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el precio de la gasolina

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1 precio de la gasolina

(n.) = fuel pump price

Ex. If fuel pump prices are reduced drastically many petrol station operators will go bust.

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(n.) = fuel pump price

Ex: If fuel pump prices are reduced drastically many petrol station operators will go bust.

Spanish-English dictionary > precio de la gasolina
2 precio

m.

1 price.

¿qué precio tiene esta corbata? how much is this tie?

está muy bien de precio it's very reasonably priced

la merluza está a precio de oro (figurative) hake has become ridiculously expensive

no tener precio (figurative) to be priceless

precio al contado cash price

precio de compra purchase price

precio de coste cost price (peninsular Spanish)

precio de costo cost price (peninsular Spanish)

precio de fábrica factory price

precio indicativo guide price

precio de mercado market price

precio prohibitivo prohibitively high price

precio de saldo bargain price

precio de salida starting price

precio de venta (al público) retail price

2 price (sacrificio).

pagaron un precio muy alto por la victoria they paid a very high price for victory, victory cost them dearly

a cualquier precio at any price

3 price tag.

pres.indicat.

1^st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: preciar.

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precio

► nombre masculino

1 (coste) price

■ ¿a qué precio está? how much is it?

2 figurado (valor) value

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FRASEOLOGÍA

a cualquier precio at any cost

a precio de coste at cost price

no tener precio figurado to be priceless

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noun m.

1) price, value

2) cost

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SM

1) (=importe) [de producto] price; [de viaje] fare; [en hotel] rate, charge

han subido los precios — prices have gone up

¿qué precio tiene? — how much is it?

a precio de saldo — at a knockdown price

a o por un precio simbólico — for a nominal o token sum

no importa precio — cost no object

precio a discutir — offers

último precio — closing price

- poner o señalar precio a la cabeza de algn

- no tener precio

este cuadro no tiene precio — this painting is priceless

su lealtad no tiene precio — his loyalty is of enormous value

precio al contado — cash

precio al detalle, precio al por menor — retail price

precio de compra — purchase price

precio de coste, precio de costo — cost-price

a precio de coste — at cost price

precio de fábrica — ex works price

a precio de fábrica — at factory prices

precio de intervención — intervention price

precio de mercado — market price

precio de ocasión — bargain price

precio de oferta — offer price

precio de referencia — suggested price

precio de salida — starting price

precio de situación — LAm bargain price

precio de venta — sale price, selling price

precio de venta al público — retail price

precio de venta recomendado — recommended retail price

precio neto — net price

precio obsequio — giveaway price

precio orientativo — manufacturer's recommended price

precios al consumo — retail prices

precio tope — top price, ceiling price

precio unitario — unit price

2) (=coste, sacrificio)

pagó un precio muy alto por su libertad — he paid a very high price for his freedom

lo hará a cualquier precio — he'll do it whatever the cost o at any price

evítelo a cualquier precio — avoid it at all costs

al precio de — frm at the cost of

ganó las elecciones, pero al precio de su integridad — he won the election but at the cost o expense of his integrity

3) frm (=valor) worth, value

un hombre de gran precio — a man of great worth

tengo en gran precio su amistad — I value his friendship very highly

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masculino

1) ( de producto) price

subir los precios — to raise prices, to put prices up

bajar los precios — to lower prices, to bring prices down

¿qué precio tiene este vestido? — how much is this dress?

está muy bien de precio — it's very reasonable

tiene un precio prohibitivo — it is prohibitively expensive

tiene un precio irrisorio — it's ridiculously cheap

a precios populares — at affordable prices

precio al contado/a plazos — cash/credit price

a precio de saldo — at a bargain price

no tener precio — to be priceless

su ayuda no tiene precio — her help has been invaluable

pagar or comprar algo a precio de oro — to pay the earth o a fortune for something

poner precio a la cabeza de alguien — to put a price on somebody's head

- precio al por mayor/menor

- precio de compra/lanzamiento/mercado

- precio de costo or coste

- precio de salida

- precio de venta al público

- precio franco fábrica

2) (sacrificio, esfuerzo)

logró lo que quería ¿pero a qué precio? — she got what she wanted, but at what price o cost?

a cualquier precio — whatever the cost

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= price, price tag, price range, quote.

Ex. Prices tend to be lower than those on SDC and DIALOG and this has obvious attractions.

Ex. Many library services, which generally have been provided free to users, are likely to acquire price tags in the near future.

Ex. The author reviews some of the features of text retrieval software packages currently on the market with notes on price ranges.

Ex. This is the most cost-effective method of acquisition because of the opportunity to choose the least expensive quote from multiple quotes through increasing purchasing power.

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* a bajo precio = lower-cost, lower-cost, at a low price, on the cheap.

* a cualquier precio = at any cost, at all costs, at any price.

* alcanzar un precio = fetch + Dinero.

* al mejor precio = at the best price.

* al mejor precio posible = at the best possible price.

* alto precio = costliness.

* a mitad de precio = at half price.

* 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 su precio normal = at full price.

* aumentar el precio = mark up + price, jack up + the price.

* aumento de precios = price increase, increased price.

* a un precio especial = at a discount.

* a un precio módico = at affordable cost, at an affordable price.

* a un precio muy razonable = at a very reasonable cost, at very reasonable cost.

* a un precio razonable = at a reasonable cost, reasonably priced.

* averiguar el precio = cost.

* bajada de los precios = falling prices.

* bajar de precio = come down in + price.

* bajar el precio = lower + price.

* bajar los precios = roll back + prices.

* bajo precio = low cost.

* buena relación calidad-precio = value for money.

* caída de los precios = falling prices.

* cambiar el precio = reprice, reprice.

* cobrar un precio = charge + price.

* comparación de precios = comparison shopping.

* comparar precios = comparison shop.

* competencia de precios = price competition.

* condiciones de adquisición y/o precio = terms of availability and/or price.

* de bajo precio = low-priced.

* de precio fijo = fixed-price.

* de precio medio = medium-priced.

* de precio razonable = affordable.

* de precio rebajado = cut-price, cut-rate.

* descender de precio = come down in + price.

* diferencia de precio = price differential.

* diferencia de precios = price differentiation.

* diferencias de precio = differential pricing.

* fijación de precio de venta = pricing.

* fijación de precios = fixing.

* fijar precios = price, fix + price.

* fijar precios altos = price + high.

* fijar precios bajos = price + low.

* fulminar los precios = slash + prices.

* guerra de precios = pricing competition, price war.

* índice de precios = price index.

* índice de precios al consumo = consumer price index (CPI), cost of living index.

* Indice de Precios al Consumo (IPC) = Retail Price Index (RPI).

* información de precios = price information.

* información de precios de productos para el consumo = retail prices.

* manipulación de precios = price-fixing.

* mantener los precios = hold + prices down.

* mejor relación calidad-precio, la = best value for money, the.

* mitad de precio = half price.

* negociar el precio de Algo = negotiate + price.

* obligar a subir el precio = force up + prices.

* pagar el precio = meet + price.

* pagar precio = pay + cost.

* pagar un alto precio = pay + hefty price.

* pagar un precio = pay + fee, pay + penalty.

* pagar un precio alto por Algo = pay + a premium price for.

* pagar un precio elevado = pay + hefty price.

* pagar un precio exorbitante = pay through + the nose.

* política de fijación de precios = pricing policy.

* política de precios = pricing model, pricing policy.

* poner el precio = price.

* poner precio a la cabeza de Alguien = declare + open season on, put + a price on + Posesivo + head.

* poner un precio a Algo muy alto = overprice.

* precio abusivo = abusive price tag, abusive price.

* precio abusivo, precio desorbidato = abusive price.

* precio al por mayor = block rate, wholesale price, bulk rate.

* precio + bajar = price + fall.

* precio + caer = price + fall.

* precio calculado según el tiempo empleado = time-based charge.

* precio calculado según el tiempo de conexión = connect time based pricing.

* precio calculado según el tiempo empleado = time-based charge.

* precio competitivo = competitive price.

* precio con descuento = discounted price, discount price.

* precio de compra = purchase price.

* precio de coste más margen de beneficios = cost-plus pricing.

* precio de entrada = price of admission.

* precio de la gasolina = fuel pump price.

* precio de la habitación = room rate.

* precio del aparcamiento = parking fee.

* precio de las acciones = share price.

* precio de la suscripción = subscription price.

* precio de la vivienda = house price.

* precio del billete = fare.

* precio del billete de autobús = bus fare.

* precio del billete de avión = airfare [air fare], airline fare.

* precio del carburante = fuel price, fuel pump price.

* precio del combustible = fuel price, fuel pump price.

* precio del productor = producer price.

* precio de salida = starting price.

* precio + descender = price + fall.

* precio desorbidato = abusive price tag, abusive price.

* precio desorbitado = prohibitive price tag, prohibitive price.

* precio de tarifa = list price, listed price.

* precio de venta al público = retail price, cover price, list price, listed price.

* precio + dispararse = price + spiral out of control, price + go through the roof, price + soar through the roof.

* precio especial = reduced rate, special rate, reduced fee, discounted price, discount price, preferential rate.

* precio especial por compra al por mayor = bulk deal.

* precio excesivo = steep price, overpricing [over-pricing], inflated price.

* precio fijo = fixed charge.

* precio inflado = inflated price.

* precio inicial = starting price.

* precio íntegro = full price.

* precio medio = average price.

* precio mínimo = threshold price.

* precio normal = full price.

* precio para estudiantes = student rate.

* precio + ponerse por las nubes = price + go through the roof, price + spiral out of control, price + spiral out of control, price + soar through the roof.

* precio por unidad = unit price.

* precio prohibitivo = prohibitively expensive, prohibitive price tag, prohibitive price.

* precio razonable = fair price.

* precio rebajado = marked-down price.

* precio rebajado, precio reducido, descuento = marked-down price.

* precios = pricing, price range, price rate, price structure.

* precios competitivos = competitive rates.

* precios con descuento = discount price.

* precios de las materias primas = commodity prices.

* precios descontrolados = runaway prices.

* precios disparados = spiralling prices, runaway prices.

* precios + dispararse = prices + spiral.

* precios en alza = rising costs, runaway prices, runaway costs.

* precio simbólico = nominal fee.

* precios + ponerse por las nubes = prices + spiral.

* precios por las nubes = spiralling prices.

* que no tiene precio = priceless.

* que tiene precio = priced.

* rebajar el precio = cut + price.

* rebajar los precios = knock down + prices, slash + prices.

* reducción de los precios = price cut.

* reducción de precios = pricecutting.

* reducir el precio = reduce + price, cut + price.

* relación calidad-precio = price-performance ratio.

* sensible a los precios = price sensitive.

* sin precio = unpriced.

* subida de precios = price rise, rising costs, price increase, increased price, price hike, price hike.

* subir de precio = rise in + price.

* subir el precio = push + cost + up, raise + price, jack up + the price, rack up + the price.

* susceptible a los precios = price sensitive.

* tabla de comparación de precios = price-comparison table.

* tarifa de precios = pricing structure, pricing algorithm, pricing scheme, pricing model, price structure.

* tener un precio razonable = be reasonably priced.

* tirado de precio = steal, at a steal.

* vender a precio de costo = sell at + cost.

* vender a precio de ganga = sell at + bargain price.

* vender a un precio más barato que = undercut.

* vender en el extranjero a precios inferiores que en el país de origen = dump.

* venta a un precio más barato = undercutting.

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masculino

1) ( de producto) price

subir los precios — to raise prices, to put prices up

bajar los precios — to lower prices, to bring prices down

¿qué precio tiene este vestido? — how much is this dress?

está muy bien de precio — it's very reasonable

tiene un precio prohibitivo — it is prohibitively expensive

tiene un precio irrisorio — it's ridiculously cheap

a precios populares — at affordable prices

precio al contado/a plazos — cash/credit price

a precio de saldo — at a bargain price

no tener precio — to be priceless

su ayuda no tiene precio — her help has been invaluable

pagar or comprar algo a precio de oro — to pay the earth o a fortune for something

poner precio a la cabeza de alguien — to put a price on somebody's head

- precio al por mayor/menor

- precio de compra/lanzamiento/mercado

- precio de costo or coste

- precio de salida

- precio de venta al público

- precio franco fábrica

2) (sacrificio, esfuerzo)

logró lo que quería ¿pero a qué precio? — she got what she wanted, but at what price o cost?

a cualquier precio — whatever the cost

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= price, price tag, price range, quote.

Ex: Prices tend to be lower than those on SDC and DIALOG and this has obvious attractions.

Ex: Many library services, which generally have been provided free to users, are likely to acquire price tags in the near future.

Ex: The author reviews some of the features of text retrieval software packages currently on the market with notes on price ranges.

Ex: This is the most cost-effective method of acquisition because of the opportunity to choose the least expensive quote from multiple quotes through increasing purchasing power.

* a bajo precio = lower-cost, lower-cost, at a low price, on the cheap.

* a cualquier precio = at any cost, at all costs, at any price.

* alcanzar un precio = fetch + Dinero.

* al mejor precio = at the best price.

* al mejor precio posible = at the best possible price.

* alto precio = costliness.

* a mitad de precio = at half price.

* 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 su precio normal = at full price.

* aumentar el precio = mark up + price, jack up + the price.

* aumento de precios = price increase, increased price.

* a un precio especial = at a discount.

* a un precio módico = at affordable cost, at an affordable price.

* a un precio muy razonable = at a very reasonable cost, at very reasonable cost.

* a un precio razonable = at a reasonable cost, reasonably priced.

* averiguar el precio = cost.

* bajada de los precios = falling prices.

* bajar de precio = come down in + price.

* bajar el precio = lower + price.

* bajar los precios = roll back + prices.

* bajo precio = low cost.

* buena relación calidad-precio = value for money.

* caída de los precios = falling prices.

* cambiar el precio = reprice, reprice.

* cobrar un precio = charge + price.

* comparación de precios = comparison shopping.

* comparar precios = comparison shop.

* competencia de precios = price competition.

* condiciones de adquisición y/o precio = terms of availability and/or price.

* de bajo precio = low-priced.

* de precio fijo = fixed-price.

* de precio medio = medium-priced.

* de precio razonable = affordable.

* de precio rebajado = cut-price, cut-rate.

* descender de precio = come down in + price.

* diferencia de precio = price differential.

* diferencia de precios = price differentiation.

* diferencias de precio = differential pricing.

* fijación de precio de venta = pricing.

* fijación de precios = fixing.

* fijar precios = price, fix + price.

* fijar precios altos = price + high.

* fijar precios bajos = price + low.

* fulminar los precios = slash + prices.

* guerra de precios = pricing competition, price war.

* índice de precios = price index.

* índice de precios al consumo = consumer price index (CPI), cost of living index.

* Indice de Precios al Consumo (IPC) = Retail Price Index (RPI).

* información de precios = price information.

* información de precios de productos para el consumo = retail prices.

* manipulación de precios = price-fixing.

* mantener los precios = hold + prices down.

* mejor relación calidad-precio, la = best value for money, the.

* mitad de precio = half price.

* negociar el precio de Algo = negotiate + price.

* obligar a subir el precio = force up + prices.

* pagar el precio = meet + price.

* pagar precio = pay + cost.

* pagar un alto precio = pay + hefty price.

* pagar un precio = pay + fee, pay + penalty.

* pagar un precio alto por Algo = pay + a premium price for.

* pagar un precio elevado = pay + hefty price.

* pagar un precio exorbitante = pay through + the nose.

* política de fijación de precios = pricing policy.

* política de precios = pricing model, pricing policy.

* poner el precio = price.

* poner precio a la cabeza de Alguien = declare + open season on, put + a price on + Posesivo + head.

* poner un precio a Algo muy alto = overprice.

* precio abusivo = abusive price tag, abusive price.

* precio abusivo, precio desorbidato = abusive price.

* precio al por mayor = block rate, wholesale price, bulk rate.

* precio + bajar = price + fall.

* precio + caer = price + fall.

* precio calculado según el tiempo empleado = time-based charge.

* precio calculado según el tiempo de conexión = connect time based pricing.

* precio calculado según el tiempo empleado = time-based charge.

* precio competitivo = competitive price.

* precio con descuento = discounted price, discount price.

* precio de compra = purchase price.

* precio de coste más margen de beneficios = cost-plus pricing.

* precio de entrada = price of admission.

* precio de la gasolina = fuel pump price.

* precio de la habitación = room rate.

* precio del aparcamiento = parking fee.

* precio de las acciones = share price.

* precio de la suscripción = subscription price.

* precio de la vivienda = house price.

* precio del billete = fare.

* precio del billete de autobús = bus fare.

* precio del billete de avión = airfare [air fare], airline fare.

* precio del carburante = fuel price, fuel pump price.

* precio del combustible = fuel price, fuel pump price.

* precio del productor = producer price.

* precio de salida = starting price.

* precio + descender = price + fall.

* precio desorbidato = abusive price tag, abusive price.

* precio desorbitado = prohibitive price tag, prohibitive price.

* precio de tarifa = list price, listed price.

* precio de venta al público = retail price, cover price, list price, listed price.

* precio + dispararse = price + spiral out of control, price + go through the roof, price + soar through the roof.

* precio especial = reduced rate, special rate, reduced fee, discounted price, discount price, preferential rate.

* precio especial por compra al por mayor = bulk deal.

* precio excesivo = steep price, overpricing [over-pricing], inflated price.

* precio fijo = fixed charge.

* precio inflado = inflated price.

* precio inicial = starting price.

* precio íntegro = full price.

* precio medio = average price.

* precio mínimo = threshold price.

* precio normal = full price.

* precio para estudiantes = student rate.

* precio + ponerse por las nubes = price + go through the roof, price + spiral out of control, price + spiral out of control, price + soar through the roof.

* precio por unidad = unit price.

* precio prohibitivo = prohibitively expensive, prohibitive price tag, prohibitive price.

* precio razonable = fair price.

* precio rebajado = marked-down price.

* precio rebajado, precio reducido, descuento = marked-down price.

* precios = pricing, price range, price rate, price structure.

* precios competitivos = competitive rates.

* precios con descuento = discount price.

* precios de las materias primas = commodity prices.

* precios descontrolados = runaway prices.

* precios disparados = spiralling prices, runaway prices.

* precios + dispararse = prices + spiral.

* precios en alza = rising costs, runaway prices, runaway costs.

* precio simbólico = nominal fee.

* precios + ponerse por las nubes = prices + spiral.

* precios por las nubes = spiralling prices.

* que no tiene precio = priceless.

* que tiene precio = priced.

* rebajar el precio = cut + price.

* rebajar los precios = knock down + prices, slash + prices.

* reducción de los precios = price cut.

* reducción de precios = pricecutting.

* reducir el precio = reduce + price, cut + price.

* relación calidad-precio = price-performance ratio.

* sensible a los precios = price sensitive.

* sin precio = unpriced.

* subida de precios = price rise, rising costs, price increase, increased price, price hike, price hike.

* subir de precio = rise in + price.

* subir el precio = push + cost + up, raise + price, jack up + the price, rack up + the price.

* susceptible a los precios = price sensitive.

* tabla de comparación de precios = price-comparison table.

* tarifa de precios = pricing structure, pricing algorithm, pricing scheme, pricing model, price structure.

* tener un precio razonable = be reasonably priced.

* tirado de precio = steal, at a steal.

* vender a precio de costo = sell at + cost.

* vender a precio de ganga = sell at + bargain price.

* vender a un precio más barato que = undercut.

* vender en el extranjero a precios inferiores que en el país de origen = dump.

* venta a un precio más barato = undercutting.

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precio

masculine

A (de un producto) price

subir los precios to raise prices, to put prices up

bajar los precios to lower prices, to bring prices down

¿qué precio tiene este vestido? what's the price of this dress?, how much is this dress?

el precio del viaje the cost o price of the trip

aquí la fruta está muy bien de precio fruit is very reasonably priced o very reasonable here, the price of fruit is very reasonable here

un precio al alcance de todos los bolsillos a price to suit everyone's pocket, a price everyone can afford

lo compré a muy buen precio I got it for a very reasonable price

en esta zona los apartamentos tienen un precio prohibitivo apartments in this area are prohibitively expensive

tiene un precio irrisorio it's ridiculously cheap

el precio por unidad es (de) 5 euros they are 5 euros each

libros a precios populares books at affordable prices

precio al contado cash price

precio a plazos credit price

a precio de saldo at a bargain price, at a knockdown price ( colloq)

aún no han fijado el precio they still haven't fixed the price

hacer precio ( RPl); to lower the price, give a discount

no tener precio to be priceless

este anillo no tiene precio para mí for me this ring is priceless

su ayuda no tiene precio her help has been invaluable

pagar or comprar algo a precio de oro to pay the earth o a fortune for sth

poner precio a la cabeza de algn to put a price on sb's head

Compuestos:

● precio al por mayor/menor

wholesale/retail price, trade price

● precio cerrado

fixed price

● precio de apertura

opening price

● precio de apoyo

support price

● precio de cierre

closing price

● precio de compra

purchase price

● precio de costo or ( Esp) coste

cost price

● precio de ejercicio

striking price

● precio de lanzamiento

launch price

● precio del dinero

el precio del dinero the cost of money, the cost of borrowing

● precio de mercado

market price

● precio de salida

starting price

● precio de umbral

threshold price

● precio de venta

sale price

● precio de venta al público

(de un alimento, medicamento) recommended retail price; (de un libro) published price

● precio franco (de) fábrica

factory (gate) price, price ex works ( BrE)

● precio psicológico

psychological price

● precio unitario

unit price

B

(sacrificio, esfuerzo): logró lo que quería ¿pero a qué precio? she got what she wanted, but at what price o cost?

impedirán a cualquier precio que se sepa la verdad they will go to any lengths to stop people knowing the truth, they will stop at nothing to hide the truth

está dispuesto a mantenerse en el cargo a cualquier precio he's determined to stay on at any price o at all costs o whatever the cost

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Del verbo preciar: ( conjugate preciar)

precio es:

1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo

preció es:

3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) pretérito indicativo

precio sustantivo masculino
1 ( de producto) price;
◊ precio al contado/a plazos cash/credit price;

¿qué precio tiene este vestido? how much is this dress?;
precio de costo or (Esp) coste cost price;
precio de venta al público (de alimento, medicamento) recommended retail price;

( de libro) published price;
◊ no tener precio to be priceless

2 (sacrificio, costo) price, cost;
◊ a cualquier precio at any price, whatever the cost

precio sustantivo masculino price, cost: ¿qué precio tiene este abrigo?, how much is this coat?
♦ Locuciones: a cualquier precio, at any cost: está dispuesta a conseguir ese puesto a cualquier precio, she's willing to do anything in order to get that job
no tener precio, to be priceless: las obras destruídas por las bombas no tenían precio, the works of art destroyed by the bombing were priceless
mi amistad no tiene precio, my friendship can't be bought
' precio' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
abusiva
- abusivo
- ajustada
- ajustado
- alquiler
- alta
- alto
- arrendamiento
- cara
- caro
- cobrar
- concertar
- conveniente
- costar
- coste
- costo
- de
- demencial
- descender
- desorbitada
- desorbitado
- encarecer
- entrar
- estar
- lince
- mitad
- moderada
- moderado
- módica
- módico
- neta
- neto
- proporción
- PVP
- rebaja
- rebajar
- regatear
- rondar
- salvajada
- según
- tarifa
- tasa
- tasar
- tributo
- unitaria
- unitario
- valer
- valor
- valorar
- accesible
English:
adjust
- all-in
- approximate
- arm's length
- arrange
- asking price
- at
- bargain
- beat down
- bloody
- bring down
- cagey
- charge
- cheap
- command
- cost
- cut
- decrease
- dirt-cheap
- discount
- double
- down
- downturn
- drop
- excessive
- fall
- fare
- fix
- foresight
- freight
- gazumping
- going
- hefty
- high-end
- inexpensively
- inflated
- introductory
- jack up
- jump
- knock down
- low
- lower
- lowest
- mark down
- mark up
- market price
- mistaken
- moderate
- money
- name

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precio nm

1. [en dinero] price;

¿qué precio tiene esta corbata? how much is this tie?;

subir los precios to put prices up;

bajar los precios to bring prices down;

ha subido el precio de la vivienda house prices have gone up;

está muy bien de precio it's very reasonably priced;

un precio prohibitivo a prohibitively high price;

Comp
Andes Fam
a precio de huevo for next to nothing;

Comp

a precio de oro: la merluza está a precio de oro hake has become ridiculously expensive;

Comp
RP
hacer precio a alguien to give sb a discount;

poner precio a to put a price on;

Comp

poner precio a la cabeza de alguien to put a price on sb's head;

Comp

no tener precio to be priceless

Comp
Bolsa precio de apertura opening price;
precio de catálogo list price;
Bolsa precio de cierre closing price;
precio de compra purchase price;

precio comprador bid price;

precio al contado cash price;
Esp precio de coste cost price;
precio de costo cost price;

comprar algo a precio de costo to buy sth at cost price;
Bolsa precio de cotización quoted price; Fin el precio del dinero the cost of borrowing; Bolsa precio de ejercicio striking price;
precio de fábrica factory price;

precio indicativo guide price;

precio de lanzamiento launch price;

precio de lista list price;

precio al por mayor trade price;

precio de mercado market price;

precio nominal nominal price;

precio de oferta offer price;

precio de saldo bargain price;

precio de salida starting price;

precio de salida a Bolsa issue price;

precio simbólico nominal o token amount;

precio tope top o ceiling price;

precio por unidad unit price;

precio unitario unit price;

precio de venta (al público) retail price

2. [sacrificio] price;

es el precio de la fama it's the price of fame;

pagaron un precio muy alto por la victoria they paid a very high price for victory, victory cost them dearly;

a cualquier precio at any price;

al precio de at the cost of

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precio

m price;

precio por unidad unit price;

a bajo precio at a low price;

a mitad de precio at half price;

estar bien de precio be reasonably priced;

a buen precio at a good price;

pagar a precio de oro pay a fortune for;

no tener precio fig be priceless

* * *

precio nm

1) : price

2) : cost, sacrifice

a cualquier precio: whatever the cost

* * *

precio n price

el precio de la gasolina the price of petrol

¿qué precio tiene? how much is it?

Spanish-English dictionary > precio
3 gasolina

f.

1 petrol (British), gas, gasoline (United States).

echar o poner gasolina to put some petrol o (British) gas in (United States)

gasolina con/sin plomo leaded/unleaded petrol o (British) gasoline (United States)

2 gasoline, petrol, gasolene, gas.

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gasolina

► nombre femenino

1 petrol, US gasoline, gas

\

FRASEOLOGÍA

poner gasolina to get some petrol

gasolina normal three-star petrol

gasolina super four-star petrol

gasolina sin plomo unleaded petrol

* * *

noun f.

gasoline, gas, petrol

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SF

1) (Aut) petrol, gas(oline) (EEUU)

echar gasolina — [a un vehículo] to put petrol in

repostar gasolina — (lit) to fill up with petrol; ** (fig) to have a drink

gasolina con plomo — leaded petrol

gasolina de alto octanaje — high octane petrol

gasolina de aviación — aviation spirit, aviation fuel

gasolina extra — four-star petrol

gasolina normal — two-star petrol

gasolina sin plomo — unleaded (petrol)

gasolina súper — four-star petrol

2) Caribe (=gasolinera) petrol station, gas station (EEUU)

* * *

femenino gasoline (AmE), gas (AmE), petrol (BrE)

tengo que echar or poner or (Méx) cargar gasolina — I have to get some gas o petrol

- gasolina normal

- gasolina sin plomo

- gasolina super

* * *

= petrol, gasoline.

Ex. Many rural bus routes have now been threatened by rising petrol costs and the withdrawal of transport subsidies.

Ex. Burning things like wood, fossil fuels, and gasoline are the easy way of capturing energy in today's society.

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* bomba de gasolina = fuel pump.

* consumo de gasolina = petrol consumption.

* echar gasolina = pump + gas.

* filtro de la gasolina = gas filter.

* gasolina con plomo = leaded gasoline, leaded gas.

* gasolina sin plomo = unleaded gasoline, unleaded gas.

* gasolina súper = premium gasoline, premium gas.

* llenar gasolina = pump + gas.

* motor de gasolina = gasoline engine.

* precio de la gasolina = fuel pump price.

* surtidor de gasolina = fuel pump.

* * *

femenino gasoline (AmE), gas (AmE), petrol (BrE)

tengo que echar or poner or (Méx) cargar gasolina — I have to get some gas o petrol

- gasolina normal

- gasolina sin plomo

- gasolina super

* * *

= petrol, gasoline.

Ex: Many rural bus routes have now been threatened by rising petrol costs and the withdrawal of transport subsidies.

Ex: Burning things like wood, fossil fuels, and gasoline are the easy way of capturing energy in today's society.

* bomba de gasolina = fuel pump.

* consumo de gasolina = petrol consumption.

* echar gasolina = pump + gas.

* filtro de la gasolina = gas filter.

* gasolina con plomo = leaded gasoline, leaded gas.

* gasolina sin plomo = unleaded gasoline, unleaded gas.

* gasolina súper = premium gasoline, premium gas.

* llenar gasolina = pump + gas.

* motor de gasolina = gasoline engine.

* precio de la gasolina = fuel pump price.

* surtidor de gasolina = fuel pump.

* * *

gasolina

feminine

gasoline ( AmE), gas ( AmE), petrol ( BrE)

le tengo que echar or poner gasolina I have to get some gas o petrol

cargar gasolina ( Méx); to get some gas o petrol

Compuestos:

● gasolina normal

regular gasoline ( AmE), two-star petrol ( BrE)

● gasolina sin plomo

unleaded gasoline ( AmE), unleaded petrol ( BrE)

● gasolina super

premium gasoline ( AmE), four-star petrol ( BrE)

* * *

gasolina sustantivo femenino
gasoline (AmE), gas (AmE), petrol (BrE);
◊ gasolina normal regular gasoline (AmE), two-star petrol (BrE);

gasolina sin plomo unleaded gasoline (AmE) o (BrE) petrol;
gasolina super premium gasoline (AmE), four-star petrol (BrE)
gasolina sustantivo femenino petrol, US gasoline, gas
gasolina normal/súper, three-star/four-star petrol
gasolina sin plomo, unleaded petrol

' gasolina' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
echar
- gastar
- indicador
- indicadora
- indistintamente
- merluzo
- súper
- surtidor
- bencina
- bidón
- botar
- consumir
- depósito
- funcionar
- nafta
- normal
- repostar
- tanque
- tapa
English:
decline
- downturn
- eat up
- engine driver
- gas
- gasoline
- gauge
- petrol
- petrol pump
- petrol tank
- short
- stop
- two-star petrol
- use
- fill
- star
- white

* * *

gasolina nf
Br petrol, US gas, US gasoline;
echar o [m5] poner gasolina to put some Br petrol o US gas in

Comp
gasolina normal Br three-star petrol, US regular gasoline;
gasolina con plomo leaded Br petrol o US gasoline;

gasolina sin plomo unleaded Br petrol o US gasoline;

gasolina súper Br four-star petrol, US premium-grade gasoline

* * *

gasolina

f gas, gasoline, Br

petrol

* * *

gasolina nf

: gasoline, gas

* * *

gasolina n petrol

gasolina sin plomo lead free petrol

En inglés americano se llama gas o gasoline

Spanish-English dictionary > gasolina
4 dispararse

dispararse

► verbo pronominal

1 (arma) to go off, fire; (despertador) to go off

2 figurado (correr) to dash off, rush off

3 figurado (precios) to shoot up

4 figurado (saltar fuera de razón) to blow up, explode

■ estaba tan enfadado que se disparó en cuanto le dirigieron la palabra he was so angry that he simply blew up when they spoke to him

* * *

to rocket

* * *

VPR

1) [arma de fuego] to go off, fire

2) [alarma] to go off

3) [consumo, precios, inflación] to shoot up, rocket

4) [pánico, violencia] to take hold

5) [al hablar] to get carried away *

6) LAm (=marcharse) to rush off, shoot off *

* * *

= astronomically, soar, astronomical, go + ballistic, spiral, skyrocket, be on the rampant, rise + sharply, go into + overdrive, spike, run + rampant, grow + rampant.

Ex. The costs of any labor-intensive activity -- and maintenance of a card catalog is certainly labor-intensive -- are rising astronomically.

Ex. With manuscript prices soaring on the open market, the government has introduced tax incentives to encourage donations.

Ex. Much grumbling is currently heard among librarians about how they simply can no longer afford such and such indexing and abstracting services because the price is astronomical = Actualmente se oyen muchas quejas entre los bibliotecarios de cómo ya no pueden seguir permitiéndose tal o cual base de datos bibliográfica debido a que su precio es astronómico.

Ex. Reducing demand and converting to alternative sources of energy are necessary steps toward accepting the reality of a natural increase in the price of petroleum, which is likely to go ballistic in the next ten years.

Ex. Hospital admissions doubled, out patient services quintupled, dental services quadrupled, and hospital births spiraled.

Ex. The amount and value of information has skyrocketed.

Ex. Due to the ever increasing use of email, viruses are on the rampant.

Ex. The number of Japanese people killing themselves in suicide pacts made over the internet rose sharply last year.

Ex. If you repeatedly deadhead - trim off the spent flowers - the plant goes into overdrive.

Ex. Baby boomers are desperately trying to hold onto their salad days -- plastic surgery, vitamins and drugs like Viagra have spiked in public demand.

Ex. While inflation was running rampant during the Trudeau years, that was the pattern in most countries in the world including the USA.

Ex. You must have heard about identity theft -- it has grown rampant and you need to protect yourself from this identity crime.

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* costes + dispararse = costs + spiral.

* dispararse de = shoot out of.

* dispararse fuera de control = spiral + out of control.

* precio + dispararse = price + spiral out of control, price + go through the roof, price + soar through the roof.

* precios + dispararse = prices + spiral.

* * *

= astronomically, soar, astronomical, go + ballistic, spiral, skyrocket, be on the rampant, rise + sharply, go into + overdrive, spike, run + rampant, grow + rampant.

Ex: The costs of any labor-intensive activity -- and maintenance of a card catalog is certainly labor-intensive -- are rising astronomically.

Ex: With manuscript prices soaring on the open market, the government has introduced tax incentives to encourage donations.

Ex: Much grumbling is currently heard among librarians about how they simply can no longer afford such and such indexing and abstracting services because the price is astronomical = Actualmente se oyen muchas quejas entre los bibliotecarios de cómo ya no pueden seguir permitiéndose tal o cual base de datos bibliográfica debido a que su precio es astronómico.

Ex: Reducing demand and converting to alternative sources of energy are necessary steps toward accepting the reality of a natural increase in the price of petroleum, which is likely to go ballistic in the next ten years.

Ex: Hospital admissions doubled, out patient services quintupled, dental services quadrupled, and hospital births spiraled.

Ex: The amount and value of information has skyrocketed.

Ex: Due to the ever increasing use of email, viruses are on the rampant.

Ex: The number of Japanese people killing themselves in suicide pacts made over the internet rose sharply last year.

Ex: If you repeatedly deadhead - trim off the spent flowers - the plant goes into overdrive.

Ex: Baby boomers are desperately trying to hold onto their salad days -- plastic surgery, vitamins and drugs like Viagra have spiked in public demand.

Ex: While inflation was running rampant during the Trudeau years, that was the pattern in most countries in the world including the USA.

Ex: You must have heard about identity theft -- it has grown rampant and you need to protect yourself from this identity crime.

* costes + dispararse = costs + spiral.

* dispararse de = shoot out of.

* dispararse fuera de control = spiral + out of control.

* precio + dispararse = price + spiral out of control, price + go through the roof, price + soar through the roof.

* precios + dispararse = prices + spiral.

* * *

■dispararse verbo reflexivo
1 (una pistola) to go off, fire
2 (los precios) to rocket
' dispararse' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
disparar
English:
rocket
- shoot up
- soar
- bang
- explode
- go
- shoot
- spiral

* * *

vpr

1. [arma, alarma, flash] to go off;

se le disparó el arma his gun went off

2. [precios, inflación] to shoot up

3. [precipitarse] [persona] to rush off;
[caballo] to bolt
* * *

dispararse

v/r

1 de arma, alarma go off

2 de precios rise dramatically, rocket fam

* * *

vr

: to shoot up, to skyrocket

* * *

dispararse vb

1. (arma, alarma) to go off

se le disparó la escopeta his shotgun went off

2. (precios, etc) to shoot up [pt. & pp. shot]

el precio de la gasolina se ha disparado the price of petrol has shot up

Spanish-English dictionary > dispararse
5 normal

adj.

normal.

lleva una vida normal she leads a fairly normal o ordinary life

este hermano tuyo no es normal there must be something wrong with that brother of yours

es normal que estés cansado it's hardly surprising that you're tired

normal y corriente run-of-the-mill

es una persona normal y corriente he's a perfectly ordinary person

* * *

normal

► adjetivo

1 (corriente, habitual) normal, usual, average; (lógico) normal, natural

► nombre femenino

1 (escuela) teacher training college

2 (gasolina) two-star petrol, US regular gasoline

3 (en geometría) perpendicular, normal

* * *

adj.

1) normal

2) usual

3) standard

* * *

ADJ

1) (=usual) normal

una persona normal — a normal person

es perfectamente normal — it's perfectly normal

es normal que quiera divertirse — it's only normal that he wants to enjoy himself

no es normal que no quiera venir — it's unusual for him not to want to come

lleva una vida muy normal — he leads a very ordinary life

normal y corriente — ordinary

-¿es guapo? -no, normal y corriente — "is he handsome?" - "no, just ordinary"

como alumno es normal y corriente — he's an average pupil

2) [gasolina] three-star, regular (EEUU)

3) (Téc) standard; (Mat, Quím) normal

4)

Escuela Normal — esp LAm teacher training college

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I
adjetivo

a) (común, usual) normal

hoy en día es muy normal — it's very common nowadays

no es normal que haga tanto frío — it's unusual o it isn't normal for it to be so cold

superior a lo normal — above-average

normal y corriente — ordinary

b) ( sin graves defectos) normal

esa chica no es normal — (fam) there's something wrong with that girl (colloq)
II
adverbio (fam) normally

camina normal — he walks quite normally

cocina normal — she's average cook
III
femenino

a) ( escuela)

la N normal — teacher training college

b) ( gasolina) regular gas (AmE), two-star petrol (BrE)

* * *

= average, commonplace, common [commoner -comp., commonest -sup.], normal, ordinary, run-of-the-mill, standard, usual, middle-of-the-range, unsophisticated, line + Profesión, received, regular, commonly seen, indistinctive.

Ex. The average family does have very real information needs, even though these may not be immediately recognized as such.

Ex. Microfilm and microfiche formats are now commonplace in most libraries.

Ex. When the cataloguer turns to the description of a piece of music a common problem will be the absence of a title page to be used as the chief source of information.

Ex. It is normal to make added entries in respect of important editors.

Ex. Control is exercised over which terms are used, but otherwise the terms are ordinary words.

Ex. Guides are almost always worth thinking of as the first type of bibliography to search when it is a quick check of run-of-the-mill bibliographical facts which is required.

Ex. Photographs are normally kept in drawers of standard filing cabinets, with folders or pockets, or both.

Ex. It had three novel features: relative location, instead of the more usual fixed location.

Ex. In effect, the book started its life rather more as a light entertainment middle-of-the-range hardback autobiography but popular acclaim turned it into a huge mass-market paperback success.

Ex. Here is a clear indication of the extent, during the eighteenth century, to which the unsophisticated reader lagged behind his middle class compatriots = Aquí tenemos una clara indicación del grado en el que, durante el siglo dieciocho, el lector normal iba por detrás de sus compatriotas de clase media.

Ex. In larger libraries, line librarians are also likely to be MLS graduates.

Ex. It was interesting, in view of the received opinion that 'We don't have many problems round here'.

Ex. The article 'Filtering software: regular or decaf?' explains that most vendors define filtering software as that which blocks, filters, or monitors Internet use.

Ex. This typology divides humor comics into commonly seen subject areas, such as teen, kiddie, horror, military, and so on = Esta tipología divide los comics de humor en áreas temáticas conocidas como adolescentes, infantil, terror, militar, etc.

Ex. This research suggests that people are threatened by categorizations that portray them as too distinctive or too indistinctive.

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* agua normal = still water.

* a su precio normal = at full price.

* ciudadano normal = ordinary citizen, member of the public.

* como algo normal = as a matter of course.

* como es normal = as always.

* convertirse en algo normal = become + standard practice.

* convertirse en + Nombre + normal = become + standard + Nombre.

* de extensión normal = standard-length.

* de la manera normal = in the normal manner.

* de tamaño normal = full-sized, ordinary sized.

* día normal = ordinary day.

* en circunstancias normales = in the course of events, during the course of events, under normal circumstances, in the normal run of things, in the normal run of events.

* en el curso normal de = in the mainstream of.

* en el curso normal de las cosas = in the normal run of things, in the normal run of events.

* en el curso normal de los acontecimientos = in the normal run of events, in the normal run of things.

* en el transcurso normal de + Posesivo + vida(s) = in the normal course of + Posesivo + life/lives.

* en situaciones normales = under normal circumstances.

* fuera del horario normal = out of hours, at odd times.

* fuera de lo normal = abnormally + Adjetivo, with a difference, unordinary, out of the ordinary.

* gente normal = ordinary men and women, straight people.

* gente normal, la = ordinary people, hoi polloi, the.

* lejía normal = household bleach.

* lenguaje normal = plain language.

* letra normal = light type, light face type.

* lo normal + ser + que = there + be + a tendency (to/for).

* material de tamaño mayor de lo normal = outsize material.

* normal, lo = standard practice, the, the normal run of.

* normal y corriente = unremarkable.

* parto normal = vaginal delivery.

* permanecer normal = remain + normal.

* persona normales = ordinary person.

* poco normal = unnatural, unordinary, out of the ordinary.

* por debajo de lo normal = below-normal.

* por debajo del peso normal = underweight.

* precio normal = full price.

* prensa normal, la = broadsheet press, the.

* sábana normal = flat sheet.

* seguir con + Posesivo + vida normal = get on with + Posesivo + life.

* ser algo normal = be a fact of life, become + a common feature, be a part of life.

* ser lo normal = be the order of the day.

* ser normal = be the case (with).

* trabajar a horas fuera de lo normal = work + unsocial hours.

* un día normal = on a typical day.

* volver a la vida normal = get (back) into + the swings of things.

* * *
I
adjetivo

a) (común, usual) normal

hoy en día es muy normal — it's very common nowadays

no es normal que haga tanto frío — it's unusual o it isn't normal for it to be so cold

superior a lo normal — above-average

normal y corriente — ordinary

b) ( sin graves defectos) normal

esa chica no es normal — (fam) there's something wrong with that girl (colloq)
II
adverbio (fam) normally

camina normal — he walks quite normally

cocina normal — she's average cook
III
femenino

a) ( escuela)

la N normal — teacher training college

b) ( gasolina) regular gas (AmE), two-star petrol (BrE)

* * *

= average, commonplace, common [commoner -comp., commonest -sup.], normal, ordinary, run-of-the-mill, standard, usual, middle-of-the-range, unsophisticated, line + Profesión, received, regular, commonly seen, indistinctive.

Ex: The average family does have very real information needs, even though these may not be immediately recognized as such.

Ex: Microfilm and microfiche formats are now commonplace in most libraries.

Ex: When the cataloguer turns to the description of a piece of music a common problem will be the absence of a title page to be used as the chief source of information.

Ex: It is normal to make added entries in respect of important editors.

Ex: Control is exercised over which terms are used, but otherwise the terms are ordinary words.

Ex: Guides are almost always worth thinking of as the first type of bibliography to search when it is a quick check of run-of-the-mill bibliographical facts which is required.

Ex: Photographs are normally kept in drawers of standard filing cabinets, with folders or pockets, or both.

Ex: It had three novel features: relative location, instead of the more usual fixed location.

Ex: In effect, the book started its life rather more as a light entertainment middle-of-the-range hardback autobiography but popular acclaim turned it into a huge mass-market paperback success.

Ex: Here is a clear indication of the extent, during the eighteenth century, to which the unsophisticated reader lagged behind his middle class compatriots = Aquí tenemos una clara indicación del grado en el que, durante el siglo dieciocho, el lector normal iba por detrás de sus compatriotas de clase media.

Ex: In larger libraries, line librarians are also likely to be MLS graduates.

Ex: It was interesting, in view of the received opinion that 'We don't have many problems round here'.

Ex: The article 'Filtering software: regular or decaf?' explains that most vendors define filtering software as that which blocks, filters, or monitors Internet use.

Ex: This typology divides humor comics into commonly seen subject areas, such as teen, kiddie, horror, military, and so on = Esta tipología divide los comics de humor en áreas temáticas conocidas como adolescentes, infantil, terror, militar, etc.

Ex: This research suggests that people are threatened by categorizations that portray them as too distinctive or too indistinctive.

* agua normal = still water.

* a su precio normal = at full price.

* ciudadano normal = ordinary citizen, member of the public.

* como algo normal = as a matter of course.

* como es normal = as always.

* convertirse en algo normal = become + standard practice.

* convertirse en + Nombre + normal = become + standard + Nombre.

* de extensión normal = standard-length.

* de la manera normal = in the normal manner.

* de tamaño normal = full-sized, ordinary sized.

* día normal = ordinary day.

* en circunstancias normales = in the course of events, during the course of events, under normal circumstances, in the normal run of things, in the normal run of events.

* en el curso normal de = in the mainstream of.

* en el curso normal de las cosas = in the normal run of things, in the normal run of events.

* en el curso normal de los acontecimientos = in the normal run of events, in the normal run of things.

* en el transcurso normal de + Posesivo + vida(s) = in the normal course of + Posesivo + life/lives.

* en situaciones normales = under normal circumstances.

* fuera del horario normal = out of hours, at odd times.

* fuera de lo normal = abnormally + Adjetivo, with a difference, unordinary, out of the ordinary.

* gente normal = ordinary men and women, straight people.

* gente normal, la = ordinary people, hoi polloi, the.

* lejía normal = household bleach.

* lenguaje normal = plain language.

* letra normal = light type, light face type.

* lo normal + ser + que = there + be + a tendency (to/for).

* material de tamaño mayor de lo normal = outsize material.

* normal, lo = standard practice, the, the normal run of.

* normal y corriente = unremarkable.

* parto normal = vaginal delivery.

* permanecer normal = remain + normal.

* persona normales = ordinary person.

* poco normal = unnatural, unordinary, out of the ordinary.

* por debajo de lo normal = below-normal.

* por debajo del peso normal = underweight.

* precio normal = full price.

* prensa normal, la = broadsheet press, the.

* sábana normal = flat sheet.

* seguir con + Posesivo + vida normal = get on with + Posesivo + life.

* ser algo normal = be a fact of life, become + a common feature, be a part of life.

* ser lo normal = be the order of the day.

* ser normal = be the case (with).

* trabajar a horas fuera de lo normal = work + unsocial hours.

* un día normal = on a typical day.

* volver a la vida normal = get (back) into + the swings of things.

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normal¹

adjective

A

1 (común, usual) normal

no es normal que siempre estén discutiendo it isn't normal the way they argue all the time

es una situación muy normal hoy en día it's a very common situation nowadays

no es normal que haga tanto frío en octubre it's unusual o it isn't normal for it to be so cold in October

me parece lo más normal del mundo to me it seems the most normal o natural thing in the world

inteligencia superior a la normal above-average intelligence

es una chica normalita she's nothing out of the ordinary

normal y corriente ‹mujer/chico› ordinary;

‹jugador› ordinary, run-of-the-mill; ‹libro/vestido› ordinary

2 (sin graves defectos) normal

el miedo de una embarazada a que la criatura no sea normal a pregnant woman's fear that her baby will be abnormal

esa chica no es normal ( fam); there's something wrong with that girl ( colloq)

B (en geometría) perpendicular, normal

normal²

adverb

( fam); normally

habla/anda normal he talks/walks quite normally

cocina normal as a cook she's about average, she cooks averagely well

normal³

feminine

A (en geometría) perpendicular, normal

B

(escuela): la N normal teacher training college

C (gasolina) regular grade gasoline ( AmE), regular gas ( AmE), two-star petrol ( BrE)

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normal adjetivo
normal;
◊ es normal que reaccionen así it's normal for them to react like that;

hoy en día es muy normal it's very common nowadays;
no es normal que haga tanto frío it's unusual o it isn't normal for it to be so cold;
superior a lo normal above-average;
normal y corriente ordinary
■ sustantivo femenino
a) ( escuela):

◊ la N normal teacher training college

b) ( gasolina) regular gas (AmE), two-star petrol (BrE)

normal adjetivo
1 normal, usual: no es normal que llueva tanto, it's unusual for it to rain so much
2 Geom perpendicular
' normal' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
conchabarse
- contrapelo
- cualquier
- deterioro
- extemporánea
- extemporáneo
- fenomenal
- frecuente
- gasolina
- larga
- largo
- mestizaje
- natural
- normalizar
- normalizarse
- residencia
- retener
- usual
- cauce
- común
- corriente
- debajo
- lógico
- mundo
- normalidad
- ordinario
- seguir
- top-less
English:
bed
- below
- dare
- deviation
- diet
- excuse
- fuck
- general
- high
- late
- must
- natural
- need
- norm
- normal
- ordinary
- outside
- par
- procedure
- regular
- saint
- self
- shall
- should
- standard
- still
- two-star petrol
- unexceptional
- usual
- average
- class
- common
- course
- early
- herself
- himself
- long
- myself
- pattern
- run
- subnormal
- teacher
- themselves
- under
- unnatural
- unusual
- yourself
- yourselves

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normal

♦ adj

1. [natural, regular] normal;

lleva una vida normal she leads a fairly normal o ordinary life;

el paciente tiene una temperatura/un pulso normal the patient's temperature/pulse is normal;

cuando se lo dije se enfadó mucho – ¡normal! he was really cross when I told him – that's hardly surprising!;

este hermano tuyo no es normal there must be something wrong with that brother of yours;

es normal que estés cansado it's hardly surprising that you're tired;

no es normal que llore por una tontería así it's not normal for him to cry over a silly thing like that;

normal y corriente ordinary;

contiene todo lo que un usuario normal y corriente necesita it contains everything the average user needs;

es una persona normal y corriente he's a perfectly ordinary person

2. [gasolina] Br three-star, US regular

3. Mat perpendicular

♦ nf
[gasolina] Br three-star petrol, US regular gasoline
♦ adv
Fam normally;
me cuesta mucho caminar normal I find it really hard to walk normally

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normal

adj normal

* * *

normal adj

1) : normal, usual

2) : standard

3)

escuela normal : teacher-training college

* * *

normal adj

1. (común, usual) normal

lleva una vida normal he leads a normal life

es normal que haga calor en agosto it's normal for it to be hot in August

2. (corriente) ordinary

un chico normal an ordinary boy

Spanish-English dictionary > normal
6 subir

v.

1 to go/come up (ascender) (calle, escaleras).

subió las escaleras a toda velocidad she ran up o climbed the stairs as fast as she could

subir en ascensor to go/come up in the lift o (British) elevator (United States)

subir por la escalera to go/come up the stairs

2 to lift up (poner arriba).

ayúdame a subir la caja help me get the box up; (a lo alto) help me carry the box upstairs (al piso de arriba)

3 to put up, to increase (increase) (precio, peso).

La empresa sube los precios The company increases the prices.

Me subió la calentura My fever increased.

4 to raise (alzar) (mano, bandera, voz).

El chico sube la cama The boy raises the bed.

5 to raise the pitch of (Music).

6 to go up, to rise (increase) (precio, temperatura).

subir de categoría to improve; (mejorar) to be promoted (ser ascendido)

El elevador sube The elevator climbs.

7 to get on (montar) (en avión, barco).

sube al coche get into the car

8 to rise (cooking) (crecer).

9 to walk up, to climb.

Ella subió el sendero She walked up the path.

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subir

► verbo intransitivo

1 (ir hacia arriba - gen) to go up, come up; (- avión) to climb

2 (en un vehículo - coche) to get in; (autobús, avión, barco, tren) to get on, get onto

■ ¡venga, sube! go on, get in!

3 (montar - bicicleta) to get on; (- caballo) to get on, mount

4 (a un árbol) to climb up

5 figurado (elevarse, aumentar) to rise

6 figurado (categoría, puesto) to be promoted

7 figurado (cuenta) to come (a, to)

■ la deuda sube a dos mil euros the debt comes to two thoudsand euros

► verbo transitivo

1 (escaleras, calle) to go up, climb; (montaña) to climb

2 (mover arriba) to carry up, take up, bring up; (poner arriba) to put upstairs

■ súbelo arriba take it upstairs

3 (cabeza etc) to lift, raise

4 (pared) to raise

5 COSTURA to take up

■ subir un dobladillo to take up a hem

6 figurado (precio, salario, etc) to raise, put up

7 figurado (subir el volumen - voz) to raise; (- aparato) to turn up

8 figurado (color) to strengthen

► verbo pronominal subirse

1 (piso, escalera) to go up

2 (árbol, muro, etc) to climb up (a, -)

3 (en un vehículo - coche) to get in (a, -); (autobús) to get on (a, -); (avión, barco, tren) to get on (a, -), get onto (a,-)

■ ¡súbete, súbete al coche! get in, get into the car!

4 (en animales, bicicleta) to get on (a, -), mount

5 (ropa, calcetines) to pull up; (cremallera) to do up, zip up; (mangas) to roll up

\

FRASEOLOGÍA

subir a bordo to get on board

subir al trono figurado to ascend to the throne

subir como la espuma familiar to spread like wildfire

subirse por las paredes figurado to hit the roof

subírsele a uno los humos a la cabeza figurado to become conceited

subírsele algo a la cabeza figurado to go to one's head

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verb

1) to increase, rise

2) raise

3) climb

•

- subir a

* * *

1. VT

1) (=levantar) [+ pierna, brazo, objeto] to lift, lift up, raise; [+ calcetines, pantalones, persianas] to pull up

sube los brazos — lift your arms (up), raise your arms

2) (=poner arriba) [llevando] to take up; [trayendo] to bring up

¿me puedes ayudar a subir las maletas? — can you help me to take up the cases?

voy a subir esta caja arriba — I'll take this box upstairs

¿puedes subir ese cuadro de abajo? — could you bring that picture up from down there?

lo subieron al portaequipajes — they put it up on the rack

lo subimos a un taxi — we put him in a taxi

3) (=ascender) [+ calle, cuesta, escalera, montaña] (=ir arriba) to go up; (=venir arriba) to come up

subió las escaleras de dos en dos — she went up the stairs two at a time

tenía problemas para subir las escaleras — he had difficulty getting up o climbing the stairs

4) (=aumentar) [+ precio, salario] to put up, raise, increase; [+ artículo en venta] to put up the price of

los taxistas han subido sus tarifas — taxi drivers have put their fares up o have raised their fares

van a subir la gasolina — they are going to put up o increase the price of petrol

5) (=elevar) [+ volumen, televisión, radio] to turn up; [+ voz] to raise

sube la radio, que no se oye — turn the radio up, I can't hear it

6) [en escalafón] [+ persona] to promote

7) (Arquit) to put up, build

subir una pared — to put up o build a wall

8) (Mús) to raise the pitch of

2. VI

1) (=ir arriba) to go up; (=venir arriba) to come up; [en un monte, en el aire] to climb

suba al tercer piso — go up to the third floor

sube, que te voy a enseñar unos discos — come up, I've got some records to show you

seguimos subiendo hasta la cima — we went on climbing till we reached the summit

estaba mirando como la mosca subía por la ventana — I watched the fly move slowly up the window

tuvimos que subir andando — we had to walk up

2) (Transportes) [en autobús, avión, tren, bicicleta, moto, caballo] to get on; [en coche, taxi] to get in

subir a un autobús/avión/tren — to get on(to) a bus/plane/train

subir a un coche — to get in(to) a car

subir a una bicicleta — to get on(to) a bike

subir a un caballo — to mount a horse, get on(to) a horse

subir a bordo — to go o get on board

3) [en el escalafón] to be promoted (a to)

nuestro objetivo es subir a primera división — our aim is to go up o be promoted to the First Division

4) (=aumentar) [precio, valor] to go up, rise; [temperatura] to rise

la gasolina ha vuelto a subir — (the price of) petrol has gone up again

sigue subiendo la bolsa — share prices are still rising

le ha subido la fiebre — her temperature has gone up o risen
tono 2)
5) (=aumentar de nivel) [río, mercurio] to rise; [marea] to come in

6) [cantidad]

subir a — to come to, total

3.

See:

subirse
SUBIR Otros verbos de movimiento ► Subir la cuesta/ la escalera {etc}, por regla general, se suele traducir por to come up o por to go up, según la dirección del movimiento (hacia o en sentido contrario al hablante), pero come y go se pueden reemplazar por otros verbos de movimiento si la oración española especifica la forma en que se sube mediante el uso de adverbios o construcciones adverbiales: Tim subió las escaleras a gatas Tim crept up the stairs El mes pasado los precios subieron vertiginosamente Prices shot up last month Para otros usos y ejemplos ver la entrada
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1.
verbo intransitivo

1)

a) ascensor/persona ( alejándose) to go up; ( acercándose) to come up

hay que subir a pie — you have to walk up

ahora subo — I'll be right up

los autobuses que suben al pueblo — the buses that go up to the village

el camino sube hasta la cima — the path goes up to o leads to the top of the hill

b)

subir A algo — a autobús/tren/avión to get on o onto sth; a coche to get in o into sth; a caballo/bicicleta to get on o onto sth, to mount sth (frml)

subir a bordo — to go o get on board

c) ( de categoría) to go up; ( en el escalafón) to be promoted

han subido a primera división — they've been promoted to o they've gone up to the first division

d) ( en tenis)

subir a la red — to go up to the net

2)

a) marea to come in; aguas/río to rise

b) fiebre/tensión to go up, rise; temperatura to rise

c) leche materna to come in

3) precio/valor/cotización/salario to rise, go up
2.
subir vt

1) < montaña> to climb; < cuesta> to go up, climb; < escaleras> to go up, climb

subió corriendo la escalera — she ran upstairs

2)

a) <objeto/niño> ( llevar arriba - acercándose) to bring up; (- alejándose) to take up

voy a subir la compra — I'm just going to take the shopping upstairs

tengo que subir unas cajas al desván — I have to put some boxes up in the attic

b) <objeto/niño> ( poner más alto)

sube al niño al caballo — lift the child onto the horse

voy a subir un poco este cuadro — I'm going to put this picture up a bit higher

traía el cuello del abrigo subido — he had his coat collar turned up

c) <persiana/telón> to raise; < pantalones> to pull up

¿me subes la cremallera? — will you zip me up?, will you fasten my zipper (AmE) o (BrE) zip?

subió la ventanilla — she raised the window

d) < dobladillo> to take up; < falda> to take o turn up

3) (Inf) to upload

4)

a) <precios/salarios> to raise, put up

¿cuánto te han subido este año? — how much did your salary go up this year?

b) <volumen/radio> to turn up

sube un poco la calefacción — turn the heating o heat up a little
3.
subirse verbo pronominal

1)

a) (a coche, autobús, etc) verbo intransitivo 1 b

b) ( trepar) to climb

se subió al árbol/al muro — she climbed up the tree/(up) onto the walls

estaba subido a un árbol/caballo — he was up a tree/sitting on a horse

c) (a la cabeza, cara) (+ me/te/le etc)

el éxito se le subió a la cabeza — the success went to his head

se me subieron los colores — I went red o blushed

2) (refl) <calcetines/pantalones> to pull up

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= go up, move up, raise, rise, ascend, mount, walk up, elevate, climb, bring up, zip, move down, hike up, scale, spike, crank up, get + high, move it up + a gear, notch it up + a gear, take it up + a gear, take it up + a notch, crank it up + a notch, crank it up + a gear, move it up + a notch, ratchet up, mark + Nombre + up, amp up, turn up.

Ex. Since recall goes up as precision goes down, it is clearly not possible to achieve in general a system which gives full recall at the same time as full precision.

Ex. Now we move up the chain providing index entries for each of the potentially sought terms.

Ex. The speaker said that James estimated people function at only 20% of their capacity, and concluded that they could raise this percentage considerable if they knew how to manage their time more efficiently.

Ex. If suppliers are forced out of business, there will be less software to lend and prices will rise with the lack of competition.

Ex. As she ascended the staircase to the library director's office, she tried to fathom the reason for the imperious summons.

Ex. He fully expected the director to acquiesce, for his eyebrows mounted ever so slightly.

Ex. Some of the questions to ask ourselves are will people walk up or down stairs, across quadrangles, etc just to visit the library?.

Ex. Some of the things that are said about genuine bookselling do at times seem to elevate this occupation to a level far beyond mere commerce.

Ex. Stanton felt a bit like someone who, after boasting that she could dive into water from a great height has climbed to the height and dares not jump, but knows that she must jump.

Ex. Matrix and mould were pivoted and were brought up to the nozzle of a metal pump for the moment of casting, and then swung back to eject the new-made letter.

Ex. The study investigated the use of a video to teach 3 self-help skills (cleaning sunglasses, putting on a wristwatch, and zipping a jacket) to 3 elementary students with mental disabilities.

Ex. Of the 32 institutions indicating some change in status from July 1982 to January 1983, 19 moved down in status and 13 moved up.

Ex. The government has hiked up the rate of income tax being paid by oil multinationals.

Ex. You'll be scaling walls, jumping between rooftops, swinging on ropes, hanging from pipes, sliding under 4WDs and doing anything you can to avoid those zombies.

Ex. Baby boomers are desperately trying to hold onto their salad days -- plastic surgery, vitamins and drugs like Viagra have spiked in public demand.

Ex. Refiners are cranking up diesel output to meet rising global demand.

Ex. Yes, some people with thin blood or whose pulse and blood pressure get high enough will have a nose bleed when excited.

Ex. Liverpool and Chelsea are grabbing all the headlines, but Arsenal have quietly moved it up a gear scoring 10 goals in their last three league games.

Ex. Start gently, ease yourself in by breaking the workout down into three one minute sessions until you are ready to notch it up a gear and join them together.

Ex. There was not much to separate the sides in the first ten minutes however Arsenal took it up a gear and got the goal but not without a bit of luck.

Ex. We have a good time together and we're good friends.. but I'd like to take it up a notch.

Ex. David quickly comprehended our project needs and then cranked it up a notch with impactful design.

Ex. Went for a bike ride with a mate last week, no problems so will crank it up a gear and tackle some hills in the next few weeks.

Ex. After a regular walking routine is established, why not move it up a notch and start jogging, if you haven't already.

Ex. The health department has ratcheted up efforts to prevent or slow down the spread of swine flu in schools.

Ex. Determine how much it costs to make the item, how much it costs to market that item, and then mark it up by 15-30% or more.

Ex. In order to gain strength fast, you need to immediately begin amping up your strength thermostat in your mind.

Ex. Cytokines are small proteins used to communicate messages between the immune cells in the immune system to either turn up or down the immune response.

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* estar que + subirse + por las paredes = tear + Posesivo + hair out.

* obligar a subir el precio = force up + prices.

* subir a = board.

* subir al poder = rise to + power.

* subir al trono = ascend (to) + the throne.

* subir a un barco = board + ship.

* subir de nivel = move it up + a gear, take it up + a gear, notch it up + a gear, take it up + a notch, crank it up + a notch, crank it up + a gear, move it up + a notch.

* subir de precio = rise in + price.

* subir el listón = raise + the bar, move it up + a gear, take it up + a gear, notch it up + a gear, take it up + a notch, crank it up + a notch, crank it up + a gear, move it up + a notch.

* subir el nivel = raise + standard, raise + the bar.

* subir el precio = push + cost + up, raise + price, jack up + the price, rack up + the price.

* subir el volumen = pump up + the volume.

* subir en = ride.

* subir en bici = ride + a bike.

* subir en bicicleta = ride + a bike.

* subir exageradamente = rise + steeply.

* subir la moral = boost + Posesivo + morale, lift + morale, increase + morale, improve + morale, boost + Posesivo + confidence, bolster + confidence.

* subirle la nota a Alguien = mark + Nombre + up.

* subir ligeramente = nudge up.

* subir los impuestos = push + taxes.

* subir repentinamente = shoot up.

* subirse al autobús = get on + the bus.

* subirse al tren = jump on + the bandwagon, ride + the hype, catch + the fever.

* subírsele a la cabeza = go to + Posesivo + head.

* subírsele los colores = go + bright red.

* subírsele los humos a la cabeza = get + too big for + Posesivo + boots, get + too big for + Posesivo + breeches.

* subirse por las paredes = be beside + Reflexivo.

* subir y/o bajar = move up and/or down.

* telón + subir = curtain + rise.

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1.
verbo intransitivo

1)

a) ascensor/persona ( alejándose) to go up; ( acercándose) to come up

hay que subir a pie — you have to walk up

ahora subo — I'll be right up

los autobuses que suben al pueblo — the buses that go up to the village

el camino sube hasta la cima — the path goes up to o leads to the top of the hill

b)

subir A algo — a autobús/tren/avión to get on o onto sth; a coche to get in o into sth; a caballo/bicicleta to get on o onto sth, to mount sth (frml)

subir a bordo — to go o get on board

c) ( de categoría) to go up; ( en el escalafón) to be promoted

han subido a primera división — they've been promoted to o they've gone up to the first division

d) ( en tenis)

subir a la red — to go up to the net

2)

a) marea to come in; aguas/río to rise

b) fiebre/tensión to go up, rise; temperatura to rise

c) leche materna to come in

3) precio/valor/cotización/salario to rise, go up
2.
subir vt

1) < montaña> to climb; < cuesta> to go up, climb; < escaleras> to go up, climb

subió corriendo la escalera — she ran upstairs

2)

a) <objeto/niño> ( llevar arriba - acercándose) to bring up; (- alejándose) to take up

voy a subir la compra — I'm just going to take the shopping upstairs

tengo que subir unas cajas al desván — I have to put some boxes up in the attic

b) <objeto/niño> ( poner más alto)

sube al niño al caballo — lift the child onto the horse

voy a subir un poco este cuadro — I'm going to put this picture up a bit higher

traía el cuello del abrigo subido — he had his coat collar turned up

c) <persiana/telón> to raise; < pantalones> to pull up

¿me subes la cremallera? — will you zip me up?, will you fasten my zipper (AmE) o (BrE) zip?

subió la ventanilla — she raised the window

d) < dobladillo> to take up; < falda> to take o turn up

3) (Inf) to upload

4)

a) <precios/salarios> to raise, put up

¿cuánto te han subido este año? — how much did your salary go up this year?

b) <volumen/radio> to turn up

sube un poco la calefacción — turn the heating o heat up a little
3.
subirse verbo pronominal

1)

a) (a coche, autobús, etc) verbo intransitivo 1 b

b) ( trepar) to climb

se subió al árbol/al muro — she climbed up the tree/(up) onto the walls

estaba subido a un árbol/caballo — he was up a tree/sitting on a horse

c) (a la cabeza, cara) (+ me/te/le etc)

el éxito se le subió a la cabeza — the success went to his head

se me subieron los colores — I went red o blushed

2) (refl) <calcetines/pantalones> to pull up

* * *

= go up, move up, raise, rise, ascend, mount, walk up, elevate, climb, bring up, zip, move down, hike up, scale, spike, crank up, get + high, move it up + a gear, notch it up + a gear, take it up + a gear, take it up + a notch, crank it up + a notch, crank it up + a gear, move it up + a notch, ratchet up, mark + Nombre + up, amp up, turn up.

Ex: Since recall goes up as precision goes down, it is clearly not possible to achieve in general a system which gives full recall at the same time as full precision.

Ex: Now we move up the chain providing index entries for each of the potentially sought terms.

Ex: The speaker said that James estimated people function at only 20% of their capacity, and concluded that they could raise this percentage considerable if they knew how to manage their time more efficiently.

Ex: If suppliers are forced out of business, there will be less software to lend and prices will rise with the lack of competition.

Ex: As she ascended the staircase to the library director's office, she tried to fathom the reason for the imperious summons.

Ex: He fully expected the director to acquiesce, for his eyebrows mounted ever so slightly.

Ex: Some of the questions to ask ourselves are will people walk up or down stairs, across quadrangles, etc just to visit the library?.

Ex: Some of the things that are said about genuine bookselling do at times seem to elevate this occupation to a level far beyond mere commerce.

Ex: Stanton felt a bit like someone who, after boasting that she could dive into water from a great height has climbed to the height and dares not jump, but knows that she must jump.

Ex: Matrix and mould were pivoted and were brought up to the nozzle of a metal pump for the moment of casting, and then swung back to eject the new-made letter.

Ex: The study investigated the use of a video to teach 3 self-help skills (cleaning sunglasses, putting on a wristwatch, and zipping a jacket) to 3 elementary students with mental disabilities.

Ex: Of the 32 institutions indicating some change in status from July 1982 to January 1983, 19 moved down in status and 13 moved up.

Ex: The government has hiked up the rate of income tax being paid by oil multinationals.

Ex: You'll be scaling walls, jumping between rooftops, swinging on ropes, hanging from pipes, sliding under 4WDs and doing anything you can to avoid those zombies.

Ex: Baby boomers are desperately trying to hold onto their salad days -- plastic surgery, vitamins and drugs like Viagra have spiked in public demand.

Ex: Refiners are cranking up diesel output to meet rising global demand.

Ex: Yes, some people with thin blood or whose pulse and blood pressure get high enough will have a nose bleed when excited.

Ex: Liverpool and Chelsea are grabbing all the headlines, but Arsenal have quietly moved it up a gear scoring 10 goals in their last three league games.

Ex: Start gently, ease yourself in by breaking the workout down into three one minute sessions until you are ready to notch it up a gear and join them together.

Ex: There was not much to separate the sides in the first ten minutes however Arsenal took it up a gear and got the goal but not without a bit of luck.

Ex: We have a good time together and we're good friends.. but I'd like to take it up a notch.

Ex: David quickly comprehended our project needs and then cranked it up a notch with impactful design.

Ex: Went for a bike ride with a mate last week, no problems so will crank it up a gear and tackle some hills in the next few weeks.

Ex: After a regular walking routine is established, why not move it up a notch and start jogging, if you haven't already.

Ex: The health department has ratcheted up efforts to prevent or slow down the spread of swine flu in schools.

Ex: Determine how much it costs to make the item, how much it costs to market that item, and then mark it up by 15-30% or more.

Ex: In order to gain strength fast, you need to immediately begin amping up your strength thermostat in your mind.

Ex: Cytokines are small proteins used to communicate messages between the immune cells in the immune system to either turn up or down the immune response.

* estar que + subirse + por las paredes = tear + Posesivo + hair out.

* obligar a subir el precio = force up + prices.

* subir a = board.

* subir al poder = rise to + power.

* subir al trono = ascend (to) + the throne.

* subir a un barco = board + ship.

* subir de nivel = move it up + a gear, take it up + a gear, notch it up + a gear, take it up + a notch, crank it up + a notch, crank it up + a gear, move it up + a notch.

* subir de precio = rise in + price.

* subir el listón = raise + the bar, move it up + a gear, take it up + a gear, notch it up + a gear, take it up + a notch, crank it up + a notch, crank it up + a gear, move it up + a notch.

* subir el nivel = raise + standard, raise + the bar.

* subir el precio = push + cost + up, raise + price, jack up + the price, rack up + the price.

* subir el volumen = pump up + the volume.

* subir en = ride.

* subir en bici = ride + a bike.

* subir en bicicleta = ride + a bike.

* subir exageradamente = rise + steeply.

* subir la moral = boost + Posesivo + morale, lift + morale, increase + morale, improve + morale, boost + Posesivo + confidence, bolster + confidence.

* subirle la nota a Alguien = mark + Nombre + up.

* subir ligeramente = nudge up.

* subir los impuestos = push + taxes.

* subir repentinamente = shoot up.

* subirse al autobús = get on + the bus.

* subirse al tren = jump on + the bandwagon, ride + the hype, catch + the fever.

* subírsele a la cabeza = go to + Posesivo + head.

* subírsele los colores = go + bright red.

* subírsele los humos a la cabeza = get + too big for + Posesivo + boots, get + too big for + Posesivo + breeches.

* subirse por las paredes = be beside + Reflexivo.

* subir y/o bajar = move up and/or down.

* telón + subir = curtain + rise.

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subir [I1 ]

vi

A

1 «ascensor/persona» (alejándose) to go up; (acercándose) to come up

hay que subir a pie you have to walk up

ahora subo I'll be right up, I'm coming up now

voy a subir al caserío I'm going up to the farmhouse

los autobuses que suben al pueblo the buses that go up to the village

el camino sube hasta la cima the path goes up to o leads to the top of the hill

2 (a un coche) to get in; (a un autobús, etc) to get on subir A algo ‹a un autobús/un tren/un avión› to get ON o ONTO sth; ‹a un coche› to get IN o INTO sth; ‹a un caballo/una bicicleta› to get ON o ONTO sth, to mount sth ( frml)

subir a bordo to go/get on board

3 (de categoría) to go up

ha subido en el escalafón he has been promoted

han subido a primera división they've been promoted to o they've gone up to the first division

ha subido mucho en mi estima she has gone up a lot o ( frml) risen greatly in my estimation

4 ( Arg fam) to take up office/one's post

5

(en tenis): subir a la red to go up to the net

B

1 «marea» to come in; «aguas/río» to rise

las aguas no subieron de nivel the water level did not rise

2 «fiebre/tensión» to go up, rise

han subido las temperaturas temperatures have risen

3 ( Med) «leche» to come in, be produced

C «precio/valor/cotización» to rise, go up

la leche subió a 60 céntimos milk went up to sixty cents

el desempleo subió en 94.500 personas en el primer trimestre unemployment rose by 94,500 in the first quarter

ha subido el dólar con respecto al euro the dollar has risen against the euro

D ( Inf) to upload

■ subir

vt

A ‹montaña› to climb; ‹cuesta› to go up, climb

subió corriendo la escalera she ran upstairs

tiene problemas para subir la escalera he has trouble getting up o climbing the stairs

subió los escalones de dos en dos he went o walked up the stairs two at a time

B

1 ‹objeto/niño› (acercándose) to bring up; (alejándose) to take up

voy a subir la compra I'm just going to take the shopping upstairs

tengo que subir unas cajas al desván I have to put some boxes up in the attic

¿puedes subir las maletas? could you take the cases up?

sube al niño al caballo lift the child onto the horse

ese cuadro está muy bajo, ¿puedes subirlo un poco? that picture is very low, can you put it up a little higher?

traía el cuello del abrigo subido he had his coat collar turned up

2 ‹persiana/telón› to raise

¿me subes la cremallera? will you zip me up?, will you fasten my zipper ( AmE) o ( BrE) zip?

subió la ventanilla she wound the window up o closed o raised the window

ven que te suba los pantalones come here and let me pull your pants ( AmE) o ( BrE) trousers up for you

3 ‹dobladillo› to take up; ‹falda› to take o turn up

C

1 ‹precios/salarios› to raise, put up

¿cuánto te han subido este año? how much did your salary go up this year?

2 ‹volumen/radio› to turn up

sube el volumen turn the volume up

sube el tono que no te oigo speak up, I can't hear you

sube un poco la calefacción turn the heating o heat up a little

■ subirse

v pron

A

1 (a un coche, autobús, etc) subir vi A 2.

2 (trepar) to climb

se subió al muro she climbed (up) onto the wall

les encanta subirse a los árboles they love to climb trees

estaban subidos a un árbol they were up a tree

el niño se le subió encima the child climbed on top of him

3 (a la cabeza, cara) (+ me/te/le etc):

el vino enseguida se me subió a la cabeza the wine went straight to my head

el éxito se le ha subido a la cabeza success has gone to his head

noté que se me subían los colores (a la cara) I realized that I was going red o blushing

B ( refl) ‹calcetines/pantalones› to pull up

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subir ( conjugate subir) verbo intransitivo
1
a) [ascensor/persona/coche] ( ir arriba) to go up;

( venir arriba) to come up;
◊ hay que subir a pie you have to walk up;

ahora subo I'll be right up;
el camino sube hasta la cima the path goes up to o leads to the top of the hill
b) subir A algo ‹a autobús/tren/avión› to get on o onto sth;

‹ a coche› to get in o into sth;
‹a caballo/bicicleta› to get on o onto sth, to mount sth (frml);
◊ subir a bordo to go o get on board

c) ( de categoría) to go up;

( en el escalafón) to be promoted
2
a) [ marea] to come in;

[aguas/río] to rise
b) [fiebre/tensión] to go up, rise;

[ temperatura] to rise
3 [precio/valor/cotización/salario] to rise, go up
verbo transitivo
1 ‹ montaña› to climb;
‹escaleras/cuesta› to go up, climb
2
a) ‹objeto/niño› ( traer arriba) to bring up;

( llevar arriba) to take up;
◊ tengo que subir unas cajas al desván I have to put some boxes up in the attic

b) ( poner más alto) ‹ objeto› to put up … (higher);

‹ cuello de prenda› to turn up:
◊ sube al niño al caballo lift the child onto the horse

c) ‹persiana/telón/ventanilla› to raise;

‹ pantalones› to pull up;
◊ ¿me subes la cremallera? will you zip me up?, will you fasten my zipper (AmE) o (BrE) zip?

d) ‹ dobladillo› to take up;

‹ falda› to take o turn up
e) (Inf) to upload

3
a) ‹precios/salarios› to raise, put up

b) ‹volumen/radio/calefacción› to turn up

subirse verbo pronominal
1
a) (a coche, autobús, etc) See Also→ subir verbo intransitivo 1b

b) ( trepar) to climb;

◊ se subió al árbol/al muro she climbed up the tree/(up) onto the wall;

estaba subido a un árbol he was up a tree
c) ( a la cabeza) (+ me/te/le etc):

◊ el éxito se le subió a la cabeza the success went to his head

2 ( refl) ‹calcetines/pantalones› to pull up;
‹ cuello› to turn up
subir
I verbo transitivo
1 (una pendiente, las escaleras) to go up
(hacia el hablante) to come up
(una montaña) to climb
2 (llevar arriba) to take up: voy a subir las cajas, I'm going to take the boxes upstairs
(hacia el hablante) to bring up
3 (elevar) to raise: sube la mano izquierda, lift your left hand
(el sueldo, la temperatura, la voz, etc) to raise: sube (el volumen de) la radio, turn the radio up
II verbo intransitivo
1 (ascender) to go up: ¿por qué no subimos a verla?, why don't we go up to see her?
(acercándose al hablante) to come up ➣ Ver nota en ir 2 (a un avión, tren, autobús) to get on o onto: subimos al tren, we boarded the train
(a un coche) to get into o in
3 (la marea, las aguas) to rise
4 (la temperatura) to rise
5 (los precios, el sueldo, etc) to rise, go up
6 (de categoría) to go up
' subir' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
A
- abrochar
- ascender
- bordo
- cajón
- cerrar
- cortante
- embarcación
- escena
- estrado
- irse
- trono
- abordar
- alto
- bien
- escalafón
- montar
- volumen
English:
aboard
- ascend
- board
- boarding card
- boarding pass
- climb
- come in
- come up
- curl
- elevate
- escalate
- flight
- get into
- get on
- go up
- hand up
- heave
- hoist
- increase
- jump on
- mount
- move up
- pile in
- push
- raise
- rise
- roll up
- send up
- sharply
- shoot up
- show up
- slope
- spiral up
- stair
- stand
- steeply
- tree
- turn up
- up
- volume
- walk up
- zip up
- air
- come
- do
- flow
- gain
- get
- go
- jump

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subir

♦ vt

1. [poner arriba] [libro, cuadro] to put up;
[telón] to raise; [persiana] to roll up; [ventanilla] to wind up, to close;
he subido la enciclopedia de la primera a la última estantería I've moved the encyclopedia up from the bottom shelf to the top one;

sube el cuadro un poco move the picture up a bit o a bit higher;

¿me ayudas a subir las bolsas? could you help me take the bags up?;

ayúdame a subir la caja [a lo alto] help me get the box up;
[al piso de arriba] help me carry the box upstairs
2. [montar]
subir algo/a alguien a to lift sth/sb onto

3. [alzar] [bandera] to raise;

subir la mano to put one's hand up, to raise one's hand

4. [ascender] [calle, escaleras] to go/come up;
[escalera de mano] to climb; [pendiente, montaña] to go up;
subió las escaleras a toda velocidad she ran up o climbed the stairs as fast as she could;

subió la calle a todo correr he ran up the street as fast as he could

5. [aumentar] [precio, impuestos] to put up, to increase;
[música, volumen, radio] to turn up;
subió la voz o [m5] el tono para que se le oyera she raised her voice so she could be heard;

sube la voz o [m5]el tono, no te oigo speak up, I can't hear you;

subir el fuego de la cocina to turn up the heat;

subir la moral a alguien to lift sb's spirits, to cheer sb up

6. [hacer ascender de categoría] to promote

7. Mús to raise the pitch of

8. Fam Informát to upload

♦ vi

1. [a piso, azotea] to go/come up;

¿podrías subir aquí un momento? could you come up here a minute?;

subo enseguida I'll be up in a minute;

subir corriendo to run up;

subir en ascensor to go/come up in the Br lift o US elevator;

subir por la escalera to go/come up the stairs;

subir (a) por algo to go up and get sth;

subir a la red [en tenis] to come (in) to the net

2. [montar] [en avión, barco] to get on;
[en coche] to get in; [en moto, bicicleta, tren] to get on; [en caballo] to get on, to mount; [en árbol, escalera de mano, silla] to climb up;
subir a [coche] to get in(to);
[moto, bicicleta, tren, avión] to get on; [caballo] to get on, to mount; [árbol, escalera de mano] to climb up; [silla, mesa] to get o climb onto; [piso] to go/come up to;
subir a bordo to go on board;

es peligroso subir al tren en marcha it is dangerous to board the train while it is moving

3. [aumentar] to rise, to go up;
[hinchazón, cauce] to rise; [fiebre] to raise, to go up;
los precios subieron prices went up o rose;

subió la gasolina the price of petrol went up o rose;

el euro subió frente a la libra the euro went up o rose against the pound;

las acciones de C & C han subido C & C share prices have gone up o risen;

han subido las ventas sales are up;

este modelo ha subido de precio this model has gone up in price, the price of this model has gone up;

el coste total no subirá del millón the total cost will not be more than o over a million;

no subirá de tres horas it will take three hours at most, it won't take more than three hours;

está subiendo la marea the tide is coming in;

el jefe ha subido mucho en mi estima the boss has gone up a lot in my estimation

4. [cuenta, importe]
subir a to come o amount to

5. Culin [crecer] to rise

6. Fam [ir, venir] to come/go up;

subiré a la capital la próxima semana I'll be going up to the capital next week;

¿por qué no subes a vernos este fin de semana? why don't you come up to see us this weekend?

7. [ascender de categoría] to be promoted (a to); Dep to be promoted, to go up (a to);
el Atlético subió de categoría Atlético went up

♦ See also the pronominal verb subirse

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subir

I v/t

1 cuesta, escalera go up, climb; montaña climb

2 objeto raise, lift; intereses, precio raise

II v/i

1 para indicar acercamiento come up; para indicar alejamiento go up

2 de precio rise, go up

3 a un tren, autobús get on; a un coche get in

4

:

subir al poder rise to power;

subir al trono ascend to the throne

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subir vt

1) : to bring up, to take up

2) : to climb, to go up

3) : to raise

subir vi

1) : to go up, to come up

2) : to rise, to increase

3) : to be promoted

4)

subir a : to get on, to mount

subir a un tren: to get on a train

♦ See also the reflexive verb subirse

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subir vb

1. (ir arriba) to go up

subí las escaleras I went up the stairs

¡sube! ¡la vista es fantástica! come up! the view is fantastic!

2. (escalar) to climb

subimos la montaña we climbed the mountain

3. (en un coche) to get in

sube al coche get in the car

4. (en un tren, autobús, avión) to get on

subió al tren he got on the train

5. (aumentar) to rise [pt. rose; pp. risen] / to go up

el precio ha subido the price has gone up

6. (llevar arriba) to take up [pt. took; pp. taken] / to put up [pt. & pp. put]

sube estos trastos al desván put these old things up in the loft

7. (incrementar) to put up [pt. & pp. put] / to raise

han subido el precio del pan they've put the price of bread up

8. (hacer más fuerte) to turn up

sube el volumen de la radio turn the radio up

Spanish-English dictionary > subir
7 bajar

v.

1 to take/bring down (poner abajo) (libro, cuadro).

ayúdame a bajar la caja help me get the box down; (desde lo alto) help carry the box downstairs (al piso de abajo)

2 to go/come down (descender) (montaña, escaleras).

bajó las escaleras a toda velocidad she ran down the stairs as fast as she could

bajar en ascensor to go/come down in the lift o (British) elevator (United States)

bajar por la escalera to go/come down the stairs

bajar (a) por algo to go out and get something

bajar corriendo to run down

3 to reduce.

bajar el fuego (de la cocina) to reduce the heat

4 to lower (ojos, cabeza, voz).

5 to download (informal) (computing).

6 to fall, to drop.

bajó la gasolina the price of petrol o (British) gasoline fell (United States)

este modelo ha bajado de precio this model has gone down in price, the price of this model has gone down

bajó la Bolsa share prices fell

las acciones de C & C han bajado C & C share prices have fallen

7 to descend, to come down, to decrease, to drop.

Bajó el calor The heat descended.

El hielo bajó la temperatura The ice reduced the temperature.

8 to step down, to stand down, to climb down, to get down.

Ricardo bajó del camión Richard stepped down from the truck.

9 to take down, to discharge, to carry down, to get down.

Pedro bajó el equipaje Peter took down the luggage.

10 to put down, to lower, to put in a lower position.

Ella bajó su mano She put down her hand.

11 to go down, to descend.

Ese elevador baja That elevator goes down.

12 to have less.

Me bajó la temperatura I have less temperature.

13 to walk down, to descend.

Ella bajó el camino al mar She walked down the path to the sea.

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bajar

► verbo transitivo

1 (coger algo de un lugar alto) to get down, take down

■ bajó un libro de la estantería he took a book down from the shelf

2 (dejar más abajo) to lower

■ ¿has bajado las persianas? have you lowered the blinds?

■ ese cuadro está muy alto, bájalo un poco that picture's too high, bring it down a bit

■ se bajó los pantalones para que le pusieran una inyección he took his trousers down so that they could give him an injection

3 (reducir) to lower, reduce, bring down

■ esto te bajará la tensión this will lower your blood pressure

■ nuestro objetivo es bajar la inflación our aim is to reduce inflation

■ han bajado los impuestos directos they've cut down direct taxes

■ quieren bajar el precio de los libros they want to bring down the price of books

4 (reducir en intensidad) to lower; (voz) to lower; (sonido, luz, gas) to turn down

■ baja la voz, que te van a oír lower your voice, they'll hear you

■ baja la tele un poco, no te oigo turn the telly down, I can't hear you

■ baja la calefacción, hace calor turn the heating down, it's hot

5 (alargar) to lengthen, let down

■ la modista me bajó un poco la falda the dressmaker let my skirt down a bit

6 (recorrer de arriba abajo) to go down, come down

■ bajamos la escalera we went down the stairs

■ bajó la calle corriendo she ran down the street

7 (en informática) to download

► verbo intransitivo

1 (ir abajo - acercándose) to come down; (- alejándose) to go down

■ ¡baja de ahí ahora mismo! come down from there right now!

■ ¿bajas en ascensor o por la escalera? are you going down in the lift or by the stairs?

■ bajó corriendo/volando he ran/flew down

2 (reducirse) to fall, drop, come down

■ ha bajado la temperatura the temperature has dropped

■ los precios han bajado prices have come down

■ el yen sigue bajando the yen continues to fall

3 (hinchazón) to go down; (fiebre) to go down, come down

4 (marea) to go out

5 (apearse - de coche) to get out (de, of); (de bicicleta, caballo) to get off (de, -); (de avión, tren, autobús) to get off (de, -)

► verbo pronominal bajarse

1 (ir abajo - acercándose) to come down; (- alejándose) to go down

2 (apearse - de coche) to get out (de, -); (bicicleta, caballo) to get off (de, -); (avión, tren, autobús) to get off (de, -)

3 (agacharse) to bend down, bend over

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FRASEOLOGÍA

bajarse la cabeza to bow one's head

no bajar de... to be at least..., not be less than...

■ ese coche no baja de los tres millones that car must cost at least three million

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verb

1) to lower

2) descend

3) fall

4) reduce

5) take down

•

- bajarse de
- bajarse
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1. VT

1) (=llevar abajo) to take down; (=traer abajo) to bring down

¿has bajado la basura? — have you taken the rubbish down?

¿me bajas el abrigo?, hace frío aquí fuera — could you bring my coat down? it's cold out here

te he bajado la maleta del armario — I got your suitcase down from the wardrobe

la bajó del caballo — he helped her down off the horse

¿me baja a la Plaza Mayor? — [en taxi] could you take me to the Plaza Mayor?

2) (=mover hacia abajo) [+ bandera, ventanilla] to lower; [+ persiana] to put down, lower

bajar el telón — to lower the curtain

dimos un paseo para bajar la comida — we had a walk to help us digest our meal

3) [con partes del cuerpo] [+ brazos] to drop, lower

bajó la vista o los ojos — he looked down

bajó la cabeza — she bowed o lowered her head

4) (=reducir) [+ precio] to lower, put down; [+ fiebre, tensión, voz] to lower

los comercios han bajado los precios — businesses have put their prices down o lowered their prices

5) [+ radio, televisión, gas] to turn down

baja la radio que no oigo nada — turn the radio down, I can't hear a thing

¡baja la voz, que no estoy sordo! — keep your voice down, I'm not deaf!

6)

bajar la escalera — [visto desde arriba] to go down the stairs; [visto desde abajo] to come down the stairs

7) (=perder) to lose

bajé seis kilos — I lost six kilos

8) (Inform) to download

9) (=humillar) to humble, humiliate

10) Caribe ** (=pagar) to cough up *, fork out *

11) And ** (=matar) to do in **

2. VI

1) (=descender) [visto desde arriba] to go down; [visto desde abajo] to come down

baja y ayúdame — come down and help me

¡ahora bajo! — I'll be right down!

2) (=apearse) [de autobús, avión, tren, moto, bici, caballo] to get off; [de coche] to get out

bajar de — [+ autobús, avión, tren, moto, bici, caballo] to get off; [+ coche] to get out of

3) (=reducirse) [temperatura, fiebre, tensión arterial] to go down, fall, drop; [hinchazón, calidad] to go down

han bajado los precios — prices have fallen o come o gone down

el dólar bajó frente al euro — the dollar fell against the euro

los coches han bajado de precio — cars have come down in price

el partido bajó de cinco diputados a dos — the party went down from five deputies to two

4)

• bajar de (=perder) —

el avión empezó a bajar de altura — the plane started to lose height

el ejercicio te hará bajar de peso — exercise will help you to lose weight

5)

• no bajar de (=no ser menos de) —

el regalo no bajará de 15 euros — you won't pay less than 15 euros for the present

la venta no ha bajado nunca de mil — sales have never fallen below a thousand

los termómetros no han bajado de 30 grados — temperatures haven't dropped below 30 degrees

6) [regla] to start

me acaba de bajar la regla — my period has just started

3.

See:

bajarse
BAJAR De vehículos ► Bajar(se) de un vehículo privado o de un taxi se traduce por get out of, mientras que bajar(se) de un vehículo público (tren, autobús, avión {etc}) se traduce por get off: Bajó del coche y nos saludó She got out of the car and said hello No baje del tren en marcha Don't get off the train while it is still moving ► Debe emplearse get off cuando nos referimos a bicicletas, motos y animales de montura: Se bajó de la bicicleta He got off his bicycle Otros verbos de movimiento ► Bajar la escalera/ la cuesta {etc}, por regla general, se suele traducir por come down o por go down, según la dirección del movimiento (hacia o en sentido contrario del hablante), pero come y go se pueden substituir por otros verbos de movimiento si la oración española especifica la forma en que se baja mediante el uso de adverbios o construcciones adverbiales: Bajó las escaleras deprisa y corriendo She rushed down the stairs Bajó la cuesta tranquilamente He ambled down the hill Para otros usos y ejemplos ver la entrada
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1.
verbo intransitivo

1)

a) ascensor/persona ( alejándose) to go down; ( acercándose) to come down

yo bajo por la escalera — I'll take the stairs

espérame, ya bajo — wait for me, I'll be right down

¿bajas a la playa con nosotros? — are you coming (down) to the beach with us?

bajar a + inf — to go/come down to + inf

bajé a despedirlos — I went down to see them out

bajó a saludarnos — he came down to say hello

b) ( apearse)

bajar de algo — de tren/avión to get off sth; de coche to get out of sth; de caballo/bicicleta to get off sth

c) (Dep) equipo to go down

2)

a) marea to go out

b) fiebre/tensión to go down, drop; hinchazón to go down; temperatura to fall, drop

le ha bajado la fiebre — her fever o temperature has gone down

c) precio/valor to fall, drop; cotización to fall; calidad to deteriorate; popularidad to diminish

bajar de precio — to go down in price

seguro que no baja de los dos millones — I bet it won't be o cost less than two million

d) menstruación to start
2.
bajar vt

1) <escalera/cuesta> to go down

2) <brazo/mano> to put down, lower

bajó la cabeza avergonzado — he bowed his head in shame

3) (Inf) to download

4)

a)

bajar algo (de algo) — de armario/estante to get sth down (from sth); del piso de arriba to bring/take down sth

¿me bajas las llaves? — can you bring down my keys?

hay que bajar estas botellas al sótano — we have to take these bottles down to the basement

b)

bajar a algn de algo — de mesa/caballo to get sb off sth

5)

a) <persiana/telón> to lower; < ventanilla> to open

b) < cremallera> to undo

6) < precio> to lower; < fiebre> to bring down; < volumen> to turn down

baja la voz — lower your voice
3.
bajarse verbo pronominal

1) ( apearse)

bajarse de algo — de tren/autobús to get off sth; de coche to get out of sth; de caballo/bicicleta to get off sth

bájate del muro! — get down off the wall!

2) < pantalones> to take down; < falda> to pull down

* * *

= come + downstairs, drop, go down, lower, walk down, ebb, subside, move down, come down, wind + Nombre + down, coast, freewheel, take + a tumble, turn down.

Ex. Meanwhile the journeymen, who had just gone to bed, hearing the row quickly got up again, came downstairs and then shoved me out of the door.

Ex. The search profile will only be modified periodically as the quality of the set of notifications output from the search drops to unacceptable levels.

Ex. Since recall goes up as precision goes down, it is clearly not possible to achieve in general a system which gives full recall at the same time as full precision.

Ex. When a forme was in place on the press stone, paper was lowered on to it by means of a tympan and frisket.

Ex. Some of the questions to ask ourselves are will people walk up or down stairs, across quadrangles, etc just to visit the library?.

Ex. Subsequently, library development stalled as cultural interaction ebbed from classical levels.

Ex. Her agitation subsided suddenly.

Ex. Of the 32 institutions indicating some change in status from July 1982 to January 1983, 19 moved down in status and 13 moved up.

Ex. Costs are likely to be high but they will only come down as the system moves into the mass market.

Ex. Not the least of the ironies of this venture is that going ahead with it is as full of hazard as winding it down abruptly.

Ex. Pushing our bicycles up a very steep hill one sunny morning, two men on bicycles coasted down the hill and passed us.

Ex. His vehicle freewheeled backwards down a hill and collided with another vehicle heading up the hill.

Ex. Tourism takes a tumble in Australia due to the global credit crunch.

Ex. Cytokines are small proteins used to communicate messages between the immune cells in the immune system to either turn up or down the immune response.

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* bajar a = head down to.

* bajar a Alguien del pedestal = knock + Nombre + off + Posesivo + pedestal, cut + Nombre + down to size.

* bajar de categoría = demote.

* bajar de precio = come down in + price.

* bajar el listón = lower + the bar.

* bajar el nivel = lower + the bar.

* bajar el precio = lower + price.

* bajar la calidad = lower + standards.

* bajar la guardia = lower + Posesivo + guard.

* bajar la moral = lower + morale.

* bajar la ventana = wind down + window.

* bajar la voz = lower + Posesivo + voice.

* bajarle la nota a Alguien = mark + Nombre + down.

* bajarle los humos a Alguien = knock + Nombre + off + Posesivo + pedestal, cut + Nombre + down to size, take + the wind out of + Posesivo + sails.

* bajar los precios = roll back + prices.

* bajar mucho = go + way down.

* bajarse de = get off.

* bajarse de las nubes = get real.

* bajarse del tren = get off + the train.

* hacer bajar = force down.

* no bajarse del burro = stick to + Posesivo + guns.

* precio + bajar = price + fall.

* que baja los humos = humbling.

* subir y = move up and/or down.

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1.
verbo intransitivo

1)

a) ascensor/persona ( alejándose) to go down; ( acercándose) to come down

yo bajo por la escalera — I'll take the stairs

espérame, ya bajo — wait for me, I'll be right down

¿bajas a la playa con nosotros? — are you coming (down) to the beach with us?

bajar a + inf — to go/come down to + inf

bajé a despedirlos — I went down to see them out

bajó a saludarnos — he came down to say hello

b) ( apearse)

bajar de algo — de tren/avión to get off sth; de coche to get out of sth; de caballo/bicicleta to get off sth

c) (Dep) equipo to go down

2)

a) marea to go out

b) fiebre/tensión to go down, drop; hinchazón to go down; temperatura to fall, drop

le ha bajado la fiebre — her fever o temperature has gone down

c) precio/valor to fall, drop; cotización to fall; calidad to deteriorate; popularidad to diminish

bajar de precio — to go down in price

seguro que no baja de los dos millones — I bet it won't be o cost less than two million

d) menstruación to start
2.
bajar vt

1) <escalera/cuesta> to go down

2) <brazo/mano> to put down, lower

bajó la cabeza avergonzado — he bowed his head in shame

3) (Inf) to download

4)

a)

bajar algo (de algo) — de armario/estante to get sth down (from sth); del piso de arriba to bring/take down sth

¿me bajas las llaves? — can you bring down my keys?

hay que bajar estas botellas al sótano — we have to take these bottles down to the basement

b)

bajar a algn de algo — de mesa/caballo to get sb off sth

5)

a) <persiana/telón> to lower; < ventanilla> to open

b) < cremallera> to undo

6) < precio> to lower; < fiebre> to bring down; < volumen> to turn down

baja la voz — lower your voice
3.
bajarse verbo pronominal

1) ( apearse)

bajarse de algo — de tren/autobús to get off sth; de coche to get out of sth; de caballo/bicicleta to get off sth

bájate del muro! — get down off the wall!

2) < pantalones> to take down; < falda> to pull down

* * *

= come + downstairs, drop, go down, lower, walk down, ebb, subside, move down, come down, wind + Nombre + down, coast, freewheel, take + a tumble, turn down.

Ex: Meanwhile the journeymen, who had just gone to bed, hearing the row quickly got up again, came downstairs and then shoved me out of the door.

Ex: The search profile will only be modified periodically as the quality of the set of notifications output from the search drops to unacceptable levels.

Ex: Since recall goes up as precision goes down, it is clearly not possible to achieve in general a system which gives full recall at the same time as full precision.

Ex: When a forme was in place on the press stone, paper was lowered on to it by means of a tympan and frisket.

Ex: Some of the questions to ask ourselves are will people walk up or down stairs, across quadrangles, etc just to visit the library?.

Ex: Subsequently, library development stalled as cultural interaction ebbed from classical levels.

Ex: Her agitation subsided suddenly.

Ex: Of the 32 institutions indicating some change in status from July 1982 to January 1983, 19 moved down in status and 13 moved up.

Ex: Costs are likely to be high but they will only come down as the system moves into the mass market.

Ex: Not the least of the ironies of this venture is that going ahead with it is as full of hazard as winding it down abruptly.

Ex: Pushing our bicycles up a very steep hill one sunny morning, two men on bicycles coasted down the hill and passed us.

Ex: His vehicle freewheeled backwards down a hill and collided with another vehicle heading up the hill.

Ex: Tourism takes a tumble in Australia due to the global credit crunch.

Ex: Cytokines are small proteins used to communicate messages between the immune cells in the immune system to either turn up or down the immune response.

* bajar a = head down to.

* bajar a Alguien del pedestal = knock + Nombre + off + Posesivo + pedestal, cut + Nombre + down to size.

* bajar de categoría = demote.

* bajar de precio = come down in + price.

* bajar el listón = lower + the bar.

* bajar el nivel = lower + the bar.

* bajar el precio = lower + price.

* bajar la calidad = lower + standards.

* bajar la guardia = lower + Posesivo + guard.

* bajar la moral = lower + morale.

* bajar la ventana = wind down + window.

* bajar la voz = lower + Posesivo + voice.

* bajarle la nota a Alguien = mark + Nombre + down.

* bajarle los humos a Alguien = knock + Nombre + off + Posesivo + pedestal, cut + Nombre + down to size, take + the wind out of + Posesivo + sails.

* bajar los precios = roll back + prices.

* bajar mucho = go + way down.

* bajarse de = get off.

* bajarse de las nubes = get real.

* bajarse del tren = get off + the train.

* hacer bajar = force down.

* no bajarse del burro = stick to + Posesivo + guns.

* precio + bajar = price + fall.

* que baja los humos = humbling.

* subir y = move up and/or down.

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bajar [A1 ]

vi

A

1 «ascensor/persona» (alejándose) to go down; (acercándose) to come down

yo bajo por la escalera I'll walk down o take the stairs

espérame, ya bajo wait for me, I'll be right down

¿bajas a la playa? are you coming (down) to the beach?

bajar A + INF to go/come down to + INF

bajó a saludarnos he came down to say hello

todavía no ha bajado a desayunar she hasn't come down for breakfast yet

ha bajado a comprar cigarrillos he's gone down to buy some cigarettes

2 (apearse) bajar DE algo ‹de un tren/un avión› to get off sth; ‹de un coche› to get out OF sth; ‹de un caballo/una bicicleta› to get off sth, dismount FROM sth

me caí al bajar del autobús I fell as I was getting off the bus

yo no bajo, me quedo en el coche I'm not getting out, I'll stay in the car

no sabe bajar sola del caballo she can't get down off the horse o dismount on her own

3 ( Dep) «equipo» to go down, be relegated

4

«río/aguas» (+ compl): el río baja crecido the river is (running) high

B

1 «marea» to go out

2 «fiebre/tensión» to go down, drop, fall; «hinchazón» to go down

han bajado mucho las temperaturas temperatures have fallen o dropped sharply

no le ha bajado la fiebre her fever o ( BrE) temperature hasn't gone down

3 «precio/valor» to fall, drop; «cotización» to fall

el dólar bajó ligeramente the dollar slipped back o fell slightly

nuestro volumen de ventas no ha bajado our turnover hasn't fallen o dropped o decreased

los precios bajaron en un 25% prices fell by 25%

los ordenadores están bajando de precio computers are going down in price

ha bajado mucho la calidad del producto the quality of the product has deteriorated badly

su popularidad ha bajado últimamente her popularity has diminished recently

seguro que no baja de los dos millones I bet it won't be o cost less than two million

ha bajado mucho en mi estima he's gone down o fallen a lot in my estimation

4 «período/menstruación» (+ me/te/le etc) to start

5

( Chi fam) (entrar) (+ me/te/le etc): con el vino le bajó un sueño tremendo the wine made him incredibly sleepy

al escuchar tanta estupidez nos bajó una rabia … listening to such nonsense made us so angry …

■ bajar

vt

A ‹escalera/cuesta› to go down

bajó la cuesta corriendo she ran down the hill

B

1 ‹brazo/mano› to put down, lower

bajó la cabeza/mirada avergonzado he bowed his head/lowered o dropped his eyes in shame

2 (de un armario, estante) to get down; (de una planta, habitación) to bring/take down

me ayudó a bajar la maleta he helped me to get my suitcase down

¿me bajas las llaves? can you bring down my keys?

hay que bajar estas botellas al sótano we have to take these bottles down to the basement

bajar algo/a algn DE algo to get sth/sb down FROM sth

bájame la caja del estante get the box down from the shelf (for me)

bájalo de la mesa/del caballo get him down off the table/horse

3 ‹persiana/telón› to lower

¿me bajas la cremallera? will you undo my zipper ( AmE) o ( BrE) zip for me?

le bajó los pantalones para ponerle una inyección she took his pants ( AmE) o ( BrE) trousers down to give him an injection

tengo que bajarle el dobladillo I have to let the hem down

baja la ventanilla open the window

C ‹precio› to lower; ‹fiebre› to bring down; ‹radio› to turn down

bájale el volumen or ( Col) al volumen turn the volume down

baja la calefacción/el gas turn the heating/the gas down

baja la voz lower your voice

lo bajaron de categoría it was downgraded o demoted

D ( Inf) to download

estoy bajando música a la computadora ( AmL) or al ordenador ( Esp) I'm downloading music to my computer

■ bajarse

v pron

A (apearse) bajarse DE algo ‹de un tren/un autobús› to get off sth; ‹de un coche› to get out OF sth; ‹de un caballo/una bicicleta› to get off sth, dismount FROM sth

me bajo en la próxima I'm getting off at the next stop

¡bájate del muro! get down off the wall!

B ‹pantalones› to take down, pull down; ‹falda› to pull down

C

1 (Arg, Col arg) (liquidar) to rub out (sl)

2 ( Arg arg) (tener relaciones sexuales con) to score with (sl)

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bajar ( conjugate bajar) verbo intransitivo
1
a) [ascensor/persona] ( alejándose) to go down;

( acercándose) to come down;
◊ bajar por las escaleras to go/come down the stairs;

ya bajo I'll be right down
b) ( apearse) bajar de algo ‹de tren/avión› to get off sth;

‹ de coche› to get out of sth;
‹de caballo/bicicleta› to get off sth
c) (Dep) [ equipo] to go down

2
a) [ marea] to go out

b) [fiebre/tensión] to go down, drop;

[ hinchazón] to go down;
[ temperatura] to fall, drop
c) [precio/valor] to fall, drop;

[ calidad] to deteriorate;
[ popularidad] to diminish;
◊ bajar de precio to go down in price

verbo transitivo
1 ‹escalera/cuesta› to go down
2 ‹brazo/mano› to put down, lower
3
a) bajar algo (de algo) ‹de armario/estante› to get sth down (from sth);

‹ del piso de arriba› ( traer) to bring sth down (from sth);
( llevar) to take sth down (to sth)
b) bajar a algn de algo ‹de mesa/caballo› to get sb off sth

4
a) ‹persiana/telón› to lower;

‹ ventanilla› to open
b) ‹ cremallera› to undo

5 ‹ precio› to lower;
‹ fiebre› to bring down;
‹ volumen› to turn down;
‹ voz› to lower
bajarse verbo pronominal
1 ( apearse) bajarse de algo ‹de tren/autobús› to get off sth;
‹ de coche› to get out of sth;
‹de caballo/bicicleta› to get off sth;
‹de pared/árbol› to get down off sth
2 ‹ pantalones› to take down;
‹ falda› to pull down
bajar
I verbo transitivo
1 (descender) to come o go down: bajé corriendo la cuesta, I ran downhill ➣ Ver nota en ir 2 (llevar algo abajo) to bring o get o take down: baja los disfraces del trastero, bring the costumes down from the attic
3 (un telón) to lower
(una persiana) to let down
(la cabeza) to bow o lower
4 (reducir el volumen) to turn down
(la voz) to lower
5 (los precios, etc) to reduce, cut
6 (ropa, dobladillo) tengo que bajar el vestido, I've got to let the hem down
7 Mús tienes que bajar un tono, you've got to go down a tone
II verbo intransitivo
1 to go o come down: bajamos al bar, we went down to the bar
2 (apearse de un tren, un autobús) to get off
(de un coche) to get out [de, of]: tienes que bajarte en la siguiente parada, you've got to get off at the next stop
3 (disminuir la temperatura, los precios) to fall, drop: ha bajado su cotización en la bolsa, its share prices have dropped in the stock exchange
' bajar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
abaratarse
- basura
- descender
- guardia
- irse
- a
- bandera
- hundir
- mirada
- poder
- vista
- volumen
English:
boil over
- bow
- bring down
- climb down
- come down
- decline
- decrease
- deflate
- descend
- dip
- down
- downgrade
- downstairs
- draw
- drop
- fall
- force down
- get down
- get off
- go below
- go down
- guard
- hang
- heave
- inflammation
- jump down
- jump off
- let down
- let off
- lift down
- lower
- mark down
- move down
- pull down
- relegate
- send down
- slide down
- slip
- slip down
- spiral down
- steeply
- subside
- swoop
- take down
- turn down
- walk down
- wind down
- bring
- can
- come

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bajar

♦ vt

1. [poner abajo] [libro, cuadro] to take/bring down;
[telón, persiana] to lower; [ventanilla] to wind down, to open;
he bajado la enciclopedia de la primera a la última estantería I've moved the encyclopedia down from the top shelf to the bottom one;

ayúdame a bajar la caja [desde lo alto] help me get the box down;
[al piso de abajo] help me carry the box downstairs
2. [ojos, cabeza, mano] to lower;

bajó la cabeza con resignación she lowered o bowed her head in resignation

3. [descender] [montaña, escaleras] to go/come down;

bajó las escaleras a toda velocidad she ran down the stairs as fast as she could;

bajó la calle a todo correr he ran down the street as fast as he could

4. [reducir] [inflación, hinchazón] to reduce;
[precios] to lower, to cut; [música, volumen, radio] to turn down; [fiebre] to bring down;
bajar el fuego (de la cocina) to reduce the heat;

bajar el tono to lower one's voice;

bajar la moral a alguien to cause sb's spirits to drop;

bajar los bríos o [m5] humos a alguien to take sb down a peg or two

5. [hacer descender de categoría] to demote

6. Fam Informát to download

7. Carib Fam [pagar] to cough up, to pay up

♦ vi

1. [apearse] [de coche] to get out;
[de moto, bicicleta, tren, avión] to get off; [de caballo] to dismount; [de árbol, escalera, silla] to get/come down;
bajar de [de coche] to get out of;
[de moto, bicicleta, tren, avión] to get off; [de caballo] to get off, to dismount; [de árbol, escalera, silla, mesa] to get/come down from;
es peligroso bajar de un tren en marcha it is dangerous to jump off a train while it is still moving;

bajar a tierra [desde barco] to go on shore;

bajo en la próxima parada I'm getting off at the next stop

2. [descender] to go/come down;

¿podrías bajar aquí un momento? could you come down here a minute?;

tenemos que bajar a sacar la basura we have to go down to put the Br rubbish o US trash out;

bajo enseguida I'll be down in a minute;

bajar corriendo to run down;

bajar en ascensor to go/come down in the Br lift o US elevator;

bajar por la escalera to go/come down the stairs;

bajar (a) por algo to go down and get sth;

ha bajado a comprar el periódico she's gone out o down to get the paper;

bajar a desayunar to go/come down for breakfast;

el río baja crecido the river is high;

está bajando la marea the tide is going out;

el jefe ha bajado mucho en mi estima the boss has gone down a lot in my estimation

3. [disminuir] to fall, to drop;
[fiebre, hinchazón] to go/come down; [cauce] to go down, to fall;
los precios bajaron prices dropped;

bajó la gasolina the price of Br petrol o US gasoline fell;

el euro bajó frente a la libra the euro fell against the pound;

bajó la Bolsa esp Br share o esp US stock prices fell;

las acciones de C & C han bajado C & C esp Br share o esp US stock prices have fallen;

han bajado las ventas sales are down;

este modelo ha bajado de precio this model has gone down in price, the price of this model has gone down;

el coste total no bajará del millón the total cost will not be less than o under a million;

no bajará de tres horas it will take at least three hours, it won't take less than three hours

4. Fam [ir, venir] to go/come down;

bajaré a la capital la próxima semana I'll be going down to the capital next week;

¿por qué no bajas a vernos este fin de semana? why don't you come down to see us this weekend?

5. [descender de categoría] to be demoted (a to); Dep to be relegated, to go down (a to);
el Atlético bajó de categoría Atlético went down

♦ See also the pronominal verb bajarse

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bajar

I v/t

1 voz, precio lower;

bajar la mirada lower one’s eyes o gaze, look down;

bajar algo de arriba get sth down

2 TV, radio turn down

3 escalera go down

4 INFOR download

II v/i

1 go down

2 de intereses fall, drop

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bajar vt

1) descender: to lower, to let down, to take down

2) reducir: to reduce (prices)

3) inclinar: to lower, to bow (the head)

4) : to go down, to descend

5)

bajar de categoría : to downgrade

bajar vi

1) : to drop, to fall

2) : to come down, to go down

3) : to ebb (of tides)

♦ See also the reflexive verb bajarse

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bajar vb

1. (ir abajo) to go down

tengo que bajar a recepción I've got to go down to reception

siempre bajamos a pie we always walk down

¿bajas tú o subo yo? are you coming down or shall I come up?

2. (descender) to drop [pt. & pp. dropped] / to fall [pt. fell; pp. fallen] / to go down

el nivel del agua ha bajado the level of the water has gone down

la temperatura ha bajado the temperature has dropped

el precio de la vivienda ha bajado the price of houses has come down

3. (salir de un coche) to get out

¡bájate del coche! get out of the car!

4. (salir de un tren, autobús) to get off

bajó del tren he got off the train

5. (llevar abajo) to get down / to take down [pt. took; pp. taken]

¿me bajas la maleta? can you get my suitcase down?

voy a bajar la basura I'm going to take the rubbish down

6. (traer abajo) to bring down [pt. & pp. brought]

¿me bajas el bolso? can you bring my bag down?

7. (voz, vista) to lower

baja la voz lower your voice

bajó la vista she looked down

8. (cabeza) to bow

bajé la cabeza I bowed my head

9. (volumen) to turn down

baja la música, por favor turn the music down, please

Spanish-English dictionary > bajar
8 acordar

v.

1 to agree (on) (ponerse de acuerdo en).

acordar hacer algo to agree to do something

acordaron que lo harían they agreed to do it

Ellos acordaron sin problemas They agreed without problem.

2 to award. ( Latin American Spanish)

3 to remind. ( Latin American Spanish)

acuérdame de llamar remind me to call

4 to agree on, to decide, to agree to, to agree upon.

Ellos acuerdan un procedimiento They agree on a procedure.

Ellos acordaron cercar el terreno They agreed to fence the land.

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acordar

Conjugation model [ CONTAR], like link=contar contar

► verbo transitivo

1 to agree

2 (decidir) to decide

3 (conciliar) to reconcile

4 MÚSICA to tune

► verbo pronominal acordarse

1 to remember (de, -)

■ no se acuerda de nada she can't remember anything

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verb

to agree, resolve

- acordarse

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1. VT

1) (=decidir) [+ precio, fecha] to agree, agree on

eso no es lo que acordamos — that is not what we agreed

han acordado la suspensión provisional de las obras — it was agreed that the works should be suspended temporarily

• acordar hacer algo — to agree to do sth

acordaron retrasar la reunión — they agreed to put back the meeting

• acordar que — to agree that

acordamos que nadie saliera de la sala — we agreed that no one should leave the room

2) [+ opiniones] to reconcile; [+ instrumentos] to tune; [+ colores] to blend, harmonize

3) (=recordar)

acordar algo a algn — †† to remind sb of sth

acordar a algn de hacer algo, acordar a algn que haga algo — And, Chile to remind sb to do sth

4) LAm (=conceder) to grant, accord frm

2.

VI

• acordar con algo — to go with sth, match sth

3.

See:

acordarse

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1.
verbo transitivo

1) < términos> to agree; <precio/fecha> to agree (on)

2) (esp AmL frml) < premio> to award

3) ( recordar)

acordarle a alguien de + inf/que + subj — (Andes) to remind somebody to + inf

háganme acordar de llamarlo — (RPl) remind me to phone him
2.
acordarse v pron to remember

si mal no me acuerdo — if I remember right

acordarse de alguien/algo — to remember somebody/something

no quiero ni acordarme — I don't even want to think about it

acordarse de + inf — (de una acción que hay/había que realizar) to remember to + inf; ( de una acción que ya se realizó) to remember o recall -ing

acuérdate de dárselo — remember o don't forget to give it to him

se acordó de haberlo visto allí — she remembered o recalled seeing him there

acordarse (de) que... — to remember that...

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= concert.

Ex. Such modifications should be concerted, and not left to the whims and caprices of individual classifiers.

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* acordar sobre = agree (on/upon).

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1.
verbo transitivo

1) < términos> to agree; <precio/fecha> to agree (on)

2) (esp AmL frml) < premio> to award

3) ( recordar)

acordarle a alguien de + inf/que + subj — (Andes) to remind somebody to + inf

háganme acordar de llamarlo — (RPl) remind me to phone him
2.
acordarse v pron to remember

si mal no me acuerdo — if I remember right

acordarse de alguien/algo — to remember somebody/something

no quiero ni acordarme — I don't even want to think about it

acordarse de + inf — (de una acción que hay/había que realizar) to remember to + inf; ( de una acción que ya se realizó) to remember o recall -ing

acuérdate de dárselo — remember o don't forget to give it to him

se acordó de haberlo visto allí — she remembered o recalled seeing him there

acordarse (de) que... — to remember that...

* * *

= concert.

Ex: Such modifications should be concerted, and not left to the whims and caprices of individual classifiers.

* acordar sobre = agree (on/upon).

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acordar [ A10 ]

vt

A (convenir) to agree

acordaron los términos del contrato they agreed the terms of the contract

se acordó reanudar las conversaciones it was agreed that discussions should be restarted

acordaron que los gastos correrían por cuenta de la empresa they agreed that the costs would be met by the company

B ( esp AmL frml) ‹premio› to award

la distinción le fue acordada por decisión unánime the decision to award him the honor o to confer the honor on him was unanimous

C

(recordar): háganme acordar de llamarlo ( RPl); remind me to phone him

acuérdeme de llamarlo/de que hay que comprar pan ( Andes); remind me to phone him/that we have to buy some bread

■ acordarse

v pron

to remember

no me acuerdo or no me puedo acordar I don't o can't remember

si mal no me acuerdo fue un jueves if I remember right it was a Thursday

acordarse DE algn/algo to remember sb/sth

¿no te acuerdas de Elena? don't you remember Elena?

no quiero ni acordarme de lo que pasó I don't even want to think about what happened

si lo vuelves a hacer te vas a acordar de mí ( fam); if you do it again I'll give you something to remember me by o I'll teach you a lesson o you'll be sorry ( colloq)

acordarse DE + INF (de una acción que hay/había que realizar) to remember to + INF; (de una acción que ya se realizó) to remember o recall -ING

acuérdate de dárselo remember to give it to him

ni me acordé de decírselo I completely forgot to tell him

se acordó de haberlo visto allí she remembered o recalled seeing him there, she remembered o recalled having seen him there

no me acuerdo de haber dicho semejante cosa I don't remember o recall saying such a thing

acordarse ( DE) QUE … to remember THAT …

¿te acordaste (de) que me lo había llevado? did you remember that I'd taken it?

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acordar ( conjugate acordar) verbo transitivo ‹ términos› to agree;
‹precio/fecha› to agree (on)
■ verbo intransitivo (Andes) ( recordar) acordarle a algn de hacer algo/que haga algo to remind sb to do sth
acordarse verbo pronominal
to remember;
◊ si mal no me acuerdo if I remember right;

acordarse de algn/algo to remember sb/sth;
no quiero ni acordarme I don't even want to think about it;
acordarse de hacer algo (de una acción que hay/había que realizar) to remember to do sth;

( de una acción que ya se realizó) to remember o recall doing sth;
◊ se acordó de haberlo visto allí she remembered o recalled seeing him there;

acordarse (de) que … to remember that …
acordar verbo transitivo to agree: los sindicatos acordaron convocar una huelga, the trade unions agreed to call a strike ➣ Ver nota en agree

' acordar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
apalabrar
- concertar
- convenir
- fijar
- negociar
- quedar
- tregua
English:
agree
- set
- settle
- think

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acordar

♦ vt

1. [ponerse de acuerdo en] to agree (on);

acordar hacer algo to agree to do sth;

acordaron que lo harían they agreed to do it;

el Consejo de Ministros acordó los nuevos precios de la gasolina the Cabinet fixed o set the new petrol prices

2. Am [conceder] to award

3. Am [recordar] to remind;

acuérdame de llamar a mi madre, RP [m5] haceme acordar que llame a mi madre remind me to call my mother

♦ vi

to go together

♦ See also the pronominal verb acordarse

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acordar

v/t agree;

lo acordado what was agreed

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acordar {19} vt

1) : to agree on

2) otorgar: to award, to bestow

♦ See also the reflexive verb acordarse

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acordar vb to agree

acordamos vernos luego we agreed to see each other later

Spanish-English dictionary > acordar
9 alcanzar

v.

1 to catch up with (igualarse con).

¿a que no me alcanzas? bet you can't catch me!

Yo alcanzo a Ricardo I catch up with Richard.

2 to reach (llegar a).

alcanzar la meta to reach the finishing line

lo alcancé con una escalera I used a ladder to reach it

alcanzó la costa a nado he swam to the coast

este coche alcanza los 200 km/h this car can do up to o reach 200 km/h

el desempleo ha alcanzado un máximo histórico unemployment is at o has reached an all-time high

3 to achieve (lograr) (objetivo).

alcanzar la fama/el éxito to achieve fame/success

4 to hit.

le alcanzaron dos disparos he was hit by two shots

5 to reach up to, to reach, to reach at, to get at.

Yo alcanzo el techo I reach up to the ceiling.

6 to have enough.

Me alcanzó la gasolina I had enough gas.

7 to attain, to come to, to achieve, to get.

Alcanzo la felicidad I attain happiness.

8 to get to, to come up to, to come to.

Alcancé la frontera I got to the border.

9 to reach up for, to get.

Yo alcancé la caja sobre el armario I reached up for the box above the armoire.

10 to manage to, to be able to, to get to.

Mario alcanzó ver el ocaso Mario managed to see the sunset.

11 to be enough.

Alcanzó la comida There was enough food.

12 to fit.

Yo alcanzo I fit

13 to pass, to hand, to hand over.

María alcanzó la sal Mary passed the salt.

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alcanzar

Conjugation model [ REALIZAR], like realizar

► verbo transitivo

1 (gen) to reach

■ no alcanzo el libro I can't reach the book

2 (persona) to catch up, catch up with

■ los alcanzamos en la esquina we'll catch up with them at the corner

3 (pasar) to pass, hand over

■ alcánzame el agua pass me some water

4 (entender) to understand, grasp

5 (conseguir) to attain, achieve

■ alcanzamos los objetivos we achieved the goals

6 (golpear) to hit

■ el tiro la alcanzó en el pie the shot hit her in the foot

7 (afectar) to affect

■ eso no nos alcanza it doesn't affect us

► verbo intransitivo

1 (ser suficiente) to be sufficient ( para, for), be enough ( para, for), suffice ( para, for)

■ eso no alcanza para todos that's not enough for all of us

2 (ser capaz) to manage, succeed

■ no alcanzo a verlo I can't see it

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verb

1) to reach

2) catch up with

3) achieve, attain

4) suffice, be enough

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1. VT

1) [en carrera]

a) [+ persona] (=llegar a la altura de) to catch up (with)

la alcancé cuando salía por la puerta — I caught up with her o I caught her up just as she was going out of the door

están a punto de alcanzar al grupo de cabeza — they are about to catch (up with) the leading group

dentro de poco alcanzará a su padre en altura — he'll soon be as tall as his father

b) [+ ladrón, autobús, tren] to catch

no nos alcanzarán nunca — they'll never catch us

2) (=llegar a) [+ cima, límite, edad] to reach

por fin alcanzaron la cima — they finally reached the summit

alcanzó las cajas con un palo — she reached the boxes with a stick

puede alcanzar una velocidad de 200km/h — it can reach speeds of up to 200km/h

alcanzó el rango de general — he reached the rank of general

la producción ha alcanzado las 20 toneladas — production has reached 20 tons

el libro ha alcanzado ya las seis ediciones — the book is already in its sixth edition

las montañas alcanzan los 5.000m — the mountains rise to 5,000m

el termómetro llegó a alcanzar los cuarenta grados — temperatures rose as high as forty degrees

• alcanzar la mayoría de edad — to come of age

• alcanzó la orilla a nado — he made it to the shore by swimming, he swam back to the shore

• no llegó a alcanzar la pubertad — he never made it as far as puberty

3) (=conseguir) [+ acuerdo] to reach; [+ éxito, objetivo] to achieve

el acuerdo fue alcanzado tras muchos meses de conversaciones — the agreement was reached after many months of talks

las expectativas no se corresponden con los resultados alcanzados — the expectations are out of proportion with the results that have been achieved

• alcanzar la fama — to find fame, become famous

alcanzar la paz — to achieve peace

4) (=afectar) to affect

el cambio nos alcanzará a todos — the change will affect us all

una ley que alcanza sobre todo a los jubilados — a law which mainly affects o hits pensioners

5) [bala] to hit

uno de los dos disparos alcanzó al presidente — the president was hit by one of the two shots

la lancha fue alcanzada por un obús — the launch was hit by a shell

6) esp LAm (=dar) to pass

alcánzame la sal, por favor — could you pass (me) the salt, please?

¿me alcanzas las tijeras? — could you pass me the scissors?

7) * (=entender) to grasp, understand

no alcanza más allá de lo que le han enseñado — he's only capable of understanding what he's been taught

2. VI

1) (=llegar) to reach (a, hasta as far as)

no alcanzo — I can't reach

no alcanzaba al timbre — she couldn't reach (as far as) the doorbell

• hasta donde alcanza la vista — as far as the eye can see

2)

• alcanzar a hacer algo — to manage to do sth

no alcancé a verlo — I didn't manage to see him

no alcanzo a ver cómo pudo suceder — I can't see how it can have happened

no alcanzo a comprender sus razones — I just can't understand her reasons

3) (=ser suficiente) to be enough

• con dos botellas alcanzará para todos — two bottles will be enough for everyone

el sueldo no me alcanza para nada — I can't make ends meet on my salary

¿te alcanza para el tren? — esp LAm have you got enough money for the train?

4) LAm (=ascender)

¿a cuánto alcanza todo? — how much does it all come to?

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1.
verbo transitivo

1)

a) < persona> ( llegar a la altura de) to catch up with, to catch... up (BrE); (pillar, agarrar) to catch

lo alcancé en la curva — I caught up with him on the bend

a que no me alcanzas! — I bet you can't catch me! (colloq)

b) (en tarea, estatura) to catch up with

2) ( llegar a) < lugar> to reach, get to; <temperatura/nivel/edad> to reach

a pesar del tráfico alcancé el avión — despite the traffic I managed to catch the plane

casi no alcanzo el tren — I almost missed the train

lo alcancé con un palo — I used a pole to get at it o reach it

estos árboles alcanzan una gran altura — these trees can reach o grow to a great height

alcanza una velocidad de... — it reaches a speed of...

alcanza enormes distancias — it covers vast distances

alcanzar la mayoría de edad — to come of age

3) (conseguir, obtener) <objetivo/éxito> to achieve; < acuerdo> to reach

se pretende alcanzar los 100 millones de pesos — they are hoping to reach a target of 100 million pesos

4) (acercar, pasar)

alcanzarle algo a alguien — to pass somebody something, to pass something to somebody

¿me alcanzas el libro? — could you pass me the book?

5)

a) bala/misil to hit

fue alcanzado por un misil — it was hit by a missile

b) ( afectar) to affect

la medida ha alcanzado a la clase trabajadora — the measure has affected the working classes
2.
alcanzar vi

1) ( llegar)

está muy alto, no alcanzo — it's too high, I can't reach it

hasta donde alcanzaba la vista — as far as the eye could see

alcanzar a + inf — to manage to + inf

no alcanzó a terminar — she didn't manage to finish

hasta donde alcanzo a ver — as far as I can see

2) ( ser suficiente) comida/provisones to be enough

el sueldo no le alcanza — he can't manage on his salary

me alcanzará hasta final de mes — it will see me through to the end of the month

con una limpiadita, alcanza — just a quick clean will do

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= attain, gain, reach, run to, catch up with, reach for.

Ex. A fully comparative account of recommendations for filing orders is likely to prove confusing until the reader has attained some familiarity with the general problems, and the solutions offered by one code.

Ex. To many, therefore, this emphasis on information can provide a much-needed opportunity to gain the public library new influence and respect.

Ex. This is in part due to the different stages of development reached by different libraries.

Ex. Obviously a book on the chemistry of mercury which runs to 200 pages will give less detail than one which runs to 600 pages.

Ex. The information centre is now catching up with the belief of its 1984 architect that it would be an electronic library.

Ex. She said that a man came in with a ski mask on but that she was able to scare him away when she reached for a baseball bat.

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* alcanzar a ver = glimpse.

* alcanzar + Cantidad = run into + Cantidad.

* alcanzar cotas más altas = raise to + greater heights.

* alcanzar dimensiones épicas = reach + epic proportions.

* alcanzar el culmen de = reach + the pinnacle of, reach + the height of.

* alcanzar el destino de Uno = reach + Posesivo + destination.

* alcanzar el estrellato = rise to + stardom, reach + stardom.

* alcanzar el límite de = reach + the limits of.

* alcanzar el límite de + Posesivo + capacidad = stretch + Nombre + beyond the breaking point, stretch + Nombre + to breaking point, stretch + Nombre + to the limit.

* alcanzar el límite de + Posesivo + posibilidades = reach + the limits of + Posesivo + potential.

* alcanzar el máximo = reach + a head.

* alcanzar el momento cumbre = reach + summit.

* alcanzar el punto crítico = come to + a head.

* alcanzar el punto culminante = climax.

* alcanzar el punto de ebullición = reach + boiling point.

* alcanzar el punto más álgido = peak, come into + full bloom.

* alcanzar la cifra de = total.

* alcanzar la cumbre de = reach + the pinnacle of, reach + the height of.

* alcanzar la cúspide de = reach + the pinnacle of, reach + the height of.

* alcanzar la fama = rise to + stardom, reach + stardom.

* alcanzar la madurez = come to + maturity, bring to + maturity, achieve + maturity, reach + maturity.

* alcanzar la mayoría de edad = come of + age.

* alcanzar la plenitud = come to + full flower.

* alcanzar masa crítica = reach + critical mass, achieve + critical mass.

* alcanzar mayores cotas = rise to + greater heights.

* alcanzar niveles mínimos = reach + a low ebb.

* alcanzar popularidad = catch on.

* alcanzar + Posesivo + apogeo = peak.

* alcanzar + Posesivo + fin = reach + Posesivo + end.

* alcanzar + Posesivo + mejor momento = peak.

* alcanzar + Posesivo + mejor momento demasiado pronto = peak + too early.

* alcanzar + Posesivo + punto álgido = reach + Posesivo + peak.

* alcanzar proporciones alarmantes = reach + alarming proportions.

* alcanzar proporciones catastróficas = reach + catastrophic proportions.

* alcanzar proporciones de crisis = grow to + crisis proportions.

* alcanzar proporciones desmesuradas = reach + epic proportions.

* alcanzar proporciones épicas = reach + epic proportions.

* alcanzar proporciones exageradas = reach + epic proportions.

* alcanzar su auge = reach + Posesivo + height.

* alcanzar una conclusión = reach + conclusion, arrive at + conclusion.

* alcanzar una cota = hit + high.

* alcanzar una coyuntura crítica = reach + a critical juncture.

* alcanzar un acuerdo = reach + agreement, reach + compromise, hammer out + agreement.

* alcanzar una decisión = arrive at + decision.

* alcanzar una meta = accomplish + goal, achieve + goal, meet + Posesivo + goal.

* alcanzar una solución = arrive at + a solution.

* alcanzar un compromiso = reach + agreement.

* alcanzar un objetivo = attain + goal.

* alcanzar un precio = fetch + Dinero.

* hasta donde alcance = to the limits of.

* hasta donde alcanza la vista = as far as the eye can see.

* intentar alcanzar = reach for.

* no alcanzar a + Infinitivo (con mucho) = fall (far) short of + Gerundio.

* un medio para alcanzar un fin = a means to an end.

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1.
verbo transitivo

1)

a) < persona> ( llegar a la altura de) to catch up with, to catch... up (BrE); (pillar, agarrar) to catch

lo alcancé en la curva — I caught up with him on the bend

a que no me alcanzas! — I bet you can't catch me! (colloq)

b) (en tarea, estatura) to catch up with

2) ( llegar a) < lugar> to reach, get to; <temperatura/nivel/edad> to reach

a pesar del tráfico alcancé el avión — despite the traffic I managed to catch the plane

casi no alcanzo el tren — I almost missed the train

lo alcancé con un palo — I used a pole to get at it o reach it

estos árboles alcanzan una gran altura — these trees can reach o grow to a great height

alcanza una velocidad de... — it reaches a speed of...

alcanza enormes distancias — it covers vast distances

alcanzar la mayoría de edad — to come of age

3) (conseguir, obtener) <objetivo/éxito> to achieve; < acuerdo> to reach

se pretende alcanzar los 100 millones de pesos — they are hoping to reach a target of 100 million pesos

4) (acercar, pasar)

alcanzarle algo a alguien — to pass somebody something, to pass something to somebody

¿me alcanzas el libro? — could you pass me the book?

5)

a) bala/misil to hit

fue alcanzado por un misil — it was hit by a missile

b) ( afectar) to affect

la medida ha alcanzado a la clase trabajadora — the measure has affected the working classes
2.
alcanzar vi

1) ( llegar)

está muy alto, no alcanzo — it's too high, I can't reach it

hasta donde alcanzaba la vista — as far as the eye could see

alcanzar a + inf — to manage to + inf

no alcanzó a terminar — she didn't manage to finish

hasta donde alcanzo a ver — as far as I can see

2) ( ser suficiente) comida/provisones to be enough

el sueldo no le alcanza — he can't manage on his salary

me alcanzará hasta final de mes — it will see me through to the end of the month

con una limpiadita, alcanza — just a quick clean will do

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= attain, gain, reach, run to, catch up with, reach for.

Ex: A fully comparative account of recommendations for filing orders is likely to prove confusing until the reader has attained some familiarity with the general problems, and the solutions offered by one code.

Ex: To many, therefore, this emphasis on information can provide a much-needed opportunity to gain the public library new influence and respect.

Ex: This is in part due to the different stages of development reached by different libraries.

Ex: Obviously a book on the chemistry of mercury which runs to 200 pages will give less detail than one which runs to 600 pages.

Ex: The information centre is now catching up with the belief of its 1984 architect that it would be an electronic library.

Ex: She said that a man came in with a ski mask on but that she was able to scare him away when she reached for a baseball bat.

* alcanzar a ver = glimpse.

* alcanzar + Cantidad = run into + Cantidad.

* alcanzar cotas más altas = raise to + greater heights.

* alcanzar dimensiones épicas = reach + epic proportions.

* alcanzar el culmen de = reach + the pinnacle of, reach + the height of.

* alcanzar el destino de Uno = reach + Posesivo + destination.

* alcanzar el estrellato = rise to + stardom, reach + stardom.

* alcanzar el límite de = reach + the limits of.

* alcanzar el límite de + Posesivo + capacidad = stretch + Nombre + beyond the breaking point, stretch + Nombre + to breaking point, stretch + Nombre + to the limit.

* alcanzar el límite de + Posesivo + posibilidades = reach + the limits of + Posesivo + potential.

* alcanzar el máximo = reach + a head.

* alcanzar el momento cumbre = reach + summit.

* alcanzar el punto crítico = come to + a head.

* alcanzar el punto culminante = climax.

* alcanzar el punto de ebullición = reach + boiling point.

* alcanzar el punto más álgido = peak, come into + full bloom.

* alcanzar la cifra de = total.

* alcanzar la cumbre de = reach + the pinnacle of, reach + the height of.

* alcanzar la cúspide de = reach + the pinnacle of, reach + the height of.

* alcanzar la fama = rise to + stardom, reach + stardom.

* alcanzar la madurez = come to + maturity, bring to + maturity, achieve + maturity, reach + maturity.

* alcanzar la mayoría de edad = come of + age.

* alcanzar la plenitud = come to + full flower.

* alcanzar masa crítica = reach + critical mass, achieve + critical mass.

* alcanzar mayores cotas = rise to + greater heights.

* alcanzar niveles mínimos = reach + a low ebb.

* alcanzar popularidad = catch on.

* alcanzar + Posesivo + apogeo = peak.

* alcanzar + Posesivo + fin = reach + Posesivo + end.

* alcanzar + Posesivo + mejor momento = peak.

* alcanzar + Posesivo + mejor momento demasiado pronto = peak + too early.

* alcanzar + Posesivo + punto álgido = reach + Posesivo + peak.

* alcanzar proporciones alarmantes = reach + alarming proportions.

* alcanzar proporciones catastróficas = reach + catastrophic proportions.

* alcanzar proporciones de crisis = grow to + crisis proportions.

* alcanzar proporciones desmesuradas = reach + epic proportions.

* alcanzar proporciones épicas = reach + epic proportions.

* alcanzar proporciones exageradas = reach + epic proportions.

* alcanzar su auge = reach + Posesivo + height.

* alcanzar una conclusión = reach + conclusion, arrive at + conclusion.

* alcanzar una cota = hit + high.

* alcanzar una coyuntura crítica = reach + a critical juncture.

* alcanzar un acuerdo = reach + agreement, reach + compromise, hammer out + agreement.

* alcanzar una decisión = arrive at + decision.

* alcanzar una meta = accomplish + goal, achieve + goal, meet + Posesivo + goal.

* alcanzar una solución = arrive at + a solution.

* alcanzar un compromiso = reach + agreement.

* alcanzar un objetivo = attain + goal.

* alcanzar un precio = fetch + Dinero.

* hasta donde alcance = to the limits of.

* hasta donde alcanza la vista = as far as the eye can see.

* intentar alcanzar = reach for.

* no alcanzar a + Infinitivo (con mucho) = fall (far) short of + Gerundio.

* un medio para alcanzar un fin = a means to an end.

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alcanzar [A4 ]

vt

A

1 ‹persona› (llegar a la altura de) to catch up with, to catch … up ( BrE); (pillar, agarrar) to catch

a este paso no los vamos a alcanzar nunca at this rate we'll never catch up with them o catch them up

¡a que no me alcanzas! bet you can't catch me! ( colloq)

2 (en los estudios, en una tarea) to catch … up, to catch up with; (en estatura) to catch up with

empecé después que tú y ya te alcancé I started after you and I've caught up with you already

¡qué alto está! cualquier día alcanzará a su hermano look how tall he's getting! he'll be catching up with his brother soon!

B

1 ‹lugar› to reach, get to

los bomberos habían logrado alcanzar el segundo piso the firemen had managed to reach o get up to the second floor

a pesar del tráfico alcancé el avión/tren despite the traffic I managed to catch the plane/train

lo alcancé con un palo I used a pole to get at it o reach it

2 ‹temperatura› to reach; ‹edad/pubertad› to reach

el termómetro alcanzó los 40 grados the thermometer got up to o reached o registered 40 degrees

estos árboles alcanzan una gran altura these trees can reach o grow to a great height

algunos lagos alcanzan los 300 metros de profundidad some lakes are as deep as 300 meters o reach depths of 300 meters

un libro donde la estupidez alcanza su máxima expresión a book in which stupidity reaches its peak o which is the ultimate in stupidity

el aire expulsado alcanza una velocidad de 120 km/h the air expelled reaches a speed of 120 kph

el proyectil alcanzaba distancias de casi 1.000 metros the projectile could reach distances of o had a range of almost 1,000 meters

alcanzar la mayoría de edad to come of age, to reach the age of majority

3 (conseguir, obtener) ‹objetivo/resultado› to achieve; ‹acuerdo› to reach; ‹fama/éxito› to achieve

alcanzó todas las metas que se propuso en la vida he achieved all the goals he set himself in life

los resultados alcanzados hasta ahora son excelentes the results achieved o attained up to now have been excellent

los acuerdos alcanzados en materia de desarme the agreements reached in the field of disarmament

se pretende alcanzar una recaudación de 100 millones de pesos they are hoping to take in ( AmE) o ( BrE) take as much as 100 million pesos

los candidatos no alcanzaban el nivel requerido the candidates did not reach o meet the required standard

C (acercar, pasar) alcanzarle algo A algn to pass sb sth, to pass sth TO sb

¿me alcanzas ese libro? could you pass me that book?

D

1 «bala/misil» to hit

el número de barcos alcanzados por misiles the number of ships hit by missiles

2

(afectar): la medida ha alcanzado a la clase trabajadora the measure has affected the working classes

■ alcanzar

vi

A

(llegar): está muy alto, no alcanzo it's too high, I can't reach it

hasta donde alcanzaba la vista as far as the eye could see

alcanzar A + INF to manage to + INF

no alcanzó a terminar she didn't manage to finish

hasta donde alcanzo a ver, la situación no tiene arreglo as far as I can see there's no solution

algo que la mente humana no alcanza a entender something which the human mind cannot comprehend

B

(ser suficiente): el pollo no alcanzará para todos there won't be enough chicken for everyone o to go round

el sueldo no le alcanza he can't manage o get by on his salary

me alcanzará hasta final de mes it will see me through to the end of the month

no me alcanza el papel para envolver el regalo I haven't got enough paper to wrap the present in

con que le des una limpiadita, alcanza if you give it a quick clean, that will do o that will be good enough

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alcanzar ( conjugate alcanzar) verbo transitivo
1
a) ‹ persona› ( llegar a la altura de) to catch up with, to catch … up (BrE);

(pillar, agarrar) to catch;
◊ lo alcancé en la curva I caught up with him on the bend;

¡a que no me alcanzas! I bet you can't catch me! (colloq)
b) (en tarea, estatura) to catch up with

2 ( llegar a) ‹ lugar› to reach, get to;
‹temperatura/nivel/edad› to reach;
◊ casi no alcanzo el tren I almost missed the train;

estos árboles alcanzan una gran altura these trees can reach o grow to a great height;
alcanzar la mayoría de edad to come of age
3 (conseguir, obtener) ‹objetivo/éxito› to achieve;
‹ acuerdo› to reach
4 (acercar, pasar) alcanzarle algo a algn to pass sb sth, to pass sth to sb
verbo intransitivo
1 ( llegar con la mano) to reach;
◊ hasta donde alcanzaba la vista as far as the eye could see;

alcanzar a hacer algo to manage to do sth
2 ( ser suficiente) [comida/provisones] to be enough;
◊ el sueldo no le alcanza he can't manage on his salary

alcanzar
I verbo transitivo
1 to reach
2 (coger a una persona) to catch up with
3 (llegar hasta una cantidad) to be up to: su biblioteca alcanza los tres mil ejemplares, his library is up to three thousand volumes
4 (acercar algo) to pass: alcánzame una silla, pass me a chair
5 (lograr) to attain, achieve
II vi (ser suficiente) to be sufficient: ese dinero no alcanza para un piso, this money isn't enough to buy a flat
' alcanzar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
atinar
- cobrar
- conseguir
- llegar
- situarse
- alargar
- caza
- cumplir
- dar
English:
achieve
- arm-twisting
- attain
- authoritarian
- blossom
- catch up
- come up to
- get at
- last
- means
- reach
- rise
- short
- strike
- catch
- come
- command
- do
- eke out
- elusive
- fulfill
- glimpse
- hit
- level
- manageable
- see
- stretch
- strive

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alcanzar

♦ vt

1. [igualarse con] to catch up with;

si estudias duro, alcanzarás a tu hermana if you study hard you'll catch up with your sister;

¿a que no me alcanzas? bet you can't catch me!;

vayan ustedes delante que ya los alcanzaré you go on ahead, I'll catch you up

2. [llegar a] to reach;
[autobús, tren] to manage to catch;
alcanzar el autobús to catch the bus;

lo alcancé con una escalera I used a ladder to reach it;

los termómetros alcanzarán mañana los 30 grados the temperature tomorrow will reach o go as high as 30 degrees;

alcanzar la mayoría de edad to come of age;

alcanzar la meta to reach the finishing line;

alcanzar un precio alto [en subasta] to sell for o obtain a high price;

alcanzó la costa a nado he swam to the coast;

su sueldo no alcanza el salario mínimo she earns less than the minimum wage;

este coche alcanza los 200 km/h this car can do up to o reach 200 km/h;

el desempleo ha alcanzado un máximo histórico unemployment is at o has reached an all-time high

3. [lograr] to obtain;

alcanzar un objetivo to achieve a goal;

alcanzó su sueño tras años de trabajo after years of work, he achieved his dream;

el equipo alcanzó su segundo campeonato consecutivo the team won o achieved their second championship in a row;

alcanzar la fama/el éxito to achieve fame/success;

alcanzar la madurez to come of age, to reach maturity

4. [entregar] to pass;

alcánzame la sal could you pass me the salt?;

alcánzame ese jarrón, que no llego hasta el estante could you get that vase down for me, I can't reach the shelf

5. [golpear, dar] to hit;

el proyectil alcanzó de lleno el centro de la ciudad the shell exploded right in the centre of the city;

le alcanzaron dos disparos he was hit by two shots;

el árbol fue alcanzado por un rayo the tree was struck by lightning

6. [afectar] to affect;

la epidemia no les alcanzó they were unaffected by the epidemic;

la sequía no alcanza a esta provincia this province has been untouched by the drought

♦ vi

1. [ser suficiente]
alcanzar para algo/alguien to be enough for sth/sb;

el sueldo no me alcanza para llegar a fin de mes my salary isn't enough to make ends meet;

no sé si alcanzará para todos I don't know if there'll be enough for everyone

2. [poder]
alcanzar a hacer algo to manage to do sth;

alcancé a verlo unos segundos I managed to see him for a few seconds;

no alcanzo a comprender por qué I can't begin to understand why;

no alcanzo a ver lo que quieres decir I can't quite see what you mean

3. [llegar]
está tan alto que no alcanzo it's too high for me to reach, it's so high up I can't reach it;

hasta donde alcanza la vista as far as the eye can see;

hasta donde alcanzo a recordar as far back as I can remember

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alcanzar

I v/t a alguien catch up with; lugar reach, get to; en nivel reach; objetivo achieve; cantidad amount to;

alcanzar la cifra de amount to, stand at

II v/i

1 en altura reach

2 en cantidad be enough;

el dinero no alcanza I/we etc can’t afford it

3

:

alcanzar a oír/ver manage to hear/see

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alcanzar {21} vt

1) : to reach

2) : to catch up with

3) lograr: to achieve, to attain

alcanzar vi

1) dar: to suffice, to be enough

2)

alcanzar a : to manage to

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alcanzar vb

1. (en general) to reach

ya alcanza a la estantería she can reach the shelf now

2. (conseguir) to achieve

alcanzó su meta he achieved his goal

3. (pillar) to catch up [pt. & pp. caught]

lo alcancé al final de la calle I caught him up at the end of the street

4. (bastar) to be enough

el pan no alcanza para todos there's not enough bread for everyone

Spanish-English dictionary > alcanzar
10 mínimo

adj.

minimal, lowest, least, minimum.

m.

minimum.

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mínimo

► adjetivo

1 minimum, lowest

■ con un esfuerzo mínimo ya habremos llegado if we try just a bit harder we'll get there

■ hemos llegado a temperaturas mínimas we've reached minimum temperatures

■ no me importa lo más mínimo I couldn't care less

► nombre masculino mínimo

1 minimum

■ pon el gas en el mínimo turn the gas right down

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FRASEOLOGÍA

como mínimo at least

ni la más mínima idea not the faintest (idea)

mínimo común múltiplo lowest common multiple

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mínimo

► nombre masculino

1 minimum

■ pon el gas en el mínimo turn the gas right down

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1. noun m.
minimum
2. (f. - mínima)
adj.

1) least, smallest

2) minimum

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1. ADJ

1) (=inferior) [nivel, cantidad] minimum

no llegaron a alcanzar el nivel mínimo exigido — they did not manage to reach the minimum level required

la temperatura mínima fue de 15 grados — the minimum temperature was 15 degrees

quería conseguirlo todo con el mínimo esfuerzo — he wanted to achieve everything with a o the minimum of effort

tarifa mínima: 2 euros — minimum fare: 2 euros

el tamaño mínimo del dibujo deberá ser de 20 x 30 centímetros — the drawing should not be less than 20 x 30 centimetres

• lo mínimo, es lo mínimo que podemos hacer — it's the least we can do

intente hablar lo mínimo posible — try and talk as little as possible

• lo más mínimo — the least o the slightest

el dinero no me interesa lo más mínimo — I'm not the least o the slightest bit interested in money

los sueldos no se verán afectados en lo más mínimo — salaries will not be affected in the least o in the slightest

• precio mínimo — minimum price

• en un tiempo mínimo — in no time at all

el microondas calienta la comida en un tiempo mínimo — the microwave heats up food in next to no time o in no time at all

mínimo común denominador — lowest common denominator
múltiplo 2., salario, servicio 1), c)
2) (=muy pequeño) [habitación, letra] tiny, minute; [detalle] minute; [gasto, beneficio] minimal

escribía con una letra mínima — his writing was tiny o minute

una habitación de tamaño mínimo — a tiny room

esto es solo una mínima parte de lo que hemos gastado — this is just a tiny fraction of what we have spent

este teléfono ocupa un espacio mínimo — this telephone takes up hardly any space

me contó hasta el más mínimo detalle — he told me everything in minute detail

un vehículo de consumo mínimo — a vehicle with minimal fuel consumption

3) [plazo]

no existe un plazo mínimo para entregar el trabajo — there's no set date for the work to be handed in

2. SM

1) (=cantidad mínima) minimum

¿cuál es el mínimo? — what is the minimum?

• bajo mínimos — Esp [credibilidad, moral] at rock bottom; [consumo, presupuesto] very low

el equipo salió al campo con la moral bajo mínimos — the team took to the field with their morale at rock bottom

su credibilidad se halla bajo mínimos — his credibility is at an all-time low

con el presupuesto bajo mínimos — with the budget cut back to a minimum, with a very low budget

• como mínimo — at least

eso costará, como mínimo, 40 euros — that will cost at least 40 euros

como mínimo te he llamado cinco veces — I've phoned you at least five times

• un mínimo de algo — a minimum of sth

necesitas hacer un mínimo de esfuerzo — you need to make a minimum of effort

necesitamos un mínimo de dos millones — we need a minimum of two million

si tuviera un mínimo de vergüenza no vendría más por aquí — if he had any shame at all he wouldn't come back here

necesito un mínimo de intimidad — I need a modicum of privacy

• reducir algo al mínimo — to keep o reduce sth to a minimum

han intentado reducir los gastos al mínimo — they have tried to keep o reduce expenditure to a minimum

2) (Econ) record low, lowest point

hoy se ha llegado en la bolsa al mínimo anual — today the stock exchange reached this year's record low o lowest point

mínimo histórico — all-time low

3) (Mat) [de una función] minimum

4) (Meteo)

mínimo de presión — low-pressure area, trough
mínima
5) Caribe (Aut) choke

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I
- ma adjetivo

a) <temperatura/peso> minimum (before n)

no le importa lo más mínimo — he couldn't care less

el trabajo no le interesa en lo más mínimo — he is not in the least (bit) o slightest (bit) interested in his work

no tengo la más mínima idea — I haven't the faintest o slightest idea

b) ( insignificante) < detalle> minor

los beneficios han sido mínimos — profits have been minimal

c) ( muy pequeño) minute, tiny

- mínimo común denominador/múltiplo
II
masculino minimum

con un mínimo de esfuerzo — with a o the minimum of effort

no tiene ni un mínimo de educación — she has absolutely no manners

con un mínimo de sentido común — with the least bit of (common) sense, with a modicum of sense (frml)

reducir algo al mínimo — to keep something to a minimum

como mínimo — at least

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= bare [barer -comp., barest -sup.], low [lower -comp., lowest -sup.], minimal, minimum, negligible, reduced, baseline [base line], monadic, lower bound, razor-thin, paltry [paltrier -comp., paltriest -sup.], measly [measlier -comp., measliest -sup.].

Ex. Those are just the bare beginnings.

Ex. Carlton Duncan discussed the difficulties built into the educational processes which led to under-performance at school and the resulting low representation in higher education and low entry into the professions.

Ex. The intellectual input at the indexing stage is minimal, even in systems where in the interest of enhanced consistency there is some intervention at the indexing stage.

Ex. When used by skilled abstractors this mixture of styles can achieve the maximum transmission of information, within a minimum length.

Ex. Microforms are obviously very compact, and the microforms themselves occupy negligible space.

Ex. The model shows that market concentration rises with inelastic demand, reduced marginal costs and efficient technology.

Ex. This article describes the development of the first baseline inventory of information resources at the U.S.

Ex. Modern economic theory, with its bias in favor of atomistic or monadic analysis, fails to take into account ethical questions.

Ex. The resulting cost and benefit models permit estimating a lower bound on benefits and the calculations of net benefits (benefits less costs).

Ex. Let's not squabble about the fact that Bush actually eked out a razor-thin victory in the popular vote.

Ex. And there is no guarantee that any of the paltry sums of extra money available will actually benefit the workers in the recipient countries.

Ex. Despite the Bank of England's base rate having risen by a full percentage point, the average savings rate is still ' measly'.

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* a un coste mínimo = at (a) minimum cost.

* como mínimo = at least, conservatively, at a minimum.

* como mínimo hasta que = minimally until.

* con sólo una mínima idea de = with only the sketchiest idea of.

* con unos costes mínimos = with minimum costs.

* coste mínimo = minimal cost, minimum cost.

* diferencia entre... y... es mínima = line between... and... is thin.

* en lo más mínimo = not in the least + Nombre Negativo.

* grupo mínimo relacionado = minimum zone cohort.

* lo más mínimo = so much as.

* lo mínimo = bare necessities, the.

* mantener Algo al mínimo = keep + Nombre + at a minimum.

* mínima parte = fraction.

* nivel mínimo del agua = low-water mark.

* no importar lo más mínimo = could not care less.

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

* precio mínimo = threshold price.

* reducción al mínimo = minimisation [minimization, -USA].

* reducido al mínimo = stripped down.

* reducir al mínimo = minimise [minimize, -USA], reduce to + a minimum, cut down to + a minimum, keep to + a (bare) minimum, cut to + the bone.

* reducir a lo mínimo = cut to + the bone.

* salario mínimo = living wage, minimum salary, poverty level.

* salario mínimo, el = minimum wage, the.

* ser mínimo = be at a minimum.

* servicios mínimos = skeleton staff.

* sin la más mínima de duda = without a shadow of a doubt.

* sin la más mínima duda = beyond a shadow of a doubt.

* temperatura mínima = minimum temperature.

* vivir con lo mínimo = live on + a shoestring (budget).

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I
- ma adjetivo

a) <temperatura/peso> minimum (before n)

no le importa lo más mínimo — he couldn't care less

el trabajo no le interesa en lo más mínimo — he is not in the least (bit) o slightest (bit) interested in his work

no tengo la más mínima idea — I haven't the faintest o slightest idea

b) ( insignificante) < detalle> minor

los beneficios han sido mínimos — profits have been minimal

c) ( muy pequeño) minute, tiny

- mínimo común denominador/múltiplo
II
masculino minimum

con un mínimo de esfuerzo — with a o the minimum of effort

no tiene ni un mínimo de educación — she has absolutely no manners

con un mínimo de sentido común — with the least bit of (common) sense, with a modicum of sense (frml)

reducir algo al mínimo — to keep something to a minimum

como mínimo — at least

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= bare [barer -comp., barest -sup.], low [lower -comp., lowest -sup.], minimal, minimum, negligible, reduced, baseline [base line], monadic, lower bound, razor-thin, paltry [paltrier -comp., paltriest -sup.], measly [measlier -comp., measliest -sup.].

Ex: Those are just the bare beginnings.

Ex: Carlton Duncan discussed the difficulties built into the educational processes which led to under-performance at school and the resulting low representation in higher education and low entry into the professions.

Ex: The intellectual input at the indexing stage is minimal, even in systems where in the interest of enhanced consistency there is some intervention at the indexing stage.

Ex: When used by skilled abstractors this mixture of styles can achieve the maximum transmission of information, within a minimum length.

Ex: Microforms are obviously very compact, and the microforms themselves occupy negligible space.

Ex: The model shows that market concentration rises with inelastic demand, reduced marginal costs and efficient technology.

Ex: This article describes the development of the first baseline inventory of information resources at the U.S.

Ex: Modern economic theory, with its bias in favor of atomistic or monadic analysis, fails to take into account ethical questions.

Ex: The resulting cost and benefit models permit estimating a lower bound on benefits and the calculations of net benefits (benefits less costs).

Ex: Let's not squabble about the fact that Bush actually eked out a razor-thin victory in the popular vote.

Ex: And there is no guarantee that any of the paltry sums of extra money available will actually benefit the workers in the recipient countries.

Ex: Despite the Bank of England's base rate having risen by a full percentage point, the average savings rate is still ' measly'.

* a un coste mínimo = at (a) minimum cost.

* como mínimo = at least, conservatively, at a minimum.

* como mínimo hasta que = minimally until.

* con sólo una mínima idea de = with only the sketchiest idea of.

* con unos costes mínimos = with minimum costs.

* coste mínimo = minimal cost, minimum cost.

* diferencia entre... y... es mínima = line between... and... is thin.

* en lo más mínimo = not in the least + Nombre Negativo.

* grupo mínimo relacionado = minimum zone cohort.

* lo más mínimo = so much as.

* lo mínimo = bare necessities, the.

* mantener Algo al mínimo = keep + Nombre + at a minimum.

* mínima parte = fraction.

* nivel mínimo del agua = low-water mark.

* no importar lo más mínimo = could not care less.

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

* precio mínimo = threshold price.

* reducción al mínimo = minimisation [minimization, -USA].

* reducido al mínimo = stripped down.

* reducir al mínimo = minimise [minimize, -USA], reduce to + a minimum, cut down to + a minimum, keep to + a (bare) minimum, cut to + the bone.

* reducir a lo mínimo = cut to + the bone.

* salario mínimo = living wage, minimum salary, poverty level.

* salario mínimo, el = minimum wage, the.

* ser mínimo = be at a minimum.

* servicios mínimos = skeleton staff.

* sin la más mínima de duda = without a shadow of a doubt.

* sin la más mínima duda = beyond a shadow of a doubt.

* temperatura mínima = minimum temperature.

* vivir con lo mínimo = live on + a shoestring (budget).

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mínimo¹ -ma

adjective

1 ‹temperatura/cantidad/peso› minimum ( before n)

los beneficios han sido mínimos profits have been minimal

no le importa lo más mínimo he couldn't care less, he doesn't care in the least

el trabajo no le interesa en lo más mínimo he is not in the least o slightest bit interested in his work

[ S ] consumición/tarifa mínima 2 euros minimum charge 2 euros

no tengo la más mínima idea I haven't the faintest o slightest idea

no se preocupa en lo más mínimo por su familia she doesn't show the slightest concern for her family

me contó hasta los detalles más mínimos de su experiencia he told me about his experience in minute detail

era lo mínimo que podía hacer it was the least I could do

2 (muy pequeño) minute, tiny

una casa de proporciones mínimas a tiny house, a house of minute proportions

Compuesto:

mínimo común denominador/múltiplo

lowest common denominator/multiple

mínimo²

masculine

la bolsa ha alcanzado el mínimo del año the stock exchange has reached its lowest point this year

pretende hacer todo con un mínimo de esfuerzo he tries to do everything with a minimum of effort o with as little effort as possible

gana un mínimo de $50.000 she earns a minimum of $50,000

no tiene ni un mínimo de educación she has absolutely no manners

al menos podría tener un mínimo de respeto he could at least show a little (bit of) o a modicum of respect

para hacer ese trabajo tiene que tener un mínimo de inteligencia a modicum of intelligence is required to do this job

si tuvieras un mínimo de sentido común, no habrías hecho eso if you had any sense at all o if you had a modicum of sense, you wouldn't have done that

tendrá, como mínimo, unos 40 años he must be at least forty

como mínimo podrías haberle dado las gracias you could at least have thanked him

habrá que reducir al mínimo los gastos costs will have to be kept to a minimum

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mínimo 1
◊ -ma adjetivo

a) ‹temperatura/peso› minimum ( before n);

◊ no le importa lo más mínimo he couldn't care less;

el trabajo no le interesa en lo más mínimo he is not in the slightest (bit) interested in his work;
no tengo la más mínima idea I haven't the faintest idea
b) ( insignificante) ‹ detalle› minor;

‹diferencia/beneficios› minimal
mínimo 2 sustantivo masculino
minimum;
◊ reducir los gastos al mínimo to keep costs to a minimum;

como mínimo at least
mínimo,-a
I adjetivo
1 (muy pequeño) minute, tiny
2 (muy escaso) minimal
3 (menor posible) minimum
sueldo mínimo, minimum wage/salary
II sustantivo masculino minimum
un mínimo de dos meses, a minimum of two months
mil pesetas como mínimo, a thousand pesetas at least

' mínimo' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
baja
- bajo
- denominador
- ínfima
- ínfimo
- mínima
- mínimamente
- múltipla
- múltiplo
- salario
- tasar
- consumo
- minimizar
English:
bare
- cheap
- deposit
- least
- low
- lowest
- minimal
- minimum
- minimum wage
- say
- sense
- skeleton
- slight
- light
- lowest common denominator
- marginal
- minimize
- minute
- modicum
- quick
- scrap
- very

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mínimo, -a

♦ superlativo
ver pequeño
♦ adj

1. [lo más bajo posible o necesario] minimum;

la mínima puntuación para aprobar es el cinco you need a minimum score of five to pass;

salario o [m5] sueldo mínimo minimum wage;

lo mínimo que podría hacer es disculparse the least she could do is apologize

Comp
Mat mínimo común denominador lowest common denominator; Mat mínimo común múltiplo lowest common multiple
2. [muy pequeño] [efecto, importancia] minimal, very small;
[protesta, ruido] slightest;
no tengo la más mínima idea I haven't the slightest idea;

sus hijos no le importan lo más mínimo he couldn't care less about his children;

en este país no existe la más mínima libertad there's absolutely no freedom at all in this country;

en lo más mínimo in the slightest

♦ nm

minimum;

trabaja un mínimo de 10 horas she works a minimum of 10 hours;

al mínimo to a minimum;

pon la calefacción al mínimo put the heating at minimum;

la libra alcanzó un mínimo histórico frente al dólar the pound reached an all-time low against the dollar;

no tiene un mínimo de sentido común he hasn't an ounce of common sense;

si tuviera un mínimo de decencia la llamaría if he had an ounce of decency he'd call her;

Comp

estar bajo mínimos [de comida, gasolina] to have almost run out;

la popularidad del presidente se encuentra bajo mínimos the president's popularity is at rock bottom;

el equipo se presenta a la final bajo mínimos the team is going into the final well below strength o with a severely depleted side

♦ como mínimo loc adv
[como muy tarde] at the latest; [como poco] at the very least;
llegaremos como mínimo a las cinco we'll be there by five at the latest;

si te vas, como mínimo podrías avisar if you're going to leave, you could at least let me know

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mínimo

I adj minimum;

como mínimo at the very least;

no me interesa lo más mínimo I’m not in the least interested

II m minimum

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mínimo, -ma adj

1) : minimum

salario mínimo: minimum wage

2) : least, smallest

3) : very small, minute

mínimo nm

1) : minimum, least amount

2) : modicum, small amount

3)

como mínimo : at least

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mínimo¹ adj minimum

el más mínimo... the slightest...

mínimo² n minimum

como mínimo at least

Spanish-English dictionary > mínimo
11 regular

adj.

1 regular (uniforme).

de un modo regular regularly

Tiene ritmo regular It has a repetitive rhythm.

Ricardo es un cliente regular Richard is a frequent customer.

Su rutina es regular His routine is regular.

2 average, fair (mediocre).

María es una estudiante regular Mary is an average student.

3 normal, usual (normal).

por lo regular as a rule, generally

4 fairly good, not bad, not too bad not too good, fairly decent.

El pastel estuvo regular The cake was so-so.

adv.

so-so (no muy bien).

lleva unos días regular, tiene un poco de fiebre she's been so-so the last few days, she's got a bit of a temperature

¿qué tal el concierto? — regular how was the concert? — nothing special

f. & m.

regular customer.

Ricardo es un regular de la tienda Richard is a regular customer in the store.

m.

regular (military).

v.

to control, to regulate.

la normativa regula estos casos the regulations govern these cases

Elsa regula las actividades Elsa regulates the activities.

Elsa regula el agua caliente Elsa regulates the hot water.

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regular

► adjetivo

1 (gen) regular

2 familiar (pasable) so-so, average, not bad

■ ¿qué tal la película? - regular what's the film like? - nothing special

► verbo transitivo

1 (gen) to regulate

2 (ajustar) to adjust

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1. adj.
1) regular

2) fair
2. verb
to regulate

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ADJ

1) (=normal) normal, usual

2) (=común) ordinary

por lo regular — as a rule, generally

3) (=uniforme) regular

a intervalos regulares — at regular intervals

tiene un latido regular — it has a regular beat

4) (=mediano) medium, average

de tamaño regular — medium-sized, average-sized

5) (=no muy bueno) so-so, not too bad

es una novela regular — it's an average sort of novel

-¿qué tal la fiesta? -regular — "what was the party like?" - "it was O.K. o all right o not too bad"

-¿qué tal estás? -regular — "how are you?" - "so-so o all right o can't complain"

6) (Rel, Mil) regular
II
VT

1) (=ajustar) to regulate, control; [ley] to govern; [+ tráfico, precio] to control

2) (Mec) to adjust, regulate; [+ reloj] to put right; [+ despertador] to set

3) Méx (=calcular) to calculate

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adjetivo

1)

a) <ritmo/movimiento> regular

a intervalos regulares — at regular intervals

b) < verbo> regular

c) (Mat) regular

2)

por lo regular — (loc adv) as a (general) rule

3)

a) ( no muy bien)

¿qué tal te va? - regular — how's it going? - so-so

¿qué tal la película? - regular — how was the movie? - nothing special

su trabajo está bastante regularcillo — the work he produces is pretty run-of-the-mill

b) ( de tamaño) medium-sized, middling
II
verbo transitivo

1)

a) <espejo/asiento> to adjust

b) <caudal/temperatura/velocidad> to regulate, control

2) ley/norma to regulate
III
masculino ( calificación) fair

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= even, moderate, regular, regulate, routine, steady [steadier -comp., steadiest -sup.], standing order, recurring, line + Profesión, standing, habitual.

Ex. An unvarying level of illumination, heating, cooling, ventilation and acoustics will give the even type of environment needed in an academic library.

Ex. In his efforts to broaden the tax base, Groome has been actively courting industry - with some moderate success.

Ex. Book form was generally regarded as too inflexible for library catalogues, especially where the catalogue required regular updating to cater for continuing and gradual expansion of the collection.

Ex. Built into each operator are sets of instructions to the computer which regulate where the term must appear in the printed entries generated from the string, typefaces, and necessary punctuation.

Ex. They were a kind of localized office for the city government and would take on routine tasks like receiving license applications, although main function was to provide information.

Ex. Susan Blanch is a fairly steady customer, taking only fiction books.

Ex. A dynamic information centre has to satisfy 2 types of enquiry -- single requests for information and enquiries on standing order -- each contributing to and shaping the information network.

Ex. After the probationary period, performance evaluations are administered on a recurring basis.

Ex. In larger libraries, line librarians are also likely to be MLS graduates.

Ex. A standing reproach to all librarians is the non-user.

Ex. A new study confirms that male gender, obesity, and weight gain are key determinants of habitual snoring in the adult population.

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* campo petrolífero de producción regular = marginal field.

* de forma regular = regularly.

* de un modo regular = on an ongoing basis, on a continuing basis.

* de venta regular = steady-selling.

* ejército regular, el = regular army, the.

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adjetivo

1)

a) <ritmo/movimiento> regular

a intervalos regulares — at regular intervals

b) < verbo> regular

c) (Mat) regular

2)

por lo regular — (loc adv) as a (general) rule

3)

a) ( no muy bien)

¿qué tal te va? - regular — how's it going? - so-so

¿qué tal la película? - regular — how was the movie? - nothing special

su trabajo está bastante regularcillo — the work he produces is pretty run-of-the-mill

b) ( de tamaño) medium-sized, middling
II
verbo transitivo

1)

a) <espejo/asiento> to adjust

b) <caudal/temperatura/velocidad> to regulate, control

2) ley/norma to regulate
III
masculino ( calificación) fair

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= even, moderate, regular, regulate, routine, steady [steadier -comp., steadiest -sup.], standing order, recurring, line + Profesión, standing, habitual.

Ex: An unvarying level of illumination, heating, cooling, ventilation and acoustics will give the even type of environment needed in an academic library.

Ex: In his efforts to broaden the tax base, Groome has been actively courting industry - with some moderate success.

Ex: Book form was generally regarded as too inflexible for library catalogues, especially where the catalogue required regular updating to cater for continuing and gradual expansion of the collection.

Ex: Built into each operator are sets of instructions to the computer which regulate where the term must appear in the printed entries generated from the string, typefaces, and necessary punctuation.

Ex: They were a kind of localized office for the city government and would take on routine tasks like receiving license applications, although main function was to provide information.

Ex: Susan Blanch is a fairly steady customer, taking only fiction books.

Ex: A dynamic information centre has to satisfy 2 types of enquiry -- single requests for information and enquiries on standing order -- each contributing to and shaping the information network.

Ex: After the probationary period, performance evaluations are administered on a recurring basis.

Ex: In larger libraries, line librarians are also likely to be MLS graduates.

Ex: A standing reproach to all librarians is the non-user.

Ex: A new study confirms that male gender, obesity, and weight gain are key determinants of habitual snoring in the adult population.

* campo petrolífero de producción regular = marginal field.

* de forma regular = regularly.

* de un modo regular = on an ongoing basis, on a continuing basis.

* de venta regular = steady-selling.

* ejército regular, el = regular army, the.

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regular¹

adjective

A

1 (uniforme) ‹ritmo/movimiento› regular

a intervalos regulares at regular intervals

la asistencia regular a clase regular attendance at class

tiene el pulso regular her pulse is regular

2 ‹verbo› regular

3 ( Mat) regular

polígono regular regular polygon

B (normal) regular, ordinary

viajé en un vuelo regular I traveled* on a normal o scheduled flight

iban vestidos con el uniforme regular they were wearing their ordinary uniform

C

por lo regular ( loc adv) as a (general) rule

por lo regular, no trabaja los sábados he doesn't work on Saturdays as a rule, he doesn't usually work on Saturdays

D

1

(no muy bien): ¿qué tal van los estudios? — regular how's school going? — so-so

¿qué tal la película? — regular how was the movie? — nothing special o nothing to write home about

su trabajo está bastante regularcillo the work he produces is pretty run-of-the-mill

2 (mediano) medium-sized, middling

regular² [A1 ]

vt

A

1 (ajustar) ‹espejo/asiento› to adjust

2 ‹caudal› to regulate, control; ‹temperatura/velocidad› to regulate, control

B «ley/norma» to regulate

las leyes que regulan la industria the laws regulating the industry

regular³

masculine

fair

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regular 1 adjetivo
1 ( en general) regular
2
a) ( no muy bien):

◊ ¿qué tal te va? — regular how's it going? — so-so;

¿qué tal la película? — regular how was the movie? — nothing special
b) ( de tamaño) medium-sized, middling

■ sustantivo masculino ( calificación) fair
regular 2 ( conjugate regular) verbo transitivo
1
a) ‹espejo/asiento› to adjust

b) ‹caudal/temperatura/velocidad› to regulate, control

2 [ley/norma] to regulate
regular
I adjetivo
1 regular
un ejército regular, a regular army
2 (metódico, sin alteraciones) la marcha regular de los acontecimientos, the orderly progress of events
3 (habitual) regular
4 (mediano) average, regular
(mediocre) average
II adverbio so-so
III verbo transitivo
1 (organizar, someter a normas) to regulate, control
2 (ajustar) to adjust
' regular' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
ahorcarse
- asidua
- asiduo
- bribón
- bribona
- dosificar
- habitual
- milicia
- once
- parroquiana
- parroquiano
- periodicidad
- roce
- vuelo
- café
- cliente
- controlar
- fijo
- gasolina
- graduación
- graduar
- normal
- ordinario
English:
adjust
- average
- control
- lie
- moderate
- much
- regular
- regular army
- regulate
- scheduled flight
- second-class
- so-so
- spot-check
- steady
- assure
- casual
- clock
- even
- flier
- routine
- scheduled
- second
- shuttle

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regular¹

♦ adj

1. [uniforme] regular;

de un modo regular regularly;

hay un servicio de autobús regular a la capital there is a regular bus service to the capital

2. [mediocre] average;

una actuación regular an undistinguished o a rather average performance

3. [normal] normal, usual;
[de tamaño] medium;
por lo regular as a rule, generally

4. Gram regular

5. Geom regular

6. Rel regular

♦ nm
Mil regular
♦ adv
[no muy bien] so-so;
lleva unos días regular, tiene un poco de fiebre she's been so-so the last few days, she's got a bit of a temperature;

me encuentro regular I feel a bit under the weather;

¿qué tal el concierto? – regular how was the concert? – so-so o nothing special

regular² vt

1. [actividad, economía] to regulate;

la normativa regula estos casos the regulations govern these cases

2. [mecanismo] to adjust;
[temperatura] to regulate, to control; [tráfico] to control;
las presas regulan el cauce del río the dams regulate the flow of the river

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regular

1 adj

1 sin variar regular

2 ( común) ordinary

3 ( habitual) regular, normal

4 (no muy bien) so-so

regular

2 v/t TÉC regulate; temperatura control, regulate

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regular vt

: to regulate, to control

regular adj

1) : regular

2) : fair, OK, so-so

3) : medium, average

4)

por lo regular : in general, generally

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regular¹ adj

1. (en general) regular

un verbo regular a regular verb

2. (mediocre) average / poor

una actuación regular an average performance

regular² adv all right

mi madre se encuentra regular my mother isn't too well

regular³ vb to regulate

este botón sirve para regular la temperatura this knob is to regulate the temperature

Spanish-English dictionary > regular
12 reserva

f.

1 reservation, booking.

he hecho la reserva de las entradas I've booked the tickets

reserva anticipada advance booking

reserva de grupo block booking

2 reserves.

tener algo de reserva to keep something in reserve

reservas energy reserves; (energía acumulada) resources (recursos)

reservas de divisas (economics) foreign currency

reservas monetarias monetary reserves

reservas de oro gold reserves

3 reservation.

sin reservas without reservation

4 discretion.

5 reservation.

6 reserve.

reserva natural nature reserve

7 reserve (military).

pasar a la reserva to become a reservist

8 resource, reserve, reservoir.

f. & m.

reserve, substitute (sport).

m.

vintage (wine) (vino).

pres.indicat.

3^rd person singular (él/ella/ello) present indicative of spanish verb: reservar.

imperat.

2^nd person singular (tú) Imperative of Spanish verb: reservar.

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reserva

► nombre femenino

1 (de plazas, entradas) booking, reservation

2 (provisión) reserve; (existencias) stock

■ reservas de carburante fuel reserves, fuel stocks

3 (cautela) reservation

4 (discreción) discretion, reserve

5 (vino) vintage

■ es un vino de reserva it's a vintage wine

6 (de animales) reserve; (de personas) reservation

■ reserva de indios Indian reservation

7 MILITAR reserve, reserves plural

► nombre masulino o femenino

1 DEPORTE reserve, substitute

► nombre femenino plural reservas

1 COMERCIO reserves, stock sing

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FRASEOLOGÍA

'Reserva de habitaciones' "Room reservations"

con la mayor reserva in the strictest confidence

guardar algo en reserva to keep something in reserve

hacer una reserva to make a reservation, make a booking, book

pasar a la reserva MILITAR to be put in the reserves

sin reserva / sin reservas openly, without reservation

tener reservas sobre algo to have reservations about something

tener algo en reserva to keep something in reserve

reserva de divisas foreign currency reserves plural

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noun f.

1) reservation

2) booking

3) confidentiality

4) reserve

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1. SF

1) (=provisiones) [de minerales, petróleo, armamentos, vitaminas] reserve; [de agua] supply; [de productos ya almacenados] stock

las reservas de agua están al mínimo — water supplies are at a minimum

acumularon grandes reservas de carbón para el invierno — they built up large stocks of coal for the winter

pasta, arroz, legumbres, tienen reservas de todo — pasta, rice, pulses, they have stocks of everything

reservas de víveres — food supplies

estos chicos tienen grandes reservas de energía — these kids have endless amounts o reserves of energy

de reserva — [precio, jugador, fondo] reserve antes de s ; [zapatos, muda] spare

el equipo de reserva — the reserve team

2) (Econ) reserve

las reservas de divisas — currency reserves

reserva de caja — cash reserves pl

reserva en efectivo, reserva en metálico — cash reserves pl

reserva para amortización, reserva para depreciaciones — depreciation allowance

reservas de oro — gold reserves

reservas monetarias — [de un país] currency reserves

reservas ocultas — hidden reserves, secret reserves

3) (=solicitud) [en hotel, avión] reservation; [en teatro, restaurante] reservation, booking

no se cobra por la reserva de asientos — there is no booking o reservation charge

se pueden hacer reservas por teléfono — you can book by phone, you can make a telephone booking o reservation

ya he hecho la reserva de plaza en la academia de baile — I've reserved o booked my place at the dance school

4) (=territorio) reserve

reserva biológica — wildlife sanctuary, wildlife reserve

reserva de caza — game reserve

reserva de indios — Indian reservation

reserva de pesca — protected fishing area, fishing preserve

reserva nacional — national park

reserva natural — nature reserve

5) (Mil)

nuestro ejército tiene una importante reserva de soldados — our army has significant reserves of soldiers

pasar a la reserva — to join the reserve

reserva activa — active reserve

6) (Dep)

estar en la reserva — to be a reserve

7) (Aut) [de gasolina] reserve tank

con la reserva tenemos para diez kilómetros — with the reserve tank we have enough to go ten kilometres

8) (=recelo) reservation

el pacto será aprobado, aunque con algunas reservas — the agreement will be sanctioned, but with certain reservations

contestó con ciertas reservas — she answered with some reservation

nos apoyaron sin reservas — they gave us their unreserved support

9) [de carácter] (=inhibición) reserve; (=discreción) discretion

confiamos en tu reserva al manejar este asunto — we are counting on your discretion in this matter

10) (=secreto) confidence

se ruega absoluta reserva — your strictest confidence is requested

han mantenido la más absoluta reserva sobre este incidente — they have maintained the utmost confidence over this incident

sus nombres se mantienen en reserva por razones de seguridad — their names have not been revealed for security reasons

11)

a reserva de — subject to

a reserva de un estudio más detallado — subject to more detailed study

a reserva de consultar antes con mis superiores — subject to prior consultation with my superiors

a reserva de que... — unless...

2.

SMF (Dep) reserve

el banquillo de los reservas — the reserves' bench

3.

SM (=vino) vintage wine ( that has been aged for a minimum of three years)
RESERVA Quality Spanish wine is often graded Crianza, Reserva or Gran Reserva according to the length of bottle-ageing and barrel-ageing it has undergone. Red Reserva wines are at least three years old, having spent a minimum of one year in cask, and white Reserva wines are at least two years old with at least six months spent in cask. A Gran Reserva wine is a top-quality wine. A red must be aged for at least two years in an oak cask and three years in the bottle. White wine must be aged for four years, with at least six months in cask.
See:

ver nota culturelle CRIANZA in crianza

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I
femenino

1) (de habitación, pasaje) reservation; ( de mesa) booking, reservation

¿tiene reserva? — do you have a reservation?, have you booked?

hacer una reserva — to make a reservation

2)

a) ( cantidad guardada) reserve

reservas de trigo — reserves o stocks of wheat

tengo otro par de reserva — I have a spare pair

este dinero lo tengo de reserva para... — I'm keeping this money in reserve for...

b) reservas femenino plural (Biol) reserves (of fat) (pl)

3)

a) (Dep) ( equipo) reserves (pl), reserve team; ( conjunto de suplentes) substitutes (pl)

b) (Mil)

la reserva — the reserve

4) ( de indígenas) reservation; ( de animales) reserve

- reserva natural

5) (secreto, discreción)

en la más absoluta reserva — in the strictest confidence

mantener algo en la mayor reserva — to keep something absolutely secret

6) reservas femenino plural

a) ( dudas) reservations (pl)

lo aceptó, pero no sin reservas — he agreed, but not without reservations

b) ( reparos)

habló sin reservas — he talked openly o freely

díselo sin reservas — tell her everything, don't keep anything back

7) (Méx)

a reserva de que + subj: iremos a reserva de que (no) llueva — we'll go as long as o provided it doesn't rain
II
masculino y femenino Dep reserve
III
masculino: wine aged for at least three years
•• Cultural note:
reserva

Vinos de reserva are those of a better than average vintage. To qualify for this designation, red wines must have been aged in cask and bottle for a minimum of three years, and white wines for two years. See also gran reserva

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I
femenino

1) (de habitación, pasaje) reservation; ( de mesa) booking, reservation

¿tiene reserva? — do you have a reservation?, have you booked?

hacer una reserva — to make a reservation

2)

a) ( cantidad guardada) reserve

reservas de trigo — reserves o stocks of wheat

tengo otro par de reserva — I have a spare pair

este dinero lo tengo de reserva para... — I'm keeping this money in reserve for...

b) reservas femenino plural (Biol) reserves (of fat) (pl)

3)

a) (Dep) ( equipo) reserves (pl), reserve team; ( conjunto de suplentes) substitutes (pl)

b) (Mil)

la reserva — the reserve

4) ( de indígenas) reservation; ( de animales) reserve

- reserva natural

5) (secreto, discreción)

en la más absoluta reserva — in the strictest confidence

mantener algo en la mayor reserva — to keep something absolutely secret

6) reservas femenino plural

a) ( dudas) reservations (pl)

lo aceptó, pero no sin reservas — he agreed, but not without reservations

b) ( reparos)

habló sin reservas — he talked openly o freely

díselo sin reservas — tell her everything, don't keep anything back

7) (Méx)

a reserva de que + subj: iremos a reserva de que (no) llueva — we'll go as long as o provided it doesn't rain
II
masculino y femenino Dep reserve
III
masculino: wine aged for at least three years
•• Cultural note:
reserva

Vinos de reserva are those of a better than average vintage. To qualify for this designation, red wines must have been aged in cask and bottle for a minimum of three years, and white wines for two years. See also gran reserva

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reserva¹

¹ = reserve, preserve.

Ex: News of boundless timber reserves spread, and before long lumberjacks from the thinning hardwood forests of New England swarmed into the uncharted area with no other possessions than their axes and brawn and the clothing they wore.

Ex: This article discusses the role of the librarian, who may view on-line as either status-enhancing or their own preserve.

* reserva de animales = wildlife preserve, game reserve.

* reserva india = Indian reservation.

* reserva natural = nature reserve, nature preserve, wildlife preserve.

* reservas de agua subterránea = groundwater reservoir.

reserva²

² = hold, reservation, reserve, set-aside, title hold, booking, slack, cushion, standby [stand-by], deposit, collection.

Ex: If holds have been placed on the title, an 'X' appears in the hold column.

Ex: This system incorporates all the usual functions associated with the issue, return and reservation of library materials.

Ex: This is sometimes called a ' reserve' because the document is reserved for a borrower when it becomes available.

Ex: Even sympathetic librarians may not have the political clout to force their local government to mandate minority business set-asides.

Ex: If there is a title hold on the copy, an error message is displayed and the master number is not changed.

Ex: Film and other media bookings can be handled by one or two programs which are available for microcomputers.

Ex: Therefore, there must be some slack in the system to absorb the additional I & R services or the service must be reduced in other areas.

Ex: Libraries ordinarily have only a small staff ' cushion' to provide for sickness, vacation, and compensatory days off.

Ex: Standbys and understudies rarely get the job when a star needs to be replaced long-term, and Calaway and Patterson know how lucky they are to have beaten the odds.

Ex: Accommodation deposit will be refunded minus $25 handling fee.

Ex: While there are a profusion of techniques in existence to gain access to the collections, there is no uniform system.

* acumulación de reservas = stockpile, accumulation of stockpiles, stockpiling.

* acumular reservas = stockpile.

* admitir un número de reservas mayor a las plazas existentes = overbook.

* colocar Algo en reserva = place + Nombre + in reserve, place + Nombre + on reserve, place + Nombre + on hold.

* depósito de reserva = local reserve store, reserve store.

* de reserva = standby [stand-by].

* descuento por reserva anticipada = early booking discount.

* ejército de reserva = reserve army.

* en estado de reserva = on standby.

* en reserva = on hold.

* estantería de reserva = hold shelf.

* fondo de reserva = reserve fund.

* guardar en reserva = keep in + reserve, hold in + reserve.

* hacer una reserva = make + reservation.

* hoja de reserva = hold slip, booking form.

* impreso de reserva = booking form.

* lista de reserva = hold list.

* mantener en reserva = keep on + reserve, keep in + reserve.

* material de reserva = reserve stock.

* que no admite reserva = unreserved.

* reserva de billetes de avión = airline reservation.

* reserva de hotel = hotel reservation.

* reserva de libro = book reservation.

* reserva de libros = reserve book room.

* reserva de multimedia = media booking.

* reserva de películas = film booking.

* reserva de puestos de lectura = seat reservation.

* reserva disponible = hold available.

* reservas = stockpile.

* satisfacer una petición de reserva = satisfy + hold request.

* satisfacer una reserva = satisfy + hold.

* sin reserva = unreserved.

* sin reservas = forthright, categorical, uncompromising, uncompromisingly, unqualified, categoric, unmitigaged.

* sistema de reservas = booking system.

* solicitud de reserva = reservation form.

* tener en reserva = hold in + reserve.

* vino de reserva = mature wine.

reserva³

* con reserva = doubtfully.

* con reservas = qualified, with reservations.

* reserva absoluta = nondisclosure [non-disclosure].

* sin reserva = unconditionally.

* sin reservas = unshielded, go + the whole hog, the full monty, without reservation, wholeheartedly [whole-heartedly], unreserved, unreservedly.

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reserva¹

feminine

A (de una habitación) reservation; (de una mesa) booking, reservation; (al comprar un inmueble) ( Arg) deposit; (de un pasaje, billete) reservation

¿tiene reserva? do you have a reservation?, have you booked?

he hecho una reserva para el vuelo de las nueve I've made a reservation for the nine o'clock flight, I'm booked on the nine o'clock flight

el sistema de reservas the booking o reservation system

B

1 (cantidad, porción que se guarda) reserve

las reservas de divisas foreign currency reserves

las reservas de trigo se están agotando reserves o stocks of wheat are running out

la reserva es de cinco litros the reserve tank holds five liters

tengo otro par de reserva I have a spare pair

el agua de reserva the reserve water supply

termina la botella tranquila, tengo otra de reserva don't worry, finish the bottle, I have another one o I can always open another one

este dinero lo tengo de reserva para una emergencia I'm keeping this money in reserve for an emergency

2 reservas fpl ( Biol) reserves (of fat) (pl)

C

1 ( Dep) (equipo) reserves (pl), reserve team; (conjunto de suplentes) substitutes (pl)

2 ( Mil):

la reserva the reserve

Compuesto:

reserva activa

active reserve

D (de indígenas) reservation; (de animales) reserve

Compuesto:

reserva natural

nature reserve

E

(secreto, discreción): se garantiza la más absoluta reserva all applications treated in the strictest confidence

le pidió mantener en la mayor reserva la información recibida he asked her to keep the information she had received absolutely secret

pidió reserva de su nombre he asked for his name not to be revealed

F reservas fpl

1 (dudas) reservations (pl)

lo aceptó, pero no sin reservas he agreed, but not without (certain) reservations

2

(reparos, limitaciones): habló sin reservas de lo que había pasado he talked openly o freely of what had happened

díselo sin reservas tell her everything, don't keep anything back

G

( Méx) a reserva DE QUE + SUBJ: lo haré mañana a reserva de que (no) llueva I'll do it tomorrow as long as o provided it doesn't rain

reserva²

masculine and feminine

reserve

reserva³

masculine

reserva (↑ reserva a1)

wine aged for at least three years

CULTURAL NOTE

reserva

Vinos de reserva are those of a better than average vintage. To qualify for this designation, red wines must have been aged in cask and bottle for a minimum of three years, and white wines for two years. See also gran reserva (↑ grana a1)

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Del verbo reservar: ( conjugate reservar)

reserva es:

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

2ª persona singular (tú) imperativo

Multiple Entries:
reserva
reservar
reserva sustantivo femenino
1 (de habitación, pasaje) reservation;
( de mesa) booking, reservation;
◊ ¿tiene reserva? do you have a reservation?, have you booked?

2 ( cantidad guardada) reserve;
◊ tengo otro par de reserva I have a spare pair

3
a) (Dep) ( equipo) reserves (pl), reserve team;

( conjunto de suplentes) substitutes (pl)
b) ( de indígenas) reservation;

( de animales) reserve;
◊ reserva natural nature reserve

4 (secreto, discreción):
◊ en la más absoluta reserva in the strictest confidence

5
◊ reservas sustantivo femenino plural

a) ( dudas) reservations (pl)

b) ( reparos):

◊ habló sin reservas he talked openly o freely

6 (Méx):
◊ a reserva de que (no) llueva as long as o provided (that) it doesn't rain

■ sustantivo masculino y femenino (Dep) reserve
reservar ( conjugate reservar) verbo transitivo
1 ‹asiento/habitación/mesa› to reserve, book;
‹pasaje/billete› to book
2 ( guardar) ‹porción de comida/dinero› to set aside;
◊ nos reservaba una sorpresa he had a surprise in store for us;

reservó lo mejor para el final she kept the best till last
reservarse verbo pronominal
a) ( para sí mismo) ‹porción/porcentaje› to keep … for oneself;

◊ reservase la opinión to reserve judgment

b) ( refl) ( para otra tarea) to save oneself

reserva
I sustantivo femenino
1 (en un hotel, restaurante, vuelo, etc) reservation, booking
2 (depósito) reserve, stock: Auto el depósito del coche está en reserva, the tank is almost empty
las reservas de agua potable, reserves of drinking water
3 (prudencia, discreción) reserve, discretion: díselo sin reservas, tell it all to her without holding anything back
4 (objeción, duda, recelo) reservation: aceptó mi proyecto con reservas, he accepted my project with reservations
5 (territorio acotado) reserve
reserva natural, nature reserve
una reserva india, an Indian reservation
6 Mil reserve, reserves pl
II m (vino) vintage wine
III mf Dep reserve, substitute
IV fpl si sigues trabajando sin comer te quedarás sin reservas, if you continue to work and don't eat, you'll exhaust your energy
reservar verbo transitivo
1 (algo para más tarde) to keep back
(guardar para alguien) to keep (aside): le reservamos una sorpresa, we have a surprise in store for him
2 (en un hotel, restaurante, etc) to book, reserve: hemos reservado una mesa para cuatro (personas), we reserved a table for four
' reserva' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
confianza
- reservarse
- secreta
- secreto
- sigilo
- terminarse
- discreción
- pudor
- reservación
- resguardo
- reticencia
English:
advance
- book
- book in
- booking
- constraint
- designate
- detachment
- hand
- hoard
- menagerie
- nature reserve
- qualification
- reservation
- reserve
- reservedly
- reservedness
- reservoir
- ROTC
- sanctuary
- secretiveness
- stand-offishness
- standby generator
- stock
- store
- store away
- Territorial Army
- unreservedly
- back
- doubtfully
- federal
- nature
- preserve

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reserva

♦ nf

1. [de hotel, avión] reservation;

no tenemos reserva we don't have a reservation;

he hecho la reserva de las entradas I've booked the tickets;

tengo una reserva en el restaurante I've reserved o booked a table at the restaurant

Comp
reserva anticipada advance booking
2. [provisión] reserves;

tenemos una reserva de carbón para el invierno we're stocked up with coal for the winter;

tener algo de reserva to keep sth in reserve;

agotó sus reservas de agua he used up his water supply o his reserves of water

Comp
reservas energéticas energy reserves;
reservas hídricas water reserves;

reservas minerales mineral reserves

3. Econ reserve

Comp
reservas de divisas foreign currency reserves;
la Reserva Federal [en Estados Unidos] the Federal Reserve;

reservas monetarias monetary reserves;

reservas de oro gold reserves

4. [objeción, cautela] reservation;

aceptaron el acuerdo, pero con reservas they accepted the agreement, with some reservations;

sin reservas without reservation;

tener reservas to have reservations

5. [discreción] discretion;

puedes hablar sin reservas you can speak openly;

con la mayor reserva in the strictest confidence

6. [de indígenas] reservation

7. [de animales, plantas] reserve

Comp
reserva de caza game preserve;
reserva forestal forest park;

reserva natural nature reserve

8. Mil reserves;

pasar a la reserva to become a reservist

9. Biol [de grasa, energía] reserves

♦ nmf
Dep reserve, substitute
♦ nm
[vino] vintage (wine) [at least three years old]
♦ a reserva de loc prep

pending;

a reserva de un estudio más detallado… pending a more detailed analysis…

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reserva

I f

1 reservation;

reserva de asiento FERR seat reservation;

hacer una reserva make a reservation

2 ( duda)

:

sin reservas without reservation

II m/f DEP reserve, substitute

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reserva nf

1) : reservation

2) : reserve

3) : confidence, privacy

con la mayor reserva: in strictest confidence

4)

de reserva : spare, in reserve

5) reservas nfpl

: reservations, doubts

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reserva n

1. (de hotel, etc) reservation / booking

me han confirmado la reserva they have confirmed my reservation

2. (provisión) supply / stock

hay una reserva de alimentos en conserva there's a stock of tinned food

3. (zona natural) reserve

una reserva natural a nature reserve

4. (jugador suplente) reserve / substitute

los reservas se sientan en el banquillo the reserves sit on the bench

hacer una reserva to book

¿han hecho ustedes reserva? did you book?

Spanish-English dictionary > reserva

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