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1 rimanere

stay, remain

( avanzare) be left (over)

rimanerci male be hurt

come siete rimasti per stasera? what arrangements did you make for this evening?

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rimanere v. intr.

1 to remain, to stay: ho premura, non posso rimanere, I am in a hurry, I cannot stay; rimarrò solo alcuni giorni in Germania, I shall remain (o stay o stop) in Germany only a few days; sono rimasto (lì) a guardare, I stayed there looking; rimase a casa a curare il bambino, she stayed (o remained) at home to look after the child; rimasero dentro perché fuori faceva freddo, they stayed in because it was cold outside; rimanere fuori di casa, to be left outside; rimanere via, assente, fuori casa, to stay (o to be) away; sono rimasto a lavorare fino a tardi, I stayed on to work until late; rimasi alzato, in piedi fino a mezzanotte, I stayed up till midnight; siamo rimasti in piedi tutto il viaggio, we stayed standing for the whole journey; rimanere al buio, senz'acqua, to be left in the dark, with no water; l'ufficio rimarrà chiuso tutto agosto, the office will be closed for August; rimanere a cena, to stay to dinner; rimanere a letto, to stay in (o to keep to one's) bed // dov'ero rimasto?, where did I leave off (o where was I)? // mi è rimasto qualcosa fra i denti, something is caught between my teeth // rimanere indietro, to remain behind (o to get behind o to fall behind): tutti se ne andarono e io rimasi indietro, everybody left and I remained behind; non voglio rimanere indietro col lavoro, I do not want to get behind with my work; se vengo con te, il mio lavoro rimane indietro, if I come with you, I shall fall behind in my work; questo ragazzo rimarrà indietro rispetto ai suoi compagni, this boy is bound to fall behind (o cannot keep pace with) the rest of the class; rimanere indietro col pagamento dell'affitto, to fall behind with the rent

2 ( avanzare) to remain, to be left (over): dopo il terremoto, rimase ben poco della città, after the earthquake very little remained of the city; mi è rimasta un po' di sabbia nei capelli, some sand is left in my hair; mi rimangono solo tre giorni di vacanza, I have only three days left of my holiday; non gli è rimasto molto da vivere, he hasn't got long to live; mi rimanevano solo pochi soldi, I had very little money left; non gli rimase nulla, he had nothing left; ci è rimasta poca strada da fare, there isn't much far to go now; rimane ben poco da fare, da dire, very little remains to be done, to be said; se si sottrae 8 da 10 rimane 2, if you subtract 8 from 10, 2 remains

3 ( durare) to remain, to last: il pericolo rimane, the danger persists (o is still there); qualche macchia è rimasta anche dopo il lavaggio, there were still some stains left even after it had been washed; mi è rimasto addosso l'odore di pesce, I smell of fish; rimanere in carica, to stay in (o to hold) office

4 ( essere situato) to be located, to be situated: dove rimane la chiesa?, where is the church located (o situated)?

5 ( mantenersi) to remain, to keep*, to stay: rimanete insieme, keep together; rimani calmo, keep (o stay) calm; rimase un buon amico, he remained a good friend; rimanere fedele, onesto, to remain faithful, honest

6 ( spettare): ciò rimane a te, ( è affar tuo) this is your (own) business; rimane a te la decisione, it is up to you to decide.

◆ FRASEOLOGIA: rimanga fra noi, don't breathe a word of it; rimanere a bocca aperta, to gape (o to stand gaping); rimanere meravigliato, to be astounded (o astonished); rimanere di stucco, to be taken aback; rimanere con un palmo di naso, to feel done (o disappointed) // rimanere male, deluso, to be disappointed (o upset); rimanere contento, soddisfatto (di qlco.), to like (sthg.), to be satisfied (with sthg.) // rimanere in asso, to be left in the lurch // rimanere all'asciutto, al verde, to have no money left // rimanere in dubbio, to be in doubt // rimanere d'accordo (con qlcu.), to agree (with s.o.) // rimanere ferito, ucciso, to be wounded, killed // rimanere orfano, to be left on orphan; rimanere vedovo, to become a widower // (banca) rimanere inattivo, ( di conto) to lie dormant // (comm.): rimaniamo in attesa di una vostra cortese risposta, we look forward to hearing from you; rimanere sprovvisti di merci, to run out of stock // (dir.) rimanere in vigore, to remain in force // rimanerci, ( essere sorpreso) to be amazed (o surprised); (fam.) ( rimanere incinta) to get pregnant; (fam.) ( morire) to cop it: ha avuto un incidente stradale e ci è rimasto, he copped it in a car accident.

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[rima'nere]
verbo intransitivo (aus. essere)

1) (in un luogo) to stay, to remain

rimanere a casa, in città — to stay (at) home, in town

rimani dove sei — stay where you are

dopo la festa è rimasta per aiutarmi — she stayed behind after the party to help me

rimanere a letto — to lie o stay in bed

rimanere fuori tutta la notte — to stay out all night

2) fig. (non essere divulgato)

che rimanga tra noi! — this is strictly between you and me!

3) (in una posizione, condizione) to remain, to stay

rimanere seduto — to remain seated

rimanere sveglio — to stay awake

rimanere in silenzio — to keep o remain o stay silent

rimanere calmo — to stay calm

rimanere in contatto con — to stay in touch with

rimanere fedele — to remain faithful

rimanere senza soldi — to run out of money

avrei potuto rimanere ucciso, paralizzato! — I might have been killed, left paralysed!

rimanere vedova — to be widowed, to be left a widow

rimanere orfano — to be orphaned, to be left an orphan

4) (avanzare, restare) to be* left, to remain

è il solo amico che mi rimane — he's the only friend I have left

ciò che rimane è inutilizzabile — what remains is useless

dimmi che cosa rimane da fare — tell me what there is left to do

ci rimane del denaro — there is some money left over

non ci rimanere altro che sperare — all we can do is hope

rimangono 80 euro da pagare — there is still another 80 euros to pay

rimane ancora qualche mela — there are still a few apples left

5) (andare in eredità)

la casa rimarrà a suo figlio — his son will inherit the house

6) (fermarsi)

rimanere a — to go no further than

siamo rimasti ai preliminari — we didn't get beyond the preliminaries

allora, dove ero rimasto? — now then, where was I? where did I stop?

7) colloq. (essere d'accordo)

come siete rimasti (d'accordo)? — what did you agree to do? what did you decide on?

8) rimanerci (restare sorpreso) to be* flabbergasted; colloq. (morire) to meet* one's end; colloq. (restare incinta) to get* pregnant, to be* up the spout BE

rimanerci male — to be hurt o disappointed

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rimanere

/rima'nere/ [79]

verbo intransitivo

(aus. essere)

1 (in un luogo) to stay, to remain; rimanere a casa, in città to stay (at) home, in town; rimani dove sei stay where you are; dopo la festa è rimasta per aiutarmi she stayed behind after the party to help me; rimanere a letto to lie o stay in bed; rimanere fuori tutta la notte to stay out all night

2 fig. (non essere divulgato) che rimanga tra noi! this is strictly between you and me!

3 (in una posizione, condizione) to remain, to stay; rimanere seduto to remain seated; rimanere sveglio to stay awake; rimanere in silenzio to keep o remain o stay silent; rimanere calmo to stay calm; rimanere in contatto con to stay in touch with; rimanere fedele to remain faithful; rimanere senza soldi to run out of money; avrei potuto rimanere ucciso, paralizzato! I might have been killed, left paralysed! rimanere vedova to be widowed, to be left a widow; rimanere orfano to be orphaned, to be left an orphan

4 (avanzare, restare) to be* left, to remain; è il solo amico che mi rimane he's the only friend I have left; ciò che rimane è inutilizzabile what remains is useless; dimmi che cosa rimane da fare tell me what there is left to do; ci rimane del denaro there is some money left over; non ci rimanere altro che sperare all we can do is hope; rimangono 80 euro da pagare there is still another 80 euros to pay; rimane ancora qualche mela there are still a few apples left

5 (andare in eredità) la casa rimarrà a suo figlio his son will inherit the house

6 (fermarsi) rimanere a to go no further than; siamo rimasti ai preliminari we didn't get beyond the preliminaries; allora, dove ero rimasto? now then, where was I? where did I stop?

7 colloq. (essere d'accordo) come siete rimasti (d'accordo)? what did you agree to do? what did you decide on?

8 rimanerci (restare sorpreso) to be* flabbergasted; colloq. (morire) to meet* one's end; colloq. (restare incinta) to get* pregnant, to be* up the spout BE; rimanerci male to be hurt o disappointed.

Dizionario Italiano-Inglese > rimanere
2 begadang

stay awake at night

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stay up and talk all night

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Indonesia-Inggris kamus > begadang
3 permanecer sin dormir

• stay awake

• stay up

Diccionario Técnico Español-Inglés > permanecer sin dormir
4 bergadang

stay awake at night

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spend the night, spent the night, spent the night, spending the night

Indonesia-Inggris kamus > bergadang
5 pasar la noche de vigilia

• stay awake all night

Diccionario Técnico Español-Inglés > pasar la noche de vigilia
6 jāgṝ

to stay awake

Sanskrit-English dictionary by latin letters > jāgṝ
7 бодрствовать

бодрствовать stay awake

Sokrat personal > бодрствовать
8 velar

adj.

velar (anatomy & linguistics).

La región velar es muy sensible The velar region is very sensitive.

v.

1 to watch over, to watch.

María vela al chico Mary watches over the boy.

2 to stay awake, to stay up, to be up late, to keep vigil.

María velaba todas las noches Mary stood awake every night.

3 to see to it.

Mi padre veló siempre My father saw to it always.

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velar

► adjetivo

1 LINGÚÍSTICA velar

► nombre femenino

1 LINGÚÍSTICA velar

► verbo transitivo

1 (cubrir con velo) to veil

2 figurado (cubrir) to hide, cover, veil

3 (fotografía) to fog, expose

4 (pintura) to glaze

► verbo pronominal velarse

1 (fotografía) to become fogged, get exposed

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velar

► verbo intransitivo

1 (no dormir) to stay awake; (no acostarse) to stay up

2 figurado (cuidar) to watch ( por, over), look ( por, after)

■ velaron por él they looked after him

3 (hacer guardia) to keep watch

4 RELIGIÓN to keep vigil

► verbo transitivo

1 (enfermo) to sit up with, watch over; (muerto) to keep vigil over

■ velaron a su hija they sat up with their daughter

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verb

to veil

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I
1. VT

1) [+ enfermo] to sit up with; [+ muerto] to keep vigil over

2) (Mil) to watch, keep watch over

3) (LAm) (=codiciar) to look covetously at

2. VI

1) † (=permanecer despierto) to stay awake, go without sleep

2)

velar por algo/algn — (=cuidar) to look after sth/sb

velaba por la salud de sus hijos — she looked after her children's health

nadie vela por mis intereses — nobody watches over my interests

tendremos que velar por que esto no se repita — we'll have to see to it o ensure that this doesn't happen again

3) (Rel) to keep vigil

4) [arrecife] to appear
II
1. VT

1) (Fot) to fog

2) liter (=cubrir con un velo) to veil

3) liter (=ocultar) to conceal

2.

See:

velarse

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1.
verbo transitivo

1)

a) < difunto> to hold a wake over

lo velaron en su casa — they held the wake at his home

b) < enfermo> to watch over

2) < película> to fog, expose; < crítica> to mask, veil
2.
velar vi

1) ( permanecer despierto) to stay up o awake

2) ( cuidar)

velar por algo/alguien — to watch over something/somebody

un organismo que vela por los derechos de... — an organization which safeguards o protects the rights of...
3.
velarse v pron película to get fogged o exposed

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= velar.

Ex. Consonants with alveolar, palatal, or velar transitions were better recognized.

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* velar de que = see to it that.

* velar por = look after, keep + a vigil on, see to.

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1.
verbo transitivo

1)

a) < difunto> to hold a wake over

lo velaron en su casa — they held the wake at his home

b) < enfermo> to watch over

2) < película> to fog, expose; < crítica> to mask, veil
2.
velar vi

1) ( permanecer despierto) to stay up o awake

2) ( cuidar)

velar por algo/alguien — to watch over something/somebody

un organismo que vela por los derechos de... — an organization which safeguards o protects the rights of...
3.
velarse v pron película to get fogged o exposed

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= velar.

Ex: Consonants with alveolar, palatal, or velar transitions were better recognized.

* velar de que = see to it that.

* velar por = look after, keep + a vigil on, see to.

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velar¹

adjective

velar

velar² [A1 ]

vt

A

1 ‹difunto› to keep (a) vigil over, hold a wake over

lo van a velar en su casa they're going to hold the wake at his home

lo velaron en el Congreso his body lay in state in the Congress building

2 ‹enfermo›

pasó la noche velando a su padre he spent the night at his father's bedside o watching over his father

la veló todo el tiempo que estuvo enferma he watched over her o he never left her bedside throughout the whole of her illness

B ‹película› to fog, expose

C ‹crítica› to mask, veil

■ velar

vi

A (permanecer despierto) to stay up o awake

B (cuidar) velar POR algo/algn:

hemos de velar por que se respeten estas normas we must ensure that o see to it that these regulations are observed

velamos por su bienestar we look after their welfare

un organismo que vela por los derechos de los niños an organization which safeguards o protects the rights of children

desde que murió su padre él vela por toda la familia since their father died he has looked after o watched over the interests of the whole family

■ velarse

v pron

«película» to get fogged o exposed

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velar ( conjugate velar) verbo transitivo
1
a) ‹ difunto› to hold a wake over

b) ‹ enfermo› to watch over

2 ‹ película› to fog, expose
verbo intransitivo
1 ( permanecer despierto) to stay up o awake
2 ( cuidar) velar por algo/algn to watch over sth/sb
velarse verbo pronominal [ película] to get fogged o exposed
velar 1
I verbo intransitivo
1 (cuidar, vigilar) to watch [por, over]
velar por los intereses de alguien, to watch over sb's interests
2 (permanecer despierto) to stay awake
II vtr (a un enfermo) to keep watch
(a un muerto) to hold a wake for
velar 2 Fot verbo transitivo to blur
' velar' also found in these entries:
English:
veil
- vigil
- watch

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velar¹ adj
Anat & Ling velar
velar²

♦ vi

1. [cuidar]
velan por la salud de los ciudadanos they keep a watch on o look after the health of the nation's citizens;

velan por la seguridad del Estado they are responsible for national security;

veló por que se cumpliera el acuerdo he saw to it o ensured that the agreement was kept

2. [no dormir] to stay awake

♦ vt

1. [de noche] [muerto] to keep a vigil over;
[enfermo] to sit up with;
pasó la noche velando a su hijo enfermo she sat up all night watching over her sick child;

velar las armas to carry out the vigil of arms

2. [ocultar] to mask, to veil

3. [carrete] to damage by exposure to light, to fog

♦ See also the pronominal verb velarse

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velar

I v/i

:

velar por algo look after sth

II v/t

1 enfermo sit up with, watch over; cadáver keep vigil over

2 FOT fog

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velar vt

1) : to hold a wake over

2) : to watch over, to sit up with

3) : to blur, to expose (a photo)

4) : to veil, to conceal

velar vi

1) : to stay awake

2)

velar por : to watch over, to look after

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velar vb (cuidar) to look after

Spanish-English dictionary > velar
9 despierto

adj.

1 awake, waking, wakeful, wide-awake.

2 alert, mindful, attentive, conscious.

pres.indicat.

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

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despierto

► adjetivo

1 awake

2 (espabilado) lively, smart, sharp, bright

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(f. - despierta)

adj.

1) alert

2) awake

3) smart

4) vivid

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ADJ

1) (=no dormido) awake

2) (=listo) sharp

3) (=alerta) alert

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- ta adjetivo

a) [estar] ( del sueño) awake

b) [ser] <persona/mente> bright, alert

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= watchful, awake, alert, on the ball.

Ex. Though in the teacher's case it does mean that he is more watchful for opportunities.

Ex. The public library's sole reason for being is to help people get along in the world, to help school children get better grades, to help preachers write better sermons that will keep the congregation awake, to help newspapermen find facts.

Ex. The alert interviewer may secure valuable unsolicited information as a by-product.

Ex. He believes his success will be determined by 'personal attention, being on the ball, attention to detail and consistency of service'.

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* horas en las que Uno está despierto = waking time.

* imaginación muy despierta = vivid imagination.

* mantenerse despierto = keep + alert, stay + awake.

* medio despierto = drowsily, groggily, bleary-eyed.

* no muy despierto = slow.

* permanecer despierto = stay + awake.

* soñar despierto = daydream.

* sueño despierto = waking dream.

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- ta adjetivo

a) [estar] ( del sueño) awake

b) [ser] <persona/mente> bright, alert

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= watchful, awake, alert, on the ball.

Ex: Though in the teacher's case it does mean that he is more watchful for opportunities.

Ex: The public library's sole reason for being is to help people get along in the world, to help school children get better grades, to help preachers write better sermons that will keep the congregation awake, to help newspapermen find facts.

Ex: The alert interviewer may secure valuable unsolicited information as a by-product.

Ex: He believes his success will be determined by 'personal attention, being on the ball, attention to detail and consistency of service'.

* horas en las que Uno está despierto = waking time.

* imaginación muy despierta = vivid imagination.

* mantenerse despierto = keep + alert, stay + awake.

* medio despierto = drowsily, groggily, bleary-eyed.

* no muy despierto = slow.

* permanecer despierto = stay + awake.

* soñar despierto = daydream.

* sueño despierto = waking dream.

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despierto -ta

adjective

1 [ ESTAR] (del sueño) awake

2 [ SER] ‹persona/mente› bright, alert; ‹imaginación› vivid

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Del verbo despertar: ( conjugate despertar)

despierto es:

1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo

Multiple Entries:
despertar
despierto
despertar ( conjugate despertar) verbo transitivo
a) ‹ persona› to wake, wake … up

b) ‹sentimientos/pasiones› to arouse;

‹ apetito› to whet;
‹ recuerdos› to evoke;
‹ interés› to awaken, stir up
verbo intransitivo ( del sueño) to wake (up);
( de la anestesia) to come round
despertarse verbo pronominal ( del sueño) to wake (up)
despierto
◊ -ta adjetivo

a) [estar] ( del sueño) awake

b) [ser] ‹persona/mente› bright, alert

despertar
I verbo transitivo
1 to wake (up)
2 fig (un sentimiento, recuerdo) to arouse
II sustantivo masculino awakening: tiene muy mal despertar, he's always angry when he wakes up
despierto,-a adjetivo
1 (no dormido) awake
2 (vivo, espabilado) quick, sharp
' despierto' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
despierta
- desvelada
- desvelado
- espabilada
- espabilado
- lista
- listo
- soñar
- velar
- vivo
English:
awake
- daydream
- keep up
- reverie
- stay up
- wide awake
- alert
- keep
- slow
- wide

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despierto, -a

♦ ver despertar¹

♦ adj

1. [sin dormir] awake;

¿estás despierto? are you awake?

2. [espabilado, listo] bright, sharp

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despierto

adj

1 awake;

soñar despierto daydream

2 fig

bright

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despierto, -ta adj

1) : awake, alert

2) listo: clever, sharp

con la mente despierta: with a sharp mind

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despierto adj

1. (no dormido) awake

estoy despierto desde las seis I've been awake since six o'clock

2. (listo) bright

es un chico despierto he's a bright boy

Spanish-English dictionary > despierto
10 wach

Adj.

1. präd. awake; weitS. (aufgestanden) up (and about), stirring (auch Stadt etc.); wach sein auch have woken up; wach werden wake up, awake; er ist ( morgens) nicht wach zu kriegen he won’t wake up (in the morning); jemanden wach rütteln shake s.o. awake ( oder out of his oder her sleep); fig. wake s.o. up, make s.o. sit up (and take notice); stärker: shake s.o. up; sich mühsam wach halten struggle to stay awake; die ganze Nacht wach liegen lie awake all night, not get a wink of sleep all night; jemanden wach küssen wake s.o. with a kiss

2. fig.: wacher Geist lively ( oder alert) mind; waches Auge watchful eye; wache Erinnerungen vivid memories; das Andenken oder die Erinnerung an etw. wach halten keep the memory of s.th. alive; wach werden (aufmerksam) prick up one’s ears; Empfindungen etc.: be aroused; wieder wach werden Vorurteile etc.: reawaken, revive

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awake; open-eyed

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wạch [vax]
adj
awake pred; (fig = aufgeweckt) alert, wide-awake; Nacht sleepless, wakeful
in wachem Zustand — in the waking state

sich wach halten — to keep or stay awake, to keep oneself awake

wach werden — to wake up

wach liegen — to lie awake

jdn wach schütteln — to shake sb awake

jdn wach küssen — to wake sb with a kiss

See:

→ auch wachhalten

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(not asleep: Is he awake?) awake

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wach

[vax]

adj

1. (nicht schlafend) awake

▪ \wach sein to be awake

▪ \wach werden to wake up

\wach bleiben to stay awake

jdn \wach halten to keep sb awake

\wach liegen to lie awake

2. (aufgeweckt) alert, keen, sharp

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1.
Adjektiv

1) awake

in wachem Zustand — in a state of wakefulness

jemanden wach machen — wake somebody up

wachwerden — wake up

das Interesse/die Erinnerung usw. wach halten — (fig.) keep the interest/memory etc. alive

2) (aufmerksam, rege) alert <mind, eyes, etc.>; attentive < audience>; lively, keen < interest>
2.
adverbial alertly; attentively

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wach adj

1. präd awake; weitS. (aufgestanden) up (and about), stirring (auch Stadt etc);

wach sein auch have woken up;

wach werden wake up, awake;

er ist (morgens) nicht wach zu kriegen he won’t wake up (in the morning);

jemanden wach rütteln shake sb awake ( oder out of his oder her sleep); fig → wachrütteln;

sich mühsam wach halten struggle to stay awake;

die ganze Nacht wach liegen lie awake all night, not get a wink of sleep all night;

jemanden wach küssen wake sb with a kiss

2. fig:

wacher Geist lively ( oder alert) mind;

waches Auge watchful eye;

wache Erinnerungen vivid memories;

wach werden (aufmerksam) prick up one’s ears; Empfindungen etc: be aroused;

wieder wach werden Vorurteile etc: reawaken, revive

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1.
Adjektiv

1) awake

in wachem Zustand — in a state of wakefulness

jemanden wach machen — wake somebody up

wachwerden — wake up

das Interesse/die Erinnerung usw. wach halten — (fig.) keep the interest/memory etc. alive

2) (aufmerksam, rege) alert <mind, eyes, etc.>; attentive < audience>; lively, keen < interest>
2.
adverbial alertly; attentively

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adj.

awake adj.

Deutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch > wach
11 durchwachen

v/t (trennb., hat -ge-) durchwachen2

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durch'wachen2

v/t (untr., hat): die Nacht durchwachen be ( oder lie, stay) awake all night; bei jemandem: stay by s.o.’s bedside ( oder stay up with s.o.) all night; ich habe die Nacht durch(ge) wacht auch I didn’t sleep a wink ( oder get a wink of sleep) all night; durchwacht

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durch|wạ|chen [dʊrç'vaxn] ptp durchwa\#cht
vt insep

die Nacht durchwachen — to stay awake all through the night

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durch·wa·chen *

[dʊrçˈvaxn̩]

vt

▪ etw \durchwachen to stay awake through sth

viele Nächte an jds Bett \durchwachen to spend many nights awake at sb's bedside

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transitives Verb

die Nacht durchwachen — stay awake all night

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'durchwachen v/t (trennb, hat -ge-) → durchwachen²

durch'wachen v/t (untrennb, hat):

die Nacht durchwachen be ( oder lie, stay) awake all night; bei jemandem: stay by sb’s bedside ( oder stay up with sb) all night;

ich habe die Nacht durch(ge)wacht auch I didn’t sleep a wink ( oder get a wink of sleep) all night; → durchwacht

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transitives Verb

die Nacht durchwachen — stay awake all night

Deutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch > durchwachen
12 vela

f.

1 candle.

estar a dos velas (informal figurative) not to have two halfpennies to rub together

quedarse a dos velas (informal figurative) to be left none the wiser

¿quién te ha dado vela en este entierro? (informal figurative) who asked you to butt in?, who asked you to stick your oar in? (British)

2 sail.

a toda vela under full sail

vela mayor mainsail

3 sailing (sport).

hacer vela to go sailing

vela deportiva sailing

4 vigil (vigilia).

pasar la noche en vela to stay awake all night; (adrede) to have a sleepless night (desvelado)

5 Vela.

pres.indicat.

3^rd person singular (él/ella/ello) present indicative of spanish verb: velar.

imperat.

2^nd person singular (tú/usted) Imperative of Spanish verb: ver.

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vela

► nombre femenino

1 (de barco) sail

2 DEPORTE sailing

3 figurado (barco de vela) sailing ship

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FRASEOLOGÍA

a toda vela / a velas desplegadas under full sail, at full speed

alzar las velas / largar las velas to set sail

recoger velas figurado to back down

vela mayor mainsail

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vela

► nombre femenino

1 (vigilia) watch, vigil; (de muerto) wake

2 (desvelo) wakefulness

3 (candela) candle

► nombre femenino plural velas

1 familiar figurado (mocos) snot sing

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FRASEOLOGÍA

encender una vela a Dios y otra al diablo familiar to have a foot in both camps

estar a dos velas familiar to be broke

pasar la noche en vela to have a sleepless night

¿quién te ha dado vela en este entierro? familiar who gave you any say in the matter?

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noun f.

1) candle

2) sail

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I
SF

1) [de cera] candle

- estar a dos velas

- encender o poner una vela a Dios y otra al diablo

- ¿quién te dio vela en este entierro?

vela de sebo — tallow candle

2) (=vigilia)

estar en vela — to be unable to get to sleep

pasar la noche en vela — to have a sleepless night

3) * (=moco) bogey *

4) (Taur) *horn

5) (=trabajo nocturno) night work; (Mil) (period of) sentry duty

6) (LAm) (=velorio) wake

7) ( Cono Sur) (=molestia) nuisance

¡qué vela! — what a nuisance!

- aguantar la vela

8) (Caribe, Méx) (=bronca) telling-off *
II
SF (Náut) sail; (=deporte) sailing

barco de vela — sailing ship

darse o hacerse a la vela, largar las velas — to set sail, get under way

hacer vela — to go sailing

a toda vela, a velas desplegadas — (lit) under full sail; (fig) vigorously, energetically

- arriar o recoger velas

- estar a dos velas

- estar entre dos velas

- ir como las velas

- plegar velas

vela balón — spinnaker

vela mayor — mainsail

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femenino

1) ( para alumbrar) candle

darle a alguien vela en este entierro: nadie te ha dado vela en este entierro nobody asked for your opinion; hasta que las velas no ardan — (Chi fam) forever (colloq)

2) ( vigilia)

pasé la noche en vela estudiando — I was up all night studying

estuvo en vela hasta que llegué — he couldn't get to sleep until I arrived

3)

a) ( de barco) sail

arriar or recoger velas — (Náut) to take down the sails; ( dar marcha atrás) to back down

a toda vela — < navegar> under full sail; <trabajar/ir> flat out

estar a dos velas — (fam) ( sin dinero) to be broke (colloq); ( sin entender) to be completely lost

hacerse a la vela — to set sail

b) ( deporte) sailing

hacer vela — to go sailing

- vela mayor

4) (fam) ( de moco)

andar con la(s) vela(s) colgando — to have a runny nose

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femenino

1) ( para alumbrar) candle

darle a alguien vela en este entierro: nadie te ha dado vela en este entierro nobody asked for your opinion; hasta que las velas no ardan — (Chi fam) forever (colloq)

2) ( vigilia)

pasé la noche en vela estudiando — I was up all night studying

estuvo en vela hasta que llegué — he couldn't get to sleep until I arrived

3)

a) ( de barco) sail

arriar or recoger velas — (Náut) to take down the sails; ( dar marcha atrás) to back down

a toda vela — < navegar> under full sail; <trabajar/ir> flat out

estar a dos velas — (fam) ( sin dinero) to be broke (colloq); ( sin entender) to be completely lost

hacerse a la vela — to set sail

b) ( deporte) sailing

hacer vela — to go sailing

- vela mayor

4) (fam) ( de moco)

andar con la(s) vela(s) colgando — to have a runny nose

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vela¹

¹ = sail.

Ex: The book also illustrates the effects of alternating the angle of a sail, using different sail shapes and using a rig consisting of two sails.

* aficionado a la vela = yachtsman [yachtsmen, -pl.].

* barco de vela = square-rigged ship, sailing ship, sail ship, sailboat, sailing boat.

* navegación a vela = yachting, sailing.

* velas, las = sails, the.

vela²

² = candle.

Ex: The direct costs of book production, then, were printing paper, wages, and supplies such as ink and candles.

* a dos velas = skint, penniless, broke.

* a la luz de las velas = by candlelight, candlelight, candlelit.

* con velas = candlelit, candlelight.

* estar a dos velas = not have a bean.

* fabricación de velas = chandlery.

* iluminado con velas = candlelight, candlelit.

* vela aromatizada = fragrance candle, scented candle.

* vela de cumpleaños = birthday candle.

* vela de té = tealight.

* vela perfumada = fragrance candle, scented candle.

vela³

³ = vigil.

Ex: A candlelit vigil is to take place in Manchester in memory of those killed every year as a result of domestic violence.

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vela

feminine

A (para alumbrar) candle

darle a algn/tener vela en este entierro: ¿a ti quién te ha dado vela en este entierro? who asked for your opinion?, what business is it of yours?

aunque no tengo vela en este entierro … I know this is none of my business, but …

hasta que las velas no ardan ( Chi fam); forever ( colloq)

B

(vigilia): había pasado la noche en vela estudiando she had been up all night studying, she had stayed up o awake all night studying

estuvo en vela hasta que llegué he was still awake when I arrived, he couldn't get to sleep until I arrived

C

1 (de barco) sail

izar una vela to hoist a sail

arriar or recoger velas ( Náut) to take down the sails

(dar marcha atrás): al ver la reacción de los demás recogió velas he backed down when he saw everyone's reaction

no había logrado nada y decidió que era hora de recoger velas he had achieved nothing and he decided it was time to throw in the towel o call it a day ( colloq)

a toda vela «velero» under full sail

trabajar a toda vela to work flat out

íbamos a toda vela we were going flat out o at full speed

decirle vela verde a algn ( Per fam); to badmouth sb ( AmE colloq), to lay into sb ( BrE colloq)

estar a dos velas ( fam) (sin dinero) to be broke ( colloq) (sin entender) to be completely lost o at sea

hacerse a la vela to set sail

largar or desplegar velas ( Náut) to set sail;

«artista/deportista» to catch the public eye

2 (deporte) sailing

hacer vela to go sailing

Compuestos:

● vela al tercio

lugsail

● vela cangreja

gaff sail

● vela de cruz

squaresail

● vela de cuchillo

staysail

● vela de gavia

topsail

● vela latina

lateen sail

● vela ligera

dinghy sailing

● vela mayor

mainsail

D ( fam)

(de moco): siempre anda con la(s) vela(s) colgando he always has a runny o ( colloq) snotty nose

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Del verbo velar: ( conjugate velar)

vela es:

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

2ª persona singular (tú) imperativo

Multiple Entries:
vela
velar
vela sustantivo femenino
1 ( para alumbrar) candle
2 ( vigilia):
◊ pasé la noche en vela (por preocupación, dolor) I couldn't get to sleep all night;

( cuidando a un enfermo) I was up all night
3
a) ( de barco) sail

b) ( deporte) sailing;

◊ hacer vela to go sailing

velar ( conjugate velar) verbo transitivo
1
a) ‹ difunto› to hold a wake over

b) ‹ enfermo› to watch over

2 ‹ película› to fog, expose
verbo intransitivo
1 ( permanecer despierto) to stay up o awake
2 ( cuidar) vela por algo/algn to watch over sth/sb
velarse verbo pronominal [ película] to get fogged o exposed
vela sustantivo femenino
1 Náut sail
Dep sailing: practica la vela, he sails
2 (cirio) candle
3 (vigilia) wakefulness: se pasó la noche en vela, he had a sleepless night
♦ Locuciones: familiar dar vela (en un entierro): ¿y a ti quién te dio vela en este entierro?, shut up, nobody asked for your opinion
familiar quedarse a dos velas, to be broke
velar 1
I verbo intransitivo
1 (cuidar, vigilar) to watch [por, over]
velar por los intereses de alguien, to watch over sb's interests
2 (permanecer despierto) to stay awake
II vtr (a un enfermo) to keep watch
(a un muerto) to hold a wake for
velar 2 Fot verbo transitivo to blur
' vela' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
barco
- candela
- compenetrarse
- inflar
- inflarse
- oscilar
- sebo
- soplar
- toledana
- toledano
- trinquete
- vigilia
- apagar
- arriar
- consumir
- encender
- esperma
- gotear
- izar
- mecha
- navegar
- pasar
- recoger
- velador
English:
burn out
- candle
- candlelight
- catch up
- oil
- sail
- sailboarding
- sailing
- sailing ship
- stub
- taper
- yachting
- keep
- sailboat
- vigil
- wind

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vela

♦ nf

1. [para dar luz] candle;

ponerle una vela a un santo to light a candle for a saint;

Comp

estar a dos velas not to have two pennies o Br halfpennies to rub together;

Comp

poner una vela a Dios y otra al diablo to hedge one's bets;

Comp
Fam
quedarse a dos velas to be left none the wiser;

Comp
Fam
¿quién te ha dado vela en este entierro? who asked you to butt in?, Br who asked you to stick your oar in?

Comp
vela perfumada scented candle
2. [de barco] sail;

a toda vela under full sail

Comp
vela cangreja gaff sail;
vela cuadra square sail;

vela latina lateen sail;

vela mayor mainsail

3. [deporte] sailing;

hacer vela to go sailing

Comp
vela deportiva sailing
4. [vigilia] vigil;

pasar la noche en vela [adrede] to stay awake all night;
[desvelado] to have a sleepless night
5. Taurom [cuerno] horn

♦ velas nfpl
Fam [mocos]
ir con las velas colgando to have snot hanging out of one's nose

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vela

f

1 para alumbrar candle;

estar a dos velas fam be broke fam ;

pasar la noche en vela stay up all night

2 DEP sailing;

deportista de vela yachtsman; mujer yachtswoman

3 de barco sail;

recoger velas MAR take in sail; fig back down;

a toda vela fam flat out fam, all out fam

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vela nf

1) vigilia: wakefulness

pasé la noche en vela: I stayed awake all night

2) : watch, vigil, wake

3) : candle

4) : sail

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vela n

1. (de cera) candle

adornaron la mesa con pequeñas velas they decorated the table with small candles

2. (de barco) sail

el velero tiene una gran vela blanca the sailing boat has a large, white sail

3. (deporte) sailing

en vela awake

pasó toda la noche en vela she had a sleepless night / she was awake all night

Spanish-English dictionary > vela
13 mantenerse despierto

v.

to stay up, to keep awake.

María velaba todas las noches Mary stood awake every night.

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(v.) = keep + alert, stay + awake

Ex. It is not unsual also for the staff to take courses (at company expense and often on company time) that will keep them alert and mentally alive.

Ex. Users who experience these situations might get the idea that librarians stay awake nights dreaming up ways to frustrate their efforts to find material in the library.

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(v.) = keep + alert, stay + awake

Ex: It is not unsual also for the staff to take courses (at company expense and often on company time) that will keep them alert and mentally alive.

Ex: Users who experience these situations might get the idea that librarians stay awake nights dreaming up ways to frustrate their efforts to find material in the library.

Spanish-English dictionary > mantenerse despierto
14 permanecer despierto

v.

to stay awake, to keep awake.

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(v.) = stay + awake

Ex. Users who experience these situations might get the idea that librarians stay awake nights dreaming up ways to frustrate their efforts to find material in the library.

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(v.) = stay + awake

Ex: Users who experience these situations might get the idea that librarians stay awake nights dreaming up ways to frustrate their efforts to find material in the library.

Spanish-English dictionary > permanecer despierto
15 vegliare

1. v/i keep watch

2. v/t: vegliare qualcuno watch over s.o.

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vegliare v. intr.

1 to be awake; to stay awake: vegliai fino al loro ritorno, I stayed up for them; vegliai tutta la notte, I was awake all night

2 ( fare la veglia) to watch, to keep* watch, to keep* vigil: vegliai al suo capezzale tutta la notte, I watched (o kept watch) all night at his bedside

3 ( vigilare) to watch (over s.o.): veglia su di lui!, watch over him!

◆ v.tr. to watch over (s.o.), to keep* watch over (s.o.): vegliare un malato, to watch at the bedside of (o to sit up with) a sick person // vegliare un morto, to hold a wake over the body of a dead person.

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[veʎ'ʎare]
1. vt

(malato, morto) to watch over, sit up with

2. vi (aus avere)

1) (stare sveglio) to stay up, sit up

vegliare al capezzale di qn — to sit up with sb, watch by sb's bedside

vegliare pregando — to pass the night in prayer

2)

(prendersi cura) vegliare su qn — to watch over sb

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[veʎ'ʎare] 1.
verbo transitivo to keep* a vigil over [ferito, malato]; to hold* a wake over [ morto]
2.
verbo intransitivo (aus. avere)

1) (essere sveglio) to be* awake; (restare sveglio) to stay awake

vegliare al capezzale di un malato — to sit up at a sickbed

2) (vigilare)

vegliare su qcn. — to keep watch over sb

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vegliare

/veλ'λare/ [1]

I verbo transitivo

to keep* a vigil over [ferito, malato]; to hold* a wake over [ morto]

II verbo intransitivo

(aus. avere)

1 (essere sveglio) to be* awake; (restare sveglio) to stay awake; vegliare al capezzale di un malato to sit up at a sickbed

2 (vigilare) vegliare su qcn. to keep watch over sb.

Dizionario Italiano-Inglese > vegliare
16 desvelarse

desvelarse

► verbo pronominal

1 to be unable to sleep

2 figurado (dedicarse) to devote oneself ( por, to)

■ siempre se ha desvelado por su familia she has always devoted herself to her family

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VPR

1) (=no poder dormir) to be unable to get to sleep

2) (=vigilar) to be watchful, keep one's eyes open

desvelarse por algo — to take great care over sth

se desvela porque no nos falte de nada — she works hard so that we should not go short of anything

desvelarse por hacer algo — to do everything possible to do sth

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■desvelarse verbo reflexivo
1 (no poder dormirse) to stay awake: anoche me desvelé, I stayed awake last night
2 (afanarse, preocuparse) to make every possible effort [por, to]: se desvelan por ti, they do everything they can for you
' desvelarse' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
desvelar

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vpr

1. [perder el sueño]
me desvelo con el ruido del tráfico the noise of the traffic keeps me awake;

te oí llegar y ya me desvelé I heard you coming in and I couldn't get back to sleep

2. [volcarse]
desvelarse por alguien to do everything one can for sb;

se desvelaban por sus clientes they did everything they could to keep their customers happy;

desvelarse por hacer algo to make every effort o do everything one can to do sth

3. CAm, Méx [quedarse despierto] to stay up o awake

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desvelarse

v/r

1 stay awake

2 fig

do one’s best ( por for)

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vr

1) : to stay awake

2) : to do one's utmost

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desvelarse vb

1. (no poder dormir) to be unable to sleep

2. (poner gran atención) to do your utmost

los padres se desvelan por sus hijos parents do their utmost for their children

Spanish-English dictionary > desvelarse
17 veiller

veiller [veje]

➭ TABLE 1

1. intransitive verb

a. ( = ne pas se coucher) to stay up

• veiller tard to stay up late

b. ( = rester vigilant) to be watchful

► veiller sur to watch over

2. transitive verb

[+ mort, malade] to sit up with

3. indirect transitive verb

• veiller à [+ intérêts, approvisionnement] to look after

• veiller à ce que... to see to it that...

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veje
1.

verbe transitif to watch over [malade]; to keep watch over [mort]

2.

verbe transitif indirect

veiller au bon déroulement de quelque chose — to see to it that something goes smoothly

veiller à sa santé — to look after one's health

veiller à ce que — to make sure that, to see to it that

veiller sur un enfant — to watch over a child

3.

verbe intransitif

1) ( rester éveillé) to stay up

veiller au chevet or auprès de quelqu'un — to sit up at somebody's bedside

2) ( monter la garde) to be on watch

3) ( être vigilant) to be watchful

heureusement, la police veille — fortunately, the police are there

••

veiller au grain — to be on one's guard

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veje
1. vi

1) (rester éveillé) to stay awake, to be awake

Elle a veillé toute la nuit. — She stayed awake all night., She was awake all night.

2) (= être de garde) to be on watch

3) (être vigilant) to be watchful

2. vt

1) [malade] to watch over, to sit up with, [mort] to sit with

2) (autres locutions)

veiller à — to attend to, to see to

veiller à ce que — to make sure that, to see to it that

veiller sur — to watch over, to keep an eye on

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veiller verb table: aimer

A vtr to watch over [blessé, malade]; to keep watch over [mort].

B vtr ind

1 ( penser) veiller à to look after; veiller au bonheur/bien-être de qn to look after sb's happiness/well-being; veiller au bon déroulement de qch to see to it that something goes smoothly; veiller à sa santé to look after one's health; veille à fermer la porte make sure that you close the door; veiller à ce que to make sure that, to see to it that; veillez à ce que tout se passe bien make sure that everything goes smoothly;

2 ( protéger) veiller sur to watch over; veiller sur un enfant to watch over a child.

C vi

1 ( rester éveillé) to stay up; veiller au chevet or auprès de qn to sit up at sb's bedside;

2 ( monter la garde) to be on watch;

3 ( être vigilant) to be watchful; heureusement, la police veille fortunately, the police are there.

Idiome

veiller au grain to be on one's guard.

[veje] verbe transitif

[un malade] to watch over, to sit up with

[un mort] to keep watch ou vigil over

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[veje] verbe intransitif

1. [rester éveillé] to sit ou to stay up (inseparable)

ne veille pas trop tard don't stay up too late

2. [être de garde] to keep watch, to be on watch

3. [être sur ses gardes] to be watchful ou vigilant

4. [entre amis] to spend the evening in company

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veiller sur verbe plus préposition

[surveiller - enfant] to watch (over), to look after, to take care of ; [ - santé] to watch, to take care of

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veiller à verbe plus préposition

to see to

veiller aux intérêts du pays to attend to ou to see to ou to look after the interests of the country

je veillais au bon déroulement des opérations I saw to it that everything was running smoothly

veillez à ce qu'il ne tombe pas be careful ou watch that he doesn't fall

je veillerai à ce qu'elle arrive à l'heure I'll see (to it) ou make sure that she gets there on time

veillez à ne pas refaire la même faute take care ou be careful not to make the same mistake again

veiller au grain to keep one's weather eye open

Dictionnaire Français-Anglais > veiller
18 mantener

v.

1 to keep.

mantener algo en buen estado to keep something in good condition

mantener una promesa to keep a promise

mantener la calma to stay calm

Los mantengo trabajando I keep them working.

Ellos mantienen el proyecto They maintain the project.

2 to support (with scaffold, columns).

mantén los brazos en alto keep your arms in the air

3 to support.

con su sueldo mantiene a toda la familia he has to support o keep his whole family with his wages

4 to have (relationships, conversations).

mantener relaciones con alguien to have a relationship with somebody

5 to stick to (to defend) (conviction).

mantiene su inocencia she maintains that she is innocent

mantiene que no la vió he maintains that he didn't see her

6 to maintain, to keep, to conserve, to hold.

Ellos mantienen unas mantas They maintain some bedcovers.

Mantiene sus mismas creencias de antes He keeps his old views.

Ellos mantienen su opinión They maintain their opinion.

María mantiene a su hijo Mary maintains=provides for her son.

Ella mantiene su declaración She maintains her declaration.

7 to claim to, to hold to, to maintain to.

Ellos mantienen haber limpiado They claim to have cleaned.

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mantener

Conjugation model [ TENER], like link=tener tener

► verbo transitivo

1 (conservar) to keep

■ la policía mantiene el orden público the police keep law and order

■ la nevera mantiene los alimentos en buenas condiciones the fridge keeps food fresh

■ 'Mantenga Zamora limpia' "Keep Zamora tidy"

2 (tener) to keep

■ 'Mantener en posición vertical' "Keep vertical"

■ 'Mantener fuera del alcance de los niños' "Keep out of the reach of children"

3 (sostener) to support, hold up, hold

■ estos pilares mantienen el techo these pillars support the roof

■ no sé como se mantiene en pie con lo que ha bebido I don't know how he can stand up after having drunk so much

4 (sustentar) to support, maintain

■ ella sola mantiene a toda la familia she supports the whole family by herself

5 (afirmación etc) to maintain

■ pues yo mantengo que no es verdad well, I maintain that it is not true

6 (conversación, relaciones) to have; (reunión) to hold, have; (correspondencia) to keep up; (promesa, palabra) to keep

■ afirma que no mantuvieron relaciones sexuales he states that they did not have sexual intercourse

■ mantuvieron una larga correspondencia they kept up a lengthy correspondence

■ mantuvimos una reunión en su despacho we held a meeting in her office

► verbo pronominal mantenerse

1 (sostenerse) to remain, stand

2 (continuar en un estado, una posición) to keep

■ se mantuvo a distancia she kept her distance

■ se mantiene firme en sus creencias he remains firm in his beliefs

3 (sustenerse) to manage, maintain oneself, support oneself

4 (alimentarse) to eat, live

■ se mantiene a base de fruta she lives on fruit, she eats only fruit

■ no nos mantenemos del aire we can't live on air

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FRASEOLOGÍA

mantener algo en secreto to keep something secret

mantenerse aparte to stay out of it, not get involved

mantenerse en contacto con to stay in contact with

mantenerse en forma to keep in shape, keep in trim, keep fit

mantenerse en pie to stand, remain standing

mantenerse en sus trece to stick to one's guns

mantenerse vivo,-a to stay alive

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verb

1) to keep

2) maintain

3) hold

4) support

5) sustain

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1. VT

1) (=sostener) [gen] to hold; [+ puente, techo] to support

mantén la caja un momento — hold the box a minute

los pilares que mantienen el puente — the pillars which support the bridge

2) (=preservar)

a) [en un lugar] to store, keep

una vez abierto manténgase refrigerado — once opened keep in a refrigerator

"manténgase en un lugar fresco y seco" — "store in a cool dry place"

b) [en un estado o situación] to keep

la ilusión es lo único que lo mantiene vivo — hope is the only thing that keeps him alive o going

hay que mantener actualizada la base de datos — we have to keep the database up to date

para mantener el motor en buen estado — to keep the engine in good condition

mantenga limpia su ciudad — keep your city clean

manténgase fuera del alcance de los niños — keep out of the reach of children

• mantener algo caliente — to keep sth hot

• mantener algo en equilibrio — to balance sth, keep sth balanced

• mantener algo en secreto — to keep sth a secret

mantuvo en secreto que tenía dos hijos — she kept her two children a secret
raya I, 1)
3) (=conservar) [+ opinión] to maintain, hold; [+ costumbre, ideales] to keep up, maintain; [+ disciplina] to maintain, keep; [+ promesa] to keep

un alto porcentaje mantenía su opinión sobre la crisis — a high percentage maintained o held their opinion about the crisis

me marcho manteniendo mi opinión — I'm leaving, but I stand by my opinion

una civilización que lucha por mantener sus tradiciones — a civilization struggling to uphold o maintain its traditions

eran partidarios de mantener el antiguo orden social — they were in favour of preserving the old social order

mantener el orden público — to keep the peace

• al conducir hay que mantener la distancia de seguridad — you have to keep (at) a safe distance when driving

• mantener el equilibrio — to keep one's balance

le cuesta mantener el equilibrio — he finds it difficult to keep his balance

hemos conseguido mantener el equilibrio entre ingresos y gastos — we have managed to maintain a balance between income and expenditure

• mantener el fuego — to keep the fire going

• mantener la línea — to keep one's figure, keep in shape

• mantener la paz — to keep the peace, maintain peace

- mantenella y no emendalla
calma, distancia
4) [económicamente] to support, maintain

ahora tiene una familia que mantener — now he has a family to support o maintain

ya no pienso mantenerla más — I refuse to keep o support o maintain her any longer

5) [+ conversación, contacto] to maintain, hold

es incapaz de mantener una conversación coherente — he is incapable of maintaining o holding a coherent conversation

en las conversaciones que hemos mantenido con el presidente — in the talks we have held with the president

¿han mantenido ustedes relaciones sexuales? — have you had sexual relations?
correspondencia 2)
6) (=afirmar) to maintain

siempre he mantenido lo contrario — I've always maintained the opposite

2.

See:

mantenerse

* * *
1.
verbo transitivo

1) ( económicamente) <familia/persona> to support, maintain; < perro> to keep; < amante> to keep

2)

a) (conservar, preservar) to keep

mantener la calma/la compostura — to keep calm/one's composure

para mantener su peso actual — to maintain his present weight

mantener las viejas tradiciones — to keep up the old traditions

el euro ha mantenido su valor — the euro has held its value

b) (cierto estado, cierta situación) (+ compl) to keep

mantener el equilibrio — to keep one's balance

mantener algo en equilibrio — to balance sth

mantenga limpia su ciudad — keep Norwich (o York etc) tidy

3)

a) < conversaciones> to have; < contactos> to maintain, keep up; < correspondencia> to keep up; < relaciones> to maintain

las negociaciones mantenidas en Ginebra — the negotiations held in Geneva

b) ( cumplir) <promesa/palabra> to keep

4) (afirmar, sostener) to maintain
2.
mantenerse verbo pronominal

1) ( sustentarse económicamente) to support oneself

2) (en cierto estado, cierta situación) (+ compl) to keep

se mantuvieron en primera división — they kept their place in the first division

la torre aún se mantiene en pie — the tower is still standing

mantenerse a distancia — to keep one's distance

mantenerse en contacto con algn — to keep in touch with sb

se mantuvo neutral en la disputa — he remained neutral in the dispute

3) ( alimentarse)

mantenerse a base de latas — to live off tinned food

se mantiene a base de vitaminas — he lives on vitamin pills

* * *

= hold together, keep, maintain, maintain, preserve, retain, store, support, sustain, uphold, hold, service, carry on, keep + Nombre + going, operate, hold on to.

Ex. The organization was trembling on the brink of financial disaster, and only the journal, American Documentation, was holding it together.

Ex. Guard book or scrapbook type arrangement, with possibly a loose-leaf format, is suitable for organising and keeping cuttings, letters and other small items.

Ex. Expressiveness can be difficult to maintain as new subjects are added.

Ex. They maintain, in an article written for Library Resources and Technical Services (LRTS) 'that automated cataloging systems have addressed only half of the problems of maintaining a library catalog'.

Ex. The concepts are organised into facets, and the facets are arranged and applied in such a way that the general to special order is preserved.

Ex. At an earlier stage, the Library of Congress had decided to retain certain pre-AACR headings, in order to avoid the expense of extensive recataloguing.

Ex. The records in a computer data base are structured in order to suit the information that is being stored for various applications.

Ex. In order to support these three elements, and to ensure that schemes are updated it is important to have some organisation which takes responsibility for revision and publication.

Ex. Publishers in the United Stated benefit from a larger home market which serves to sustain the production of an information tool.

Ex. It's about time that we go back to these principles and make sure that the quality of cataloging is upheld.

Ex. Some theorists hold that one stage must be completely worked through before the next stage can be entered.

Ex. Special storage facilities have been constructed which are at present serviced manually but will soon be computerised.

Ex. If a child detects that no very strong value is placed on reading then he feels no compulsion to develop his own reading skill beyond the minimal, functional level we all need simply to carry on our daily lives in our print-dominated society.

Ex. The author explains how libraries can keep their services going without being slaves to the job.

Ex. These references operate in a similar fashion whether they are used to link authors' names or subject headings.

Ex. The girls were swept away by the water as they failed to hold on to the bus stand.

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* capacidad de mantener la atención = attention span.

* debate + mantenerse = debate + rage.

* de mantener una conversación = conversational.

* el que mantiene a la familia = breadwinner [bread winner].

* mantener a Alguien alerta = keep + Nombre + on + Posesivo + toes.

* mantener a Alguien atento = keep + Nombre + on + Posesivo + toes.

* mantener a Alguien en vilo = keep + Nombre + on + Posesivo + toes.

* mantener a Alguien informado de = keep + Nombre + posted on.

* mantener activo = keep + Nombre + going.

* mantener a flote = keep + afloat.

* mantener a la par de = keep up with.

* mantener alejado = keep away, keep + Nombre + out.

* mantener Algo abierto = hold + Nombre + open.

* mantener Algo activo = keep + Nombre + at the fore.

* mantener Algo alejado = keep + Nombre + at arm's length.

* mantener Algo al mínimo = keep + Nombre + at a minimum.

* mantener Algo a salvo = keep + Nombre + out of harm's way.

* mantener Algo controlado = keep + Nombre + in check.

* mantener Algo en el buen camino = keep + Nombre + on track.

* mantener Algo en equilibrio = keep + Nombre + in balance.

* mantener Algo en la dirección correcta = keep + Nombre + on track.

* mantener Algo en orden = keep + Nombre + in order.

* mantener Algo fuera de peligro = keep + Nombre + out of harm's way.

* mantener Algo ordenado = keep + Nombre + tidy, keep + Nombre + in order.

* mantener Algo vivo = keep + the flame alive, keep + Nombre + at the fore.

* mantener al ralentí = idle.

* mantener a mano = keep to + hand.

* mantener aparte = keep + separate.

* mantener a raya = keep at + bay, hold off, keep + Nombre + in line, hold at + bay.

* mantener bajo control = keep + a rein on.

* mantener bajo vigilancia = keep under + observation.

* mantener constancia de = keep + record of.

* mantener contacto = maintain + contact.

* mantener control = hold + the reins of control.

* mantener cooperación = maintain + cooperation.

* mantener dentro = keep + Nombre + in.

* mantener el control = stay in + control.

* mantener el ímpetu = maintain + momentum.

* mantener el interés = hold + the interest.

* mantener el orden = keep + order, police.

* mantener el orden público = maintain + public order.

* mantener el ritmo = keep + pace.

* mantener el tipo = keep + a stiff upper lip.

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

* mantener en privado = be out of the public eye.

* mantener en reserva = keep on + reserve, keep in + reserve.

* mantener en secreto = keep + secret, keep + hush hush, keep + confidential, keep + Nombre + under wraps.

* mantener en sintonía = keep in + step.

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

* mantener informado = keep + informed.

* mantener junto = keep together.

* mantener la atención de Alguien = hold + Posesivo + attention.

* mantener la boca cerrada = keep + Posesivo + mouth shut.

* mantener la bola rodando = keep + the ball rolling.

* mantener la cabeza = keep + Posesivo + head, keep + Posesivo + head together.

* mantener la cabeza alta = hold + Posesivo + head high.

* mantener la cabeza fría = keep + a cool head, remain + cool-headed, play it + cool.

* mantener la calma = keep + Posesivo + head, keep + Posesivo + head together, keep + Pronombre + cool, remain + cool-headed, keep + a cool head, play it + cool.

* mantener la coherencia = maintain + consistency.

* mantener la compostura = keep + a cool head, remain + cool-headed, play it + cool.

* mantener la condición (de) = retain + Posesivo + status (as).

* mantener la continuidad = maintain + continuity.

* mantener la delantera = keep + ahead.

* mantener la disciplina = maintain + discipline.

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

* mantener la posición = hold + the line.

* mantener las apariencias = keep up + appearances.

* mantener las cosas en marcha = keep + the ball rolling, keep + it rolling.

* mantener las cosas en movimiento = keep + the ball rolling, keep + it rolling.

* mantener las cosas funcionando = keep + the ball rolling, keep + it rolling.

* mantener las cuentas = keep + Posesivo + accounts.

* mantener las distancias con = keep + Nombre + at arm's length.

* mantener la serenidad = keep + Pronombre + cool, keep + a cool head, remain + cool-headed, play it + cool.

* mantener la tradición = keep with + tradition.

* mantener la vida = sustain + life.

* mantener libre de = keep + free of.

* mantener los ojos bien abiertos = keep + Posesivo + eyes (wide) open, keep + Posesivo + eyes peeled, keep + Posesivo + eyes skinned.

* mantener los precios = hold + prices down.

* mantener oculto = keep + Nombre + under wraps.

* mantener ocupado = keep + busy.

* mantener ordenado = keep + Nombre + neat and tidy.

* mantener presente = keep before.

* mantener presionado = hold down.

* mantener registro de = keep + record of.

* mantener relaciones = maintain + contact, maintain + relationships, maintain + relations.

* mantener relaciones comerciales = do + business.

* mantenerse actualizado = keep up to + date (with).

* mantenerse actualizado de = keep + abreast of.

* mantenerse a distancia = stand off.

* mantenerse a flote = keep + Posesivo + head above the water, keep + the wolves from the door, stay + afloat, stay in + business.

* mantenerse aislado = keep to + Reflexivo.

* mantenerse a la cabeza = stay + ahead of the pack.

* mantenerse a la escucha = stay + tuned.

* mantenerse al corriente = keep + current.

* mantenerse al corriente de = keep + abreast of, stay + abreast of, keep + track of.

* mantenerse al día = keep up to + date (with), keep up with + the current scene, keep + current.

* mantenerse al día de = keep + abreast of, keep + pace with, keep up with, stay + abreast of, keep + a finger on the pulse of, stay in + step with, keep in + step with, keep + step with.

* mantenerse al día de las noticias = keep up with + the news.

* mantenerse al día de los avances = track + developments.

* mantenerse alejado = stay away, remain + aloof.

* mantenerse alejado de = stay away from, steer + clear of, give + Nombre + a wide berth, steer away from.

* mantenerse alejado de la mirada del público = shun + the public eye, keep out of + the public eye.

* mantenerse alejado de la mirada pública = shun + the public eye, keep out of + the public eye.

* mantenerse alejado de + Nombre = keep + Nombre + at a distance.

* mantenerse alerta = keep + alert, keep + an eye open, keep + Posesivo + eyes (wide) open.

* mantenerse al frente = keep + ahead.

* mantenerse al margen = keep to + Reflexivo, take + a back seat, stand by, remain on + the sidelines.

* mantenerse al margen de = remain + uninvolved in, hold + Reflexivo + apart from.

* mantenerse al margen de Algo = stay above + Algo.

* mantenerse al tanto = stay + tuned.

* mantenerse al tanto de = keep in + sync, keep + a finger on the pulse of, keep + track of, stay in + step with, keep in + step with, keep + step with.

* mantenerse al tanto de las cosas = stay on + top of things, keep on + top of things, be on top of things.

* mantenerse al tanto de las noticias = keep up with + the news.

* mantenerse al tanto de los avances = track + developments.

* mantenerse atento = keep + Posesivo + eyes (wide) open.

* mantenerse atento a lo que ocurre alrededor = have + an ear to the ground, keep + Posesivo + ear to the ground.

* mantenerse bien = keep + well.

* mantenerse caliente = keep + warm.

* mantenerse callado = keep + quiet.

* mantenerse callado y pensativo con cierto resentimiento = brood.

* mantenerse como válido = hold up.

* mantener secreto = keep + secret.

* mantenerse despierto = keep + alert, stay + awake.

* mantenerse en buen estado físico = keep + fit.

* mantenerse en contacto = stay + tuned.

* mantenerse en contacto (con) = keep in + touch (with), stay in + touch (with).

* mantenerse en espera = stay + tuned.

* mantenerse en forma = keep + fit.

* mantenerse en línea con = keep in + line with.

* mantenerse en pie = hold + Posesivo + own.

* mantenerse en + Posesivo + trece = stick to + Posesivo + guns.

* mantenerse en sincronía = keep in + sync.

* mantenerse en su sitio = stand + Posesivo + ground.

* mantenerse en sus trece = stand + Posesivo + ground.

* mantenerse fiel a = stick with.

* mantenerse fiel a los principios de Uno = stick to + Posesivo + principles.

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

* mantenerse impasible = keep + a stiff upper lip.

* mantenerse informado = keep up to + date (with), keep + current.

* mantenerse informado de = keep + abreast of.

* mantenerse lejos de = steer + clear of, give + Nombre + a wide berth, steer away from.

* mantenerse líder = stay + ahead of the pack.

* mantener(se) ocupado = keep + busy.

* mantener separado = keep apart.

* mantenerse por delante = keep + ahead.

* mantenerse por delante de la competencia = keep + one step ahead of the game, keep + one step ahead of the competition.

* mantenerse unidos = stick together.

* mantenerse vigente = hold + Posesivo + own.

* mantener silencio = keep + silent, keep + silence.

* mantener sincronizado = keep in + step.

* mantener suspenso en el aire = suspend.

* mantener todo controlado = stay on + top of things, keep on + top of things, be on top of things.

* mantener una actitud = hold + attitude.

* mantener una actitud abierta = be open-minded.

* mantener una apariencia de = maintain + a semblance of.

* mantener una conversación = hold + conversation.

* mantener una opinión = hold + view, hold + opinion.

* mantener una promesa = keep + Posesivo + promise.

* mantener una relación con = carry on + relationship with.

* mantener un concepto = hold + concept.

* mantener un control férreo sobre = hold + an iron grip on.

* mantener un debate = hold + discussion.

* mantener un equilibrio = balance, maintain + a balance, keep + a balance.

* mantener un estándar = uphold + standard.

* mantener un interés = pursue + interest.

* mantener un registro = keep + log.

* mantener un registro de = keep + track of, record.

* mantener un sistema de turnos = hold + a rota of.

* mantener vigente = keep + alive.

* mantener vivo = keep + alive, maintain + momentum, keep + Nombre + going.

* máquina que mantiene las constantes vitales = life-support system.

* para mantener(se) ocupado = keep-busy.

* voluntad de mantener Algo en secreto = secretiveness.

* * *
1.
verbo transitivo

1) ( económicamente) <familia/persona> to support, maintain; < perro> to keep; < amante> to keep

2)

a) (conservar, preservar) to keep

mantener la calma/la compostura — to keep calm/one's composure

para mantener su peso actual — to maintain his present weight

mantener las viejas tradiciones — to keep up the old traditions

el euro ha mantenido su valor — the euro has held its value

b) (cierto estado, cierta situación) (+ compl) to keep

mantener el equilibrio — to keep one's balance

mantener algo en equilibrio — to balance sth

mantenga limpia su ciudad — keep Norwich (o York etc) tidy

3)

a) < conversaciones> to have; < contactos> to maintain, keep up; < correspondencia> to keep up; < relaciones> to maintain

las negociaciones mantenidas en Ginebra — the negotiations held in Geneva

b) ( cumplir) <promesa/palabra> to keep

4) (afirmar, sostener) to maintain
2.
mantenerse verbo pronominal

1) ( sustentarse económicamente) to support oneself

2) (en cierto estado, cierta situación) (+ compl) to keep

se mantuvieron en primera división — they kept their place in the first division

la torre aún se mantiene en pie — the tower is still standing

mantenerse a distancia — to keep one's distance

mantenerse en contacto con algn — to keep in touch with sb

se mantuvo neutral en la disputa — he remained neutral in the dispute

3) ( alimentarse)

mantenerse a base de latas — to live off tinned food

se mantiene a base de vitaminas — he lives on vitamin pills

* * *

= hold together, keep, maintain, maintain, preserve, retain, store, support, sustain, uphold, hold, service, carry on, keep + Nombre + going, operate, hold on to.

Ex: The organization was trembling on the brink of financial disaster, and only the journal, American Documentation, was holding it together.

Ex: Guard book or scrapbook type arrangement, with possibly a loose-leaf format, is suitable for organising and keeping cuttings, letters and other small items.

Ex: Expressiveness can be difficult to maintain as new subjects are added.

Ex: They maintain, in an article written for Library Resources and Technical Services (LRTS) 'that automated cataloging systems have addressed only half of the problems of maintaining a library catalog'.

Ex: The concepts are organised into facets, and the facets are arranged and applied in such a way that the general to special order is preserved.

Ex: At an earlier stage, the Library of Congress had decided to retain certain pre-AACR headings, in order to avoid the expense of extensive recataloguing.

Ex: The records in a computer data base are structured in order to suit the information that is being stored for various applications.

Ex: In order to support these three elements, and to ensure that schemes are updated it is important to have some organisation which takes responsibility for revision and publication.

Ex: Publishers in the United Stated benefit from a larger home market which serves to sustain the production of an information tool.

Ex: It's about time that we go back to these principles and make sure that the quality of cataloging is upheld.

Ex: Some theorists hold that one stage must be completely worked through before the next stage can be entered.

Ex: Special storage facilities have been constructed which are at present serviced manually but will soon be computerised.

Ex: If a child detects that no very strong value is placed on reading then he feels no compulsion to develop his own reading skill beyond the minimal, functional level we all need simply to carry on our daily lives in our print-dominated society.

Ex: The author explains how libraries can keep their services going without being slaves to the job.

Ex: These references operate in a similar fashion whether they are used to link authors' names or subject headings.

Ex: The girls were swept away by the water as they failed to hold on to the bus stand.

* capacidad de mantener la atención = attention span.

* debate + mantenerse = debate + rage.

* de mantener una conversación = conversational.

* el que mantiene a la familia = breadwinner [bread winner].

* mantener a Alguien alerta = keep + Nombre + on + Posesivo + toes.

* mantener a Alguien atento = keep + Nombre + on + Posesivo + toes.

* mantener a Alguien en vilo = keep + Nombre + on + Posesivo + toes.

* mantener a Alguien informado de = keep + Nombre + posted on.

* mantener activo = keep + Nombre + going.

* mantener a flote = keep + afloat.

* mantener a la par de = keep up with.

* mantener alejado = keep away, keep + Nombre + out.

* mantener Algo abierto = hold + Nombre + open.

* mantener Algo activo = keep + Nombre + at the fore.

* mantener Algo alejado = keep + Nombre + at arm's length.

* mantener Algo al mínimo = keep + Nombre + at a minimum.

* mantener Algo a salvo = keep + Nombre + out of harm's way.

* mantener Algo controlado = keep + Nombre + in check.

* mantener Algo en el buen camino = keep + Nombre + on track.

* mantener Algo en equilibrio = keep + Nombre + in balance.

* mantener Algo en la dirección correcta = keep + Nombre + on track.

* mantener Algo en orden = keep + Nombre + in order.

* mantener Algo fuera de peligro = keep + Nombre + out of harm's way.

* mantener Algo ordenado = keep + Nombre + tidy, keep + Nombre + in order.

* mantener Algo vivo = keep + the flame alive, keep + Nombre + at the fore.

* mantener al ralentí = idle.

* mantener a mano = keep to + hand.

* mantener aparte = keep + separate.

* mantener a raya = keep at + bay, hold off, keep + Nombre + in line, hold at + bay.

* mantener bajo control = keep + a rein on.

* mantener bajo vigilancia = keep under + observation.

* mantener constancia de = keep + record of.

* mantener contacto = maintain + contact.

* mantener control = hold + the reins of control.

* mantener cooperación = maintain + cooperation.

* mantener dentro = keep + Nombre + in.

* mantener el control = stay in + control.

* mantener el ímpetu = maintain + momentum.

* mantener el interés = hold + the interest.

* mantener el orden = keep + order, police.

* mantener el orden público = maintain + public order.

* mantener el ritmo = keep + pace.

* mantener el tipo = keep + a stiff upper lip.

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

* mantener en privado = be out of the public eye.

* mantener en reserva = keep on + reserve, keep in + reserve.

* mantener en secreto = keep + secret, keep + hush hush, keep + confidential, keep + Nombre + under wraps.

* mantener en sintonía = keep in + step.

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

* mantener informado = keep + informed.

* mantener junto = keep together.

* mantener la atención de Alguien = hold + Posesivo + attention.

* mantener la boca cerrada = keep + Posesivo + mouth shut.

* mantener la bola rodando = keep + the ball rolling.

* mantener la cabeza = keep + Posesivo + head, keep + Posesivo + head together.

* mantener la cabeza alta = hold + Posesivo + head high.

* mantener la cabeza fría = keep + a cool head, remain + cool-headed, play it + cool.

* mantener la calma = keep + Posesivo + head, keep + Posesivo + head together, keep + Pronombre + cool, remain + cool-headed, keep + a cool head, play it + cool.

* mantener la coherencia = maintain + consistency.

* mantener la compostura = keep + a cool head, remain + cool-headed, play it + cool.

* mantener la condición (de) = retain + Posesivo + status (as).

* mantener la continuidad = maintain + continuity.

* mantener la delantera = keep + ahead.

* mantener la disciplina = maintain + discipline.

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

* mantener la posición = hold + the line.

* mantener las apariencias = keep up + appearances.

* mantener las cosas en marcha = keep + the ball rolling, keep + it rolling.

* mantener las cosas en movimiento = keep + the ball rolling, keep + it rolling.

* mantener las cosas funcionando = keep + the ball rolling, keep + it rolling.

* mantener las cuentas = keep + Posesivo + accounts.

* mantener las distancias con = keep + Nombre + at arm's length.

* mantener la serenidad = keep + Pronombre + cool, keep + a cool head, remain + cool-headed, play it + cool.

* mantener la tradición = keep with + tradition.

* mantener la vida = sustain + life.

* mantener libre de = keep + free of.

* mantener los ojos bien abiertos = keep + Posesivo + eyes (wide) open, keep + Posesivo + eyes peeled, keep + Posesivo + eyes skinned.

* mantener los precios = hold + prices down.

* mantener oculto = keep + Nombre + under wraps.

* mantener ocupado = keep + busy.

* mantener ordenado = keep + Nombre + neat and tidy.

* mantener presente = keep before.

* mantener presionado = hold down.

* mantener registro de = keep + record of.

* mantener relaciones = maintain + contact, maintain + relationships, maintain + relations.

* mantener relaciones comerciales = do + business.

* mantenerse actualizado = keep up to + date (with).

* mantenerse actualizado de = keep + abreast of.

* mantenerse a distancia = stand off.

* mantenerse a flote = keep + Posesivo + head above the water, keep + the wolves from the door, stay + afloat, stay in + business.

* mantenerse aislado = keep to + Reflexivo.

* mantenerse a la cabeza = stay + ahead of the pack.

* mantenerse a la escucha = stay + tuned.

* mantenerse al corriente = keep + current.

* mantenerse al corriente de = keep + abreast of, stay + abreast of, keep + track of.

* mantenerse al día = keep up to + date (with), keep up with + the current scene, keep + current.

* mantenerse al día de = keep + abreast of, keep + pace with, keep up with, stay + abreast of, keep + a finger on the pulse of, stay in + step with, keep in + step with, keep + step with.

* mantenerse al día de las noticias = keep up with + the news.

* mantenerse al día de los avances = track + developments.

* mantenerse alejado = stay away, remain + aloof.

* mantenerse alejado de = stay away from, steer + clear of, give + Nombre + a wide berth, steer away from.

* mantenerse alejado de la mirada del público = shun + the public eye, keep out of + the public eye.

* mantenerse alejado de la mirada pública = shun + the public eye, keep out of + the public eye.

* mantenerse alejado de + Nombre = keep + Nombre + at a distance.

* mantenerse alerta = keep + alert, keep + an eye open, keep + Posesivo + eyes (wide) open.

* mantenerse al frente = keep + ahead.

* mantenerse al margen = keep to + Reflexivo, take + a back seat, stand by, remain on + the sidelines.

* mantenerse al margen de = remain + uninvolved in, hold + Reflexivo + apart from.

* mantenerse al margen de Algo = stay above + Algo.

* mantenerse al tanto = stay + tuned.

* mantenerse al tanto de = keep in + sync, keep + a finger on the pulse of, keep + track of, stay in + step with, keep in + step with, keep + step with.

* mantenerse al tanto de las cosas = stay on + top of things, keep on + top of things, be on top of things.

* mantenerse al tanto de las noticias = keep up with + the news.

* mantenerse al tanto de los avances = track + developments.

* mantenerse atento = keep + Posesivo + eyes (wide) open.

* mantenerse atento a lo que ocurre alrededor = have + an ear to the ground, keep + Posesivo + ear to the ground.

* mantenerse bien = keep + well.

* mantenerse caliente = keep + warm.

* mantenerse callado = keep + quiet.

* mantenerse callado y pensativo con cierto resentimiento = brood.

* mantenerse como válido = hold up.

* mantener secreto = keep + secret.

* mantenerse despierto = keep + alert, stay + awake.

* mantenerse en buen estado físico = keep + fit.

* mantenerse en contacto = stay + tuned.

* mantenerse en contacto (con) = keep in + touch (with), stay in + touch (with).

* mantenerse en espera = stay + tuned.

* mantenerse en forma = keep + fit.

* mantenerse en línea con = keep in + line with.

* mantenerse en pie = hold + Posesivo + own.

* mantenerse en + Posesivo + trece = stick to + Posesivo + guns.

* mantenerse en sincronía = keep in + sync.

* mantenerse en su sitio = stand + Posesivo + ground.

* mantenerse en sus trece = stand + Posesivo + ground.

* mantenerse fiel a = stick with.

* mantenerse fiel a los principios de Uno = stick to + Posesivo + principles.

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

* mantenerse impasible = keep + a stiff upper lip.

* mantenerse informado = keep up to + date (with), keep + current.

* mantenerse informado de = keep + abreast of.

* mantenerse lejos de = steer + clear of, give + Nombre + a wide berth, steer away from.

* mantenerse líder = stay + ahead of the pack.

* mantener(se) ocupado = keep + busy.

* mantener separado = keep apart.

* mantenerse por delante = keep + ahead.

* mantenerse por delante de la competencia = keep + one step ahead of the game, keep + one step ahead of the competition.

* mantenerse unidos = stick together.

* mantenerse vigente = hold + Posesivo + own.

* mantener silencio = keep + silent, keep + silence.

* mantener sincronizado = keep in + step.

* mantener suspenso en el aire = suspend.

* mantener todo controlado = stay on + top of things, keep on + top of things, be on top of things.

* mantener una actitud = hold + attitude.

* mantener una actitud abierta = be open-minded.

* mantener una apariencia de = maintain + a semblance of.

* mantener una conversación = hold + conversation.

* mantener una opinión = hold + view, hold + opinion.

* mantener una promesa = keep + Posesivo + promise.

* mantener una relación con = carry on + relationship with.

* mantener un concepto = hold + concept.

* mantener un control férreo sobre = hold + an iron grip on.

* mantener un debate = hold + discussion.

* mantener un equilibrio = balance, maintain + a balance, keep + a balance.

* mantener un estándar = uphold + standard.

* mantener un interés = pursue + interest.

* mantener un registro = keep + log.

* mantener un registro de = keep + track of, record.

* mantener un sistema de turnos = hold + a rota of.

* mantener vigente = keep + alive.

* mantener vivo = keep + alive, maintain + momentum, keep + Nombre + going.

* máquina que mantiene las constantes vitales = life-support system.

* para mantener(se) ocupado = keep-busy.

* voluntad de mantener Algo en secreto = secretiveness.

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mantener [ E27 ]

vt

A (sustentar económicamente) ‹familia/persona› to support, maintain

cuesta una fortuna mantener a ese perro tan grande it costs a fortune to keep that enormous dog

¡y pretende que ella lo mantenga! and he expects her to support o keep him!

B

1 (conservar, preservar) to keep

mantener la calma/la compostura to keep calm/one's composure

mantener el orden to keep o ( frml) maintain order

para mantener la paz in order to keep the peace

mantener su peso actual to maintain his present weight

mantener las viejas tradiciones to keep up the old traditions

2 (en cierto estado, cierta situación) (+ compl) to keep

los postes mantienen la viga en posición the posts keep the beam in position

mantener el equilibrio to keep one's balance

lo mantiene en equilibrio sobre la punta de la nariz he balances it on the end of his nose

los militares lo mantuvieron en el poder the military kept him in power

todos los medicamentos deben mantenerse fuera del alcance de los niños all medicines should be kept out of reach of children

[ S ] mantenga limpia su ciudad keep Norwich ( o York etc) tidy

[ S ] una vez abierto manténgase refrigerado keep refrigerated once open

no mantiene su coche en buenas condiciones he doesn't keep his car in good condition, he doesn't maintain his car very well

sigue manteniendo vivos sus ideales he still keeps his ideals alive

C

1 ‹conversaciones› to have; ‹contactos› to maintain, keep up; ‹correspondencia› to keep up; ‹relaciones› to maintain

durante las negociaciones mantenidas en Ginebra during the negotiations held in Geneva

2 (cumplir) ‹promesa/palabra› to keep

D (afirmar, sostener) to maintain

mantiene que es inocente he maintains that he is innocent

■ mantenerse

v pron

A (sustentarse económicamente) to support o maintain o keep oneself

B (en cierto estado, cierta situación) (+ compl) to keep

se mantuvieron en primera división they kept their place o they stayed in the first division

mantenerse en forma to keep in shape, to keep fit

lo único que se mantiene en pie es la torre all that remains is the tower, only the tower is still standing

se mantiene al día she keeps up to date

siempre se mantuvo a distancia he always kept his distance

se mantuvo en contacto con sus amigos de la infancia he kept in touch with o kept up with his childhood friends

se mantuvo neutral en la disputa he remained neutral in the dispute

C

(alimentarse): nos mantuvimos a base de latas we lived off tinned food

se mantiene a base de vitaminas he lives on vitamin pills

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mantener ( conjugate mantener) verbo transitivo
1 ( económicamente) ‹familia/persona› to support, maintain;
‹ amante› to keep
2 (conservar, preservar) to keep;
◊ mantener la calma to keep calm;

mantener el equilibrio to keep one's balance;
mantener algo en equilibrio to balance sth;
para mantener su peso actual to maintain his present weight
3
a) ‹ conversaciones› to have;

‹ contactos› to maintain, keep up;
‹ correspondencia› to keep up;
‹ relaciones› to maintain
b) ( cumplir) ‹promesa/palabra› to keep

4 (afirmar, sostener) to maintain
mantenerse verbo pronominal
1 ( sustentarse económicamente) to support oneself
2 (en cierto estado, cierta situación) to keep;
◊ mantenerse en forma to keep fit;

la torre aún se mantiene en pie the tower is still standing;
mantenerse en contacto (con algn) to keep in touch (with sb)
3 ( alimentarse):
◊ mantenerse a base de latas to live off tinned food

mantener verbo transitivo
1 (conservar) to keep: ella mantiene vivo su recuerdo, she keeps his memory alive
mantén la calma, keep calm
2 (sostener) to have: mantuvimos una conversación muy seria, we had a very serious talk
(una teoría, hipótesis) to defend, maintain
3 (alimentar, sustentar) to support, feed: no podían mantener las dos casas, they couldn't keep up both houses
4 (peso) to support, hold up
' mantener' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
callarse
- conchabarse
- conservar
- conservarse
- continuismo
- escribirse
- ir
- hilo
- línea
- raya
- sustentar
- tener
- tipo
- ahuyentar
- alerta
- calma
- correspondencia
- corriente
- disciplina
- flote
- guardar
- llevar
- mantiene
- mantuve
- orden
- preservar
- sujetar
English:
balance
- bay
- buoy
- captive
- carry on
- cherish
- cool
- fire
- hold
- hold off
- house
- hygiene
- image
- keep
- keep away
- keep down
- keep up
- maintain
- order
- preserve
- provide for
- retain
- secrecy
- stall
- support
- suspense
- sustain
- swear
- track
- unionist
- uphold
- weight-watching
- white elephant
- carry
- clear
- conduct
- correspond
- credit
- door
- go
- head
- inform
- occupy
- peace
- police
- provide
- segregate
- stand
- stick
- struggle

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mantener

♦ vt

1. [económicamente] to support;

con su sueldo mantiene a toda la familia he has to support o keep his whole family with his wages

2. [sostener] to keep;

un andamio mantiene el edificio en pie a scaffold supports the building o keeps the building from falling down;

mantén los brazos en alto keep your arms in the air

3. [conservar] to keep;
[ritmo, nivel, presión] to keep up;
mantener las amistades to keep up one's friendships;

mantener algo en buen estado to keep sth in good condition;

mantener la calma to stay calm;

mantener el orden to keep order;

mantener la línea to keep one's figure;

mantener una promesa/la palabra to keep a promise/one's word;

mantenga limpia su ciudad [en letrero] keep your city tidy;

manténgase en un lugar seco [en etiqueta] keep in a dry place;

manténgase fuera del alcance de los niños [en medicamento, producto tóxico] keep out of the reach of children;

es incapaz de mantener la boca cerrada he can't keep his mouth shut

4. [tener] [conversación] to have;
[negociaciones, diálogo] to hold;
mantener correspondencia con alguien to correspond with sb;

mantener relaciones con alguien to have a relationship with sb;

mantener contactos con alguien to be in contact with sb

5. [defender] [convicción, idea] to stick to;
[candidatura] to refuse to withdraw;
mantiene su inocencia she maintains that she is innocent;

mantiene que no la vio he maintains that he didn't see her

♦ See also the pronominal verb mantenerse

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mantener

v/t

1 ( sujetar) hold; techo etc hold up

2 ( preservar) keep

3 conversación, relación have

4 económicamente support

5 ( afirmar) maintain

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mantener {80} vt

1) sustentar: to support, to feed

mantener uno su familia: to support one's family

2) conservar: to keep, to preserve

3) continuar: to keep up, to sustain

mantener una correspondencia: to keep up a correspondence

4) afirmar: to maintain, to affirm

♦ See also the reflexive verb mantenerse

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mantener vb

1. (en general) to keep [pt. & pp. kept]

la nevera mantiene los alimentos fríos the fridge keeps food cold

he mantenido mi promesa I've kept my promise

2. (económicamente) to support

su hijo mantiene a toda la familia their son supports the whole family

3. (afirmar) to maintain

mantengo lo que dije el mes pasado I maintain what I said last month

4. (sujetar) to hold [pt. & pp. held]

mantén bien sujeto el cuadro hold the picture tight

Spanish-English dictionary > mantener
19 kämpfen

I v/i fight ( für, um for) (auch fig.); (ringen, auch fig.) struggle ( mit with; gegen against), wrestle ( mit with); kämpfen gegen fight (against); fig. kämpfen mit auch fight (against), contend ( oder grapple) with; mit Schwierigkeiten: be up against, (have to) face; mit dem Schlaf kämpfen struggle to stay awake; mit den Tränen kämpfen fight back one’s tears; mit etw. zu kämpfen haben have to contend with s.th.; ( lange) mit sich kämpfen have a (long) struggle with o.s.

II v/t: einen schweren Kampf kämpfen auch fig. fight a hard battle

III v/refl: sich durch etw. kämpfen auch fig. fight ( oder battle) one’s way through s.th.; fig. sich nach oben kämpfen fight ( oder claw) one’s way to the top

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to combat; to tussle; to struggle; to fight; to contend

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kạ̈mp|fen ['kɛmpfn]
1. vi
to fight, to struggle (um, für for); (SPORT = angreifen) to attack
gegen etw kämpfen — to fight (against) sth

die Rangers-Elf kämpft morgen gegen Celtic — Rangers are playing (against) Celtic tomorrow

mit dem Tode kämpfen — to fight for one's life

mit den Tränen kämpfen — to fight back one's tears

gegen die Wellen kämpfen — to battle against the waves

ich hatte mit schweren Problemen zu kämpfen — I had difficult problems to contend with

ich habe lange mit mir kämpfen müssen, ehe... — I had a long battle with myself before...

2. vt (usu fig)
Kampf to fight
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1) (to act against (someone or something) with physical violence: The two boys are fighting over (= because of) some money they found.) fight

2) (to fight.) battle

3) ((usually with with) to struggle against.) contend

4) (to struggle (with a problem etc): I've been wrestling with the office accounts.) wrestle

5) (to make great efforts or try hard: All his life he has been struggling with illness / against injustice.) struggle

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kämp·fen

[ˈkɛmpfn̩]

I. vi

1. MIL

▪ [für/gegen jdn/etw] \kämpfen to fight [for/against sb/sth]

bis auf den letzten Mann \kämpfen to fight to the last man

2. SPORT

▪ [gegen jdn] \kämpfen to fight [against sb], to contend [with sb]

▪ um etw akk \kämpfen to fight for sth

3. (sich angestrengt einsetzen)

▪ für etw akk/gegen etw akk \kämpfen to fight for/against sth

4. (ringen)

▪ mit sich dat/etw dat \kämpfen to struggle with oneself/sth

mit einem Problem \kämpfen to struggle with a problem; s.a. Träne

II. vr

▪ sich akk durch etw akk \kämpfen to struggle through sth

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1.
intransitives Verb

1) fight (um, für for)

mit jemandem kämpfen — fight [with] somebody

gegen jemanden kämpfen — fight [against] somebody

mit den Tränen kämpfen — (fig.) fight back one's tears

mit dem Schlaf kämpfen — (fig.) struggle to keep awake

mit dem Tod kämpfen — (fig.) fight for one's life or to stay alive

mit etwas zu kämpfen haben — (fig.) have to contend with something

[lange] mit sich (Dat.) kämpfen — have a [long] struggle with oneself

2) (Sport): (sich messen) < team> play; <wrestler, boxer> fight

gegen jemanden kämpfen — play/fight somebody
2.
reflexives Verb (auch fig.) fight one's way
3.
transitives Verb

einen Kampf kämpfen — (auch fig.) fight a battle

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kämpfen

A. v/i fight (

für, um for) (auch fig); (ringen, auch fig) struggle (

mit with;

gegen against), wrestle (

mit with);

kämpfen gegen fight (against);

fig

kämpfen mit auch fight (against), contend ( oder grapple) with; mit Schwierigkeiten: be up against, (have to) face;

mit dem Schlaf kämpfen struggle to stay awake;

mit den Tränen kämpfen fight back one’s tears;

mit etwas zu kämpfen haben have to contend with sth;

(lange) mit sich kämpfen have a (long) struggle with o.s.

B. v/t:

einen schweren Kampf kämpfen auch fig fight a hard battle

C. v/r:

sich durch etwas kämpfen auch fig fight ( oder battle) one’s way through sth;

fig

sich nach oben kämpfen fight ( oder claw) one’s way to the top

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1.
intransitives Verb

1) fight (um, für for)

mit jemandem kämpfen — fight [with] somebody

gegen jemanden kämpfen — fight [against] somebody

mit den Tränen kämpfen — (fig.) fight back one's tears

mit dem Schlaf kämpfen — (fig.) struggle to keep awake

mit dem Tod kämpfen — (fig.) fight for one's life or to stay alive

mit etwas zu kämpfen haben — (fig.) have to contend with something

[lange] mit sich (Dat.) kämpfen — have a [long] struggle with oneself

2) (Sport): (sich messen) < team> play; <wrestler, boxer> fight

gegen jemanden kämpfen — play/fight somebody
2.
reflexives Verb (auch fig.) fight one's way
3.
transitives Verb

einen Kampf kämpfen — (auch fig.) fight a battle

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(gegen, mit) v.

to strive (against, with) v. (um) v.

to struggle (for) v. v.

to battle v.

to brawl v.

to combat v.

to fight v.

(§ p.,p.p.: fought)

to tussle v.

Deutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch > kämpfen
20 permanecer

v.

1 to stay.

2 to remain, to stay.

permanecer en silencio to remain silent

permanezcan en sus asientos please remain seated

Ella mora en el edificio She abides inside the building.

3 to keep on, to carry on, to keep.

Ella permanece trabajando en su casa She keeps on working in her house.

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permanecer

Conjugation model [ AGRADECER], like link=agradecer agradecer

► verbo intransitivo

1 to stay, remain

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verb

to remain

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VI

1) [en un lugar] to stay, remain

¿cuánto tiempo vas a permanecer en Toledo? — how long are you staying in Toledo?

permaneció en cama durante toda la convalecencia — he stayed in bed throughout his convalescence

2) [en un estado] to remain

permanecer en silencio — to remain silent

permanezcan sentados — (please) remain seated

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verbo intransitivo (frml)

a) ( en lugar) to stay, remain (frml)

b) (en actitud, estado) to remain

permaneció en silencio — he was o remained silent

* * *

= linger on, stand, stay.

Ex. The song may be forgotten but among library users the sentiment lingers on.

Ex. For the present this definition will have to stand as a statement covering programmes in which terms like 'expert systems', 'artificial intelligence', 'computer systems' abound.

Ex. What is possibly less easy is to making sure that the guiding stays clean, neat and accurate.

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* labios + permanecer sellados = lips + seal.

* permanecer en espera = stay + tuned.

* permanecer + Adjetivo = remain + Adjetivo.

* permanecer a la escucha = stay + tuned.

* permanecer alejado = stay out of + sight.

* permanecer constante = remain + constant.

* permanecer con vida = stay + alive.

* permanecer despierto = stay + awake.

* permanecer distante = remain + aloof.

* permanecer en silencio = remain + silent, be silent.

* permanecer estable con el tiempo = be stable over time.

* permanecer fiel = remain + faithful.

* permanecer fijo = remain + in place.

* permanecer firme = stay in + place.

* permanecer igual = remain + unchanged.

* permanecer inactivo = go + dormant, lie + dormant.

* permanecer inflexible = remain + adamant.

* permanecer neutral = remain + neutral.

* permanecer normal = remain + normal.

* permanecer parado = stand + still.

* permanecer quieto = stand + still.

* permanecer silencioso = remain + silent.

* permanecer sin cambios = remain + unchanged.

* permanecer sin especificar = remain + undefined.

* permanecer unidos = stick together.

* permanecer vivo = remain + alive.

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verbo intransitivo (frml)

a) ( en lugar) to stay, remain (frml)

b) (en actitud, estado) to remain

permaneció en silencio — he was o remained silent

* * *

= linger on, stand, stay.

Ex: The song may be forgotten but among library users the sentiment lingers on.

Ex: For the present this definition will have to stand as a statement covering programmes in which terms like 'expert systems', 'artificial intelligence', 'computer systems' abound.

Ex: What is possibly less easy is to making sure that the guiding stays clean, neat and accurate.

* labios + permanecer sellados = lips + seal.

* permanecer en espera = stay + tuned.

* permanecer + Adjetivo = remain + Adjetivo.

* permanecer a la escucha = stay + tuned.

* permanecer alejado = stay out of + sight.

* permanecer constante = remain + constant.

* permanecer con vida = stay + alive.

* permanecer despierto = stay + awake.

* permanecer distante = remain + aloof.

* permanecer en silencio = remain + silent, be silent.

* permanecer estable con el tiempo = be stable over time.

* permanecer fiel = remain + faithful.

* permanecer fijo = remain + in place.

* permanecer firme = stay in + place.

* permanecer igual = remain + unchanged.

* permanecer inactivo = go + dormant, lie + dormant.

* permanecer inflexible = remain + adamant.

* permanecer neutral = remain + neutral.

* permanecer normal = remain + normal.

* permanecer parado = stand + still.

* permanecer quieto = stand + still.

* permanecer silencioso = remain + silent.

* permanecer sin cambios = remain + unchanged.

* permanecer sin especificar = remain + undefined.

* permanecer unidos = stick together.

* permanecer vivo = remain + alive.

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permanecer [E3 ]

vi

( frml)

1 (en un lugar) to stay, remain ( frml)

permaneció un mes en Roma he remained o stayed in Rome for a month

versos que permanecerán en la memoria lines which will remain o stay o endure in the memory

2 (en una actitud, un estado) to remain

permaneció en silencio antes de contestar he was o remained silent for a while before answering

permanecía pensativo mirando por la ventana he remained looking pensively out of the window

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permanecer ( conjugate permanecer) verbo intransitivo (frml)
a) ( en lugar) to stay, remain (frml)

b) (en actitud, estado) to remain;

◊ permaneció en silencio he was o remained silent

permanecer verbo intransitivo
1 (en un sitio, en una actividad) to stay, remain: permanecieron allí mucho tiempo, they stayed there for a long time
2 (en una situación, en un estado) to remain
' permanecer' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
anonimato
- estar
- impasible
- sostenerse
- velar
- quedar
- retener
English:
hang together
- keep
- lie
- remain
- self-conscious
- stay
- stay down
- stick together
- anonymous
- background
- seat

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permanecer vi

1. [en un lugar] to stay;

los secuestradores todavía permanecen en la embajada the hostage-takers are still o remain inside the embassy

2. [en un estado] to remain, to stay;

permaneció enfermo dos semanas he was ill for two weeks;

permanecer en silencio to remain silent;

permanezcan en sus asientos hasta que el avión se haya parado por completo please remain seated until the aircraft has come to a complete stop

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permanecer

v/i remain, stay

* * *

permanecer {53} vi

1) quedarse: to remain, to stay

2) seguir: to remain, to continue to be

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permanecer vb

1. (en general) to stay / to remain

permaneció callado he remained silent

2. (estar todavía) to be still

permanece ingresado en el hospital he's still in hospital

permanecer de pie to stand [pt. & pp. stood]

Spanish-English dictionary > permanecer

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awake — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} verb ADVERB ▪ early, late ▪ She awoke early the next morning. ▪ abruptly (esp. AmE), suddenly ▪ He awoke suddenly in a cold sweat … Collocations dictionary
awake — a|wake1 S3 [əˈweık] adj [not before noun] 1.) not sleeping ▪ I hope he s awake now. ▪ She was still only half awake when I brought her a cup of coffee. ▪ How do you stay awake during boring lectures? ▪ Emma lay awake half the night, worrying. ▪… … Dictionary of contemporary English
awake — [[t]əwe͟ɪk[/t]] awakes, awaking, awoke, awoken 1) ADJ GRADED: v link ADJ, ADJ after v Someone who is awake is not sleeping. I don t stay awake at night worrying about that... Nightmares kept me awake all night. 2) PHRASE: usu v link PHR Someone… … English dictionary
awake*/ — [əˈweɪk] adj I not sleeping I ve been awake for hours.[/ex] Do you lie awake at night, worrying about things?[/ex] I managed to stay awake long enough to watch the film.[/ex] We ve been kept awake all night by the noise.[/ex] When the alarm went… … Dictionary for writing and speaking English

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to stay awake

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to stay awake

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