gunshot, within range.* a tirones = jerky [jerkier -comp., jerkiest -sup.].* a título de = by way of, for the sake of.* a título gratuito = gratuitous.* a título personal = in a personal capacity, in a private capacity.* a toda costa = absolutely, at all costs, come what may, at any cost, at any price.* a toda máquina = in the fast lane, fast lane, full steam ahead, at full tilt, full-tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed.* a toda marcha = at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed, at full stretch.* a toda mecha = at a rate of knots, full steam ahead, at full blast, at full throttle, at top speed, at full speed, at full stretch.* a toda pasta = at a rate of knots.* a toda pastilla = in the fast lane, on the fast track, fast lane, overdrive, full steam ahead, full-tilt, at full tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at a rate of knots, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed.* a toda prueba = unswerving.* a todas horas = at all hours, around the clock.* a todas luces = patently.* a todas partes = far and wide.* a toda velocidad = full-tilt, at full tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed.* a todo alrededor = all round.* a todo color = full-colour, in full colour.* a todo gas = full steam ahead, full-tilt, at full tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed, at full stretch.* a todo lo largo de = the length of.* a todo meter = full steam ahead, at full stretch, at full speed, at full blast, at top speed, at full throttle.* a todo ritmo = in full swing, in full force, in full gear.* a todos lados = far and wide.* a todos los efectos = to all intents and purposes, to all intents, for all practical purposes, for all intents and purposes.* a todos los niveles = at all levels.* a todos nosotros = us all.* a todos por igual = one size fits all.* a todo vapor = full steam ahead, full-tilt, at full tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed, at full stretch.* a todo volumen = at full blast.* a tontas y a ciegas = headlong, runaway.* a tontas y locas = like there's no tomorrow, without rhyme or reason.* a tope = packed to capacity, in the fast lane, fast lane, choc-a-block, chock-full, in full swing, in full gear, packed to the rafters.* a trancas y barrancas = with great difficulty, by fits and starts.* a través de = by way of, in the form of, through, via, out of, through the agency of.* a través de Internet = Internet-based, Web-based, Web-supported.* a través de la historia = over time.* a través de la TI = IT-enabled.* a través de la web = Web-based, Web-supported.* a través de los años = over the years, down the years.* a través de los ojos de = through the eyes of.* a través de los siglos = over the centuries.* a través del teléfono = call-in.* a través del tiempo = over time.* a través de operador = operator-assisted.* a tres bandas = three pronged.* a tres niveles = three-tiered.* a troche y moche = like there's no tomorrow.* a trompicones = by fits and starts.* a tropezones = falteringly, hesitantly, haltingly, jerkily.* a trozos = piecewise.* ¡A tu salud! = Here's to you!.* a última hora = at the last minute, at the eleventh hour, last minute [last-minute], at the very last minute, at the very last moment, at the very last.* a últimas horas de la tarde = late evening.[b]* a últ* * ** * *= for, per, to.Ex: The fine policy matrix corresponds to the loan policy matrix, cell for cell.
Ex: Indexing can thus be achieved at a detailed level, with often many terms per document, with almost no indexing effort.Ex: Accessibility to the documents stored in files is an important factor, so the physical storage is important.* a + Adjetivo + escala = on a + Adjetivo + scale.* a alguna parte = someplace.* a alta presión = high-pressured, high-pressure.* a altas horas de la noche = late at night.* a ambas orillas del Atlántico = on both sides of the ocean, on both sides of the Atlantic.* a ambos lados de = on either side of.* a ambos lados del Altántico = on both sides of the ocean, on both sides of the Atlantic.* a ambos lados de + Lugar = on both sides of + Lugar.* a años luz de = light years away from.* a bajas temperaturas = at low temperature.* a bajo coste = low-cost.* a bajo costo = low-cost.* a bajo nivel = low-level.* a bajo precio = lower-cost, at a low price, on the cheap.* a base de = in the form of, on a diet of.* a base de carne = meaty [meatier -comp., meatiest -sup.].* a base de cometer errores = the hard way.* a base de errores = the hard way.* a boca de jarro = at close range.* a bocajarro = point blank.* a bombo y platillo = fanfare, with a bang.* a bordo = aboard, on board ship.* a bordo de = aboard, onboard.* a bordo de un barco = shipboard, on board ship.* a buen recaudo = in a safe place, in safekeeping.* a caballo = on horseback, astride.* a caballo entre = astride... and..., midway between.* a caballo entre... y... = half way between... and....* a caballo regalado no se le mira el diente = never look a gift horse in the mouth.* a cada rato = every so often, every now and then, every now and again, every once in a while.* a cambio = in return.* a cambio de = in exchange for, in return for.* a cambio de nada = for nothing.* a cántaros = cats and dogs.* a cargo = in the saddle.* a cargo (de) = charged with, in charge (of), at the helm (of).* a cargo de Alguien = under supervision.* a cargo de las riendas = in the saddle.* a cargo del ayuntamiento = local authority-run.* a cargo del gobierno = government-operated, government-run.* a cargo de una sola persona = one-man band.* a cargo de voluntarios = volunteer-run.* a chorros = profusely.* a ciegas = blindfold, blindly, blindfolded, in the dark.* a ciencia cierta = for sure, for certain.* a cierta distancia = some distance away.* a cierta distancia de = off.* a cierta distancia de la costa = offshore.* a cierta distancia del litoral = offshore.* a cobro revertido = reverse charges.* a color = multi-colour [multi-color -USA].* a comienzos de + Expresión Temporal = early + Expresión Temporal, the.* a comienzos de + Fecha = in the early + Fecha, in the early part of + Fecha.* a comienzos de + Período de Tiempo = by the turn of + Período de Tiempo, at the turn of + Período de Tiempo.* a conciencia = deliberately, wilfully [willfully, -USA], by design, on purpose.* a condición de que + Subjuntivo = provided (that), providing (that), as long as.* a contenido enriquecido = content-enriched.* a continuación = next, then, in the following, herewith.* a continuación se enumeran = given below.* a contracorriente = against the grain.* a contraluz = against the light.* a contrapelo = against the grain, against the nap.* a coro = with one voice, in unison.* a corto plazo = before very long, short term [short-term], in the short run, short-range, at short notice, in the short term, short-run.* a costa de = at the cost of, at the expense of, at + Nombre's + expense, at cost of.* a costa de mucho = at (a) great expense.* a costa de otro = at someone else's expense.* a costa de otros = at other people's expense.* a criterio de = at the discretion of.* a cualquier hora = anytime, around the clock.* a cualquier hora del día o de la noche = at any hour of the day or night, at any time of the day or night.* a cualquier precio = at any cost, at all costs, at any price.* a cuatro aguas = hipped.* a cuatro patas = on all fours, on four legs.* a cuenta de = at the expense of.* a cuenta de la empresa = at company expense.* a cuenta de otro = at someone else's expense.* a cuenta de otros = at other people's expense.* a cuenta propia = at + Posesivo + expense, at + Posesivo + own expense.* a cuerpo de rey = the lap of luxury.* a cuestas = in tow.* a decir de todos = by all accounts.* a decir verdad = to tell the truth, if the truth be known, if the truth be told, in all truth, in truth, fact is, the fact is (that), to be fair.* a decir verdad... = the fact of the matter is that....* a demanda = pro re nata.* a deshora(s) = at odd times, out of hours.* a día de hoy = as of today.* a diario = every day.* a diestro y siniestro = like there's no tomorrow.* a dieta = on a diet.* a diferencia de = apart from, as opposed to, in contradistinction to, as contrasted with, in contrast (to/with), quite apart from, in sharp contrast (with).* a diferencia de + Nombre = unlike + Nombre.* a diferentes niveles = multi-tiered [multitiered], multi-tier [multitier].* a discreción = at will, no holds barred.* a disgusto = unwillingly, reluctantly.* a disposición de = at the disposal of.* a distancia = remote, remotely, distantly.* a doble espacio = double-spaced.* a domicilio = domiciliary.* ¿a dónde se dirige(n)...? = whither?.* ¿a dónde va(n)...? = whither?.* ¿a dónde vas? = quo vadis, whither thou goest.* a dos niveles = two-tier.* a dos velas = skint, penniless, broke.* a duras penas = with great difficulty.* a efectos de = in terms of, for the purpose of + Nombre.* a efectos prácticos = to all intents and purposes, for all practical purposes, for all intents and purposes, to all intents.* a él = him.* a ellos = them.* a escala = drawn-to-scale.* a escala industrial = on an industrial scale, industrial-scale.* a escala mundial = globally, on a global scale.* a escala natural = full-scale.* a escondidas = by stealth, stealthily, furtively, on the quiet, on the sly.* a eso = thereto.* a espaldas de = out of sight of.* a estas alturas = by now.* a este fin = to this end.* a este paso = at this rate.* a este respecto = in this respect.* a este ritmo = at this rate.* a estrenar = brand new.* a examen = under the microscope.* a excepción de = barring, except for, excepting, other than, with the exception of, short of.* a excepción de que = except that.* a excepción de uno = with one exception.* a expensas de = at the expense of, at + Nombre's + expense.* a expensas de otro = at someone else's expense.* a expensas de otros = at other people's expense.* a + Expresión Temporal = as of + Expresión Temporal.* a falta de = for want of, in the absence of, in default of, for lack of, short of.* a favor = in favour.* a favor de = in favour of.* a favor de la decisión personal sobre el aborto = pro-choice.* a favor de la esclavitud = pro-slavery.* a favor de la raza negra = pro-black [problack].* a favor de la vida humana = pro-life.* a favor y en contra = pro and con.* a + Fecha = as per + Fecha.* a finales de = by the end of, at the close of + Expresión Temporal.* a finales de + Expresión Temporal = as of late + Expresión Temporal, at the end of + Expresión Temporal, by the close of + Expresión Temporal.* a finales de + Fecha = in the late + Fecha, in late + Fecha.* a finales de los + Década = late + Década, the.* a finales del + Siglo = late + Siglo, late period of + Siglo.* a fin de cuentas = at the end of the day, in the end, in the final count, in the grand scheme of things, when all is said and done, after all is said and done.* a fondo = fully, thoroughly, full-scale.* a fondo perdido = non-refundable.* ¡a freír espárragos! = on your bike!.* a fuerza de = by dint of.* a fuerza de cometer errores = the hard way.* a fuerza de errores = the hard way.* a gas = gas-powered.* a gatas = on all fours.* a grandes rasgos = broadly, rough draft.* a granel = in bulk.* a gran escala = large scale [large-scale], massive, on a wide scale, high-volume, wide-scale, on a broad scale, in a big way, on a grand scale.* a gran velocidad = at great speed.* a grito limpio = at the top of + Posesivo + voice.* a grito pelado = at the top of + Posesivo + voice.* a gritos = vociferously.* a groso modo = crudely.* a grosso modo = roughly, rough draft.* a gusto = at ease, at leisure.* a gusto de = to the liking of, at the pleasure of.* a horcajadas = astride.* a hurtadillas = surreptitiously, by stealth, stealthily, furtively, on the sly.* a imitación de lo clásico = classicising [classicizing, -USA], classicised [classicized, -USA].* a iniciativa de = at the initiative of.* a iniciativas del gobierno = government-led.* a instancia de = at the urging of.* a instancias de = at the instigation of, at the behest of, under the auspices of.* a intervalos = at intervals.* a intervalos + Adjetivo = at + Adjetivo + intervals.* a intervalos semanales = at weekly intervals.* a invitación de = at the invitation of.* a jabón = soapy [soapier -comp., soapiest -sup.].* a juicio = on trial.* a juicio público = in the public eye.* a juzgar por = to judge by, judging by, judging from.* a la acuarela = water-coloured [water-colored, -USA].* a la alcaldía = mayoral.* a la altura de = of the stature of, equal to.* a la altura de la cintura = waist high, waist deep.* a la altura de la rodilla = knee-high.* a la altura de los hombros = shoulder-high.* a la anchura de los hombros = shoulder-width.* a la anochecida = at nightfall.* a la antigua = old-style.* a la antigua usanza = old-style.* a la atención de = c/o (care of).* a la baja = on the wane.* a la brasa = grilled.* a la buena de Dios = out in the cold.* a la cabeza de = in the forefront of/in.* a la caída de la noche = at nightfall, at twilight.* a la caída de la tarde = at twilight.* a la carta = a la carte.* a la defensiva = on the defensive.* a la derecha = at the right.* a la derecha de = on the right side of, on the right-hand side of.* a la deriva = rudderless.* a la discreción de = at the discretion of.* a la disposición de Alguien = at + Posesivo + disposal.* a la expectativa de = on the lookout for, on the alert for.* a la + Expresión Temporal = a + Expresión Temporal.* a la fuerza = forcefully, of necessity, forcibly, compulsorily.* a la fuga = on the run, on the lam.* a la hora de + Infinitivo = when it came to + Gerundio, when it comes to + Gerundio.* a la hora de la verdad = when push comes to shove, if it comes to the crunch, when it comes to the crunch, when the worst comes to the worst, if the worst comes to the worst, when the crunch comes to the crunch, if the crunch comes to the crunch.* a la hora del café = at coffee.* a la intemperie = in the open, exposed.* a la inversa = mirror-fashion, mirror image, in reverse.* a la izquierda = at the left.* a la larga = in the long term, over the long term, in the end, eventually, for the long pull, over a period of time, over the long haul, in the far term, ultimately, by and by.* a la ligera = lightly.* a la luz de = in light of, in the light of.* a la luz de la luna = by moonlight, in the moonlight, moonlit.* a la luz de las estrellas = by starlight.* a la luz de las velas = by candlelight, candlelight, candlelit.* a la luz del día = in the light of day.* a la luz de una lámpara de gas = by gaslight.* a la mano de = available at the fingertips of.* a la misma altura que = in the same league as.* a la moda = trendy [trendier -comp., trendiest -sup.].* a la onda = in the know.* a la opinión pública = in the public eye.* a la par = in concert, in tandem, neck and neck, in a tandem fashion, in parallel.* a la par que = in tandem with, hand in hand (with), as the same time as.* a la parrilla = grilled, on the grill.* a la perfección = superbly.* a la plancha = griddled, on the griddle, on the hotplate.* a largo plazo = in the long term, over the long term, long-range, in the long run, long-term, over the long run, over the long haul, long-run, in the far term, far-term.* a la salida = on the way out.* a la sazón = at that time.* a las doce del mediodía = at 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helter-skelter, like there's no tomorrow.* a lo máximo = at best, at most, at the most.* a lo mejor = perhaps.* a lo que salga = come what may.* a los ojos de = in the eyes of.* a lo sumo = at best, at most, at the most.* al otro lado del atlántico = across the pond.* al otro lado del charco = across the pond.* al otro lado del océano = across the pond.* a lo zombi = zombielike.* a mano = by hand, manually, nearby [near-by], handy, within reach, within easy reach.* a mano alzada = by a show of hands.* a mano derecha de = on the right side of, on the right-hand side of.* a manojos = by the handful.* a manos de = at the hands of.* a marchas forzadas = in a rush, against the clock.* a mares = cats and dogs.* a más largo plazo = longer-term.* a más..., más... = the + Comparativo..., the + Comparativo....* a más tardar = at the latest.* a mata caballo = in a hurry, hurried, hurriedly, helter-skelter.* a media asta = at half-mast, at half staff.* a mediados de = in the middle decades of.* a mediados de + Fecha = in the mid + Fecha.* a mediados de semana = midweek.* a media jornada = half-time [half time].* a media mañana = mid-morning.* a medianoche = at midnight.* a medias = half-hearted [halfhearted], qualified.* a medias entre... y... = betwixt and between.* a medida = custom, bespoke.* a medida que + avanzar + el año = as the year + wear on.* a medida que + avanzar + el día = as the day + wear on.* a medida que pasaba el tiempo = as time passed (by), as time went by.* a medida que pasa el tiempo = as time passes (by).* a medida que pasa + Expresión Temporal = as + Expresión Temporal + go by.* a medida que + pasar + el año = as the year + wear on.* a medida que + pasar + el día = as the day + wear on.* a medida que se necesite = on demand, on request, as required.* a medida que + transcurrir + el año = as the year + wear on.* a medida que + transcurrir + el día = as the day + wear on.* a medio abrir = half-opened.* a medio camino = halfway [half-way/half way].* a medio comprender = half-understood.* a medio formar = half-formed.* a medio fuego = medium heat.* a medio hacer = halfway done, half done.* a medio plazo = medium-term, near-term, in the medium term, in the mid-term, mid-term [midterm].* a medio rimar = half-rhymed.* a medio vestir = half dressed.* a menor escala = at a reduced rate.* a menos que = unless, short of.* a menudo = oftentimes [often times], ofttimes [oft-times].* a merced de = at the mercy of.* a mí = me.* a mi entender = to my mind.* a mi modo de ver = in my books.* a mi parecer = to my mind, methinks, in my books.* a mitad de = half way through, halfway through.* a mitad de camino = halfway [half-way/half way].* a mitad de camino entre... y... = midway between, half way between... and....* a mitad de camino entre... y... = astride... and....* a mitad de precio = at half price.* a mí también me gustaría tener la misma oportunidad = turnabout is fair play.* a modo de = by way of, in the vein of, as a kind of.* a modo de aclaración = in parenthesis, on a sidenote.* a modo de advertencia = cautionary.* a modo de ejemplo = by way of illustration.* a modo de explicación = parenthetically.* a modo de ilustración = by way of illustration.* a modo de inciso = in passing, by the way of (a) digression.* a modo de paréntesis = parenthetical.* a modo de prólogo = prefatory.* a modo de resumen = wrap-up.* a mogollón = aplenty [a-plenty].* a montón = aplenty [a-plenty].* a montones = in droves, by the sackful.* a muchos niveles = many-levelled [many-leveled, -USA].* a muerte = bitter, bitterly.* a nadie le importa nada = nobody + gives a damn.* a nivel de barrio = neighbourhood-based.* a nivel de calle = on the ground level.* a nivel de la calle = at ground level.* a nivel del suelo = at ground level.* a nivel estatal = statewide [state-wide].* a nivel federal = federally, federally.* a nivel individual = privately.* a nivel local = locally, domestically.* a nivel multicultural = multi-culturally [multiculturally].* a nivel mundial = worldwide [world-wide], globally.* a nivel nacional = nationally, domestically, countrywide [country-wide].* a nivel privado = privately.* a nivel regional = regionally.* a nombre de = payable to.* a no ser que = unless.* a nosotros = us.* a ojo = ocular.* a ojos vista = before + Posesivo + (own two) eyes.* a orillas del océano = oceanfront.* a orillas del río = riverfront.* a orillas de un lago = lakeside, lakefront, by the lakeside.* a otro sitio = somewhere else.* a pares = in pairs.* a partes iguales = share and share alike, in equal measure(s).* a partir de = on the basis of, based on, working from, from, on a diet of, in response to.* a partir de ahora = from now on, from this point on, henceforth, as of now.* a partir de ahora y durante + Cuantificador + años = for + Cuantificador + years to come.* a partir de aquí = hereupon.* a partir de ello = therefrom.* a partir de entonces = from this time on, hereafter, thereafter, whereafter, from then on, thenceforth, henceforth, from that moment on.* a partir de ese momento = from that moment on.* a partir de este momento = hereinafter.* a partir de esto = on this basis, on that basis.* a partir de + Fecha = from + Fecha, effective + Fecha.* a partir de hoy = as from today.* a partir de la medianoche = late night.* a partir de los títulos = title-based.* a paso de tortuga = at a snail's pace.* a paso ligero = on the double.* a pasos agigantados = at an exponential rate, at exponential rates, by leaps and bounds.* a pedir de boca = without a hitch.* a pequeña escala = in a small way, small scale [small-scale].* a perpetuidad = in perpetuity.* a pesar de (que) = albeit (that), despite, in spite of, notwithstanding, although, despite the fact that, in spite of the fact that.* a pesar de todo = all the same, in spite of everything, despite everything, despite it all, in spite of it all, all this said.* a pesar de todo + Posesivo + Nombre = for all + Posesivo + Nombre.* a petición de = at the request of, at the urging of, at the behest of.* a petición del usuario = on demand, on request.* a petición popular = by popular demand.* a pie = on foot, afoot, dismounted.* a pilas = battery-operated.* a pique = sinking.* a placer = at will.* a plena luz del día = in broad daylight.* a poca distancia = not far behind.* a poca distancia andando = within walking distance, within an easy walk.* a poca distancia a pie = within an easy walk, within walking distance.* a pocos minutos andando = within walking distance, within easy walking distance, within an easy walk.* a pocos minutos a pie = within walking distance, within easy walking distance, within an easy walk.* a porrillo = by the handful.* a + Posesivo + aire = to + Posesivo + heart's content.* a + Posesivo + alcance = in the ballpark for + Pronombre, in + Posesivo + ballpark range.* a + Posesivo + costa = at + Posesivo + expense.* a + Posesivo + cuidado = in + Posesivo + safekeeping.* a + Posesivo + discreción = at will, at + Posesivo + discretion.* a + Posesivo + disposición = at + Posesivo + disposal.* a + Posesivo + entender = to the best of + Posesivo + belief.* a + Posesivo + espaldas = behind + Posesivo + back.* a + Posesivo + expensas = at + Posesivo + expense.* a + Posesivo + favor = in + Posesivo + favour, to + Posesivo + credit.* a + Posesivo + juicio = in + Posesivo + estimation.* a + Posesivo + manera = in + Posesivo + own way.* a + Posesivo + saber = to the best of + Posesivo + knowledge.* a + Posesivo + saber y entender = to the best of + Posesivo + knowledge and belief.* a + Posesivo + servicio = at + Posesivo + service.* a + Posesivo + sorprender = much to + Posesivo + surprise.* a + Posesivo + vista = before + Posesivo + (own two) eyes.* a posteriori = reactive, in retrospect, after-the-fact, hindsight, with hindsight, a posteriori, in hindsight.* a precio de coste = at cost price, at cost.* a precio de costo = at cost price, at cost.* a precio de ganga = at a steal.* a precio especial = at reduced cost, discounted, cut-rate, cut-price.* a precio razonable = at reasonable cost(s).* a precio reducido = at a discount.* a precios competitivos = competitively priced.* a precios especiales = at reduced rates, at preferential rates.* a precios razonables = at affordable prices.* a presión = pressurised [pressurized, -USA].* a primera hora de la mañana = first thing in the morning.* a primera hora de + Período del Día = first thing + Período del Día.* a primeras horas de la tarde = late afternoon.* a primera vista = on first acquaintance, at first sight, on first inspection, on the face of it, at first blush, at first glance, on the surface, prima facie, first-blush.* a primeros de + Fecha = in the early + Fecha.* a principios de + Fecha = in the early + Fecha.* a principios de los + Década = early + Década, the.* a priori = proactive [pro-active], foresight, a priori, on the surface.* a prisa = quickly.* a propósito = deliberate, for the record, incidentally, intentionally, by the way, in passing, anecdotally, purposely, by design, on purpose, wilfully [willfully, -USA], on a sidenote, studiously, by the way of (a) digression, by the by(e), speaking of which, designedly.* a propósito de = apropos of.* a propósito de nada = for no specific reason, for no particular reason.* a prueba = on trial.* a prueba de bombas = ruggedised [ruggedized, -USA], bomb-proof.* a prueba de conejos = rabbit-proof.* a prueba de fallos = fail-safe.* a prueba de incendios = fireproof [fire-proof].* a prueba de niños = childproof.* a prueba de robos = theft proof.* a prueba de tornados = tornado proof.* a prueba de un tratamiento duro = ruggedised [ruggedized, -USA].* a prueba de viento = windproof.* a puerta cerrada = behind closed doors.* a punta de pistola = at gunpoint.* a punto de = on the verge of, a heartbeat away from.* a punto de + Infinitivo = about to + Infinitivo.* a punto de irse a pique = on the rocks.* a punto de morir = on + Posesivo + deathbed.* a puñados = by the sackful, by the handful.* a quemarropa = point blank.* a quien madruga, Dios le ayuda = the early bird catches the worm.* a quienquiera que = whomever.* a rachas = by fits and starts.* a ráfagas = in bursts.* a raíz de = in the wake of.* a rajatabla = to the letter.* a ras de = flush with.* a ras de la calle = ground-floor.* a ras del suelo = at ground level.* a rastras = in tow.* a ratos = intermittently.* a reacción = jet-assisted.* a rebosar (de) = jam-packed (with), filled to capacity.* a regañadientes = grudgingly, grudging, begrudgingly, unwillingly, reluctantly.* a régimen = on a diet.* a remolque = in tow.* a reventar (de) = jam-packed (with), filled to capacity.* a saber = namely, viz, to wit.* a sabiendas = knowing, knowingly, wilfully [willfully, -USA].* a sabiendas de que = on the understanding that.* a sacudidas = jerkily.* a saltitos = jerky [jerkier -comp., jerkiest -sup.].* a salvo = in a safe place, in safekeeping, out of harm's way.* a sangre fría = cold-blooded.* a ser posible = if possible.* a simple vista = by the naked eye, superficially, on first thought.* a solas = all by + Reflexivo, by + Reflexivo.* a su debido tiempo = in due course, timely, in due time.* a sueldo = paid.* a su precio normal = at full price.* a su propio ritmo = at an individual pace.* a su tiempo = in a timely fashion, in due course, in a timely manner.* a su vez = Verbo + further, in turn, in its/their turn.* a tal efecto = to this effect.* a tales efectos = hereto.* a tarifa reducida = at reduced cost.* a tarifas especiales = at reduced rates, at preferential rates.* a temperatura ambiente = at room temperature.* a tener en cuenta en el futuro = for future reference.* a tenor de = in light of, in the face of, in the light of, in view of.* a ti = you, thee.* a tiempo = in timely fashion, on time, promptly, timely, just in time, in time.* a tiempo completo = full-time.* a tiempo parcial = part-time.* a tientas = in the dark.* a tientas y a ciegas = blindly, in the dark.* a ti mismo = yourself, thyself.* a tiro = within gunshot, within range.* a tirones = jerky [jerkier -comp., jerkiest -sup.].* a título de = by way of, for the sake of.* a título gratuito = gratuitous.* a título personal = in a personal capacity, in a private capacity.* a toda costa = absolutely, at all costs, come what may, at any cost, at any price.* a toda máquina = in the fast lane, fast lane, full steam ahead, at full tilt, full-tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed.* a toda marcha = at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed, at full stretch.* a toda mecha = at a rate of knots, full steam ahead, at full blast, at full throttle, at top speed, at full speed, at full stretch.* a toda pasta = at a rate of knots.* a toda pastilla = in the fast lane, on the fast track, fast lane, overdrive, full steam ahead, full-tilt, at full tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at a rate of knots, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed.* a toda prueba = unswerving.* a todas horas = at all hours, around the clock.* a todas luces = patently.* a todas partes = far and wide.* a toda velocidad = full-tilt, at full tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed.* a todo alrededor = all round.* a todo color = full-colour, in full colour.* a todo gas = full steam ahead, full-tilt, at full tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed, at full stretch.* a todo lo largo de = the length of.* a todo meter = full steam ahead, at full stretch, at full speed, at full blast, at top speed, at full throttle.* a todo ritmo = in full swing, in full force, in full gear.* a todos lados = far and wide.* a todos los efectos = to all intents and purposes, to all intents, for all practical purposes, for all intents and purposes.* a todos los niveles = at all levels.* a todos nosotros = us all.* a todos por igual = one size fits all.* a todo vapor = full steam ahead, full-tilt, at full tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed, at full stretch.* a todo volumen = at full blast.* a tontas y a ciegas = headlong, runaway.* a tontas y locas = like there's no tomorrow, without rhyme or reason.* a tope = packed to capacity, in the fast lane, fast lane, choc-a-block, chock-full, in full swing, in full gear, packed to the rafters.* a trancas y barrancas = with great difficulty, by fits and starts.* a través de = by way of, in the form of, through, via, out of, through the agency of.* a través de Internet = Internet-based, Web-based, Web-supported.* a través de la historia = over time.* a través de la TI = IT-enabled.* a través de la web = Web-based, Web-supported.* a través de los años = over the years, down the years.* a través de los ojos de = through the eyes of.* a través de los siglos = over the centuries.* a través del teléfono = call-in.* a través del tiempo = over time.* a través de operador = operator-assisted.* a tres bandas = three pronged.* a tres niveles = three-tiered.* a troche y moche = like there's no tomorrow.* a trompicones = by fits and starts.* a tropezones = falteringly, hesitantly, haltingly, jerkily.* a trozos = piecewise.* ¡A tu salud! = Here's to you!.* a última hora = at the last minute, at the eleventh hour, last minute [last-minute], at the very last minute, at the very last moment, at the very last.* a últimas horas de la tarde = late evening.* a últ* * *aLa preposición a suele emplearse precedida de ciertos verbos como empezar, ir, oler, sonar etc, en cuyo caso ver bajo el respectivo verbo.No se traduce cuando introduce el complemento directo de persona (ser humano, pronombres personales que lo representan como quien, alguien, etc) o un nombre con un objeto o animal personalizado: amo a mi patria = I love my country, pasear al perro = to walk the dog.En los casos en que precede al artículo definido el para formar la contracción al, ver bajo la siguiente entrada, donde también se encontrarán otros ejemplos y usos de a.A (en relaciones de espacio, lugar)voy a México/a la fiesta I'm going to Mexico/to the partyvoy a casa I'm going homedobla a la derecha turn rightse cayó al río she fell into the river2 (indicando posición) atestaban sentados a la mesa they were sitting at the tablea orillas del Ebro on the banks of the Ebrose sentó al sol he sat in the sunse sentó a mi derecha he sat down to the right of me o on my righta la vuelta de la esquina around the corner
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